On this final episode, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the Conservative party's latest scandal and more.To reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this final episode, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about the Conservative party's latest scandal and more.To reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the latest poll with Yes in the lead, the SNP conference and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) discusses the latest poll with Yes in the lead, the SNP conference and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest Tory scandals and tales of incompetence.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about the latest Tory scandals and tales of incompetence.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week – with a special Saturday edition – Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about COP26 and the pandemic, and how neither have become the propaganda tools that Boris Johnson may have hoped for.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) looks at dark money allegations in the pro-Union campaign, the latest from COP26 and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) looks at dark money allegations in the pro-Union campaign, the latest from COP26 and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about COP26, the latest Westminster corruption scandal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about COP26, the latest Westminster corruption scandal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

State of the Union: COP26 is backfiring on Boris Johnson

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses the latest budget and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) discusses the latest budget and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Michael Gove

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about Michael Gove's latest comments on 'augmenting' devolution and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about Michael Gove's latest comments on 'augmenting' devolution and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton) asks, if Scotland was already independent, would you vote to join the UK?New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton) asks, if Scotland was already independent, would you vote to join the UK?New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about when we can expect a serious update about independence and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about when we can expect a serious update about independence and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

A series of podcasts, mostly about Scottish politics, from the team at The National newspaper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses recent appointments and moves that could signal something is coming...New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) discusses recent appointments and moves that could signal something is coming...New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses seven years of broken promises from the No campaign and more. New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses seven years of broken promises from the No campaign and more. New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

State of the Union: Seven years of broken promises

This week Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about the latest polls, Tory plans to take us back in time and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about the latest polls, Tory plans to take us back in time and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) discusses work continuing on independence within the Scottish Government, the latest polls and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) discusses work continuing on independence within the Scottish Government, the latest polls and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) speaks on the co-operation deal, Tory attempts to undermine devolution and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) speaks on the co-operation deal, Tory attempts to undermine devolution and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about GERS, the SNP/Green co-operation deal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talks about GERS, the SNP/Green co-operation deal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week, Stephen Paton (@stephenpaton134) talk about GERS, the SNP/Green cooperation deal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talk about GERS, the SNP/Green cooperation deal and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

State of the Union: GERS week strikes again

Kevin McKenna

Lesley Riddoch

David Pratt

David Pratt, Kevin McKenna and Lesley Riddoch join National editor Callum Baird to discuss "What next for independence?" __________________Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/sun-shine-downLicense code: CPHVIWGTLIHJK0LU See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Pratt, Kevin McKenna and Lesley Riddoch join National editor Callum Baird to discuss "What next for independence?" __________________Music from Uppbeat: <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/sun-shine-down" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/sun-shine-down</a>License code: CPHVIWGTLIHJK0LU See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about the latest poll on independence support, seven reasons why the Union is no longer working, and more.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on State of the Union, Stephen Paton (@<a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephenpaton134" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stephenpaton134</a>) talks about how Boris Johnson has snubbed Scotland and set impossible goals for a second referendum.New episodes every Friday – and to reward our listeners, you can now get 20% off an annual subscription to The National (at https://www.thenational.scot/subscribe/) using voucher code NATIONALPOD2021 See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

A series of podcasts, mostly about Scottish politics, from the team at The National newspaper. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The National Politics Podcast

Ruth Davidson

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Public spending, Ruth Davidson and the Plan B for Independence

Wee Ginger Dugcast

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Philippa Whitford

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) 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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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 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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Wee Ginger Dugcast: All the focus is on independence

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Wee Ginger Dugcast: The BBC and an election shambles

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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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