Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicola Sturgeon

“Creativity has always been my life force. Even when I didn't know I was autistic, it was how I survived.”From being sent out of chemistry class for caricaturing her teacher, to being piled on by hundreds of angry Nicola Sturgeon fans online, Lorna Miller has sharpened her pencil and become one of the UK's most successful editorial cartoonists - known for her satirical, political, and deeply personal work.The first woman to have a cartoonist role created for her in Private Eye, Lorna has also had her work featured in The Guardian and The Observer. Her 30-year career has continuously pushed boundaries in both art and advocacy.In this intimate and wide ranging conversation, Lorna shares how a late autism diagnosis at age 51 helped her reframe a lifetime of creative drive, chronic health challenges, and profound sensitivity - and how discovering Reiki became a powerful tool for healing.We explore:- The emotional impact of delayed autism diagnosis.- Creativity as a life force and a form of self soothing.- The stigma of invisible disability and chronic illness.- Why unmasking can feel both liberating and exposing.- Building a life and business that honours your sensitivity.Lorna's story is one of creativity and deep self-reclamation. A must listen for neurodivergent creatives, artists, and anyone on a journey of rediscovery.Follow Lorna on instagram https://⁠www.instagram.com/mistressofline⁠Follow Lorna's Reiki Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/18vCYkBjgR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Connect on Ko-fihttps://ko-fi.com/lornamiller2025 ::::::Connect with Catherine⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Catherine's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Catherine's NEW Book⁠⁠ 'Rediscovered: A Compassionate and Courageous Guide for Late Discovered Autistic Women (and their allies) which was published 21st February 2025 by JKP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Post Discovery Support?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our next 6 week post discovery support circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Late Discovered Club Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & our FREE monthly Community Connection Circle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore The Asta Community of Professionals ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our work3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do...Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or partner and join our growing community.Buy us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show or an episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community Partners ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who are supporting the work that we are doing.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nordens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deborah Bulcock Coaching & Consulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Tidy Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Growth Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormones On The Blink ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelatediscoveredclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder & Host Catherine AstaPodcast Editor Caty AvaMusic by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Allora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

O lovitură puternică pentru reputația șefei Comisiei Europene, Ursula von der Leyen. Este părerea aproape unanimă a comentatorilor după ce aceasta a pierdut prima fază a procesului la Curtea de justiție a UE. Urmare a unei plângeri a ziarului The New York Times, judecătorii au stabilit că Executivul de la Bruxelles a greșit blocând accesul la schimbul de mesaje dintre Ursula von der Leyen și șeful Pfizer, Albert Bourla. Euractiv consideră că decizia, probabil, va atrage o reacție politică semnificativă și întărește îngrijorările tot mai mari cu privire la stilul de conducere extrem de centralizat al lui von der Leyen.Un purtător de cuvânt al The New York Times a declarat că decizia „este o victorie pentru transparență și responsabilitate în Uniunea Europeană”.Politico estede părere că ”verdictulva afecta considerabil reputația lui von der Leyen. Ea nu numai că a semnat personal cel mai mare contract de vaccinare al blocului comunitar, dar prezidează și instituția însărcinată cu aplicarea legislației UE.  Iar aici se includ și principiile transparenței și responsabilității. Hotărârea instanței împotriva ei oferă muniție politică unei game largi de critici.De asemenea, este o mare rușine, având în vedere că au trecut doar câteva luni de când s-a angajat public să apere standardele de transparență, eficiență și probitate în al doilea mandat”.Ziarul grec Protothema, observă ”Hotărârea Tribunalului General nu va fi doar despre o figură politică. Observatorii spun că va fi o piatră de hotar pentru transparența instituțională în UE și va determina dacă înalții funcționari ai Uniunii sunt supuși acelorași reguli de responsabilitate ca toți ceilalți”.Citeste siPfizer/von der Leyen: o decizie judecătorească care ar putea fi ignoratăLe Monde amintește că ”UE a acționat rapid după izbucnirea pandemiei de Covid-19 în 2020, urmărind să asigure vaccinuri pe care țările membre să le poată cumpăra pentru cetățenii și rezidenții lor.  Aceasta, într-o perioadă de cerere masivă la nivel mondial pentru aceste vaccinuri. Cu toate acestea, multe aspecte ale achizițiilor de la Pfizer au fost păstrate confidențiale, ceea ce a dus la acuzații de lipsă de transparență - și la mai multe procese în Belgia și la instanțele UE”.Dar, după cum constată, Euronews, Comisia Europeană nu este prima instituție care a declarat că nu poate oferi mesaje text atunci când a fost solicitată de jurnaliști sau legislatori.Postul de televiziune oferă și alte exemple în care dovezile pur și simplu au dispărut.Fostul prim-ministru olandez Mark Rutte, care a condus guvernele Olandei în perioada 2010-2024, a șters timp de ani de zile mesajele text de pe telefonul său, un vechi Nokia 301.Fostul prim-ministru scoțian Nicola Sturgeon, împreună cu alți miniștri de rang înalt și oficiali din domeniul sănătății, au șters toate mesajele lor de pe WhatsApp legate de pandemia de Covid-19. Faptul a ieșit la iveală anul trecut în timpul unei anchete naționale privind Covid.În 2020, presa germană a relatat că ministrul Transporturilor de atunci, Andreas Scheuer, a folosit adrese de e-mail și numere de telefon private în negocierile privind controversatele reguli legate de taxarea rutieră din țară.

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In this special edition of Coffee House Shots, Lucy Dunn speaks to the Holyrood leader of the pro-independence Alba party, Ash Regan. Regan was formerly a member of the SNP and even ran to be the party's leader after Nicola Sturgeon resigned in 2023. She defected to the late Alex Salmond's Alba party 18 months ago and ran for party leader after his death. On the podcast, she talks to Lucy about the difference between Alba and the SNP, the threat of Reform in Scotland, the ‘performative' nature of Scottish politics, the Supreme Court ruling over what is a woman, and why she was right to resign over the Gender Recognition Bill.

Episode 167 is a little different: we're sharing an excerpt from my chat on the Cinora YouTube channel with filmmaker – and returning pal – Ashley Dick. We dive into the shock cancellation of BBC Scotland's flagship soap River City and what the decision signals for drama production across Scotland and the wider UK.Since the recording, the fight to save the show has exploded. Famous faces – Richard E. Grant, Ewan McGregor, Miriam Margolyes and Nicola Sturgeon among them – have lent their voices, and a motion to keep River City on air will soon be heard in the Scottish Parliament.In this chat we talk about:How River City was axed and why it matters – timelines, budget pressures and the creative fallout.The concern for the wider TV industry – what the cancellation tells us about an already‑strained sector.Why we need to future‑proof the soap format (or find a new kind of long‑running drama).Why local voices are important – the cultural impact of losing a home‑grown show.What potential solutions we can pursue as an industry – ideas, funding routes and collective action.Hit play, share your thoughts, and help keep Scotland's storytelling future alive. Check out the full video over on the Cinora Channel. Full video from Cinora

Transgender women are not legally women, the Supreme Court declared in a landmark ruling on Wednesday.The judges' unanimous decision follows a years-long legal battle between gender-critical campaigners and the Scottish Government over the definition of a woman. Now pressure is growing on Keir Starmer to clarify the Government's position.Kamal and Camilla were at the court to get reaction from Julie Bindel and Helen Joyce – feminist writers and activists who say despite today's win, the fight against trans ideology in UK institutions is not over.They also hear from Joanna Cherry, the former SNP MP who went to war with her party colleagues over trans issues. She calls for “an apology from some of the politicians who pushed this ideology”, including Nicola Sturgeon.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeCamera Operator: Andy MackenzieVideo Editor: Valerie BrowneProduction assistance from Anna JohnsonOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ordinary Elite is a Scottish podcast brought to you from Glasgow by John McGovern and Mike Dailly. Both are Solicitor Advocates - John a criminal defence lawyer and Mike a civil litigation practitioner and social justice campaigner. In our 3rd episode of Season 4, we examine the race to the economic bottom with President Trump's tariff's wars. We also look at the political achievements of Prime Minister Starmer so far. While we give a passing grimace to the "hottest and most expensive" ticket in Edinburgh - a meet and greet with Nicola Sturgeon!

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  

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts assess the latest developments in Scottish politics, focusing on Nicola Sturgeon's recent legal relief amidst ongoing investigations into SNP finances. They discuss the public's reaction to Sturgeon's situation, her legacy, and the trust issues facing the SNP. The conversation also touches on Anas Sarwar's surprising new stance on energy policy, Douglas Ross's departure from Holyrood, and the dynamics within the Tory party regarding net zero policies. We also consider the future of the Grangemouth complex in Scotland, particularly in light of its potential closure and the impact on jobs. The conversation highlights the Acorn carbon capture and storage project as a critical component for decarbonising Scotland's industrial sector. The guests discuss the political support for the project, the maturity of carbon capture technology, and the significant economic and job creation potential associated with the Acorn project. We're joined by Nic Braley who leads the Acorn project. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London's Heathrow airport is closed after a major fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. 120 flights were in the air and had to be turned around or diverted. Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the shutdown, why former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon's no longer under investigation, and Finland's ranking as the world's happiest country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liz Kendall revealed Labour's much speculated welfare "reforms" in the House of Commons this lunchtime.We give our immediate reaction to the speech and try and pick our way through the dense details.The University of Dundee has announced over 600 job losses, with more to come, to address the £30 million financial blackhole it finds itself in.Where does the blame lie for this disastrous situation?Nicola Sturgeon is the most prominent SNP MSP to announce that they will not stand for Holyrood in 2026.Lesley reflects on her legacy and we discuss the impact of not only so many front benchers leaving but also the potential influx of ex MPs to the Scottish Parliament.Israel launched a devastating attack on Gaza last night killing over 400 folk. Was the ceasefire doomed from the moment Israel refused to move to Phase 2. Is this latest massacre an attempt by Netanyahu to appease his ultra right coalition partners and stave off mounting opposition at home?We also discuss the results of the Greenland elections and indulge in all the usual non political badinage. ★ Support this podcast ★

Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineCONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Russia agree to a ceasefire? Political analyst and youtuber Vlad Vexler gives us the inside track on Russian opinion on the war. Economist Linda Yueh explains how US tariffs affects world trade and former Welsh government minister Jane Davidson is with us to celebrate 10 years of the Future Generations Act - what is it and what has it achieved? Nicola Sturgeon is standing down from Holyrood at the next Scottish election. Veteran broadcaster Lesley Riddoch talks about her legacy. After twenty years of research, Professor Kevin Morgan from Cardiff University has published a book, 'Serving the Public'. He tells us why he thinks free school meals is a wonderful Welsh innovation. Cardiff County Councillor Rodney Berman and Anna Brychan from the University of Wales Trinity St Davids review the Sunday papers.

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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss Nicola Sturgeon's contested legacy after she announced her decision to stand down as an MSP next year. Plus, Alex has the latest on a growing Labour rebellion in Westminster over expected cuts to the benefits system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The US Dept. of Education slashes its workforce, Greenland's opposition wins an unexpected victory, Pres. Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect, at least 190 hostages are rescued amid the Pakistan train hijacking incident, Nicola Sturgeon won't seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026, Colombia's Gustavo Petro calls for a referendum on stalled reforms, the US House passes a stopgap funding bill, the US Dept. of Agriculture suspends $30M to the Univ. of Maine, Argentina kicks off its trial over the death of soccer legend Maradona, and astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn. Sources: www.verity.news

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to step down at the next Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. One of the original MSPs elected to Holyrood in 1999, Sturgeon has dominated Scottish and UK politics over the past two decades. The Salmond-Sturgeon era began in 2004 and she went on to serve as First Minister for the best part of a decade. Stewart McDonald, former SNP MP for Glasgow South 2015-24, and Lucy Dunn join James Heale on this special Coffee House Scots to discuss Sturgeon's legacy. She brought Scotland the closest to independence for 300 years, yet resigned in 2023 under a cloud over party management. Attention turns to next year's election, could the SNP's winning streak continue without her? Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze. 

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the discussion revolves around Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to stand for re-election as an MSP in 2026. The speakers reflect on her legacy, discussing both her successes and failures during her time in office, including her electoral achievements, handling of COVID-19, and controversial policies such as gender recognition. They also consider the implications of her departure for the SNP and the future political landscape in Scotland. The conversation explores the dynamics of leadership changes within the SNP, the implications of gender representation in political roles, and the potential reshuffle of the cabinet as key figures announce their departures. The episode also touches on international relations and how perceptions of leaders like Keir Starmer are shifting among voters.Liz Smith, a Conservative MSP, discusses the Residential Outdoor Education Bill aimed at providing all pupils in state and grant-aided schools with opportunities for residential outdoor education. She emphasises the importance of such experiences in building resilience, self-esteem, and teamwork skills among young people, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion also touches on the challenges of implementing the bill in a post-COVID education system and the need for inclusive education that benefits all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Liz reflects on her career in politics and her commitment to improving education in Scotland.Plus, we discuss the potential reshuffle of the cabinet as key figures announce their departures. Additionally, the discussion touches on the ongoing leadership contest within the Alba party and the legacy of former leader Alex Salmond. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to assess the news that the former SNP leader will not be standing at the next election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernard and Alex discuss the news that after being an MSP since 1999, Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she will not stand for re-election at the next Scottish Parliament election. Why has she done this?A look back at her careerWhat does it mean for the SNP?What was she like to work with? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 2. In his most in-depth and wide ranging interview since becoming First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney joins Bernard and Alex. "I was exhausted" when Nicola Sturgeon stood down in 2023. My year out revitalised me and allowed me to become First Minister.If I'm elected as First Minister in 2026, I'll stand again in 2031.2024 General Election was a "punishing defeat" delivered by people "disappointed in the SNP". The SNP government needs to rebuild trust by showing the electorate it is delivering. Independence will be in the manifesto and a referendum if there's the appetite. I have sympathy on Council Tax but won't re-value properties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney speaks to The Stooshie for a feature-length interview as he nears a year in the top job. He talks about the vital support of family, and how early morning runs listening to The Jam (and his friend Pete Wishart's band Runrig) keep him going. We cover the big challenges he faces in the NHS and education - including troubled Dundee University - as focus turns to the next year before the Scottish Parliament election. He admits he sees all his political opponents as a threat to the SNP after nearly 20 years in power. And as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to publish her memoirs, does John Swinney have book in him too?

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts delve into the current state of Scottish politics, focusing on key figures like Anna Sarwar and the implications of Westminster's decisions on Scottish Labour. They discuss Sarwar's recent comments regarding potential collaboration with Reform UK, the impact of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields decision, and the public's perception of Sarwar's leadership. The conversation highlights the need for a more substantial policy discussion in Scottish politics, moving beyond the theatrics of coalition politics. The conversation delves into the current political landscape in Scotland, focusing on the performance of the Scottish Labour Party, public sentiment towards both the UK and Scottish governments, and the implications for independence. Key figures like Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney are discussed in terms of their leadership and legacy, while the impact of Reform UK on Scottish politics is also examined. The discussion touches on pressing issues such as rent controls and the challenges of delivering on promises made to vulnerable populations. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No more talk of blackholes. No more doom. No more gloom. So what is Rachel Reeves' plan for economic growth all about? Times columnist Sebastian Payne joins the podcast team as they make their way through the chancellor's vision of reservoirs, runways and the UK's own Silicon Valley – and ask whether government is really set up to make it all happen.   Plus: Ministers Reflect devolved government special! Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and Mark Drakeford feature in a brilliant new batch of IfG interviews – and they have plenty to say about Brexit, Boris Johnson and making devolved government work.   Presented by Nick Davies. With Gemma Tetlow and Millie Mitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we take a more in-depth look at the California fires including - the Gaza ceasefire;  DEI in the Fire Brigade;   No Birthday Cake in Scotland; 'Country of the Week' - California; The Politicians and the LA fires; Was Climate Change responsible?  The Babylon Bee on the Miracle of Meghan Markle;  Squid Game 2 v. All Creatures Great and Small 5; Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell; New England's Darkest Day; Ron Carpenter - the AI pastor; Feedback - Muslim Rape gangs, why use the word 'Catholic', Jimmy Carter revisited and should a Christian listen to Iron Maiden?  Why are young men turning Orthodox?  with music from the Eagles, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the Beach Boys, Scott Mackenzie, the Mommas and Papas, Billy Joel, Tammy Wynette and the Porters Gate.

It's a bumper episode this week as we try and navigate our way through the news.First up, BBC Scotland has launched Scotcast a brand new podcast. We give our considered verdict on this latecomer to the Scottish podcast scene,Its maiden episode focused heavily on the opening of Scotland's first Drug Consumption Room/ Overdose Prevention Centre. How was it covered? In the political argy bargy Whose voices are being heard? Whose are not?It also dealt with both the ending of the marriage between Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell and the fall out over Nicola's recent comments on the behaviour of the late Alex Salmond. We follow suit.Lesley recently wrote a column questioning John Swinney's saying, “I don't think people would understand what I was doing if I refused to meet with the president of the United States.” Lesley reckons the First Minister has misread the mood of the Scottish people when it comes to the Donald.There are strong suggestions that Dominic Cummings is the eminence grise behind Elon Musk's recent fetid tweets on UK politics and the Labour Party in particular. We ask why Musk is so fixated on Britain and what is the odd symbiotic relationship between him and the BBC?Sticking with Labour there's trouble afoot with both the latest YouGov opinion poll and the volatility of the UK economy.We also look at the LA wild fires,Trump's fuelling of the flames with disinformation and the climate change as their root cause.Along the way there's chat about the UK's toxic relationship with processed foods, terrible puns, a tour of "The Testament of Gideon Mack" and a multi-million pound Gaelic noir series "An t- Eilean"-BBC Alba tonight 9pmLesley's best selling book "Blossom" also gets a few mentions.Follow these links for more information on all of the above- except Pat's puns.https://www.channel4.com/programmes/eat-smart-secrets-of-the-glucose-goddesshttp://www.dogstartheatre.co.uk/https://lesleyriddoch.com/books-mobile ★ Support this podcast ★

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bispham Abusive man cleared of partners manslaughter Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop What is the pink powder being used to fight fires in California Artificial Intelligence Plan to unleash AI across UK revealed Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage Greenland ready to work with US on defence, says PM Gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed South Africas Stilfontein mine Dead bodies seen in videos from disused shaft Spain plans 100 tax for homes bought by non EU residents Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv South Africas Stilfontein mine Dead bodies seen in videos from disused shaft Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage Bispham Abusive man cleared of partners manslaughter Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop Spain plans 100 tax for homes bought by non EU residents Greenland ready to work with US on defence, says PM Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC Gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed What is the pink powder being used to fight fires in California Artificial Intelligence Plan to unleash AI across UK revealed

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Scotland is now four years into what its former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, called a 'drug death public health emergency'. Now, the city of Glasgow is trying a radical new solution by opening a drug consumption room. So can this reduce Scotland's high rate of drug-related deaths? ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith tells Charlene White what you need to know…

(With apologies for some mismatch in visuals and audio, and the occasional glitch due to wifi issues).Joanna Cherry: speech in the House of Commons for Lesbian Visibility WeekBBC woman of the year list: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-4f79d09b-655a-42f8-82b4-9b2ecebab611 (https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jan/03/brigitte-baptiste-high-profile-transgender-woman-and-ecologist-colombia-targeted#:~:text=Baptiste%20transitioned%20in%201998%20aged,profit%20and%20served%20on%20boards.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/04/women-of-the-year-list-shows-bbc-bias/Marie Claire 100 of the most inspiring women from the last 100 yearshttps://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/most-inspirational-women-575925 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

Who are the individuals who've influenced elections in the same way as Elon Musk? Ed Balls and George Osborne run through some of the great drivers of political results over the years - from people on the street to press barons. Plus, with our Inside The Room miniseries with Nicola Sturgeon now wrapped up, George and Ed take listener questions on the matter of the 2014 referendum and the ongoing, simmering tensions around Scottish independence. Would England be economically better off without Scotland – and why are English politicians so keen to cling to it? Are there parallels between the Scottish independence movement and Brexit – and if so, why won't the nationalists admit it? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

A decade ago, the Scottish people went to the polls for a referendum vote to make a choice: should the country break free of the United Kingdom? Ultimately, they voted to stay by a resounding margin – crushing the hopes of the Scottish National Party and soothing the fears of the British government of the day. But the issue of Independence continues to divide, and in this special miniseries, George Osborne and Ed Balls are joined by the former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to take a fresh, forensic look at the forces, decisions and party politics that drove the independence movement. With just weeks to go, polling suggested the ‘Yes' campaign had it, and Scottish voters were going to vote to leave. Nicola Sturgeon reveals the sense of jubilation inside the SNP when the tide began to turn their way, and fear the British establishment was only set to become more ferocious. If the poll had come just a little later, could the ‘Yes' side have been triumphant? Did the “Vow” – a promise for more devolution powers – make a difference? Who was convinced Rupert Murdoch was going to use his tabloid to support their interests? Remember to send us your questions in for our special Inside The Room: The Scottish Independence Referendum episode of EMQs. You can send them to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukPolitical Currency Gold subscribers have exclusive access to Ed and George's debrief chat. POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

A decade ago, the Scottish people went to the polls for a referendum vote to make a choice: should the country break free of the United Kingdom? Ultimately, they voted to stay by a resounding margin – crushing the hopes of the Scottish National Party and soothing the fears of the British government of the day. But the issue of Independence continues to divide, and in this special miniseries, George Osborne and Ed Balls are joined by the former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to take a fresh, forensic look at the forces, decisions and party politics that drove the independence movement. As the independence vote approached, the question of finances and currency began to plague the ‘Yes' campaign. In episode two of this special miniseries, Nicola Sturgeon, Ed Balls and George Osborne reflect on the decisions, mistakes and motives that may have tilted public perceptions around Scotland's departure from the UK. We go inside Cameron government's so-called Project Fear – was it all just scaremongering? Nicola reveals the moment she thought it was all going to collapse, and why George played part. And Ed lifts the lid on the machinations that led him to say Scotland would have to join the Euro if it were to leave the UK. Part 3 of 'Inside The Room: The Scottish Independence Referendum' is available to listen to NOW for subscribers to Political Currency Gold, as well as Ed and George's exclusive debrief. POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

Episode 244 of Talk Media discusses the media coverage following the sudden death of Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, who in 2014, took our country within touching distance of Independence. Eamonn, joined by Catriona Stewart and David Pratt, have a frank discussion on the media coverage , a look at the horrors taking place in the Middle East and the frankly strange news of Labour pushing weight loss drugs in an attempt to cut back the welfare bill. Recommendations: Eamonn The War Room- doc - Amazon Prime This documentary follows President Clinton's campaign trail and focuses on his aides, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Catriona Break Up - : How Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon Went to War - Book Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's political partnership changed the face of Scotland, bringing the country to within 200,000 votes of independence and holding sway at Holyrood for more than a decade. So how and why has their thirty-year alliance irretrievably broken down? Break-Up tells the inside story of how the once unbreakable unity of the Scottish National Party was ripped apart amid shocking claims of sexual assault. With unrivalled access to both camps and the women who made the allegations, and with rigorously fair-minded reporting, journalists David Clegg and Kieran Andrews go behind the headlines to uncover the truth about this extraordinary episode, in a piece of political history that reads like a thriller. Now fully updated, this is a jaw-dropping tale of inappropriate behaviour in the highest reaches of power, of lies, distrust and alleged conspiracy, with profound implications not only for Salmond and Sturgeon themselves but for Scotland's governing party and the wider independence campaign. David Wild Thing - book Paul Gauguin is chiefly known as the giant of post-Impressionist painting whose bold colours and compositions rocked the Western art world. It is less well known that he was a stockbroker in Paris and that after the 1882 financial crash he struggled to sustain his artistry, and worked as a tarpaulin salesman in Copenhagen, a canal digger in Panama City, and a journalist exposing the injustices of French colonial rule in Tahiti. In Wild Thing, the award-winning biographer Sue Prideaux re-examines the adventurous and complicated life of the artist. She illuminates the people, places and ideas that shaped his vision: his privileged upbringing in Peru and rebellious youth in France; the galvanising energy of the Paris art scene; meeting Mette, the woman who he would marry; formative encounters with Vincent van Gogh and August Strindberg; and the ceaseless draw of French Polynesia. Prideaux conjures Gauguin's visual exuberance, his creative epiphanies, his fierce words and his flaws with acuity and sensitivity. Drawing from a wealth of new material and access to the artist's family, this myth-busting work invites us to see Gauguin anew.

Power shifts inside Number 10, a Tory leadership shock twist, and Sturgeon reviews Johnson's book.**follow in your podcast app so you never miss an episode**Keir Starmer has made changes at the top of his Number 10 team. Sue Gray has been ousted as chief of staff and replaced by the Labour campaign supremo Morgan McSweeney. George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes to explore what this means - including what exactly a chief of staff does, and who Morgan McSweeney is.A shock twist in the Tory leadership race saw James Cleverly defeated leaving Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick as front-runners to replace Rishi Sunak. Was this a disastrous miscalculation by “camp Cleverly”? And Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, reviews Boris Johnson's memoir, “Unleashed”, calling it “gut-wrenching” and “craven”.Mentioned in this episode: What is “the grid”?https://pod.fo/e/1e70c5 Nicola Sturgeon video interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58jB3BSeQE4The two sides of Boris Johnson: Nicola Sturgeon reviews “Unleashed”https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/10/the-two-sides-of-boris-johnson-unleashed-review-nicola-sturgeonMorgan McSweeney, the permanent insurgenthttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2024/10/morgan-mcsweeney-permanent-insurgentMore linksAsk a question: https://newstatesman.com/youaskusSign up for our FREE daily politics email: https://morningcall.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Friday, so Ed Vaizey is back to unpack the politics of the day with Trevor Phillips and Miranda Green.Could Labour plug the financial black hole with the return of PFI, why is there still no love lost between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, and what did people make of Trevor's suggestion that Keir Starmer should send for Michael Gove? And why hasn't Miranda been given an honour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janey Godley is a renowned Scottish stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. I met her in a cafe in Glasgow and we recorded this impromptu podcast! Growing up in a challenging environment in Shettleston Glasgow, she left school at 16 and began her comedy career in 1994. Godley has gained acclaim for her unique humor and storytelling, winning multiple awards, including the "Best Show Concept" at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. She is also known for her viral social media presence and her poignant voice-overs of ex-first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Her autobiography, Handstands in the Dark, reflects her journey through adversity and triumph. Janey has won multiple awards including the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023.

The question of how we reshape democracy, walking the fine line between stagnation and populist rage - is the defining problem of our time - with a coherent strategy, we can shape anything. In its absence, we're going to end up spinning in pointless circles, arguing about trivia while the world burns. We set this podcast up months ago, thinking we'd talk about the example Scotland sets for the UK and the rest of the world as a way *maybe) to shape democracy.  And then Nicola Sturgeon stepped down and Scotland fell into the kind of turmoil I thought only impacted England. And then the turmoil in England sparked a general election. So now we're talking about how  we can use this moment to affect the digital, distributed democracy that we need with two of the smartest people in our eco-system - people who give their entire lives to thinking about this question: Indra Adnan and Pat Kane of The Alternative. This week's guests are Indra Adnan and Pat Kane. Indra is the author of The Politics of Waking up: Power and Possibility in the Fractal Age and Pat is a musician, writer, curator, consultant, activist and futurist and his substack is absolutely essential reading for anyone who wants to keep up to date with the ideas in our eco-system. The reason we're here, they're, Co-Initiators of The Alternative, which is a socio-political platform hosting #PlanetA: new ground to stand on for a flourishing future - and a daily blog and a forum, or perhaps a melting pot - for new ideas and new ways being.  Acknowledging that the systems we are embedded in - media, economic, political - take our power away.  The Alternative and Planet A ask us how we achieve the world we know deep down is possible.You have to experience The Alternative really to understand what it is to explore ideas at the leading edge of our emergent inter-becoming, to think through the lens of cosmo-localism, to hold new truths of who and how we are and to frame radical new political options in this age of cardboard cut-out politicians spouting ever more stale lines that were out of date in the 80s and are certainly not fit for purpose in the third decade of the twenty first century.  So this conversation takes us deep into this territory. Recorded on the day after the EU elections, as France heads to the polls and the UK's general election descends ever further into infantile name-calling and political posturing that no longer even pretends to be the adults in the room, it was - and is - really refreshing to explore ideas of what's possible with people whose entire lives revolve around the concepts of emergent change.  The Alternative Indra's book Indra in episode #124Pat's musicPat on Substack and at The NationalEcological Civilisation Manda's novel Any Human Power 

This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney.Adam and James are joined by Liz Lloyd, former special adviser to John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon's chief of staff, to chronicle John Swinney's early life and political career. They discuss his family life, his long political career with the SNP, and how he kept trying - and failing - to step back from Government.This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties.Rishi Sunak: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j477c7 Sir Keir Starmer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j47dw8 Sir Ed Davey: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j4x9cv You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

It's been quite the week for the SNP. Questions remain over the future of the Sandyford gender clinic, 'the tartan Tavistock'; the Scottish government ditched its flagship climate change target; and former party chief executive, and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell was rearrested on embezzlement charges.  What does this all mean for the SNP? Lucy Dunn speaks to Iain Macwhirter, columnist at The Times, and Shona Craven, columnist at The National. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf joins Nish and Coco to reflect on the highs and lows of his first year as leader. He takes us back to the fateful Valentine's night phone call with Nicola Sturgeon that changed his life, and tells us how he felt watching his former mentor shed a tear at the Covid Inquiry last week.The First Minister talks about the helplessness he felt when his family members were trapped in Gaza, and reveals his fears for his brother-in-law, a surgeon who remains in Khan Younis. He tells how Keir Starmer called to offer his support, in stark contrast to Rishi Sunak and his then Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.Their wide-ranging conversation also takes in King Charles' shock cancer news, independence and Brexit, and the challenge the SNP faces at the next general election. Plus there's Celtic FC, samosas and learn why his first ever job gave him a huge bicep! This week's hero and villain can be found on our social media channels.Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guest:Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, and leader of the Scottish National Party Audio credits:UK Covid-19 InquiryBBC News