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

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

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

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

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

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

Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy spoke to Good Morning Scotland about her comments about Catalan "nationalism". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kate Wimpress, Convener of the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland, answers your questions on how the Assembly process has worked so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Passionate Yes supporter explains need for indyref2 on Kaye Adams call-in by The National Newspaper 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 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Kavanagh is again joined by Craig Cairns to discuss some of the week's top stories. 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

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

The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally. 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.