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A Lifeline for the Islands with Euan Smith

Fiona and Marlene sit down with young Hebridean Euan Smith, who recently presented a motion at SNP conference calling for a dedicated islands air transport

A Lifeline for the Islands with Euan Smith

A Lifeline for the Islands with Euan Smith

Fiona and Marlene sit down with young Hebridean Euan Smith, who …

Whats on in November 2026

Whats on in November 2026

Fiona and marlene run through events and podcasts in November. Some …

Scotland's Right to Decide: We Analyse the Holyrood Debate

Scotland's Right to Decide: We Analyse the Holyrood Debate

Join us as we take closer look at one of Scotland’s most pivotal …

Join us as we take closer look at one of Scotland’s most pivotal conversations: the nation’s right to choose its own future. In this episode, we’re taking an analytical approach …to the recent Holyrood debate on the motion “Scotland is a nation that has a right to decide its own future” which took place on 22nd September 2026.
We highlighting the strongest arguments from both sides while honestly examining where each perspective falls short. We don’t shy away from calling out weak arguments on both sides and we suggest tactics which might create more focussed and constructive discussion.

Key themes:

00:02:54 Best summaries for the motion
00:10:57 Analysing the opposition’s response
00:12:44 Is Scotland a nation? “No, because…”
00:13:48 Day job bingo
00:17:00 Easily rebuffed
00:34:49 Some avoidabel own goals
00:44:22 Some unanswered questions
00:49:29 Tinfoil hat time
00:53:21 Best summing up – Schrodinger’s mandate.

Watch the full debate on Scottish Parliament TV here https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/scottish-government-debate-scotlands-right-to-decide-september-22-2026

#holyrood #scottishindependence #debate

Contains information licenced under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence. Some speeches have been shortened to focus on the most relevant points.

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Prospectus for a New State

Prospectus for a New State

“To win independence we need to persuade more voters”. Commonweal’s …

“To win independence we need to persuade more voters”. Commonweal’s research shows conclusively that one of the biggest barriers for those voters is that they don’t think we have a …properly worked-out plan for what happens if they vote YES. We do not have this prospectus – and we need it.

In this episdode we welcome Commonweal’s Craig Dalzell back onto the podcast to tell us about Commonweal’s major new project – the production of a serious and credible but concise and readable prospectus document that answers the questions people have so they can take the next step towards independence with confidence.

Key themes:
00:00:30 How to start a new country
00:05:17 Creating a new prospectus
00:13:00 The role of the prospectus in independence campaigning
00:17:55 The Soul of the Nation
00:21:58 What should we call Scotland?
00:26:30 Drawing on international examples
00:30:23 Severing the legal ties
00:32:57 Shared history, different culture
00:35:14 Gaining losers consent
00:39:29 Making it accessible
00:43:54 How you can help
00:46:22 Getting Scotgov to engage
00:47:51 Opportunities in the Celtic Alliance

Find out more about the project: https://commonweal.scot/crowdfunder

How to Start a New country – available from https://www.commonweal.scot/shop/p/package-deal-two-books-how-to-start-a-new-country-a-short-guide-to-starting-a-new-country

#commonweal #prospectus #scottishindependence

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Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

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Putin Panics As Russia’s Security Is Put Into RISK | Jason Smart LIVE

Putin Panics As Russia’s Security Is Put Into RISK | Jason Smart LIVE

Strategic depth once gave Moscow a powerful advantage: the fighting …

Strategic depth once gave Moscow a powerful advantage: the fighting could continue while critical bases, factories, refineries, and command centers remained far from danger. That protection is breaking down as …domestically produced long-range weapons give Kyiv greater freedom to strike without waiting for foreign approval. Every additional mile of reach forces the Kremlin to defend territory it once treated as safely removed from the battlefield.

Pressure is now spreading beyond military targets and into the assumptions that shaped the entire war. Putin’s latest warning over Kaliningrad places his full arsenal beside NATO territory while civilian communications inside Russia are restricted during incoming drone attacks. Geography is becoming less useful as a shield, forcing Moscow to spend more resources defending infrastructure, dispersing equipment, and protecting an increasingly vulnerable rear.

Confrontation is also moving beyond the battlefield. U.S. prosecutors allege an intelligence network recruited people abroad for surveillance, sabotage, and murder-for-hire operations. Cheap recruitment and deniable attacks offer the Kremlin another way to apply pressure without sending an army across NATO borders. A war intended to remain concentrated inside Ukraine is now imposing costs deeper inside Russia while pushing coercion farther into the West.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Putin’s Shattered Guarantees
01:45 – Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Missiles
03:23 – The FP-7 Drone Attacks
06:07 – Russia’s Costly Refinery Hits
08:25 – Collapse of Russian War Doctrine
11:12 – Ground Mission from Ukraine
12:31 – The Kaliningrad Threat
16:18 – Putin’s Air Defense Trap
18:13 – Debt & Fake Negotiations
22:21 – Orchestrating Escalation Media
25:19 – Moscow’s Sabotage Tactics
28:44 – Targeting Weapons Designers
32:08 – Dissident Tracking in Europe
36:22 – The Reflexive Control Trap
38:13 – Forcing Russia to Negotiate

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Dr. Jason Jay Smart, also known as Jason Smart and Jason J Smart, is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. In 2010, he was banned for life by the Kremlin for supporting Russia’s democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin.

#geopolitics #militaryanalysis #globalsecurityShow More

What's on in October

What's on in October

Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona share our podcasting plans for …

AUOB Edinburgh 2026 #AUOBEdinburgh.

AUOB Edinburgh 2026 #AUOBEdinburgh.

The Independence Live ALL-IN-ONE stream. 4 streamers being Amity, …

What's On in September

What's On in September

A round up of our podcasting plans for September plus a heads-up about …

From Hiroshima til Now: The Third Nuclear Age

From Hiroshima til Now: The Third Nuclear Age

81 Years After Hiroshima: Scottish CND Commemorates & Campaigns for …

81 Years After Hiroshima: Scottish CND Commemorates & Campaigns for Nuclear Disarmament

This August, Scottish CND marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing with two moving ceremonies—a gathering at Glasgow’s …Peace Garden and a vigil at Faslane Nuclear Base. Join Fiona and Marlene as they reflect on these important commemorations and what they reveal about our ongoing struggle for a nuclear-free world.

But this episode goes beyond remembrance. We also hear from two academic researchers who tackle the hard questions facing our movement:

🔴 The Reality of Nuclear Risk: Hugh Irving presents shocking simulations revealing the potential impact of a nuclear strike on Faslane—forcing us to confront the dangers of nuclear weapons on Scottish soil.

🟢 The Power of Positive Change: Rhys Crilley challenges us to rethink our messaging, exploring how anti-nuclear campaigners can craft compelling, hopeful narratives that resonate globally and strengthen our collective push for disarmament.

Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or new to these issues, you’ll find inspiration, evidence, and hope in this conversation.

What will you do with what you learn?

key chapters:
00:02:29 High Irving presentation – simulations of nuclear strikes on the Clyde
00:10:20 Rhys Crilley presentation – nuclear disarmament in the Third Nuclear Age
00:21:40 Images and reflections from the vigil at Faslane
00:28:12 Ceremony at the Peace Garden at the Glasgow Botanics
00:30:51 Dr Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost of Glasgow
00:34:55 Samuel Rafanell-Williams, Scottish CND
00:40:07 Bill Kidd, former MSP and Nobel Peace Prize nominee
00:45:39 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND
00:50:37 Tree planting accompanied by Protest in Harmony Glasgow

With thanks to Margaret Ferguson Burns for the additional images from Faslane.

Find out more about Scottish CND here https://banthebomb.org
Watch the full CND webinar here https://youtu.be/NgkVtlRhAx0?si=2Te0pAgwHxiDaauy

#nucleardisarmament #hiroshima #scottishcnd

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

Get in touch:
Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com
Bluesky: @scottishindypod

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

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Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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Escalating Pressure Campaigning with Craig Dalzell

Escalating Pressure Campaigning with Craig Dalzell

Making Campaigns Count: The Science of Effective Activism What …

Making Campaigns Count: The Science of Effective Activism

What separates a campaign that changes the world from one that fades into obscurity? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by …returning guest Dr Craig Dalzell from the think tank Commonweal to explore the research-backed principles of effective activism and civil resistance.

Drawing on the groundbreaking work of academics like Erica Chenoweth and Gene Sharp, we dive deep into what actually works—and what doesn’t—when organizing for change. Why do some campaigns achieve their goals while others struggle to gain traction? What’s the difference between activism that captures hearts and minds versus campaigns that peter out?

In this episode, we:

Examine planning and organizing methods used by successful movements, what they did right and where campaigns went wrong.
We also explore the powerful potential of civil resistance and strategic disobedience and discover how to sharpen our campaigning focus for maximum impact.

Key chapters:
00:02:16 Core principles for escalating pressure
00:13:17 4 key steps for effective campaign planning
00:20:12 Options for organisational structures
00:27:52 The role of devolved governments
00:32:32 Re-designing events to increase pressure
00:35:29 Civil obedience/disobedience and resistance tactics
00:47:04 Contrasting the tactics of the far right
00:49:19 Further resources and information
00:54:43 Some ideas to get started

#grassroots #civilresistance #scottishindependence

Commonweal are planning to update their excellent handbook “How to Start A New Country” Craig and Common Weal wish to thank the Scottish Independence Fund ( https://sif.scot ) for their generous support of the project. Commonweal have launched a Crowdfunder – donate here https://www.commonweal.scot/crowdfunder

You can also make a regular donation to support all their work here https://www.commonweal.scot/donate

Usful links mentioned in the discussion:

Erica Chenoweth “why civil resistance works” https://www.ericachenoweth.com/research/wcrw

Blogpost 2020 https://thecommongreen.scot/2020/07/06/the-road-to-independence-part-two-johnsons-journey-to-yes/

4 part blog series on pressure campaigning and non-violent direct action:
https://artivism.scot/2020/11/11/the-pressure-series-part-1-what-the-independence-movement-can-learn-from-the-history-of-nonviolent-activism/
https://artivism.scot/2020/11/13/the-pressure-series-part-2-applying-pressure-in-scotland/
https://artivism.scot/2020/11/27/the-pressure-series-part-3-forward-not-in-union-but-solidarity/
https://artivism.scot/2020/12/04/the-pressure-series-part-4-helping-others-see-us/

Research paper into Unionist concerns and fears of a united ireland:
https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/politics/docs/govirl/Daly_2019-07-18_Unionist-Concerns.pdf

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

Get in touch:
Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com
Bluesky: @scottishindypod

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

We’re also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters

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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Get the links!

Get the links!

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Help Ignite Indy! Crowdfunder 2025

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