THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD

Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.

First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Welcome to the February 2022 edition of our Bits and Pieces podcast - and what a month it has been!

Topical titbits this month include:  First Minister's statement on the Ukraine invasion,  Ian Blackford at PMQ - including his ejection for speaking truth to power,  the STUC cost of living crisis demo, The Queen's Jubilee, the Annual Scottish Household Survey, Holyrood's refusal of consent for the UK's Nationality Bill, reflections on the Scotwind renewables auction, an update on Indyref2 and more

You can also find more topical snippets on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel.

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Welcome to the first episode of our new monthly show Mibbes Aye hosted by Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday.

In Episode 1 we are joined by Dr Craig Dalzell of Commonweal who gives a presentation on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.  In particular he sets out the journey towards net zero, the progress which can be made under our current powers and what will have to wait for independence.

There is also a lively Q and A session with members of Yes Glasgow South Side

More information on Commonweal's common Home Plan can be found on their website https://www.commonweal.scot

Music is "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod

This is the podcast edit, you can also watch the video version of this episode on Independence Live's Youtube Channel

In 2021 a Scottish Citizens Assembly was convened to consider climate change and the journey to net zero.   Work took place remotely over 7 weekends.  You can see all evidence sessions and the plenary discussions on the website https://climateassembly.scot

A report with recommendations was presented to the Scottish Government, who gave a written response, both of which are available on the website.

Following the Government's response, the Climate Assembly met for a final weekend 8 to consider the government's response.   As part of that weekend, a Ministerial Q and A was held with Patrick Harvie MSP and Richard Lochhead MSP where representatives of the Climate Assembly pose a series of challenging and robust questions to the Ministers.

You can watch the full video on the climate assembly website.  

The role of particular scientists in opposing policies to slow and halt global warming has been extensively documented. The role of economists, however, has received less attention. Until now.

Join Kairin and Willam as they speak to Tim Rideout about the need to establish a Scottish Reserve Bank ahead of Scottish Independence. 

00:50 Kairin talks about her slot on BBC Radio Scotland

On the first anniversary of the TPNW  we ask  Scottish CND how we will rid Scotland of Trident.

All the British nuclear weapons are in Scotland at Faslane Naval Base just 30 miles from Glasgow. 

By renewing and increasing the number of weapons on the Clyde, the Westminster administration is breaking international law.  In this first episode of our new monthly series "the Indy Jigsaw Show", hosts Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor consider what can be done to rid Scotland of this obscenity with guests Isobel Lindsay, Bill Ramsay and David Cairns from Scottish CND.

You can contact us by email on [email protected] or by twitter @ScottishIndyPod

Music is Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M

Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

Independence Live Media is proud to announce two new shows which premiere this month, hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor, which will be broadcast as videos on Independence Live's Youtube channel and there will also be a special podcast version.

The Indy Jigsaw Show will be a monthly magazine style daytime show with guest interviews and topical news clips.  

Mibbes Aye? is also a monthly show, aims to share good quality information about matters of interest and concern to people who are still in the process of making their mind up about independence, or people who know someone who is.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for either show or you would like to give feedback, you can contact us by emailing [email protected]

Catalonia is the powerhouse of the Spanish economy. In this episode, we will find out what makes the Catalan economy so strong and how it compares overall to the Spanish economy. We will also discuss the economic argument that underpins the desire for many Catalans for independence. Is Catalonia too wee, too poor and too stupid to survive as an independent nation?

There is no better person to cover these issues than Elisenda Paluzie, President, Asamblea Nacional Catalana and until April 2017, the elected dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona.

In October 2014, Elisenda published the book, Podemos! Las claves de la viabilidad económica de la Cataluña independiente ("We can! The keys to the economic viability of independent Catalonia"). The book one the XIV Catalonia Economy Prize, awarded by the Catalan Society of Economy.

In this fascinating discussion we will look at the future for Catalonia within and outside Spain and in or outside of the EU. We will also consider the similarities and differences between Scotland in and out of the UK and in or outside of the EU.

Host John Drummond chats with historian and author Jenny Eales, whose Random Scottish History website contains an accessible collection of pre 1900 Scottish Literature, History, Art and Folklore , including newspaper articles from the time of the Treaty of Union.  Some fascinating comparisons between the discourse of the day and present day debate. 

Who would have thought that, in highlighting the democratic deficit inherent in the UK Union, today's Independence campaigners are using same the arguments as the 18th century Unionists!

Jenny's website is  https://randomscottishhistory.com/

Her books are available on Amazon and she also has a Youtube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1aQ3L_3eGNSbsHXFxMEpQQ

Audio clips of Jenny's readings of the original Treaty of Union articles are also featured in Indylive.radio 's History Hour on Tuesdays at 11am