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The Wee Ginger Dug, also known as Paul Kavanaugh, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally alongside his better known comrade Ginger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suzanne McLaughlin, speaking on behalf of Women for Independence spoke to the crowds at the #indyref2020 rally - here's what she had to say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Valentina Servera Clavell, a Catalan and the International Officer for Young Scots for Indpendence, spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie spoke at The National's #indyref2020 rally - here's what he said. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maggie Chapman, speaking for the Scottish Independence Convention, at The National's #indyref2020 rally in Glasgow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mhairi Black's speech opening The National's #indyref2020 rally.Note: There are a few sound issues throughout, but they clear up very quickly. 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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