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Scottish Politics Explained

Scottish politics can be a challenging maze to untangle. Join us as we answer all the questions you were to worried to ask. Hosted by Iris Pase.

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Ranked #1

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

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. On... Read more

30 Nov 2021

22mins

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

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.   *****... Read more

22 Oct 2021

15mins

Ranked #3

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

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 ... Read more

15 Oct 2021

20mins

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Ep. 10: Unions (w/ Eve Livingston)

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 "M... Read more

8 Oct 2021

22mins

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Season 2 is coming soon!

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... Read more

1 Oct 2021

Ranked #6

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

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... Read more

23 Apr 2021

21mins

Ranked #7

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

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 ele... Read more

16 Apr 2021

21mins

Ranked #8

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

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... Read more

9 Apr 2021

15mins

Ranked #9

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

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 ye... Read more

2 Apr 2021

11mins

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

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 conce... Read more

26 Mar 2021

14mins

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