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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 co-host Fraser Thompson. 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.
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
61 minutes
English
United States
323 episodes
since Sept. 23, 2020
episodic
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News is coming at us thick and fast this week! Lesley and Fraser take a deep dive into the big breaking story: a draft plan circulating to EU members proposing the UK aligns with EU food and vetenary rules. They unpack what removing this post-Brexit red tape means for Scottish food producers, islan…
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It’s budget eve, the new microphone has arrived, and Lesley and Fraser are back to dissect another week of political and global news. From the impending UK budget and minor tariff reductions (would you like gherkins with that?) to the devastating realities on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, t…
In this week's episode, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson reflect on a more lively couple of days at the SNP Conference in Aberdeen. Far from the half-empty halls predicted by the right-wing press, Lesley reports a perkier atmosphere powered by an articulate new wave of young independence campaign…
Lesley and Fraser are back at the mic — though Fraser's proper kit is officially goosed apologies for the less than stellar sound quality. This week we look at Kemi Badenoch and her suggestion of a review and roll-back of Holyrood’s devolved powers, handing John Swinney an open goal. Meanwhile, PM …
Pacific-Sized Prep, Green Stramashes & Burnham’s Neoliberal Double-Lock
It’s a Monday recording this week as Lesley dodges the pending house-clearance for 'the moth man' to chew over a busy week in politics. With conference season rumbling on, Andy Burnham’s constitutional double-talk is under …
Lesley and Fraser delayed recording this week to digest Andy Burnham’s blockbuster Labour Party Conference speech. From grand English policy pitches to Scottish local government reform, Glasgow’s equal pay row, and Holyrood drama, here is what’s in this week’s episode:
Burnham’s "Prime Ministerial…
Could Scotland be on the verge of a democratic revolution—both locally and nationally? In this week's episode, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson break down a today's debate at Holyrood as MSPs discuss Scotland’s right to hold an independence referendum. But that’s not the only constitutional shake…
This week, Lesley and Fraser unpack a chaotic week in politics, kicking off with the unexpected fallout from Andy Burnham's border poll gaffes, which inadvertently paved the way for the historic Cardiff Declaration. As Donald Trump wades into the Irish unity debate for his own midterm electoral gai…
In this week’s episode, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson dive into everything from political peerages and far-right threats to centralisation battles in Scottish governance and local community empowerment.
Key Topics Discussed
Barons & Westminster Politics: Fraser and Lesley dissect Anas Sar…
Talk of an election is cranked up on the eve of the Westminster Parliament returning to session. From Dame Priti Patel’s shadow cabinet exit to Andy Burnham’s constitutional landmines over border polls, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson dig into a week defined by grand promises, administrative cen…
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