Radical Radio Scotland

Radical Radio Scotland

Discussing Scottish politics from a radical and leftist perspective. We're here to platform local activists, campaigners, and people of interest. Scotland, and the world, desperately needs change, and we aim to connect you with the words and voices of those driving that change. https://www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

Episodes

  1. 04/27/2022

    The Celtic Rainforest, the IPCC report, and Climate Camp Scotland w/ Sarah Ní Dochartaigh - Ep 10

    Sarah Ní Dochartaigh is an activist with Climate Camp Scotland. Sarah also studies Environmental Science and Environmental politics. Sarah gave us an interesting insight into the state of Ireland's ecology, and its links to colonialism.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QYK594FFMPR7S www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    53 min
  2. We need radical healthcare w/ Hannah from The Guts Of It - Ep 9

    04/06/2022

    We need radical healthcare w/ Hannah from The Guts Of It - Ep 9

    Hannah Read holds an MEng in Biomedical Engineering, and is studying towards a DipHE in Operating Department Practice. She is the founding editor of The Guts of It, a magazine for radical ideas on healthcare. She currently works as a Healthcare Support Worker within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and is interested in the future of healthcare, particularly in relation to degrowth and the anthropocene. Hannah is also a volunteer bike mechanic with Bikes for Refugees. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QYK594FFMPR7S www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 7m
  3. John MacLean, poetry, and Palestine w/ Henry Bell

    03/30/2022

    John MacLean, poetry, and Palestine w/ Henry Bell

    Henry Bell is an author, poet, and activist. He authored a biography on John MacLean, which we discuss on this podcast. He's also published various poetry books. Henry is also involved in the organising of the Red Sunday School, a socialist Sunday School in Glasgow. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QYK594FFMPR7S www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 14m
  4. The preservation of Gaelic communities w/ Màrtainn from Misneachd - Ep 7

    03/23/2022

    The preservation of Gaelic communities w/ Màrtainn from Misneachd - Ep 7

    Màrtainn is an activist for Misneachd, a radical grassroots activist group that promotes the Gàidhlig language. Founded in 2016, Misneachd was established to advocate for the Gàidhlig language and Gaelic communities across Scotland.  https://twitter.com/MisneachdAlba www.patreon.com/RadicalRadioScotland https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LVZSKU7T4X3ME

    1h 22m
  5. In The News - #2

    03/16/2022

    In The News - #2

    In this episode we talk about the racism exposed by the invasion of Ukraine, Chelsea's Abramovich, the US oligarchs, TikTok propaganda, the cost of living crisis, the IPCC report, Scotland's wallabies and so much more.  www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 10m

  6. 03/09/2022

    In The News - #1

    Welcome to the first episode of In The News. This is a new miniseries being launched on Radical Radio Scotland, where we talk about things in the news whilst applying our own lens. In this episode we cover everything from Ukraine, to Pterodactyls and Scotland's housing crisis.  www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 35m

  7. 03/02/2022

    COP26, Friday's for Future, and Interrupting Alok Sharma's speech w/ Coll McCail - Ep 6

    Coll McCail is a socialist, an activist, and a writer. He's been involved in campaigns such as Friday's for Future and StopCambo. He also writes for Skotia, Scotland Can, and Progressive International. www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 6m

  8. 02/23/2022

    Anarchism in Glasgow & Scotland from 1970s - 2022 w/ Keith Millar - Ep 5

    Keith Millar is an anarchist who has been involved in a number of organisations spanning half a century. Starting in the 1970s, Keith helped form the Glasgow Anarchist Group, Glasgow Squatters Union, the Fair Fares Campaign, the West End Claimants Union, and the Radical Bookshop collective. In the 80s Keith helped form and take part in the Glasgow Bookshop Collective, Clydeside Anarchist Journal, Intercom, Counter Information, Here and Now magazine, and The Anti-Poll tax movement. In the 90s Keith helped with Anarchist Summer Schools, Scottish Anarchist magazine, the Anarchist Circle, the Workers Circle, and so much more. Keith is currently involved in Clydeside IWW, the Spirit of Revolt Archive, and the Glasgow Keelie. www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 11m
  9. There is power in a union w/ Caitlin Lee - Ep 4

    02/16/2022

    There is power in a union w/ Caitlin Lee - Ep 4

    Caitlin Lee is a socialist, trade unionist, and campaigner. She is currently the chair of Unite Hospitality Glasgow, one of the biggest branches within Europe. Caitlin is also involved in the Safe Home campaign, which is a campaign established to fight for safe travel home for late night workers in Scotland.  https://www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 14m
  10. Govanhill Baths occupation, Glasgow Against Closures, and political theatre w/ Fatima Uygun - Ep 3

    02/09/2022

    Govanhill Baths occupation, Glasgow Against Closures, and political theatre w/ Fatima Uygun - Ep 3

    Fatima Uygun is a Glasgow based playwright, visual artist and political activist. Born in Ankara, Turkey, Fatima then moved to Australia, where she graduated from Sydney College of the Arts with a degree in fine arts. She then moved to Glasgow where she completed a Masters Degree in Equality and Human Rights at Strathclyde University. Fatima was one of the original organisers of the Govanhill Baths occupation, and is now the manager of this campaign. She is also a founder of the annual Govanhill International Carnival and Festival. Fatima is also heavily involved in the Glasgow Against Closures campaign, aimed at ensuring Glasgow reopens its community spaces. Fatima has also written and directed 4 plays through her production company Pitheid Productions, including the political musicals “Rent Strike” and “Strike a Light”. She is currently working on a script “Pauper’s Purgatory”, which is based in Scotland’s 19th century music halls. https://www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland https://www.govanhillbaths.com/

    50 min
  11. Veganism, colonialism, and the NGO-ization of social movements w/ Amy Stevenson - Ep 2

    02/02/2022

    Veganism, colonialism, and the NGO-ization of social movements w/ Amy Stevenson - Ep 2

    Amy Stevenson is a former fundraiser for Amnesty International. She also recently graduated Glasgow University after achieving a joint honours in Economics and Politics, and a masters MRes in Human Rights and International Politics. Her master’s dissertation was titled “Exploring the gendered impacts of NGO-ization on public face to face fundraisers: understanding hierarchisation, impersonality, and institutional survival." Amy has also been vegan for 9 years.

    1h 15m
  12. The importance of community organising w/ Cameron Bryce - Ep 1

    02/02/2022

    The importance of community organising w/ Cameron Bryce - Ep 1

    Cameron Bryce is an anarchist, trade unionist and community activist. He is currently a member of Unite Hospitality Glasgow, and part of the Campsie Rewilding Initiative. He was also involved in Don’t Frack the Briggs, a localised campaign in Bishopbriggs against the fossil fuel extraction method known as fracking. https://www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

    1h 26m
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Discussing Scottish politics from a radical and leftist perspective. We're here to platform local activists, campaigners, and people of interest. Scotland, and the world, desperately needs change, and we aim to connect you with the words and voices of those driving that change. https://www.patreon.com/radicalradioscotland

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