Indyref2
The Scottish Independence Podcast 136 – Robin McAlpine of The Common Weal
For the 136th episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I spoke with Robin McAlpine.
Robin is a political strategist and the Director of the Common Weal.
In the interview he doesn’t waste any time getting on to what the thinks Yes supporters ought to be getting on with, and there is certainly a lot to chew on in the interview.
We talked about both logistics and strategy and how they are both equally important. We also spoke of what messages we need to be sending out and how to react to the inevitable negative tactics we will face from the unionist side in the next referendum.
Hope you enjoy.
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The Scottish Independence Podcast 134 – Dr Craig Dalzell on Scotland’s Currency Options
For the 134th episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I spoke with Dr Craig Dalzell.
Craig recently wrote a paper outlining the possible currency options for an independent Scotland. This is important work because an aspect of the Yes side that was much criticised during and after the 2014 referendum was the perceived lack of a strategy on what to do about currency. I say “perceived” because much of it came down to perception, not fact.
We talked about why the 2014 plan may or may not have been right at the time, but probably wouldn’t be the correct strategy for indyref 2.
Would the Euro work? Scottish Pound? A crypto-currency?
We also talked about what the hell a crypto-currency actually is.
And of course, I asked Craig why he supports Independence for Scotland.
Hope you enjoy.
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The Scottish Independence Podcast 133 – Tommy Sheppard MP
The next referendum will be won in the years from now forward, rather than the months running up to it.
For the 133rd episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I spoke with Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East.
Tommy has been involved in politics in Scotland and the UK for a number of years in a number of different ways and as I’m sure you all know, is now standing to become the Deputy Leader of the SNP.
We talked about Tommy’s earlier political activities and how he arrived at where he is now. We also got on to what, if elected (or even if not), he would like to see change within the SNP.
Finally, as ever with a first-time guest, I asked Tommy why he personally supports Scottish Independence.
Hope you enjoy.
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You can listen online at the spreaker site or you can subscribe with itunes. We can alse be found on youtube and on facebook too.
The Scottish Independence Podcast 132 – Danny McGregor
For the 132nd episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I got in touch with Danny McGregor.
Danny is a member of the Scottish Greens and is campaigning for Indyref 2. He also recently wrote an article for Bella Caledonia in which he talked about the various possibilities for the timing of the second independence referendum. There are those that think we have to seize the moment of uncertainty that exists now. Others suggest that we have to wait until the polls are steadily showing a large lead for yes.
These are difficult options to juggle, and they were the main focus of our discussion.
Also, if you remember episode 129 in which I interviewed lots of people at the March for Indy, I found some interviews that were accidentally not included in that special episode (they were in a different folder), and wanted to put them on one of the shows, so they are in this one. Those interviews include one Bob Duncan, who you may know from BBC Scotlandshire.
Hope you enjoy.
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Getting The Band Back Together
I was very happy to be interviewed and be half the subject matter (or a third if you count the dug) of the new short film by the excellent Phantom Power (his films are all here, and you can also hear him on the podcast here).
Hope you enjoy.
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