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In the aftermath of the SNP's Annual Conference, Bernard and Alex ask - where are the new policies and the strategy for independence that the party will need to win voters back who switched to Labour at the General Election? The need for a clear policy prospectus.The challenges of economic growth and public services. The conference talked about Independence but not the trickier subject of strategy.If the SNP and Scottish Government continue to say they cannot deliver with the powers and budget they have, Scottish Labour will say it can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the pub at SNP Conference in Edinburgh Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the challenges facing the SNP as activists gather for the party's annual conference in Edinburgh. Alistair then talks to Kate Forbes, the deputy first minister, about what the SNP does now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the talking points of the upcoming SNP conference as John Swinney says universal benefits will stay but has warned that the Scottish Government has to make "hard choices" on finances. The panel also react to Sir Keir Starmer's ‘pain' speech and the Scottish Conservative leadership contest with candidates Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser and Megan Gallacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Hutcheon, Anna Burnside and Ben Borland discuss the closing of the SNP's conference, their surprise council tax freeze, an unsurprising appearance by Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf's very personal response to the growing crisis in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of the show a question from Jim Anderson. Recommendations: Stuart: Beckham With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81223488 Paddy: Cassius X Exploring the life of Cassius Clay as he undergoes his spiritual transformation as well as examining the evolution of his amazing boxing skills, this landmark film is structured around the early years of his boxing career between 1959 and 1964 when he turned professional and pursued his dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion. From his first contact with the Nation of Islam to the moment when he is given the name Muhammad Ali, we reveal the events in America that would shape his beliefs and examine the figures such as Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X who would become his spiritual advisors. Featuring interviews with people with a direct connection to these moments in Ali's life, Cassius X: Becoming Ali examines the influences on Ali's awakenings with regard to owning his own identity - the Nation of Islam, integration vs. separation, and the thoughts and perspectives and beliefs he adopts. It is Ali's origin story - the definitive observation of the emergence of a hero https://www.screen.scot/film-in-scotland/made-in-scotland/film/cassius-x-becoming-ali The Thief Collector In 1985, Willem de Kooning's "Woman-Ochre," one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, was cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the painting was found hanging in a New Mexico home. https://www.amazon.co.uk/placeholder_title/dp/B0B8HVPLRH Shona: Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World: Signed Edition (Hardback) What if you woke up one morning and found you'd acquired a double? Someone almost like you, and yet not you at all? When Naomi Klein discovered that a woman who shared her first name, but had radically different, harmful views, was getting chronically mistaken for her, it seemed too ridiculous to take seriously. Then suddenly it wasn't. She started to find herself grappling with a distorted sense of reality, becoming obsessed with reading the threats on social media, the endlessly scrolling insults from the followers of her doppelganger. Why had her shadowy other gone down such an extreme path? Why was identity – all we have to meet the world – so unstable? To find out, Klein decided to follow her double into a bizarre, uncanny mirror world: one of conspiracy theories, anti-vaxxers and demagogue hucksters, where soft-focus wellness influencers make common cause with fire-breathing far right propagandists (all in the name of protecting ‘the children'). In doing so, she lifts the lid on our own culture during this surreal moment in history, as we turn ourselves into polished virtual brands, publicly shame our enemies, watch as deep fakes proliferate and whole nations flip from democracy to something far more sinister. This is a book for our age and for all of us; a deadly serious dark comedy which invites us to view our reflections in the looking glass. It's for anyone who has lost hours down an internet rabbit hole, who wonders why our politics has become so fatally warped, and who wants a way out of our collective vertigo and back to fighting for what really matters. https://www.waterstones.com/book/doppelganger/naomi-klein/2928377214036

Calum, Geoff and Andy debrief on Humza Yousaf's speech as leader at SNP Conference. We discuss what the implications are of the council tax freeze, plus NHS spending and other announcements. Plus, why did Nicola Sturgeon show up? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Minister Humza Yousaf's keynote speech at his first SNP conference was delivered while his own family members remain trapped in Gaza by the conflict between Palestine and Israel.  Against this emotional background his job is to enthuse and inspire not just his own party members, but the wider Yes movement.  Did he achieve that?  Listen for yourselves and we'll let you decide.   Scottish Independence Podcasts is not party political, but we do occasionally share keynote speeches from a range of party conferences.  On this occasion, with a shameful virtual media blackout evident from main stream media, we thought it even more important that we share this speech, as it sets the scene for the independence movement for the year ahead.  Please share it with anyone you think would find it of interest. This is a bonus episode, we will be back with our normal podcast on Friday as usual 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 to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music:  upbeat corporate by rinkevitch music  

The SNP is meeting in Aberdeen - throughout the party conference season we've been catching up with the rural affairs spokespeople. Today we talk to the Secretary for Rural Affairs in the Scottish Government, the SNP's Mairi Gougeon. A project offering fishermen free dental checks and treatment on the harbourside has got underway in Newlyn in Cornwall. Smiles at Sea will be visiting eight fishing ports in Devon and Cornwall between now and December. The demands of being at sea means it can be hard to visit a dentist. The scheme is also helping children in coastal communities be seen by a dentist. All week we're taking a look at land-based education. A parliamentary committee launched an inquiry into it last month. The EFRA committee is looking at education from primary to universities to see how effectively its making students aware of the opportunities in agriculture and equipping them with the right skills. We speak to Landex who represents 39 colleges and universities in the sector. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the independence resolution that has been supported by delegates at SNP conference. This is a special episode recorded at No 10 - no, no...it's a pub in Aberdeen where Geoff's company - True North - have put on a drinks night, sponsored by Drax. Hear from guests from the energy sector, plus SNP MP Stephen Flynn, and journalists including Lucy Dunn and John Boothman. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innes goes on call with Josh for a conference update.

Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden join our team to discuss the SNP's fortunes as Humza Yousaf attends the party conference in Aberdeen.

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss SNP's Lisa Cameron defecting to the Tories, a ‘glittering' future for Labour after Sir Keir Starmer's speech at the Labour Party conference and looking ahead to the upcoming SNP conference in Aberdeen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Stewart McDonald, SNP MP for Glasgow South to discuss responses to the Middle East conflict and to look ahead to the SNP conference. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Sturgeon's keynote speech from SNP's October 22 conference delights her audience and sets the scene for the campaign for independence.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy! This week - the SNP Conference and “I detest the Tories”, The Labour Files, Russia's framing of ‘terrorism' and a listener question about BBC Scotland journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I've joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. - Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan. - As the SNP conference draws to a close, The Courier political editor Derek Healey looks at what's next for the party.

Nicola Sturgeon will be in Aberdeen for the SNP's three-day conference, the first in-person gathering for the party since the pandemic. We spoke with John Swinney, the deputy first minister, on what to expect. The SNP agenda gets scrutinised in our wrap up of the highlights. And we look back at the turmoil of the Conservative conference, which closed with shock polls and infighting.

Conference, Conference, Conference! Here at Comradio we have all the Conferences. This is a Conference blow out! We have a vast selection of Conferences! We got Tory Conference, Labour Conference, Lib Dem Conference, SNP Conference, protest Conference, apple pie Conference, beans Conference... For the perverts we've got Reform Party Conference and we even have a preview of Green Party Conference.    If we don't have it, you don't want it! If you can find more Conference anywhere, um.. attend it.     Our Patreon   Buy our merch     Second Row Socialists on Twitter     Comradio on Twitter       Alternative Left Entertainment     Follow ALE on Twitter     Dominic Hutchins challenging Rees-Mogg    Mf eating beans    "the scene from A Clockwork Orange" (CW: Violence)    Sir Gordon Messenger asked to "stamp out waste and wokery" in NHS - Daily Mail (archive)    Trashfuture episode talking about Starmer's speech and climate    SNP conference: Freeports in Scotland must meet six guarantees - The National    Podcasting is Praxis episode talking about freeports     Dawn Foster memorial library sale    Beans

Nicola Sturgeon's speech from the SNPs virtual conference Sept 2021

In this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by depute leader of the SNP Keith Brown. Their conversation comes in the midst of this year's virtual SNP Conference, and they catch up on Scottish independence, spending on health and social care and the implications of re-joining the EU as an independent country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by crime writing superstar, Val McDermid. This week’s discussion includes: the SNP conference and internal divisions, Rupert Murdoch’s new UK television station (News UK TV) and pantomimes in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Val go on to share their personal media recommendations.RECOMMENDATIONS:Stuart: ‘The Trials of Oscar Pistorius’ - documentary series on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08th3kc/the-trials-of-oscar-pistoriusEamonn: ‘Modern Love’ - Amazon series - (with music by Gary Clark - @GaryClarkMusic on Twitter) www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B07VKT3Q1FVal: ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’ - BBC gameshow (now on BBC1) - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b094mjv0Follow Val on Twitter: @valmcdermidSupport the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmediaKeep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMediaFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Band of Brexiteers The harassment inquiry, the SNP NEC revolution and the SNP Conference speech by FM Nicola Sturgeon kept us busy today.

St Andrews Day The shortest press briefing with the least controversy and the anticipated SNP Conference speech by FM Nicola Sturgeon still to come dominated our show today. No real clues were revealed about the Tuesday Covid levels review. Any date for a vaccination programme launch is speculative. Pilot testing of asymptomatic people has begun. Jason Leitch is not trying to kill off old folks but Mark McLaughlin of the London Times is still our top hack hyena. Will there be major changes to the SNP NEC? We await the results. MSM TV and radio get roasted for their Sturgeon coverage. More attacks on Joanna Cherry get aired and Stewart wonders if Unionists still celebrate St Andrews Day.

Sunday at Conference The FM was ‘grilled’ on Marr, Martin Geissler had Mike Russel MSP and David Duguid MP on Politics Scotland plus Stewart watched the constitution debate at the SNP Conference. Jimmy came and went and ended the show with trans issues on his mind.

The Good the Bad and the Wokey The ‘SNP Goodguys’ and the woke contingent make an entrance today after a short Covid press briefing report. The SNP Conference dominates the show plus a fringe event-- The ‘Scottish Currency Group Conference’ which will discuss popular motions pushed aside by the SNP organisers. Also mentioned are Matt Hancock, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, Joanna Cherry, Iain Lawson, Robin McAlpine, Boris Johnson.

Level 4 Speculation Jimmy has strong opinions on the FM today as he joins Stewart and Norry to discuss the pandemic restrictions then we have Peter A Bell reporting on the AUOB Assembly. We finish with more from Jimmy about the upcoming SNP Conference and next May’s Holyrood election.

Columnist Paul Kavanagh (AKA the Wee Ginger Dug) and National editor Callum Baird talk SNP conference – and what they thought of Nicola Sturgeon's speech. We're also looking at Catalonia, and the attacks on freedom its people are suffering, along with the latest on Brexit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12: The SNP Conference Special with John Nicolson is now live! In this episode, Michael is joined by Journalist, Broadcaster and Former SNP MP (and current Parliamentary candidate), John Nicolson, to talk about all that's happening at SNP conference, Brexit and the prospect of Scottish Independence.

Episode 26 of the Common Weal Policy PodcastYou can download the episode directly here.This week Jonathon Shafi and Craig Dalzell look back at the past week and the work that Common Weal has been doing recently - including our recent policy successes.First, they discuss the ongoing political situation and Common Weal's condemnation of the imprisonment of the leaders of the Catalonian independence movement.Then they discuss the pro-independence party's in Scotland and their conference season over the weekend.The Scottish Green Party adopted Common Weal's policy on land use reform on Scotland's grouse moors and have integrated it into their upcoming proposals for a Scottish Green New Deal.The SNP Conference also adopted one of Common Weal's policy proposals in the form of the Scottish Energy Development Agency. Craig talks about what this will mean for Scottish renewable energy but also what it means for the SNP to have adopted five of Common Weal's infrastructure policies. He illustrates how they all interlink and what it might mean if Scotland tries to implement major infrastructure projects without one or more of these agencies.Common Weal's work is only possible thanks to our generous supporters who regularly donate an average of £10 per month. If you would like to help us build our vision of an All of Us First Scotland, you can do so here: http://commonweal.scot/about/donateThe Policy Podcast would like to discuss all of Common Weal's policy papers in detail over the next several months so if there are any papers that you would like to see covered sooner rather than later, send your suggestions in to craig@common.scotYou can also find us on iTunes, Spotify, Castbox, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart Radio and other major podcast aggregators.You can also add the podcast to your RSS feed using this link: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/264906.rssTheme"Hiding Your Reality" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show (http://commonweal.scot/about/donate)

Picture: Ophelia by John Everett Millais, 1865-66. Private Collection The Scottish National Party brings the autumn political conference season to a close this week. The leader of the SNP has made her party’s position clear – she wants the Conservative government out, a Brexit extension secured and a General Election as soon as possible. Last week the First Minister told the Scottish Parliament: "We need to get powers out of the hands of Boris Johnson and his ilk and into the hands of this Parliament so that we don't have to put up with Tory welfare cuts anymore because we can take the right decisions here in the first place to lift people out of poverty." Jane is joined by Shirley Anne Somerville, MSP for Dunfermline and West Fife and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People to discuss the SNP’s offer to women voters on Brexit, Scottish Independence and other pressing policy issues ahead of a much anticipated General Election. The “Pre-Raphaelite Sisters” exhibition opens at the National Portrait Gallery this week to show just how engaged and central women were to the production of the art. Over the next few days Woman's Hour features some of these overlooked models, artists, makers, partners and poets. Dr. Jan Marsh curated the exhibition and wrote The Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood in 1985 and Dr. Alison Smith curated Tate's major Burne-Jones exhibition last year. Today Elizabeth Siddal. Faecal Incontinence: "It’s like a dirty secret,” one listener told us. Why is faecal incontinence after childbirth so hard to talk about, even to your GP? While conversations around many of the effects of childbirth – from postnatal depression to pelvic floor problems – have become more common in recent years, bowel problems, less so. It’s thought that sphincter injuries can affect 1 in 10 mothers who’ve had vaginal births - with a higher risk to those having their first baby. So why don’t we talk about it more? Jane speaks to two Woman's Hour listeners living with faecal incontinence and to Dr Sara Webb, Research Midwife at the Institute of Applied Health Research, Birmingham University. Sarah Phelps, award-winning British screenwriter, joins Jane to talk about her latest TV crime thriller Dublin Murders which starts tonight on BBC1. It's drawn from Tana French’s internationally bestselling Dublin Murder Squad books and stars Killian Scott and Sarah Greene as the two ambitious detectives investigating two murders in Ireland around the turn of the millennium. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Caroline Donne Interviewed guest: Shirley Anne Somerville MSP Interviewed guest: Jan Marsh Interviewed guest: Alison Smith Interviewed guest: Dr. Sara Webb Interviewed guest: Sarah Phelps

Beyond the Noise with David Jamieson is a weekly podcast with CommonSpace journalist David Jamieson, where he gets behind the 24/7 news cycle and gets to heart of issues, trying to find the substance behind the headlines. IN THIS week's podcast Jamieson is joined by CommonSpace editor Ben Wray to discuss First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's statement on the future of Scottish independence and the SNP Conference vote on Sterlingisation: 1:38 - What does Sturgeon's statement on a second independence referendum within the current parliamentary term mean for the independence cause? 10:00 - What are the problems that would be confronted by any Citizen's Assembly model as announced by Sturgeon? 15:26 - Why the debate over the Growth Commission has been completely one sided. 26:00 - What are the consequences for opponents of the Growth Commissions ideas should they pass at SNP conference and what are the wider consequences for the independence movement.

Heather Stewart is joined by Charles Grant, Katy Hayward and Lisa O'Carroll to discuss one of the toughest issues yet to be resolved in the Brexit negotiations: the Irish border. Also this week: Libby Brooks reports from the SNP conference in Glasgow and William Davies discusses his book Nervous States: How Feeling Took Over the World. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast

This podcast brings together reaction and analysis from the SNP's annual conference, which concluded on 9 October. The podcast includes: - Journalist David Thomson gets all the reaction from SNP delegates after SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's speech (0:50) - CommonSpace editor Ben Wray speaks to former Glasgow North-East MP Anne McLaughlin and Glasgow South-West MP Chris Stephens about the First Minister's conference-closing address (3:26) - Wray and CommonSpace reporter David Jamieson give their analysis of SNP conference and what it means going forward (20:43) To get all of CommonSpace's podcasts follow our SoundCloud page, and to support our work visit allofusfirst.org/donate.

Beyond the Noise with David Jamieson is a weekly podcast with CommonSpace journalist David Jamieson, where he gets behind the 24/7 outrage-driven social media news circus and gets to heart of issues, trying to finding the substance behind the headlines. IN THIS episode, Jamieson discusses the forthcoming SNP conference and the challenges faced by party strategists with SNP Cllr Graham Campbell. How thoroughly the party be able to debate the Growth Commission, has the Brexit process become an impediment to independence, and how does the SNP deal with an increasingly reticent Westminster on the issue of a future referendum? Tune in to hear them discuss: - 00:45 Why the SNP conference still isn't treated as the UK third party conference. - 10:21 How will the party come to an agreement on what economic policy to pursue after the Growth Commission, and isn't it now out of date after Labour and Tory conferences? - 17:01 What is the relationship between Brexit and independence strategy, has it been misjudged by the SNP leadership? - 29:15 With Labour and Tory conferences both affirming they will block a future referendum on Scottish independence for the next parliament, how does the SNP secure independence?

Lesley returns after  her bout of the lurgi and it's Riddoch in full righteous wrath mode as the injustices and human costs of Universal Credit are dissected mercilessly,and it's shown for the cruel shambles that it is. I lurk on the wing and chip in on yesterday's debate in the House of Commons on Universal Credit and the lack of understanding of the plight of ordinary folk on the government benches. Lesley reflects on last week's Arctic Circle Assembly ,Nicola Sturgeon's starring role, and exciting prospects for joint Icelandic Scottish cooperation on post fossil fuels energy supply. Finally it's back to the SNP Conference, the mood of delegates , the fringe events, and are there signs that the party is slowly coming around to a more collegiate approach to its leadership allowing Nicola to "get on with the day job"?  

Full coverage of the SNP Conference in Glasgow, Brexit negotiations and tennis analogies, Donald Trump's u-turn on DACA relief, the latest from Catalonia and the Green Party Conference in Harrogate.

Heather Stewart is joined by Patrick Butler, Deven Ghelani and Chris Goulden to discuss the acceleration in the rollout of universal credit. Plus we hear from Severin Carrell at the SNP conference and the Green party co-leader Jonathan Bartley. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast

After a long (too long!) break, Anne and Gerry are back - this time we talk about the SNP Conference, Refuweegee, John Nicolson's bill on pardoning gay men, and a fruitless trip to London. If you'd like to find out more about Refuweegee, visit their website to find out more. Fancy coming along to the Provan SNP Halloween fundraiser? You do? Brilliant! You can find out more at the Eventbrite link or you can email events@provansnp.scot for more info. And finally, if you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:On Twitter at @parliamentalpodOn Facebook (search for Parliamental), andVia email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com

Anne McLaughlin MP and Gerry are back round the ironing table to talk about the SNP Conference, the Tories in Scotland, the Investigatory Powers Bill, and Anne's upcoming fact-finding trip to the refugee camps in France. If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us: On Twitter at @parliamentalpodOn Facebook (search for Parliamental), andVia email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com

Lesley spent a few days at the SNP Conference and hosted a fringe meeting on 'Land reform'. But here was a lot more action that happened in the main conference, as she relates. She also wrote about child poverty in the National and explains her frustration with the inertia in action to combat this growing issue.

Lesley reports back from the SNP Conference which said farewell to Alex Salmond and welcomed its new leader; Nicola Sturgeon. What was the vibe? There was also a lot of talk about who might stand "under the SNP banner" in the 2015 UK General Election - Lesley's name is mentioned - what does she think? And finally, after numerous requests, more details of the community banks are revealed.

Fresh from an appearance on ‘Any Question’ on BBC Radio 4 from Rothbury, Lesley still has points and observations to make about her fellow panellists. Energy came up as a topic and Lesley has more to say on the subject in response to David Willetts’ assertions. Lesley also reveals what local people said to her following the recording and the audience’s surprising reaction to the Scottish independence debate. She also had occasion to use a machine in London which would not take Scottish notes. The resulting twitterstrom threw up some interesting points. Lesley also managed to have an eventful time at the SNP Conference in Perth and has a tale to tell. And, on the road with ‘Blossom’, there was a very interesting meeting at the Centre for Human Ecology which prompted lots of questions. Some of which we discuss.

For episode 22 of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I spoke with Nighet Nasim Riaz who is a PhD student, SNP activist, member of Women for Indy and avid people-watcher.We spoke about her PhD and about what convinced her, as someone who had lived in England prior to coming to Scotland, of the case for Indy.We also spoke about the work that Women For Indy have been doing around the country and what effects we hope it might have. The recent SNP conference, which she attended, was another topic of discussion as was what attracted her to join that party. The debate going on in the Asian community was a small topic. Is it any different from the debate among other people in the country, and if so, why should it be?Finally, the effect of having mostly male panels on political talk shows came up.A couple of more general announcements, the April Fools episode seemed to go down rather well with almost 1400 of you having a listen to that so thanks again to all the contributors and we hope everyone that heard it enjoyed it.If you are feeling generous and would like to make a little donation to the podcast you can do that through the donate button on the top right of this page or over at Andrew's page. LINKShttps://twitter.com/nnriazhttps://twitter.com/WomenForIndyhttps://twitter.com/mgreenwellhttp://womenforindependence.org/http://michaelgreenwell.wordpress.com/

In this week's podcast, Lesley relates her reflections about some of the proceedings at the SNP Conference in Perth last week. The big topic was the paasionate debate around Nato and Lesley was there in the hall.