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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

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,

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: indypodcasters@gmail.com  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 u

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

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

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: indypodcasters@gmail.com  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:/

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 pol

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: indypodcasters@gmail.com  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 podc

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.

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  

In this powerful episode, recorded live at a Yes Glasgow NW event, guest speaker Scott Donohoe from Glasgow Trade Union council delivers a passionate and informative talk on the planned closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery — a decision that threatens thousands of jobs, livelihoods, and the stability of the local community. Scott outlines a detailed historical timeline of events, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the workforce and exposing Labour's broken promises to protect vital Scottish industry. The session includes a raw, emotional audience discussion capturing the real anger, betrayal, and concerns from the people most affected. Key chapters: 00:02:02    Michelle Thomson MSP  responds to the closure 00:03:23    John Swinney's address to STUC 00:06:06     Brian Leishman MP lashes out at Ed Milliband 00:07:41     Yes Glasgow NW introduces Scott Donohoe 00:08:38     Presentation on Grangemouth's historical timeline 00:23:50      General audience discussion and Q + A #grangemouth #justtransition #ineo

Pat Kane is in conversation with John Drummond on the TNT Show in this week's podcast episode.  This is a fascinating and wide ranging conversation covering topics as diverse as the leadership required to respond to climate related migration, the factors which could be better harnessed to promote Scottish independence and the possible post American future world order!   You can also watch the video version of this conversation here https://www.youtube.com/live/Ea5MDIilkYM?si=rm5QIz-zJj7Ayxw2 #patkane #tntshow #scottishpolitics 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: indypodcasters@gmail.com  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

A guest episode from Iain Bruce's climate justice show Rising Clyde, this week focussing on the links between the fossil fuel giants and the far right and how they are exploiting the climate crisis for profit and power.   Iain's guests are activists Ash and Quan and he begins the episode with footage from a protest outside Glasgow based company Seapeak Maritime. You can watch the video version of this show here https://www.youtube.com/live/hTajcsDj9ik #climatejustice #climatecamp #risingclyde 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: indypodcasters@gmail.com  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

With only 1 year left of the Scottish Government's current term First Minister John Swinney set out his Programme for Government for  2026-26. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene listened to the main speeches and then went digging into the detail - and we found quite a lot that caught our eye. Our verdict?  Mainly highlights but also the occasional lowlight.  As the old saying goes- the devil is in the detail.  We've included chapter headings so if you have already watched John Swinney and Kate Forbes speeches from 6th May you can skip forward to our assessment.  Do you agree?  Let us know in the comments. Chapters: 00:02:15  John Swinney speech 6th May 2025 00:25:35   Kate Forbes speech 6th May 2025 00:37:11   Digging into the detail You can find the full Programme for Government here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/programme-government-2025-26/ #scottishpolitics #programmeforgovernment #holyrood  Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence The Scottish Independence Podcast

Building a Democracy for the 21st Century On 26th April the Electoral Reform Society held a conference in Edinburgh called A Scottish Spring with a range of excellent speakers covering topics such as the rise of polarisation in democracy, Scottish public opinion, Civic and local democracy in Scotland , engagement and debate. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were there and very much enjoyed the discussions and presentations.   It was a full day event so we weren't able to film every session in its entirety but these are some of our particular highlights of the day: 00:03:00  Willie Sullivan, ERS Senior Director in conversation with Professor Nicola McEwen, Director of the Centre for Public Policy 00:15:16  Marlene's question 00:16:40  Mark Diffley provides an overview of Scottish public opinion including exclusive polling commissioned for the conference 00:31:00  Esther Roberton, former Co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention on the aspirations for the Scottish Parliament and how well it has liv