Scottish Independence Podcasts

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Scottish Independence Podcasts is a weekly podcast about Scottish politics, culture and chat. We passionately support Scottish Independence.

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Scottish Independence Podcasts episodes:

August 22, 2025 Anthony Carroll talks to P4Indy
Indypodcasters bring you the latest in the meetings hosted by campaign group Glasgow Pensioners for Independencespeaking with politicians from all pro-independence parties.
This time we’re joined by Cllr Anthony Carroll of the Scottish Greens for a lively and informative discussion on Scottish independence, local politics, and the road to Holyrood 2026.
The conversation dives into the Scottish Greens' vision for a greener, fairer, independent Scotland and how that feeds into local issues too.
key themes and audience questions:
00:01:32 Doorstep disillusionment
00:09:06 Why renovate George Square?
00:11:24 Community energy projects
00:15:22 Community funding from windfarms
00:17:53 Zonal energy pricing
00:18:36 Working with Labour
00:21:10 Engaging the electorate
00:25:38 John Swinney's plan
00:28:55 Salvo and the UN
00:31:51 Green's manifest 2026
00:38:20 Asylum seekers housing crisis
00:40:54 Was Grangemouth closure the Green's fault?
00:45:10 Extending Glasgow's subway
00:49:49 Maxing indy supporting MSPs
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just exploring the conversation, don’t miss this timely episode in the run-up to Holyrood 2026.
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#holyrood2026 #scottishgreens #scottishindependence
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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54min
August 15, 2025 Old Labour, New Labour, Blue Labour
🎙️25 Years of Scottish Left Review with Bob Thomson
In this special episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with veteran trade unionist and political activist Bob Thomson to mark the 25th anniversary of Scottish Left Review. From his early days on the factory floor to the top of Unison, Bob shares a lifetime of experience in labour politics, trade unionism, and Scottish constitutional reform.
A founding figure in Scottish Left Review and the Jimmy Reid Foundation, Bob has also served as Treasurer and Vice Chair of Scottish Labour, participated in the Scottish Constitutional Convention, campaigned as a member of Labour for Independence in 2014 and is an advocate for electoral reform. He even counts Jeremy Corbyn among his friends!
Join us for a rich and insightful conversation that spans 25 years of left-wing politics in Scotland, from the grassroots to the national stage.
💬 Topics discussed include:
00:03:45 25 years of the Scottish Left Review
00:13:18 Old Labour vs New Labour
00:26:29 The Devo Max option?
00:33:34 Corbyn's new party
00:42:32 Predictions for Holyrood 2026
You can access the Scottish Left Review at https://scottishleftreview.scot
Find out more about the Jimmy Reid Foundation at https://reidfoundation.scot
#scottishleftreview #jeremycorbyn #scottishlabour
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
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54min
August 12, 2025 Lord Provost's Peace Garden
Special Bonus Episode: Live from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima
Join us for a powerful special episode recorded on 6th August 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We’re coming to you directly from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden in Glasgow, where civic leaders, peace activists, and citizens gathered to honour the past and reflect on the future of peace in our world.
This commemorative event highlights Glasgow’s enduring commitment to nuclear disarmament, peacebuilding, and international solidarity. Tune in for moving speeches and music from Protest in Harmony and City of Glasgow chorus as the community unites in remembrance.
Key moments:

00:03:06 Songs from Protest In Harmony
00:07:45 Lord Provost's Civic welcome
00:11:38 Consul General for Japan Mr Katsutoshi Takeda
00:14:27 Jean Anderson, Glasgow CND
00:19:52 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND
00:24:30 Ava, one of the garden design team
00:27:48 Pauline, Protest in Harmony
00:28:47 Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost
00:29:50 City of Glasgow chorus
Glasgow is one of 8,509 cities around the world who are part of the Mayors for Peace network. Find out more about he Mayors for Peace programme at https://mayorsforpeace.org/
#hiroshima #peacegarden #SCND
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
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37min
August 08, 2025 Through an MMT lens
In this episode Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene sit down with economist and educator Jim Byrne to talk about his new online course, MMT101: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Monetary Theory. Designed to make Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) accessible to everyone, Jim’s course breaks down complex economic ideas into clear, understandable lessons. Learn more at https://mmt101.org
#indypodcasters #mmt #economics
With thanks to The News Agents and The Rest is Money for short clips included in this podcast.
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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1h 1min
August 01, 2025 Colette Walker ISP
In this revealing episode recorded at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow, Pensioners for Independence invite Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party to address the group as part of a series of events the group are arranging leading up to Holyrood 2026.

Colette shares her unexpected journey into political leadership, her refusal to be defined by her visual impairment, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in politics. She also speaks candidly about the shocking abuse she and fellow campaigner Eva Comrie have received online for being women with disabilities.
This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about resilience, representation, and the fight for Scottish independence.

#Pensioners4indy #ISP #scottishindependence
Find out more about the ISP and their campaign to form an alliance with other parties for Holyrood 2026 on the website https://isp.scot.
Find out more about pensioners for indy on their website https://pensionersforindependence.scot/
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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48min
July 25, 2025 Wha's Like Us?
Exploring Scotland’s Cultural Heritage | Stuart McHardy & Roger Emmerson at the Independence Forum Scotland Conference
In this thought-provoking episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, we bring you a fascinating session from the recent Independence Forum Scotland conference, featuring historian Stuart McHardy and architect Roger Emmerson. Together, they explore Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and discuss the positive trajectory of Scottish identity and nationhood in the 21st century.
Both speakers are respected Scottish authors and thought leaders in their fields. Learn more about their work:
Stuart McHardy’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/stuart-mchardy
Roger Emmerson’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/roger-emmerson
🎧 Interested in radical Scottish history?
Listen to Stuart McHardy’s Radical Scottish History podcast series here:
👉 Episodes 1–10 https://scottishindypod.scot/scottish-history/stuart-mchardys-radical-scottish-history-podcast-playlist-eps-1-10-2/
📺 Missed the earlier session?
Listen to our previous podcast on the Wellbeing Economy from the same conference:
https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/independence-forum-scotland-highlights/
🔗 Discover more about the Independence Forum Scotland conference and its role in shaping modern Scottish discourse. https://independenceforum.scot
#scottishculture #scottishindependence #stuartmchardy

The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
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35min
July 22, 2025 Palestine - Yes It Is A Genocide
Fiona and Marlene report from the Palestine march and rally in Edinburgh this weekend, with coverage of the march and the speeches from Elizabeth House, also known as Colonial HQ
Key events:
00:07:30 Gathering at St Giles
00:08:06 Chanting in Parliament Square
00:08:38 Mick Napier outlines the purpose of the protest
00:10:36 Into the High Street
00:12:51 Speaker Doha Abu Amer
00:19:37 Speaker Tommy Sheppard
00:29:42 Speaker Lesley Riddoch
#palestine #gaza #edinburgh
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Industirial Cinematic and Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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38min
July 18, 2025 How We Set Up Our Parliament
🎙️ In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by Esther Roberton, co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention, the movement that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. Esther reflects on the original aspirations for a new kind of democracy in Scotland and assesses how far those ambitions have been realised over the past 20+ years.
They also explore Esther’s current work with the Build A Local Scotland campaign (www.buildlocal.scot), including the critical relationship between Holyrood, local councils, and community-level democracy. If you're interested in Scottish politics and the future of local governance in Scotland, this episode is a must.
Key topics:
00:02:25 - Campaigning for the parliament
00:09:03 - Designing the parliament
00:19:40 - 20 years on, how does the reality match the aspiration
00:35:57 - Relationships between central vs local government
00:38:52 - Impact of 2014 referendum on Holyrood
00:42:03 - Building a local Scotland
00:55:58- Citizens Panels at Holyrood
Listen to our previous episode about the Building A Local Scotland campaign here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2vxij-16e7d2c
#democracy #localgovernment #constitutionalconvention
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

...more
1h 1min
July 11, 2025 Sacrificing our Heating Bills and other Good Ideas
Highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland Conference | June 2025 |
In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share selected highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland summer conference, held in June 2025. They explore key moments from a day packed with fresh ideas, thought-provoking questions, and bold visions for Scotland’s future.
Whether you're passionate about tackling poverty, Universal Basic Income, or building a wellbeing economy, this episode offers rich insights from a range of engaging speakers.
key topics:
00:01:19 – Craig Dalzell: On what he is willing to sacrifice for a fairer future
00:08:28 – Annie Miller: Why Universal Basic Income is key to wellbeing
00:19:43 – Panel Q&A with Eva Comrie, Dave Thompson, Craig Dalzell, Jim Osborne
00:20:43 – What beliefs, values, and standards should sit at the heart of a wellbeing framework?
00:24:30 – Can we use NHS savings to fund UBI?
00:26:17 – Which policy areas are central to making this happen?
00:37:03 – How do we create the political space to turn these ideas into action?
Find out more from the IFS website here: https://independenceforum.scot/
#wellbeingeconomy #universalbasicincome #independenceforumscotland #scottishpodcast
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

...more
53min
July 08, 2025 Independence Forum Scotland - updates from March 25 conference
A Bonus episode with updates on three important topics discussed at the IFS spring conference in March 2025:
00:01:34 Scotland's Land Reforms - John Hutchison
00:10:00 Scotland's Energy - John Proctor
00:24:50 Scotland's Democracy - Geoff Bush
00:30:55 Comment from the floor
00:34:35 Forward look
This Friday's podcast episode will be the Poverty and Wellbeing session from the Summer conference and we have news of the Autumn conference for your diaries.
Find out more from the IFS website https://independenceforum.scot
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Contact Us: [email protected]
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
...more
37min

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