Scottish Politics Explained

Episodes

1. 13

   Ep. 13: Conversion therapy in Scotland (w/ Blair Anderson)

   Iris speaks to Blair Anderson, activist and a candidate for Partick East and Kelvindale for the 2022 local elections. One-fourth of End Conversion Therapy Scotland, Blair talks about his own experience with conversion therapy and why it should be banned....

   Nov 30, 2021

   22m
2. 12

   Ep. 12: Buffer zones (w/ Lucy Grieve)

   As reports of anti-abortion activity rise in Scotland, Iris chats to Lucy Grieve, founder of Back Off Scotland. ************************************************************* You can support the podcast ~ here ~ Follow Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter and Instagram You can find the full...

   Oct 22, 2021

   15m
3. 11

   Ep. 11: Fact-checking (w/ Alastair Brian)

   Iris talks with Alastair Brian, Fact-checking Lead at The Ferret, to find out all the best tips and advice to make sure that the information you read, watch and listen to is reliable. ************************************************************* You can support the podcast ~ here ~ Follow…

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   Oct 15, 2021

   20m
4. 10

   Ep. 10: Unions (w/ Eve Livingston)

   For the first episode of the new season, Iris speaks to Eve Livingston. A freelance journalist and author of the book "Make Bosses Pay", Eve tells us all about unions: what they are, how they work, and why you should join. You can support the podcast ~ here ~ "Make bosses pay" is available ~ here…

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   Oct 8, 2021

   22m
5. 11

   Season 2 is coming soon!

   Scottish Politics Explained is coming back for a second season! Starting from next Friday, 8 October, we'll be releasing new episodes on a weekly basis covering current affairs, the basics of Scottish politics, as well as sharing useful information on how to find reliable resources. To receive…

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   Oct 1, 2021

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6. 9

   Ep. 9: Scottish Elections 2021 | Scottish Political Parties (w/ Adam Ramsay)

   In the last episode of the first season, Iris talks to Adam Ramsay, Editor at openDemocracy and a member of the Scottish Green Party. They discuss the background of the five main parties in Scotland and what consequences an SNP-Greens majority could have on the power dynamics and balances of the...

   Apr 23, 2021

   21m
7. 8

   Ep. 8: Scottish Elections 2021 | How to vote? (w/ Sarah Mackie)

   Iris chats with Sarah Mackie, Manager of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, an independent body that oversees the elections. They talk about how to vote, what a ballot paper looks like, what has changed with COVID and more! Read the transcript here You can access the Electoral Commission's...

   Apr 16, 2021

   21m
8. 7

   Ep. 7: How does Brexit affect our everyday lives? (w/ Ruby Zajac)

   Iris interviews Ruby Zajac, who works with Scottish media organisation Skotia. They discuss how Brexit affects our daily life and the role it played in the last Scottish elections, as well as the one it could play in the upcoming elections. Read the transcript here

   Apr 9, 2021

   15m
9. 6

   Ep. 6: Scottish Elections 2021 | Register to vote (w/ Kane Dinmore)

   Iris chats to Aff The Record's Social Media Editor Kane Dinmore. They talk about how to register to vote and how this year's elections have been influenced by the pandemic, all while giving you all the key dates you need to participate in the 2021 Scottish elections. Read the transcript here

   Apr 2, 2021

   11m
10. 5

    Ep. 5: What do we mean by devolution in Scotland? (w/ Rachel Mackie)

    Iris speaks to Rachel Mackie, who is a journalist at The Scotsman and the Edinburgh Evening News. They explore the concept of devolution and how it affects the lives of Scottish people.

    Mar 26, 2021

    14m
11. 4

    Ep.4: Councils, Governments, and Parliaments (w/ Ben Lawrie)

    Iris talks to Ben Lawrie, Councillor for Monifieth and Sidlaw. They explore the role of councillors, the difference between Parliament and Government and the differences between the British and the Scottish Parliament. Read the transcript here

    Mar 19, 2021

    12m
12. 3

    Ep.3: What's the Scottish Youth Parliament? (w/ Emily Harle)

    Iris chats to Emily Harle, MSYP for Glasgow Kelvin and Convener of the SYP Equalities & Human Rights Committee. Emily explains what the Scottish Youth Parliament is and talks about her experience as an MSYP. Read the transcript here You can buy her book here: https://etsy.me/2OJijwC

    Mar 12, 2021

    17m
13. 2

    Ep. 2: Can Scotland join the EU? (w/ Michael Gray)

    Iris interviews Michael Gray, a trainee solicitor and the co-founder of the Scottish media organisation Skotia. Michael explains the relationship between Scotland and the European Union, exploring the country's chances of re-joining the EU. Read the transcript here Additional sources:...

    Mar 5, 2021

    14m
14. 1

    Ep. 1: The ABC of Scotland's political system (w/ Grace McCabe)

    Iris interviews Grace McCabe, a young student and an aspiring politician. Grace, who is also one of Girlguiding Scotland's Speak Out Champions, explains the basics of the Scottish political and legislative systems, along with the importance for young people to be interested in politics. Read the...

    Feb 26, 2021

    13m
15. 1

    Trailer: Scottish Politics Explained

    Scottish Politics Explained is a brand new podcast giving you the tools to understand Scottish politics. Brought to you by Aff The Record, it's hosted by Iris Pase.

    Feb 10, 2021

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