Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 24 days 5 hours
The End of the Season and Independence
So, the Sottish Football season is all but over and independence is in the air. Lesley spent some time in Edinburgh filming for a 'Newsnight' appearance. Thereby falls a tale.
The "Well, that was an election" Podcast
The Scottish Election is over and the result was surprising. Around the kitchen table, Lesley tries to unpick it and on the way, it does get a bit heated. You'll get repatriation, independence, and relaxing Iain Gray
The TV Hustings and Renewables
Just back from Colonsay, Lesley watches back to back Leaders Debate so you don't have to ! And after a number of different conversations this week, renewables, renewable energy and the like get a good airing. But you would expect that, wouldn't you?
The Sparrow Attack
Lesley is back from Mull and has written a Scotsman column that seems to have got lots of SNP supporters hot and bothered. She explains the background and the rationale. And as we turn to things on the football pitch...there is a sparrow attack. The...
The Hustings and Judy
We're back...after recording the Rotterdam Rap, Lesley was straight out on the Election Trail and in this podcast, reports back from the front line. Judy Murray also has been hitting the headlines with her thoughts about more sport for kids....
The Nuclear Libya Nordic Bike Station Podcast
It's been a busy week and Lesley is back with some thoughts about nuclear and Japan, Libya and Hague, Nordic municipalities and confidence, bikes and buses! All will be revealed.
The Scots Language and the Census
In the coming weeks, the census form will be thumping through our letterboxes. In it, Scots will be asked if they can write, read and understand Scots. Lesley sits down with a special co-presenter this week to mull the subject over. He is Ian Miller,...
Second homes and Libya
The thorny subject of second homes comes up as Lesley returns from Norway, chairs conferences, thinks about Libya, argues with Chris about Facebook and generally worries about foreshore ownership.
Wendy, Hammerfest, AV and Land Giveaway
Lesley is in Norway up at the Arctic Circle. Over a crackling Skype connection, we explore Wendy Alexander's departure, what about AV and Hammerfest and briefly more land issues.
Egypt, Elections and Norwegian News
This podcast was recorded on Friday afternoon as Lesley prepared to run out the door and fly to Oslo. The events in Egypt were "developing" and this podcast reflects that.