The National Politics Podcast

State of the Union: It's Johnson's Party and He'll Lie If He Wants To

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:35:53 +0000

On this final episode, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the Conservative party's latest scandal and more.

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State of the Union: Latest poll is good news for Yes movement

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:40:17 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the latest poll with Yes in the lead, the SNP conference and more.

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State of the Union: Another bad week for Boris Johnson...with no way out for Scotland

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:47:06 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest Tory scandals and tales of incompetence.

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State of the Union: It's not quite going as Boris Johnson had hoped...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:19:48 +0000

This week – with a special Saturday edition – Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about COP26 and the pandemic, and how neither have become the propaganda tools that Boris Johnson may have hoped for.

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State of the Union: Who is paying for the pro-Union campaign?

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:46:46 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) looks at dark money allegations in the pro-Union campaign, the latest from COP26 and more.

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State of the Union: COP26 is backfiring on Boris Johnson

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:51:05 +0000

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about COP26, the latest Westminster corruption scandal and more.

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State of the Union: The latest budget is just another reminder of why we need to leave the UK

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:51:25 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the latest budget and more.

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State of the Union: Michael Gove is playing silly games with devolution

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:24:48 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Michael Gove's latest comments on 'augmenting' devolution and more.

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State of the Union: Would you vote to join this?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:44:41 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton) asks, if Scotland was already independent, would you vote to join the UK?

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State of the Union: Is a concrete decision on independence coming soon?

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:55:32 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about when we can expect a serious update about independence and more.

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State of the Union: Are the Tories getting ready for something big?

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:06:27 +0000

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses recent appointments and moves that could signal something is coming...

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State of the Union: Seven years of broken promises

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:45:33 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses seven years of broken promises from the No campaign and more.

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State of the Union: Let's do the Brexit time warp again

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:42:35 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest polls, Tory plans to take us back in time and more.

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State of the Union: Work begins again on the prospectus for independence

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:44:56 +0000

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses work continuing on independence within the Scottish Government, the latest polls and more.

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State of the Union: It's a co-operation deal!

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:53:02 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) speaks on the co-operation deal, Tory attempts to undermine devolution and more.

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State of the Union: The SNP/Green co-operation deal approaches...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:00:08 +0000

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about GERS, the SNP/Green co-operation deal and more.

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State of the Union: GERS week strikes again

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:04:04 +0000

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talk about GERS, the SNP/Green cooperation deal and more.

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The National Roadshow with David Pratt, Kevin McKenna and Lesley Riddoch

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:39:15 +0000

David Pratt, Kevin McKenna and Lesley Riddoch join National editor Callum Baird to discuss "What next for independence?"

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State of the Union: Latest indy poll suggests some good news

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:14:14 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest poll on independence support, seven reasons why the Union is no longer working, and more.

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State of the Union: There will never be a settled will on independence that the Tories will accept

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:21:56 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about how Boris Johnson has snubbed Scotland and set impossible goals for a second referendum.

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State of the Union: What else are the Tories using taxpayer's money for?

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:15:15 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest questions around Tory spending, conspiracies within the Yes movement and more.

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State of the Union: Tory plans to spend their way round Holyrood won't work

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:13:57 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Tory plans to overstep devolution in their latest funding plans and more.

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State of the Union: The secret polling data remains a secret

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:27:56 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the UK Government's failure to publish its polling data on the Union, and more.

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State of the Union: With Westminster at the helm, our climate targets are at risk

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:33:54 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Westminster's love of oil, Dominic Cummings' latest claims on the PM and more.

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State of the Union: Michael Gove faces fresh questions over secretive polling

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:25:08 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Michael Gove and the growing scandal around secretive polling on attitudes to the Union...and more.

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State of the Union: Europe ready to welcome Scots back after independence

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:53:31 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the last polling on European attitudes toward Scottish independence and more.

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State of the Union: The secret polling data is coming

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:50:35 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the secret polling data we can expect from Westminster, the Australian trade deal and more!

New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Indyref2 in this parliamentary term?

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:32:20 +0000

In this week's State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the promise of a new referendum in this parliamentary term, the latest on Downing Street's campaign against independence and more...New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: New Parliament, New Mandate

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:42:16 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the new Scottish parliament, new research into support for Scottish independence and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Tories desperate to deny the election result

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:59:47 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the aftermath of the Scottish election and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: The Scottish election votes are in, so what comes next?

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:40:22 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the Scottish election and more!New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Tony Blair is back on the scene, baby

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:51:18 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Tony Blair's latest intervention, Trident and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Tories are moving the goal posts on a second referendum

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:18:41 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the Tories moving the goal posts on independence, how Labour remain at odds with the trade union movement, and the latest lesson in Scottish history.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Here come the manifestos

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:50:08 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the latest independence commitments in party manifestos, the STV leader's debate and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: The Tories know better than to let Johnson visit

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:07:43 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks through the latest polls, the Tory election campaign and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: The BBC Leaders debate

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:48:34 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the launch of Alex Salmond's new party, the BBC Leaders Debate and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: #Indyref2 draft bill published as Sturgeon is vindicated

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:50:45 +0000

On this week's episode of State of the Union, Stephen Paton talks about the draft indyref2 bill, the Salmond inquiry, and the latest drama in the Labour party over independence.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Scotland besieged by dodgy polls and civil servants

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:50:33 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about some dodgy polls, plans to move civil servants to Scotland and more.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Scottish Labour show just how much they don't want to hear about independence

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:42:16 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134)talks about Scottish Labour dropping a candidate for their comments on a second referendum, while the Tories get ever closer to picking Holyrood apart.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Here come the Union Flags...

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:39:04 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134)talks about the latest polls and plans to stick a Union flag on everything.New episodes of State of the Union every Friday.

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State of the Union: Bye Bye Union Unit

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:37:35 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the end of the Union Unit, the latest polling results and more.

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State of the Union: Turns out we've all got Boris Johnson totally wrong...

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:53:25 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Alister Jack's defence of Boris Johnson, the latest on Downing Street's Union Unit and more.

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State of the Union: George Galloway's party under investigation as another poll shows Yes lead

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:04:27 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about the latest poll on independence, George Galloway's latest mishap and more.

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State of the Union: Douglas Ross is looking for fight over independence

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:31:55 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134)talks about Douglas Ross' latest attempt to get into an argument over independence and much more.

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State of the Union: The clown of the south visits Scotland

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:12:36 +0000

In this week's episode of State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about Boris Johnson's recent trip to Scotland and more!Check back every Friday for the latest episode.

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State of the Union: What could Scottish Labour's next leader mean for independence?

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:31:31 +0000

Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) discusses the Scottish Labour leadership contest, the latest plans for opposing a second referendum and more in this week's episode of State of the Union.New episodes every Friday.

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State of the Union: Richard Leonard's shock resignation may have impact on indy debate

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:01:06 +0000

This week's State of the Union tackles Richard Leonard's shock resignation, the latest polls and the Dunlop Review.Hosted by Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134). New episodes released every Friday.

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State of the Union: What now that Brexit has come to an end?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:01:00 +0000

This week Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about the end of the Brexit transition period, an interjection from a surprising Labour voice and the awful comparisons to Trump supporters made by anti-independence voices.State of the Union is out every Friday.

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State of the Union: Brexit trade deal is just another reason to leave the UK

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:18:43 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about the Brexit trade deal, Tory hypocrisy in the Holyrood chamber and a local Yes group's efforts to raise spirits this new year.State of the Union is out every Friday.

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State of the Union: Tory Brexit looms as Labour fail to contribute anything worthwhile

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:27:40 +0000

In the latest State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about Labour's new constitutional commission, the latest on Brexit and Gordon Brown's most recent comments on devolution.

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State of the Union: Scotland may not be the only country holding an independence referendum soon...

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:01:18 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about the latest polls, comments from the former chair of Yes Scotland, and Welsh call's for independence.

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State of the Union: It's time to recognise the man who has done so much for independence...

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:01:00 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about devolution, careless words from the Defence Secretary and everyone's favourite federalist.

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State of the Union: Don't you know the UK is just better than everyone else?

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:32:10 +0000

In the latest State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) looks at claims from the former head of media for the Tories, the latest poll results and Gavin Williams' bizarre claims about the UK.

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State of the Union: Tories panic as 'federalism' raises its head once again

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:01:02 +0000

On this week's State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134)talks about the Tories going into panic mode, federalism and Nicola Sturgeon's preferences for a second referendum.

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State of the Union: Boris Johnson lets the mask slip as Labour fight over independence

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:51 +0000

In this week's State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) talks about Boris Johnson's latest statements on devolution, Labour infighting, and the latest on the UK's Union Unit.Check back every Friday for another bitesize breakdown of all things Scottish independence.

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State of the Union: Forty years until the next referendum? Alister Jack is taking us all for a ride

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:57 +0000

On the latest State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) takes us through the latest wild claims about when the next referendum will be and the latest polling data.State of the Union is published every Friday morning, bringing you bite-size breakdowns of the latest news on Scottish independence.

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State of the Union: Independence supporters go to court as the latest polls arrive

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:36:59 +0000

There's been another poll.... two polls actually, and they tell us a lot about the current state of the Union.Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) takes you through all the latest news on Scottish independence.

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State of the Union: Michael Gove sets up his Union defence unit as Tory schemes fall to pieces

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:44 +0000

Michael Gove and others continue scheming to bring down the independence movement - but will it work?Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) brings you the latest news on Scottish independence every Friday morning. Only with The National.

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State of the Union: Westminster goes to war on the independence movement

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:56 +0000

Westminster will do everything it can to avoid a second independence referendum - except apparently make the UK a better place to live. All this on more on the latest State of the Union - your weekly breakdown of all things Scottish independence.Hosted by Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134).

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State of the Union: Record breaking independence poll tells us more than we expected

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:31:07 +0000

A poll showing record levels of support for independence has shown the momentum is with the Yes movement - but it also reveals more than we expected.Catch up with Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) every Friday as they take you through all the latest news on Scottish independence.

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State of the Union: Trade unions back referendum as toxic power grab moves ahead

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:47 +0000

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) chats about the latest developments around the toxic Westminster power grab, Scottish currency and the Scottish Trade Unions Congress.Get your bitesize briefing on everything Scottish independence every Friday morning - only with The National.

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State of the Union: Inhumane UK Asylum System builds the case for independence

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:47:36 +0000

In this week's State of the Union, Stephen Paton (stephenpaton134) looks at revelations around the UK's asylum system, the Internal Markets Bill and more.

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State of the Union: Westminster incompetence will break the UK

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:01:14 +0000

On the first episode of State of the Union, Stephen Paton takes you on a quick ride through the independence news of the week ending 25th September.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The two types of nationalism

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:59:11 +0000

It's Paul Kavanagh and Stewart Ward in this week's Dugcast. We're contrasting Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson on the coronavirus crisis – and looking at the difference between Scottish and British nationalism. Plus, Paul comes up with an innovative solution that may just make Alister Jack's plan for a tunnel to Ireland viable!

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: SNP can't afford to play the game at Westminster

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:38:12 +0000

Paul Kavanagh and Stewart Ward examine the barricades erected by the UK Government blocking Scotland's progress – and look at how the SNP should respond. Plus, why extending the voting franchise will boost independence in more ways than one. And plenty more!

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Who's the saviour of the Union?

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:26:11 +0000

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?

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Lisa Nandy defends comments on Catalonia

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:22:37 +0000

Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy spoke to Good Morning Scotland about her comments about Catalan "nationalism".

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Q&A with Kate Wimpress, Convener of the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:43:25 +0000

Kate Wimpress, Convener of the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland, answers your questions on how the Assembly process has worked so far.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: AUOB turnout and Boris refuses Section 30

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:31:25 +0000

Paul Kavanagh is joined by The National's editor Callum Baird to discuss the turnout – despite the conditions – at last week's AUOB march as well as Nicola Sturgeon's attempt to secure a Section 30 order.

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Passionate Yes supporter explains need for indyref2 on Kaye Adams call-in

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:03 +0000

Passionate Yes supporter explains need for indyref2 on Kaye Adams call-in by The National Newspaper

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: All the focus is on independence

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:56:35 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Is there any hope for Scottish Labour?

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:54:19 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Independence, Brexit & Honeymoons

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:23:38 +0000

Paul Kavanagh is again joined by Craig Cairns to discuss some of the week's top stories.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: What the election means for Scotland and the UK

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:29:15 +0000

Paul Kavanagh is joined by National multimedia journalist Craig Cairns to chat about what the election means for Scottish independence, being in the final days of the UK and where now for Labour north and south of the border.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The election ... and why you should learn Gaelic

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:54:37 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The BBC's latest embarrassment and indy momentum

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:07:11 +0000

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!

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Why the UK is beyond repair

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:09:41 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The London bias and boos for Boris

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:37:35 +0000

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.

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Humza Yousaf speaks at the #indyref2020 rally

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:54:32 +0000

The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The BBC and an election shambles

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:48:53 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dug speaks at the #indyref2020 rally

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:35:55 +0000

The Wee Ginger Dug, also known as Paul Kavanaugh, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally alongside his better known comrade Ginger.

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Suzanne McLaughlin speech at the #indyref2020 rally

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:23:00 +0000

Suzanne McLaughlin, speaking on behalf of Women for Independence spoke to the crowds at the #indyref2020 rally - here's what she had to say.

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Valentina Servera Clavell speech at the #indyref2020 rally

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:53:30 +0000

Valentina Servera Clavell, a Catalan and the International Officer for Young Scots for Indpendence, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally.

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Patrick Harvie's speech at the #indyref2020 rally

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:00:43 +0000

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally - here's what he said.

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Maggie Chapman's speech at the #indyref2020 rally

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:11:43 +0000

Maggie Chapman, speaking for the Scottish Independence Convention, at The National's #indyref2020 rally in Glasgow.

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Mhairi Black speaks at the #indyref2020 rally

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:26:57 +0000

Mhairi Black's speech opening The National's #indyref2020 rally.Note: There are a few sound issues throughout, but they clear up very quickly.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: A Winter election and The National's Rally

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:19:37 +0000

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!

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: SNP conference, Catalonia and Brexit

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:15:31 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: The independence march and 'media blackout'

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:51:42 +0000

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.

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Public spending, Ruth Davidson and the Plan B for Independence

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:27:29 +0000

Will a Plan B for Scottish independence make an appearance at the upcoming SNP conference? And what is an acceptable amount for a Lord Provost to spend from the public purse.Stephen Paton is joined by Kathleen Nutt and Kirsteen Paterson to discuss the last week of politics.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Ruth Davidson, Dallas, and Jo Swinson's accent

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:14:00 +0000

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?

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Conservative Party Conference Special: Brexit Proposals, Conspiracy Theories and the BBC

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:18:20 +0000

The National Politics Podcast returns!This week, Stephen Paton is joined by Andrew Learmonth and Shona Craven to discuss the Conservative Party Conference and much more.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Breaking down Brexit and the Supreme Court ruling

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:00:31 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Talking Brexit and indy with Dr Philippa Whitford

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:22:57 +0000

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.

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National preview: Our special edition exposing Better Together lies

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:59:01 +0000

National editor Callum Baird sits down with journalist Stewart Ward to offer up some details about our special edition tomorrow, and how you can help us win over undecided voters. Plus, the BBC documentary you should watch.

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The Papers: Exclusive Preview of New BBC 1 Documentary on The National

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:11:54 +0000

National editor Callum Baird is joined by award-winning filmmaker Sarah Howitt to discuss the BBC's new documentary "The Papers". Sarah spent seven months embedded in The National newsroom filming this major new TV show which airs on BBC 1 on Wednesday September 18 & 25 at 9pm.

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Guest podcast: The young climate strikers editing our paper

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:55:39 +0000

With the Global Strike For Climate on September 20, we've invited some of Scotland's young climate strikers to guest edit the Sunday National. In this podcast, Emil Carr, Dylan Hamilton and Erin Curtis talk about their aims and upcoming events.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Boris's losing streak and what's next on Brexit

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:36:39 +0000

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...

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Boris Johnson's disaster and The Jackson Carlaw Party

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:41:53 +0000

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.

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Wee Ginger Dugcast: Ruth Davidson's farewell and the Brexit latest

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:57:04 +0000

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.

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