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The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce

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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
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Lesley’s Lessons podcast is your go-to for turning life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. Hosted by Lesley D. Nurse, author of "How to Turn a Breakup into a Breakthrough," and creator of the empowering kids' series "Little Heroes That Make A BIG Difference," this podcast helps listeners thrive even in the face of uncertainty. Lesley shares her personal journey from working multiple jobs to fund her passion for writing, podcasting, and being a change agent in the world. Each episode ...
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This podcast is for you to discover good ways to feel joyful everyday and help those around you to discover good ways to feel joyful too. Your ideas and mindset can empower you to lead a life of happiness, peace and serenity. Act with integrity and authenticity. I have been a specialist medical practitioner ( ophthalmic surgeon) for over 35 years and now I spend my time spreading ideas and strategies to live a good life every day. Discover your resilience, live a happy life and recover from ...
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We pick over the detail of last week's UK Budget. Did it signal the "end of austerity" as Anas Sarwar claims? What's the reality of the increase in the Scottish Block Grant? What impact will it have on December's Scottish Budget and what challenges does it lay down for the Scottish Government? It's election day in the USA. What's the state of the p…
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"Book Diaghilev: A Life 1st Edition COPY LINK : musimyangselanjutnya48.blogspot.com/?cung2=0199751498 A full-colour illustrated history of the store that changed gaming for ever, as told by its founders.Games Workshop, Warhammer, White Dwarf, Citadel Miniatures and Fighting Fantasy are names which trigger powerful memories for millions of people ar…
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"Free read Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey Hardcover – November 7, 2023 COPY LINK : musimyangselanjutnya48.blogspot.com/?cung2=125075397X A front-of-the-house Kitchen Confidential from a career maître d’hotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most in-demand restaurants. From the glamorous to the entitled, from royalty t…
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"Read World Travel: An Irreverent Guide Paperback – May 28, 2024 COPY LINK : musimyangselanjutnya48.blogspot.com/?cung2=0062802763 A front-of-the-house Kitchen Confidential from a career maître d’hotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most in-demand restaurants. From the glamorous t…
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Send us a text In this episode of Lesley's Lessons, we dive deep into the concept of 'chasing security' and how it often leads us away from true self-alignment. Join Lesley as she shares her own story of job struggles, unexpected pivots, and lessons learned from union roles that offered a false sense of security. This episode is for anyone feeling …
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As the US Presidential election enters its final days Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden where speaker after speaker spewed racist, misogynist bile. Has this harmed or enhanced his campaign in those seven vital swing states where the presidency will be won or lost? World leaders have condemned the overwhelming decision by the Knesse…
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Lesley's back from her trip to Iceland with lots to talk about and share including disturbing news about The Gulf Stream. https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/09/atlantic-ocean-circulation-nearing-devastating-tipping-point-study-finds There seem to be more leaks from within this new Labour government than a set of Thames Water's pipes. …
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In this episode of Riddoch Questions Lesley spoke with Alex Salmond who had just led the SNP to become the largest party in the Scottish Parliament. He was literally in the throes of trying to form that first ever SNP government and spoke from the car park outside a pub in the pouring rain. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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This episode focuses on our reflections on the life, career and political legacy of Alex Salmond in the aftermath of his sudden death. The great "What ifs". What if he hadn't resigned in 2014? What if he was re-elected to Holyrood in 2026? Away from the political sphere Lesley talks about her personal encounters with him over the years. In his fina…
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Lesley was at the Scottish currency group conference and like most of the audience, was struck by Dr Jon Egilsson's contribution. He warned against handing over control of a new Scottish currency by joining the euro - still a mandatory condition for new members of the European Union. saying that despite the mess Iceland landed in 2008, it was havin…
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Labour slumping disastrously in polls just 11 weeks after its General Election victory. The Tory leadership election becoming a who can move far enough to the Right to defeat Reform contest. Have all the SNP's Christmases come at once or should they beware a do nothing, fingers crossed, complacency? Lesley appeared on Debate Night from Dundee where…
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‘An ordinary night in December’ is a short vignette of a night on call for Dr Alice in a major general hospital when everything that happens is in fact, not ordinary, for the patients admitted to the hospital. It’s a very significant night for them. Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleywebster to hear more stories or read t…
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It's been a big week, is there any other kind these days, in politics. In Scotland we've seen events to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2014 independence referendum. Lesley was not only a central figure during that campaign but has also taken part in many of those events. We reflect on them and where the Yes movement and the SNP stand today. Lesle…
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An alternative title for ‘Up close and personal with psychosis’ could be ‘the dangers of not having a friend in the world.’ Would things have turned out differently for Dr Resnick if he had a close friend with whom he could share his troubles? Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleywebster to hear more stories or read them in…
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‘Three fingers’ is a snapshot of a busy accident clinic of a major hospital where the doctors are worked off their feet and the patients present with some weird and sometimes devastating accidental injuries to be fixed. Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleywebster to hear more stories or read them in my latest novel “Four w…
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This is the story of young Dr Alice Werner. Long hours at work and lack of sleep can drive her to want to end it all. Listen to the very end to find out if Dr Alice can turn things around. Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleywebster to hear more stories or read them in my latest novel “Four ways to die at Riverside Towers”…
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Ten years after the Scottish independence referendum Lesley interviewed First Minister John Swinney in an exclusive for The National. We focus on this and the state of the independence movement and the SNP in the first half of this extended episode. Anas Sarwar emerged from hiding to pontificate on Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. We ha…
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Our next story ‘A weekend in Palermo?’ is a short saga about our medical student Alice becoming less naive and more street-wise. There is no such thing as a free lunch, as they say, and it seems all the extra surgical training , Alice was receiving in Oxford, came with a price tag attached. Listen to the very end to see how Alice fairs during this …
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Our story today with the title “Without Consent” is set in Prahran Melbourne in 1976. It is simply a shocking tale that should never be told. It should be hidden away because our medical student, Alice, is so ashamed of being a part of it. As an author, that is precisely why it should be told and heard by others. This story shines a light on barbar…
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In this episode we begin with today's (Tuesday's) debate and vote on Labour's proposal to scrap winter fuel allowance payments for the vast majority of pensioners. Who among Labour MPs rebelled? How many abstained? Which way did Scotland's new batch of Labour MPs vote? Why did Labour select this particular payment and what does it presage for Reeve…
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"Learning to Persevere" is a tale of young Alice starting at the bottom rung of the ladder and climbing her way up, during her school years. She learned to believe in herself and found friends along the way to support her. Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleywebster to hear more stories or read them in my latest novel “Fou…
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Hello, I’m Dr Diane Webster and today’s short story is a short vignette about life for seven year old Alice at Greenvale Victoria in 1963. It’s a work of fiction based on actual events. Names have been changed. Greenvale is 25 km from Melbourne CBD. In 1963 it was a rural landscape with a few large farming properties and some smaller ones like Alic…
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In this podcast extra we speak with Dr Tim Rideout of the Scottish Currency Group. The Currency Group's conference in Dunfermline on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd of September " Preparing the Way for the Scottish Pound & Central Bank" features a stellar line up of economists and banking experts. We focus on the conference but also find out …
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'Four ways to die at Riverside Towers' is a 'careful what you wish for' story. If you actually get your wish, it might not necessarily turn out the way you thought it would. Watch and listen to this story to the very end. It is based on actual events in 1997. Names have been changed. Thanks for listening. Go to my YouTube channel @drdianerlesleyweb…
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It's back tae auld claes and porridge fir Pat and it's back frae the SNP annual conference fir Lesley. However we begin with the damning Grenfell Inquiry report detailing the systematic dishonesty of companies, neglect and disregard of local and national governments- Labour ,Tory and LibDem/Tory. The SNP conference saw feisty motions passed from th…
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Send us a text Today’s your day to shine! In this episode of Lesley's Lessons, I talk about how to be the main character of your life and make today truly amazing. Whether stuck in a job, relationship, or mindset holding you back, it’s time to take control, set boundaries, and say goodbye to anything toxic. This episode will remind you to embrace t…
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