Podcasts about wee ginger dug

We Are Not Going Back to March The FM kept us waiting a bit more, probably waiting for Treasury cash, to announce the new pandemic restrictions due to be in force from Friday. She told us that ‘we are not going back to March’ so that it’s not going to be a return to lockdown, there won’t be a travel ban, the schools will stay open and the NHS will cope without cancellations of routines. The SUN hack, Christine Lavelle, got skelped again for LYING. Listen in for that. Other issues included; a Boris speech, this one to the Tory conference. DRoss makes a 2nd.conference speech and we discuss our reactions to that plus the columns by Wee Ginger Dug and Iain Lawson who also react. The Spectator podcast trailed on yesterday’s show gets a mention or two and Peter A Bell reacts to the inclusion of a PlanB motion at the upcoming SNP conference in November.

Stewart, Norrie and Jimmy discuss the BBC's Sarah Smith's comments regarding Nicholas Sturgeon, Priti Patel's latest legislation, what's happened to Boris Johnson in the last week and Wee Ginger Dug and Peter A Bell's most recent blogs.

As Brexit and changes to immigration policy further damn the Union, columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) and journalist Stewart Ward are talking saviours of the Union. Will it be Jackson Carlaw? Gordon Brown? A new group of Marvel superheroes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird joins columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) in our latest Dugcast. We're talking about Clive Lewis's piece for The National, Labour's civil war on independence, the big march at the weekend ... and asking how "successful" this Union has really been. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is joined by journalist Stewart Ward for our first Dugcast of 2020. We're talking America's killing of Qassem Soleimani, the UK media embarrassing itself on the Queensferry Crossing, Scottish Labour and Boris Johnson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is joined by journalist Stewart Ward for this week's Wee Ginger Dugcast. We're breaking down the latest General Election happenings and explaining why it's worth learning Gaelic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is Paul Kavanagh, The Wee Ginger Dug independence blogger and writer for The National newspaper. We discuss the up and coming 2019 General Election and his thoughts on the result and how that would have a bearing on a future Scottish independence referendum.Paul also describes how this election could very well result in the utter demise of the Labour Party in Scotland and what a Boris Johnson Conservative and Unionist government may potentially do that would enable decades of Tory rule in England.

Columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is back with journalist Stewart Ward for another edition of our podcast. This week, we're looking at the BBC's latest humiliation, why Paul hates this batch of Tories more than Thatcher's, positive polling for independence ... and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National journalist Stewart Ward joins columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug)for this week's Dugcast. In the aftermath of a TV debate in which Scotland featured without any Scottish voice, we're looking at the state of the Union. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) chats with National journalist Stewart Ward about this week's election news, Clara Ponsati and TV debates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) says this is the most shambolic start to a General Election he remembers – as we recap the past week's resignations and Tory gaffes. He's joined by journalist Stewart Ward to talk the National's weekend rally and the BBC, also. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Wee Ginger Dug, also known as Paul Kavanaugh, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally alongside his better known comrade Ginger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is back from America, and joined by National journalist Stewart Ward for this week's Dugcast. We've got a Winter election coming up – but will there be a winner? North of the Border at least, the picture is a little clearer. South, the Brexit Party are threatening to scupper the Tories. You'll also be able to hear Paul at The National's George Square rally! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

National editor Callum Baird joins Paul Kavanagh, aka the Wee Ginger Dug, for another Dugcast. As well as discussing the incredible Edinburgh AUOB independence march, they respond to criticism of The National's front page – which described a "media blackout". Among the other topics of the day are the odds of a Brexit deal and the upcoming SNP conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka Wee Ginger Dug) sit down for another Dugcast. As Jackson Carlaw shows the true colour of his party, we look bad at the most recent season of the Scottish Tories, inspired by Dallas. Also up for discussion is the massive independence march in Edinburgh tomorrow and Joanna Cherry's new court case against the PM. Plus, is criticism of Jo Swinson's accent valid? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is joined by journalist Stewart Ward for this edition of the Wee Ginger Dugcast. We're digesting the Supreme Court ruling against Boris Johnson, shameful Tory performances in the House of Commons and what it all means for independence. Plus, The National's second appearance in The Papers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) are joined by SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford for a special edition of the Wee Ginger Dugcast. Brexit, the NHS and Scottish independence are all among the subjects up for discussion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) look back at an incredible week of politics. Will Boris be going behind bars? Has Bercow pulled the rug out from underneath the Tories? And we have something to tell you about a documentary coming out next week... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird and Paul Kavanagh, aka the Wee Ginger Dug, are back after another quiet, uneventful, peaceful week of politics. At least, that's the week Boris Johnson will be wishing he'd had. On the agenda are Brexit disasters, electoral tactics for the SNP and Tories, and what Adam Tomkins told our editor about The National. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh, aka the Wee Ginger Dug, break down the latest on Brexit – including Boris Johnson's attempt to prorogue Parliament. There was also the Shetland by-election, and an announcement from Ruth Davidson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We unashamedly spend the vast majority of this week's podcast on the continuing crisis in Catalunya. Lesley was a first hand witness to last week's momentous events and gives a fantastic insight into what it was like on the streets of Barcelona as the drama unfolded. She also, tells tall Castilian tales, recounts her experiences with anarcho-syndicalists and , most importantly, lets the world into the dark secrets of Brian Taylor's dancing. I pitch in here and there but inevitably finish up talking about the fitba. Dinnae let on tae the Wee Ginger Dug! There's also a plug for the Build:Bridges to Indy event this weekend in Edinburgh. http://www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/build-bridges-indy

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 31/05/17, titled 'The Monkey and The Organ Grinder' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/the-monkey-and-the-organ-grinder/ Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 02/06/17, titled 'Cruel Britannia' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/cruel-britannia/ Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 28/05/17, titled 'The Incompetent Bossiness of Theresa May' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/the-incompetent-bossiness-of-theresa-may/ Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 27/04/17, titled 'The Nasty Divisiveness of Scottish Unionism' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/the-nasty-divisiveness-of-scottish-unionism/ Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 29/04/17, titled 'The Prime Ministerial Parrot' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/the-prime-ministerial-parrot Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 29/04/17, titled 'Zen and the Art of Conservative Political Messaging' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/zen-and-the-art-of-conservative-political-messaging/ . Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

After the excitement of last week we return to "normality". Lesley has been haring round the country and we chat about the Yes walk across the Tay Bridge for the rally last Saturday and the perils of speaking after the Wee Ginger Dug and his pal Paul. I'm given 30 seconds to explain the STV voting system for the local elections.Judge for yourselves my success! Lesley reflects on defensive and aspirational nationalism and  Tory local election strategy.  This and opinion polls lead us to discuss whether the constitutional question now permeates and frames all Scottish elections. I give my personal perspective on the FE college strikes and the answer to the burning question," Who are the two most popular westerners in Vietnam?".

An audio recording of Wee Ginger Dug's blog post on 25/04/17, titled 'The Monomaniacal Single Obsession Party' - https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/the-monomaniacal-single-obsession-party/ Content & image copyright Paul Kavanagh (Wee Ginger Dug), read by Sarah Mackie. FREE to download! You can find weegingerdug's blog here - weegingerdug.wordpress.com/ Wee Ginger Dug's twitter: @weegingerdug If you’d like Paul and the dug to come and give a talk to your local group, email him at weegingerbook@yahoo.com Sarah's twitter for news & politics: @lumi_1984

We invite two leading Yes figures, bloggers James Kelly (ScotGoesPop!) and Paul Kavanagh (WeeGingerDug) and what happens? Donald Trump gets elected that’s what. Still reeling from the Great Ginger Dumpling’s Washington triumph, James and Paul got together with regular host Derek Bateman to try and dissect how it happened, what happens next, and what it might all mean for Scotland, Britain, Brexit, the EU and everything else that sprang to mind. The truth of course is that no-one really knows what happens next. The year that brought us Brexit, and now Trump, may eventually lead to the fabled IndyRef2, in which both of this week’s guests have more than a passing interest.

Where next for the Scottish media? And what exactly is it anyway? We invited a group of people from the industry into the studio to discuss the type of media Scotland needs, and what is being done to achieve it. We chose a recent book – Christopher Silver’s Demanding Democracy: The Case for a Scottish Media* – as the basis for an informed discussion about Scotland’s traditional, “mainstream”, media and its newer digital counterparts. Our guests Angela Haggerty, Kevin McKenna and Christopher Silver himself joined journalist and producer Maurice Smith in a conversation that travelled all the way from life in traditional and digital newsrooms to the Daily Mail, Leveson Inquiry and the Wee Ginger Dug. Our group are all media practitioners in various guises. Angela is editor of Common Space and a Sunday Herald columnist, and Kevin is a regular contributor to The Herald, Observer and The National. Combined with Christopher’s writing experience and Maurice’s career in newspapers and broadcasting, the group’s experience spans decades of journalism in Scotland – decades that have witnessed massive change in politics and the media. The main thrust of Demanding Democracy is that Scotland needs a stronger media that is more appropriate to the needs of modern society. It covers the relative decline of the newspaper industry, the growth of digital for both mainstream and “new” media, and different models including Scandinavia, where larger media are obliged to effectively cross-subsidise smaller concerns. Our group examines the current media landscape, how it may develop and what should happen next, including the BBC, new media and existing newspapers. It’s a fascinating listen, so click on the audio file above, or download from your usual sources. * Demanding Democracy; Christopher Silver; See www.word-power.co.uk Newsnet.scot podcasts are professionally made to enhance your listening experience. Please support our ongoing media services by subscribing whatever you can afford. Thank you.

For the 128th episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast, I went to Wee Ginger Dug Mansions to speak with the writer that also happens to live there, Paul Kavanagh.Paul has been one of the most insightful, strident and funniest people writing about the Scottish Independence debate for a number of years. He started this at his blog but now writes for The National newspaper and in other places too.We talked about why Paul thinks that even in this moment of general stramash, the time to start campaigning is now.Paul lived in Spain for a number of years and has some knowledge of the political situation there and explained why Spain, contrary to the reports we hear, will not stop an Independent Scotland entering the EU, and is in fact making conciliatory noises about it.We also got onto how and when Indyref 2 is going to arrive.All that and more, hope you enjoy.As a final aside, this episode also features a new quiet voice form introduction, given that at the moment of recording it (10 minutes ago), I am/was staying with a friend and I didn't want to wake his kids up.

"I think this is the first time in history that the Westminster parliament has had to justify it's existence. They've never had to actually make the case to the people of anywhere in the British Isles before that this is why we deserve to be your parliament, and they've really exposed themselves as being completely clueless."For the 70th episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast I spoke to Paul Kavanagh, who is the man behind the dug in the fantastic Wee Ginger Dug blog ("Biting the hand of Project Fear").Our conversation took in why he loves the No campaign, why he enjoyed Douglas Alexander being made to look like Jesus, and why languages are important, particularly in terms of cultural memory.We also spoke about the inspiration for the blog, how he found Scotland changed after a long time away and why he has been a supporter of Scottish Independence since he was a teenager.Apologies for the sound quality not being quite as good as usual, I've tried to patch it up as well as possible.Hope you enjoy…LINKShttp://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/http://michaelgreenwell.wordpress.com/https://twitter.com/mgreenwell