Not Another Fake NewsCast

Paul & Gerry are back talking to Darren "Loki" McGarvey about his new tv show, tracks and generally about all things politics.

we are always delighted to have Darren on the show, he is a pleasure to listen to and discuss ideas with.

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In our latest pod we have a wonderful chat with the inimitable Cat Boyd.

We discuss her history in politics & activism, her vision of a left-wing Independent Scotland, her views on the EU, Labour's tired promises of Devo Max & plenty more besides! 

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The latest pod is a brilliant chat with writer & commentator Grace Blakeley about her new book "The Corona Crash".

We chat about her beginnings in Socialism & left-wing politics, the economic trouble which was looming even before the pandemic, state monopoly capitalism, the new imperialism which defines 21st century capitalism, & how we should plan our economies in the future.

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Paul and Gerry had a chance to sit down and talk to Becci Wallace about her new album, Music and politics. this episode was a whole lot of fun to record and certain goes off on tangents.

if you want to support Becci and hear her albun just have a look on bandcamp here - https://becciwallace.bandcamp.com/album/present-tense

Tracks used in the podcast were (in order of use)

Sound of cats
Petal
Through These Eyes
Swan Song

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Our latest pod is an interview with historian Tanja Bueltmann. Tanja's research on immigrant communities has recently focussed on EU citizen's groups in the context of Brexit, & we discuss Scottish diaspora history, false narratives, Brexit & EU citizen's rights, the rise of populism, the effect of Covid on student life - & Scottish Independence.

Find Tanja on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cliodiaspora\

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Our latest pod is an interview with investigative journalist & writer Peter Geoghegan. Peter's latest book "Democracy For Sale" has been a rip-roaring success & features all of #NAFNC's favourite topics - dark money, dark ads, suspicious donations, opaquely funded think tanks & the influence of technology on modern politics.

Follow Peter on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan & buy his book at https://amzn.to/3g4WX4y

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Welcome to our latest podcast, in which we interview one of Scotland's youngest councillors, the SNP's Cameron McManus. 

At 23, Cameron has already been a councillor since 2017 & also sits on the SNP's National Executive Committee - subject of some recent controversy...

We get the lowdown on what life is like for a young politician, some insight into the situation at North Lanarkshire Council which resulted in Labour choosing to work with the Conservatives, & much more besides!

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Our latest episode is an extremely interesting chat with Matt Nathan, campaign director of the Freedom for Öcalan campaign.

Abdullah Öcalan is a Kurdish political leader who has been imprisoned by the Turkish state on Imrali Island for over 20 years. Matt draws parallels with the plight of Nelson Mandela & explains to us why Öcalan & his political philosophies are so important to the region, and why we should all get behind the campaign for his release.

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Gerry and Paul sit down and chat with SNP MP Alyn Smith, we discuss his opinions on Scotland and the EU, Brexit and his unique view on it from being an MEP for 15 years, we discuss Corona virus GRA and the future of Scotland

In our latest pod we talk to Scottish Green Party MSP Andy Wightman.

We chat about housing reform, Scottish Independence, Climate change, his recent legal battle with Wildcat Haven Enterprises, his rejected amendments to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill & his extensive work on land ownership in Scotland - as well as the land reforms that are so vital for Scotland to move forward as a country.

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