Tommy Talks

In the last decade demand for food banks has soared across Scotland as more people find themselves in dire need of assistance. Elaine Smith, Member of Scottish Parliament for Labour, joins Tommy Sheridan this week where she also explores the question, why are female politicians disproportionately harassed online.

Following the breaking news that Edinburgh would begin to add context to historical monuments and statues in the city, Tommy sits down with Scotland’s first Black Professor; Sir Godfrey Palmer.

Has Nicola Sturgeon succumbed to powerful LGBTQ lobbyists at the expense of Scotland’s independence? Women’s rights activist and ex-SNP member Denise Findlay joins Tommy Sheridan this week to discuss the issues related to the controversial ‘Hate Crime Bill’.

As more evidence is unveiled Nicola Sturgeon’s mishandling of the complaints made against her predecessor, Alex Salmond, becomes more visible. Can the First Minister survive until the Scottish Election, or could she be forced to step down before the end of the week? MP Kenny McKaskill discusses the landmark inquest into the Scottish Government.

For 50 years Dave Thompson carried his SNP membership card with pride and even served as an MSP before resigning to set up a new party: Action for Independence. Tommy talks to Dave about how the current voting system in Scotland punishes the pro-independence movement. Could an alternative party pave the way for Scottish independence?

Craig Murray, former UK ambassador, sits down with Tommy Sheridan to discuss his ongoing contempt of court trial, where Murray faces imprisonment for simply reporting on the Trial of Alex Salmond. What could the outcome of this case mean for censorship of the press and civil liberties in an independent Scotland?

Why have the seemingly progressive SNP stood back and allowed the Scottish Private Rental market to spiral out of control? Scotland’s rent has surged beyond inflation as private rentals have saturated the market in the last 20 years. Could the Scottish parliament be compromised by an overabundance of politicians who benefit from the current system?

The NHS frontline workers have been lauded for their effort but the work of Social Care staff has been forgotten across Scotland. Could the predominantly female workforce be the victims of industrial sexism? Wendy Dunsmore, Regional Officer for Unite, highlights her fight for better working conditions and adequate pay for these forgotten workers.

This week, along with guest Gordon Dangerfield, Tommy asks the big question: Why did the Scottish Government conspire against the ex-First Minister? A key piece of evidence from Alex Salmond’s trial could reveal just why the Government weaponised the sexual misconduct allegations and could bring an end to Nicola Sturgeon’s time as Scotland’s Leader

Is the current Leader of Scotland implicated in a plot to defame and slander her predecessor? Solicitor Advocate Gordon Dangerfield joins Tommy Sheridan to examine the Scottish Government’s unlawful handling of harassment allegations against the former First Minister Alex Salmond.