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Twa Islands
Jun 30, 2026
1h 16m 27s
Podcast Extra - Community Wealth Building
Jun 24, 2026
49m 54s
Big By-elections!
Jun 19, 2026
1h 06m 15s
Inquiring minds?
Jun 10, 2026
55m 16s
Big Men Laid Low
Jun 2, 2026
1h 08m 52s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/30/26 | ![]() Twa Islands | It’s a tale of two islands and two very different political visions this week. With Lesley broadcasting from the quiet, remote shores of Gola Island in Donegal and Fraser pitching up on the Isle of Bute, the pair unpack a massive week of infrastructure breakthroughs, constitutional questions, and sporting heartbreak. From Shetland finally securing a green light for subsea tunnels to Andy Burnham’s bold decentralisation agenda shaking up Manchester and Westminster alike, we ask whether Scotland’s highly centralised governance is ready to respond to fresh thinking. Plus, we mourn the Tartan Army's World Cup exit, take a look at the state of youth football coaching (not our area).Linkshttps://labourlist.org/2026/06/is-fiscal-devolution-the-missing-piece-of-manchesterism/ ★ Support this podcast ★ | 1h 16m 27s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() Podcast Extra - Community Wealth Building | Could a little noticed Bill passed in Holyrood this spring transform Scotland into a prosperous and powerfully local country? Neil Mcinroy believes it can. He's Global Community Wealth Building lead for the Democracy Collaborative – an American tank. But this well travelled, experienced Scot works across the world from his home in Argyll and is helping drive the CWB agenda here.The new Act requires public bodies from councils and hospitals to quangos and central government to use their procurement clout and purchasing power to support local businesses, coops and individuals instead of boosting the profits of multinationals.It's already transformed Cleveland, Ohio where the idea began and Preston, Lancashire. Neil was involved in both places.The new Scottish legislation places a duty on all public bodies to ensure prosperity flows towards workers, families, and neighbourhoods by retaining and circulating wealth within communities.Every council will be drawing up plans so it's vital local activists get up to speed now.LinksScottish Parliament briefing https://spice-spotlight.scot/2025/11/11/an-introduction-to-the-community-wealth-building-scotland-bill/Lesley's National column https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25867601.holyrood-act-prove-revolutionary-empowering-communities/ ★ Support this podcast ★ | 49m 54s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Big By-elections! | King of the North, By-Election Blues, and Tartan Army JoyWell, the by-elections were well worth waiting for. In this delayed "wait for it" by-election special, Lesley and Fraser digest a massive week in UK and Scottish politics. Andy Burnham has secured a predictable but comprehensive landslide in Mackerfield, leaving everyone wondering how quickly he might challenge Keir Starmer for the keys to Number 10. Meanwhile, the SNP faces a disappointing loss in Aberdeen South, prompting questions about energy policy, land taxes, and rural trust. Plus, the Tartan Army takes over America with an incredible display of joy and cultural diplomacy.In this episode, we discuss:Burnham's Path to Number 10: Andy Burnham defeated Reform, Restore, and the Tories combined with 55% of the vote in Mackerfield. We look at his victory speech, the rumors of cabinet resignations, and why Keir Starmer is stubbornly hanging on despite plummeting popularity.Aberdeen South & SNP Frustrations: The SNP lost the Aberdeen South by-election to the Conservatives, the first Tory by-election win in Scotland since 1973. We discuss how Stephen Flynn's move to Holyrood triggered the vote and whether he will take a hit for it. We also dive into the Scottish Government's lack of action on community wealth-building opportunities like onshore wind repowering and land taxes.Tartan Army Takeover: From securing Haggis approvals in Massachusetts to twinning with Glasgow, the Scotland fans are outclassing everyone with their energy and charity work. We contrast their joyful behavior in Boston with the rather more hostile chants coming from England fans in Dallas.Highland Clearances on Film: Lesley shares updates from a poignant filming trip to the clearance site at Rosal in Strathnaver. We discuss the rich oral traditions kept alive by the community, the struggle to find authentic black Highland cows, and how crofters actually lived in longhouses the size of modern three-bedroom bungalows.Upcoming Schedule: There will be no podcast next week as Lesley heads off to an island in Donegal with her bike, panniers, and absolutely no Wi-Fi or potable water. LinksHighland Clearances Interview: Watch the interview with Professor James Hunter on the main Lesley Riddoch YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/U5dCbYELJa8Equitable Energy research about communities taking on repowering contracts - https://ruralsehub.net/onshore-wind-re-powering-report/ ★ Support this podcast ★ | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Inquiring minds?✨ | Scottish politicsSNP scandal+4 | — | SNPScottish Affairs Committee+3 | HolyroodBelfast | SNPHolyrood+6 | — | 55m 16s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Big Men Laid Low✨ | Scottish politicsSNP governance+4 | — | SNP | OrkneyNetherlands+1 | SNPPeter Murrell+5 | — | 1h 08m 52s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Lies and corruption....how do we move forwards?✨ | SNPindependence movement+4 | — | SNP | EdinburghWick+1 | Peter MurrellSNP+6 | — | 29m 24s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() FM Election and what next?✨ | First Minister electionScottish politics+4 | — | Scottish GovernmentNational Archives | HolyroodEdinburgh+1 | First MinisterJohn Swinney+8 | — | 1h 08m 47s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Winners and Loosers✨ | post-election analysisWestminster politics+3 | — | BBCFreedom Come all Ye+2 | ScotlandWestminster+2 | post-electionWestminster+3 | — | 1h 29m 41s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Sailing home to victory?✨ | election campaignsvoting behavior+3 | — | ScotonomicsResilient Economy+2 | — | electionScotland+5 | — | 1h 18m 14s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Mandates, Mandarins and the Mandelson Shadow✨ | Westminster testimonyschool starting age+5 | — | SNPUpstart Scotland+1 | Scotland | Westminsterschool starting age+7 | — | 1h 25m 38s | |
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| 4/21/26 | ![]() Green Room Deals✨ | Scottish opinion pollsScottish election campaign+5 | — | LabourReform+2 | — | Kier StarmerScottish polls+6 | — | 1h 14m 22s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() He's not the Messiah✨ | AI-generated imageryglobal conflict+4 | — | LabourScottish Parliament+2 | — | AIDonald Trump+5 | — | 1h 11m 56s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Little April Shower✨ | international relationsfuel shortages+4 | — | CalMacCMAL+3 | Northwest of ScotlandStrathnaver | Donald TrumpIran+7 | — | 1h 00m 06s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Little April Showers✨ | international relationsfuel shortages+3 | — | CalMacCMAL+3 | Northwest of ScotlandStrathnaver | Donald TrumpIran+6 | — | 1h 00m 06s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() March on Calton Hill✨ | independence movementmedia analysis+4 | — | BBCChannel 4+3 | EdinburghCalton Hill | independenceBBC+6 | — | 1h 14m 51s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Can Holyrood handle the really big issues?✨ | assisted dying billpublic opinion+5 | — | Holyrood ParliamentCitizen’s Assembly+4 | IranPortugal+1 | assisted dyingHolyrood+7 | — | 1h 03m 37s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() St Patrick's Day and the joys of spring✨ | St Patrick's Dayenergy crisis+5 | — | Irish ConsulBBC+2 | EdinburghFinland+3 | St Patrick's Dayenergy crisis+8 | — | 1h 17m 22s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Rugby, Rockets, and Robots✨ | RugbyMiddle East conflict+4 | — | NHS GrampianAnthropic | ScotlandIran+1 | rugbyMiddle East+5 | — | 1h 07m 45s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Iran War - can the UK stay out? | In this episode, we analyse the recent escalation in the Middle East following the attacks on Iran and discuss the potential for regional conflict and the broader impact on global stability. We consider the broader US and Israeli strategies, the prospects for peace, and how these developments affect Europe, Scotland and NATO.Closer to home, we discuss the ongoing fallout over the Lord Advocate briefing John Swinney on the indictment of Peter Murrell and the conflict inherent in the dual role the Lord Advocate holds and the difficulty in parliamentary scrutiny.We look at the joint report from Scotonomics and the Scottish Currency Group - Scottish Government Bonds and Investing in Ourselves, highlighting the failure of the Scottish Government to consider independence when planning their bond issue and how the current framework for bonds continues the extractive nature of Scotland’s economy with an over-reliance on foreign direct investment. Also in this episode, Labour’s one-day conference, Community energy news, data centres, and UK Labour’s problems following the Green win in the Gorton and Denton by-election.LinksSupport the podcasthttps://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeScottish Government Bonds and Investing in Ourselveshttps://scotonomics.org/scottish-government-bonds-and-investing-in-ourselves/Community energy - heat from Polmaise pit at Fallinhttps://www.thenational.scot/news/25606042.scottish-village-hopes-use-abandoned-mine-thermal-energyFilm Screeningshttps://lesleyriddoch.com/events ★ Support this podcast ★ | 1h 06m 59s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Legal woes | How many legal problems can you fall into in the space of a single podcast? This week, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson navigate a potential minefield of four major legal and political controversies. We dive into the ongoing sagas involving Peter Mandelson and the Trade Ambassador formerly known as Prince Andrew.Closer to home, we dissect the row over the Lord Advocate and the revelations surrounding the timing of Peter Murrell’s charges being shared with the First Minister. We also look at the shock announcement that the Alba Party are unlikely to contest the Holyrood election, blaming financial and regulatory problems alleged to have been caused by their former General Secretary.But it’s not all legal drama; we look at the ideas that could truly transform the face of Scotland. From local control to community wealth building, we discuss how empowering communities can shift our mindset and boost the economy. In this episode:The Legal "Big Four": Mandelson, Prince Andrew, the Lord Advocate, and the Alba Party.Peter Murrell & The First Minister: the dual role of Scotland’s Lord Advocate.Transforming Scotland: Why local control and community wealth building matter more than ever.By-election Watch: Can Labour hang one?LinksSupport the podcast with a monthly or annual subscriptionhttps://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeCommunity Wealth Buildinghttps://www.thenational.scot/politics/25867601.holyrood-act-prove-revolutionary-empowering-communities/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fridayseconomics/video/7594406782802464013Gordon Brown as Private Investigator articlehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/25/why-gordon-brown-delving-deep-into-epstein-filesExcellent Simon Pearson substackhttps://simonpearson1.substack.com/p/the-only-politics-on-offer?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3669870&post_id=188725593&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1wdpld&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailEverybody to Kenmure Street filmreview https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/24/power-pyjamas-everybody-to-kenmure-street-glasgow-immigrationSearch local screemnngs - 'everybody to kenmure street showtimes' ★ Support this podcast ★ | 1h 15m 04s | ||||||
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