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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were delighted to take part in a panel discussion which took place after Edinburgh Women for Independence group's AGM in June.

The format was:

00:01:09 Sam Page from Yes for EU on the topic of reasons to rejoin the EU

00:08:42 Ruth Ritchie on behalf of Believe in Scotland on the topic of grassroots activism

00:16:42 Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Indy talking about the generation gap in independence support

00:24:30 Fiona McGregor talking about how and why we started this podcast

00:31:23 Q and A session

You can find the podcast episodes mentioned in the discussions here:

Yes 4 EU workshop - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/scotland-in-the-eu/

Pat Kane discussion - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/over65s-why-still-not-yes/

You can find out more about Edinburgh Women for Independence on their website https://www.edinburghwfi.com/

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!

Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts

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MP3•Trang chủ episode

Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were delighted to take part in a panel discussion which took place after Edinburgh Women for Independence group's AGM in June.

The format was:

00:01:09 Sam Page from Yes for EU on the topic of reasons to rejoin the EU

00:08:42 Ruth Ritchie on behalf of Believe in Scotland on the topic of grassroots activism

00:16:42 Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Indy talking about the generation gap in independence support

00:24:30 Fiona McGregor talking about how and why we started this podcast

00:31:23 Q and A session

You can find the podcast episodes mentioned in the discussions here:

Yes 4 EU workshop - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/scotland-in-the-eu/

Pat Kane discussion - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/over65s-why-still-not-yes/

You can find out more about Edinburgh Women for Independence on their website https://www.edinburghwfi.com/

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!

Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts

Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes

Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips

Music:

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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#Society #UK Politics #News #Politics #YesCowal #pHosted By John

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Scottish Independence Podcasts

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Labour's Poll Tax Moment? 1:01:20

cách đây 2 ngày trước1:01:20

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Join Fiona, Marlene, and regular guest Lynne as they dive into the most pressing topics in Scottish and Westminster politics. From Labour's disastrous welfare cuts and the ongoing battle over PIP (Personal Independence Payments) to the Scottish Tories desperate attempts to run down Ferguson Marine, the trio offers insightful analysis and opinion. Tune in for an eye-opening discussions on topics as diverse as the dangers of the nuclear industry, the latest Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign, and Canada's spirited stand against Trump’s aggressive rhetoric. Stay informed with topical chat, thought-provoking clips, and expert commentary on current events shaping our world today. Chapters: 00:00:53 Nicola Sturgeon cleared 00:02:16 Decolonising Scotland 00:08:41 Lorna Slater - return of the Deposit Return Scheme 00:11:03 Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign 00:14:44 PIP - Labour's Poll Tax Moment? 00:16:04 Stephen Flynn calls out Labour's manifesto 00:18:36 What is PIP and who is affected? 00:20:07 Diane Abbot calls out Starmer 00:24:29 Richard Murphy on other options for Reeves 00:27:50 Will Scotgov mitigate PIP? 00:31:11 David Kelly, the nuclear industry's tritium crisis 00:34:17 Graeme Downie plays patsy for Labour 00:36:49 Dorothea Barron, women see round corners 00:38:55 Ferries bad say hypocritical Tories 00:46:33 Reform UK - not what they say on the tin 00:56:53 Elbows Up Canada! #scottishpolitics #PIP #elbowsup 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod, Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod…

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Reclaiming Our Clyde 42:12

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It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde! Join Fiona and Marlene's discussion with passionate SCND activists David Kelly and David Peutherer as we talk about the vital need to rid the River Clyde of nuclear weapons. We dive into the engaging new campaign "It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde" urging young people to find out more and take action for a nuclear free Scotland. Discover why independence is the only way to ensure a safer nuclear-free future for Scotland and how the campaign is empowering the next generation to rise up and make a difference. Key themes: 00:02:40 Background to the campaign 00:12:45 But what about the nuclear jobs? 00:15:00 Increasing our defences? 00:17:45 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) 00:18:42 Independence is key 00:19:44 Campaign next steps 00:25:34 Generational differences 00:28:23 Trump 00:31:00 Cuddly green nuclear power? 00:35:49 Whatever happened to the Labour party? It's time to act before it's too late! Find out more including how to get involved and make your voice heard here: Scottish CND - https://.banthebomb.org/campaign/reclaim-our-clyde/ International Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament https://icanw.org Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) https://disarmament.unoda.org/wmd/nuclear/tpnw/ #NuclearFreeScotland #ReclaimOurClyde #tpnw 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Events, Dear Boy, Events 51:45

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In this insightful discussion, Fiona and Marlene are joined by expert commentators Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to analyse the latest developments from the White House. They explore the growing implications for Ukraine, the evolving UK-US relationship, and the global push for increased defence spending. As tensions rise, the panel delves into whether this military build up truly benefits nations or if it mainly serves the interests of arms manufacturers Key themes: 00:01:54 - context 00:03:45 - US vs China 00:05:27 - implications for the Russian war in Ukraine 00:18:29 - UK-US relations 00:20:48 - Re-armament in Europe 00:33:31 - Defence priorities for Scotland 00:39:24 - Ukraine peace settlement 00:44:32 - The psychology of invasion 00:47:09 - Trump's state visit 00:49:23 - Creativity from adversity #ukraine #trump #defence 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Memories of the Miners' Strike 40 years on 1:09:05

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Miners' Strike 40th Anniversary | Alex Shanks & Richie Venton at Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture In this episode, Marlene and Fiona attend the Scottish Socialist Party's Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike. Featuring Alex Shanks, a young miner during the strike, and Richie Venton, author of Class War on Workers, this event offers passionate speeches that explore the strike’s lasting impact on the working class. The discussions dive into the history of the Miners' Strike, its consequences, and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. Whether you remember the strike or are engaged in class warfare studies, this episode offers powerful insights into one of the most significant labour movements in recent history. 00:01:31 Welcome by Natalie Reid 00:03:34 Alex Shanks' first hand account of the miners strike 1984/85 00:28:24 Richie Venton explores the wider context and lessons learned Find our more at www.scottishsocialistparty.org #MinersStrike40 #ClassWarOnWorkers #workersrights 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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A Positive Outlook 57:49

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Join Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene and guests Lynne Dougan and Jacqui Jensen as we mull over the latest Scottish political snippets from Holyrood, Westminster and beyond. Themes include: 00:01:19 - The power of the positive outlook 00:09:47 - Outside the Labour Party conference 00:15:51 - Findlay's Barlinnie Paradise 00:19:05 - Pam Ghosal's Wild West Schools 00:25:35 - Bailey alarms patients 00:32:58 - Kate Forbes on the Internal Market Act threat 00:35:40 - Sarwar goes nuclear 00:38:50 - What does GB energy do? 00:38:50 - Lumsden's bad language 00:41:37 - investing in our people 00:45:40 - Westminster tactics 00:49:09 - Trudeau and Trump 00:51:05 - Stand up, speak up, act up #scottishpolitics #holyrood #topicalclips 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired and Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod…

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Grangemouth - An Unjust Transition? 36:56

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A bonus podcast episode from Rising Clyde, the Scottish Climate Justice Show. Host Iain Bruce discusses the potentially unjust transition of workers at Grangemouth following the announcement that over 400 redundancy notices are being issued by refinery operator Petroineos. Iain's guests are Rosie Hampton of Friends of the Earth Scotland and Ewan Gibbs, historian of industry, energy and protest at the University of Glasgow with contributions from Chris Hamilton, Unite convenor at the plant, aviation engineer Finlay Asher of Safe Landing and Lewis Conroy, one of five climate protestors from this is Rigged, up for trial for occupying part of the plant in 2023 #grangemouth #justtransition #petroineos You can also watch the video version of this episode here 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Will Gaza Arise from the Ashes? 56:42

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With special guest Dr Philippa Whitford, retired surgeon and former SNP MP. Trump's astonishing proposal to turn Gaza into a waterfront resort may have dominated the headlines, but the real story is the ongoing plight of the people of Gaza as the fragile ceasefire takes effect. Dr Philippa has lived and worked in Gaza and here she offers her unique personal perspective on the recent conflict and the prospects of a peaceful solution. If you would like to support the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians you can do so here https://map.org.uk You can also find our previous video about Dr Whitford's work in Gaza here : https://youtu.be/1Qz-kyrGYBc Our coverage of the Glasgow march against BBC bias is here https://youtu.be/picyGeQtyzA #gaza #palestine #ceasefire 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Claiming Our Rights 57:54

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With guests Andy Anderson and Leah Gunn Barratt of Respect Scottish Sovereignty we take a closer look at the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights ( ICCPR) and what incorporation of these rights into Scots Law could mean to the Scottish people. Key themes include: 00:01:00 Overview of Human Rights legislation 00:03:30 Why should we incorporate ICCPR? 00:06:00 Petition before the Scottish Parliament 00:08:50 Example - Switzerland 00:10:30 Example - Taiwan 00:13:15 Example - South Korea 00:16:30 Scottish Referendums Act 2020 00:19:14 Popular initiatives 00:25:27 UK Supreme Court 00:27:48 So what could Scotland do differently? 00:32:41 Does Article 1 apply to Scotland? 00:44:27 UN Convention of the Rights of a Child (UNCRC) 00:49:21 People power! 00:52:51 Our Conclusions Previous episodes mentioned in this one: Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/respect-scottish-sovereignty/ Building a Local Scotland https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/building-a-local-scotland/ Petition 2135 https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe2135-implement-the-international-covenant-on-civil-and-political-rights Websites mentioned: Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://respectscottishsovereignty.scot/ Scottish Human rights Commission https://www.scottishhumanrights.com/ Case study South Korea https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-south-korea/ Case study Taiwan https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-taiwan/ Lord Reed on why the Supreme Court matters to Scotland #ICCPR #sovereignty #scottish 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Memoirs 1:09:16

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Ringwood Publishing is an independent Scottish publisher based in Glasgow. In January they hosted an even called Reflections and Revelations: Our Memoirs Event showcasing several of their authors who have written books based on Memoir. Fiona and Marlene were delighted to attend and record the event. Speakers and readings are: 00:01:04 Mary McCabe, author of Two Closes and a Referendum and Stirring the Dust 00:08:27 Carol Fox, author of Memoirs of a Feminist Mother 00:16:36 Sandy Jamieson, Chief Executive of Ringwood introducing the work of the late Brendan McLaughlin and John Keeman 00:22:57 Brendan McLaughlin's daughter Siobhan 00:24:51 Reading from First of May by Brendan McLaughlin 00:27:32 Reading from In the Shadow of the Crane by John Keeman 00:32:13 Maureen Cullen, author of Kitten Heels 00:40:43 Kirsten McQuarrie, author of Remember the Rowan 00:45:03 Panel discussion and questions from the audience More about Ringwood publishers, featured authors and their books at https://www.ringwoodpublishing.com/ #memoirs #ringwoodpublishers #scottish 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Let Them Eat Cake 52:02

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This month's livestream of clips and chat covering a range of topics including: 00:00:42 Charles visits an Alloa foodbank 00:05:41 Colin Fox's prediction comes true 00:08:00 Dave Doogan calls out Starmer 00:10:16 Labour MP Brian Leishman finds out he has NO influence 00:14:43 The power of "devalation" 00:18:29 The cost of Scotgov mitigation 00:24:15 Patrick Harvie explains the "hoover up" economy 00:25:51 Housebuilding and Sarwar's empty rhetoric 00:31:57 Robin McAlpine schools the Energy Minister 00:37:40 Robert Reich - lessons from the US election 00:46:44 Mary Trump sniffs Donald's latest grift 00:48:18 Emma Harper brings Scots leid to Holyrood #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 podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired and Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod…

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Great British Debt - All A Big Con? 54:18

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Our guest this week is William Thomson from the Scotonomics show. In this episode we challenge William with our questions. He tackles those and shares his own thoughts on independence, Modern Monetary Theory and the economic situation in general. Main topics: 00:02:00 Q1: Can Scotland afford to be independent? 00:06:38 Q2: But what about inflation? 00:11:37 Q3: What about the Deficit? 00:16:48 Q4: Should Scotland repay UK debt? 00:20:15 Q5 But doesn't borrowing create debt? 00:31:13 Q6 How will Scotland manage the economy? 00:32:25 Q7: Does independence mean a decade of austerity? 00:41:42 Q8: EU or EFTA? 00:47:13 Q9: What if we had voted YES in 2014? 00:49:05 Q10 Next Steps? Still have questions? Let us know in the comments. You can watch the Scotonomics show every week on @IndependenceLive and the articles William refers to are on the website https://scotonomics.scot/articles/ More information about this year's Festival of Economics is also available at https://scotonomics.scot/festival-of-economics/ #ModernMonetaryTheory #scottishindependence #economics 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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A Taste of Burns 40:17

cách đây 9 weeks trước40:17

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Burns Night 2025 is fast approaching and we've been out and about collecting poetry and stories to create a celebratory podcast episode. Featuring: 00:02:17 To A Louse - performed by Marlene Halliday 00:05:36 Oh Tibbie, I hae Seen the Day - performed by Susi Briggs 00:08:07 Tibbie's Reply - written and performed by Susi Briggs 00:11:31 The Flyting O' Bruce and Red Comyn - written and performed by Susi Briggs 00:18:15 Scots Wha Hae - performed by Lorraine Sinclair 00:22:03 The Stirling Lines - performed by Fiona McGregor 00:25:40 Tam O'Shanter - performed by Billy Kay You can watch the livestream of the whole Believe in Scotland event on their Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/live/a90mQdD4rkA?si=THPYYe2mOPGCp7sg Believe in Scotland's website is www.believeinscotland.org Other podcast episodes mentioned are: Telling Scotland's Stories with Mairi Sutherland https://youtu.be/QXeNMDvSN6k Tickets for the special screening of Mairi's film The Red Rose can be booked here https://www.odeon.co.uk/films/red-rose-20th-ann-plus-qa/HO00006676/ A Man with a Plan https://youtu.be/kMqxAA1zmVY Cool Scot with Greg Moodie https://youtu.be/tXZPI9BNw-I #burnsnight #scottishpoetry 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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The Big Land Question 1:15:50

cách đây 10 weeks trước1:15:50

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Fiona and Marlene share their highlights from the Big Land Question conference. In November the Revive Coalition held their biggest conference yet bringing together organisations and individuals with a shared interest in Scotland's land. Who owns it? What do they do with it? Is there a better way? These, and many more questions were covered on the day and you can watch the full day's event on @IndependenceLive 's channel. This podcast covers our favourite bits from the following speakers: 00:01:43 - Lesley Riddoch introduces the event 00:07:42 - Kevin Cumming, Scottish Rewilding Alliance 00:16:07 - Josh Doble, Community Land Scotland 00:28:19 - Kirsty Jenkins. Onekind 00:30:32 - River Roding Interspecies Council 00:36:22- Jenny Barlow, Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 00:44:27 - Mhairi McFarlane, Diffley Partnership 00:51:09 - Donna Smith, Scottish Crofting Association 00:57:03 - Lesley Riddoch, Intro to part 2 01:02:03 - Robin McAlpine, Commonweal 01:09:41 - Mike Russell, Scottish Land Commission 01:14:05 - Max Wiesnowski, Revive Coalition Further info: Community Land Scotland https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/ Scottish Rewilding Nation Charter https://www.rewild.scot/charter 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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Respect Scottish Sovereignty 46:46

cách đây 11 weeks trước46:46

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Greater Glasgow Pensioners for Independence invited guest speaker Andy Anderson to share some new ideas for a strategy to overcome the barriers created by Westminster and the UK supreme court using the UN Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Andy's website is https://respectscottishsovereignty.scot You can find out more about the Covenant here https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights #scottishindependence #sovereignty #UNCPR 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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The Myth of the Union Dividend 50:19

cách đây 12 weeks trước50:19

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TNT Show host John Drummond interviews data analytics expert Stuart Donald about the insights we can gain from his research into electoral systems, Brexit and the Scottish Constitutional question. Topics include: 00:02:06 Is the Union killing people? 00:05:28 Inequality and the FPTP system 00:07:41 The Myth of the Union Dividend 00:16:17 Slapstick Accounting 00:19:00 Faulty stats drive faulty narratives 00:20:37 Scottish "dividend" based on English needs 00:21:57 How much should Scotland get? 00:26:40 Starmer's Labour continuing inequality 00:30:33 Why can't UK have PR? 00:37:47 Labour elected on sufferance 00:40:00 Falling prey to the Far Right 00:44:53 England needs a national conversation 00:49:24 Building Messaging Stuart's website containing his research is www.sdonald4pr.com 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://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod…

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