Join us for the 5th Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party. The event is opened by Richie Venton who shares heartfelt personal memories of Jim McVicar, painting a picture of the man who inspired this moving tribute. This year's lecture is delivered by SSP's national co-spokesperson and former MSP Colin Fox. The topic is both timely and provocative- Socialist answers to ReformUK, an incisive examination of why the socialist left stands in opposition to Reform's far right political agenda. Key sections: 00:00:17 Introduction by Richie Venton 00:11:03 Memorial Lecture delivered by Colin Fox

Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/

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Energy bills are soaring, and Scotland's future hangs in the balance. In this episode, we tackle the complexity of Scotland's energy market with Dr Craig Dalzell from Commonweal, exploring whether First Minister John Swinney's bold claim that independence could cut Scottish bills by a third holds water.

We unpack the intricate dynamics of energy pricing, the potential economic benefits of Scottish energy independence, and the critical difference between community benefit agreements and true community ownership. And what would real change look like for Scottish households struggling with rising costs?

Key themes: 00:03:39 Energy networks - who does what? 00:08:40 Low cost energy with independence - John Swinney's plan 00:10:29 Can we cut bills by a third? How? 00:20:18 How are electricity charges set? 00:26:14 Fiona and Marlene's energy bills 00:36:00 A view from the Faroes - Hannah Mary Goodlad 00:38:36 Energy and community benefit 00:48:55 Energy rich Scotland = Energy rich Scots - John Swinney

Find Commonweal's policy paper on nationalising energy here https://www.commonweal.scot/articles/7576?rq=nationalise%20energy

#scottishenergy #independence #costofliving

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What happens when you combine stunning stained glass art with Glasgow's public libraries? Magic! Join Fiona and Marlene as they hunt for the beautiful windows created by artist Keira McLean in partnership with local communities. From the stories and political perspective behind each piece to the impact these artworks have had on their neighborhoods, this episode celebrates creativity in unexpected places. Perfect for art lovers, activists, Glasgow enthusiasts, and anyone who believes public spaces should inspire. We also hear about Keira's latest exciting projects and share our thoughts on Holyrood 2026!

Key themes: 00:21:46 Our stained glass safari 00:10:45 Keeping the craft alive 00:14:57 Working with local communities 00:23:31 New project - the Craigallian fire 00:28:54 Hidden history on our doorsteps 00:32:23 And even more new projects 00:40:45 Our thoughts on Holyrood 2026 #stainedglassart #communitycreativity #glasgow

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