Scottish Independence Podcasts

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Scottish Independence Podcasts episodes

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.
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

1 hr 1 min
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/
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

48 min
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

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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
35 min
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
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Music:
Industirial Cinematic and Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

38 min
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!
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

1 hr 1 min
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
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

53 min
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]
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
37 min
July 04, 2025 Lesley Riddoch on Finland
🎙️ IndyPodcasters, Fiona and Marlene chat with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch about her latest documentary project – a powerful new film exploring why Finland is the happiest country in the world 🇫🇮✨
Scotland has already adopted Finland’s famous Baby Boxes, but what else can we learn? Lesley dives into:
🔹 Finland’s world-renowned education system
🔹 Distinctive land ownership patterns
🔹 A cultural mindset that values equality and collective wellbeing over individual wealth
Lesley also shares insights into her unique approach to crowdfunding and the creative process behind making a documentary that aims to spark real change in Scotland's future.
🎥 Want to support Lesley's film? You can find details of the crowdfunder here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/finland---the-education-superstars-a-new-film
Lesley's website is https://lesleyriddoch.com
Watch our chat with Lesley about her previous film Denmark here: https://youtu.be/qRngEhyYvGU
#LesleyRiddoch #FinlandDocumentary #ScottishIndependence #EducationReform #WellbeingEconomy
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
45 min
June 27, 2025 Women for Independence - On the Road Again
In this upbeat episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene speak with Fatima Joji, a member of the National Executive of Women for Independence (WFI), about the organisation’s bold relaunch on International Women’s Day .
WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of women-led local groups. But over the last decade, momentum has slowed and some groups have gone quiet. Fatima shares her vision for re-energising WFI, the outcome of their first Annual General Meeting, and how women’s voices are still crucial to shaping an independent Scotland.
💬 Topics include:
00:02:09 Relaunching Women for Independence
00:16:27 Supporting women into politics
00:28:50 A wellbeing economy
00:33:56 WFI visibility
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, feminism, or the role of women in politics, this episode offers insights and inspiration from one of the new leaders shaping Scotland's future.
Listen to our podcast episode from the Edinburgh WFI AGM here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m7kif-165de2f
Find out more about Women for Independence here https://wfi.scot
More on the relaunch and leaflet here https://www.wfi.scot/relaunch-on-international-womens-day/

📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the heart of Scotland’s independence movement.
#ScottishIndependence #WomenForIndependence #WFI #FatimaJoji
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
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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
41 min
June 20, 2025 Politics in Flux with Colin Fox
In this timely episode, Glasgow Pensioners for Independence sit down with Colin Fox, national spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, for a wide ranging discussion on Scotland's shifting political landscape.
Recorded just ahead of the Hamilton by-election, the conversation explores the future of hte independence movement, the role of left-wing politics in Scotland and what might lie ahead as we move toward the Holyrood 2026 elections.
The outcome of the by election was unknown at the time of recording but one thing is celar: Scottish politics is at a turning point. How will the current political turbulence shape Scotland's path to independence and social justice?
Topics covered:
00:01:36 Opening remarks
00:36:01 Questions from the audience Q1 - is the SNP now a unionist party?
00:40:46 Q2 do we need independence before we can make any changes?
00:49:48 Q3 Why are we stuck at 50%? Political or cultural issues?
00:56:09 Q4 what is the significance of the Daily Record supporting SNP?
01:01:01 Q5 How do we keep Reform UK at bay?
01:08:35 Q6 How many "lefties" will be elected to Holyrood 2026?
Subscribe for more grassroots discussions on Scotland's political future
#scottishindependence #colinfox #scottishsocialistparty
Find more info on Scottish Socialist Party here: https://scottishsocialistparty.org/
More info about Pensioners for Independence here :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

1 hr 16 min