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The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast
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Solid Media에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Solid Media 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world.
Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines - all in time to cover the UK General Election.
Scottish, Scotland, Scottish Politics, Political Podcast, Scottish Political Podcast, UK Politics, Scottish Independence, Indyref, Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond, Sturgeon, SNP, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Lib Dem, Scottish Greens, Alba Party, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Holyrood, Westminster, Brexit, Budget, Devolution, Policy, News
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Solid Media에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Solid Media 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world.
Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines - all in time to cover the UK General Election.
Scottish, Scotland, Scottish Politics, Political Podcast, Scottish Political Podcast, UK Politics, Scottish Independence, Indyref, Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond, Sturgeon, SNP, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Lib Dem, Scottish Greens, Alba Party, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Holyrood, Westminster, Brexit, Budget, Devolution, Policy, News
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bernard and Alex chew over: SECUIRTY CRISIS - NATO and Europe in a Security crisis as "strongmen" Trump and Putin carve up the geopolitical map. GENDER - Last week's debate around gender issues and disagreements on the ability to debate them in the Scottish Parliament puts further pressure on First Minister, John Swinney, and the role of the Presiding Officer. SCOTTISH LABOUR - With the Scottish Labour conference underway in Glasgow, what can Anas Sarwar do to stop the party tanking in the polls? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Times journalist and co-author of a new book on the current Labour Government, Patrick Maguire, joins Bernard and Alex to discuss Keir Starmer and particularly the relationship with his Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney. PATRICK MAGUIRE ON McSWEENEY "People say, ‘Why is this the Morgan McSweeney story with Keir Starmer as a supporting actor?’—because that’s what happened." "Morgan McSweeney was doing this long before Keir Starmer began to think seriously about Labour politics." "His polling showed, as early as 2017, that there was one person in the sweet spot to lead Labour: Keir Starmer." "Morgan McSweeney recruits Keir Starmer. He picks Keir Starmer, not the other way around." "McSweeney is seen by many in Labour as more important than Starmer himself—some say their ultimate loyalty is to him." ON STARMER "Keir didn’t start anywhere apart from vaguely progressive." "He genuinely believes that if he can run things better, things will run more smoothly." "His political formation, unusually for a leader of the Labour Party, has taken place in real time as Labour leader." "Starmer is constantly defined by events and is something of a political opportunist." "He is not thinking, ‘the political solution to this is X or Y’—he just takes advice and adapts." "There is no such thing as Starmerism because Starmer abhors ideology—when the left accuse him of it, he is genuinely horrified." "It’s remarkable that as late as 2022, Starmer needed outside advisors to ask, 'What is it you actually believe?'" "You can bet against Keir Starmer, but often he will, despite himself, surprise you." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 TRUMP & PUTIN - Carve-Up Ukraine & Rip-Up Western Defence 49:39
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Alex and Bernard are joined by former SNP Defence Spokesperson in the UK Parliament, Stewart McDonald. On the Ukraine War and Trump's Role “We survived this old man one time before, we'll survive him a second time around.” – Stewart McDonald on Ukrainian resilience against Putin and Trump “This idea that their land can just be chopped up by Washington DC and the Kremlin in Moscow, over the heads of Ukraine, over the heads of Ukraine's neighboring allies in Poland and the Baltic States and the rest of European NATO, is something that horrifies them. But it's not something that necessarily surprises them.” – Stewart McDonald on Ukrainian fears of an imposed deal “Trump sees this as a transaction, and a transaction is not a peace deal.” – Stewart McDonald on Trump's approach to Ukraine “The real consequence of Trump's manoeuvres on Ukraine won't actually be Ukraine—because if they're not in the room, there won't be a deal—but he's risking in the process a whole series of transatlantic relationships.” – Bernard Ponsonby on the diplomatic fallout “If Putin has his ear, and I think he has more than his ear, who knows what Trump will come out and impose in Ukraine?” – Stewart McDonald on the dangers of Trump’s relationship with Putin On Russia’s Long-Term Strategy “Putin’s long game is avenging Russia for its 1990s humiliation as he sees it.” – Alex Massie on Putin’s geopolitical ambitions “Russia wants to sow, feed and cause as much chaos as possible. It’s not necessarily about getting you to think in a certain way—it just wants to throw so much stuff at you that people become confused, distrusting, and retreat into information vacuums.” – Stewart McDonald on Russia’s disinformation tactics “This has been Trump's most successful week… sorry, I mean Putin’s most successful week in a while.” – Stewart McDonald on how recent events have played into Russia’s hands On the Future of NATO and Western Security “A huge wedge has now been driven between Europe and the US. I would go so far as to suggest that Article 5 is practically meaningless.” – Stewart McDonald on NATO’s weakening position “If you lose the essential guarantor of Western security, and if the United States can no longer be considered a fully trustworthy actor or partner on the international stage, then you have an enormous vacuum at the heart of the international security apparatus.” – Alex Massie on the crumbling transatlantic alliance “If we go back to the old rules of might is right, then not only will that be catastrophic in terms of loss of life, it will be far more financially expensive than making the investments in defence today.” – Stewart McDonald on the long-term risks of inaction “Decades of conventional thinking on Western defence have been ripped up this week.” – Alex Massie on the impact of recent geopolitical events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alex and Bernard discuss the latest polls and fiscal challenges facing Labour so early in a new government. Also, Trump continues to cut up the rule book in America and - what's it really like backstage at BBC Question Time. 📌 On Political Polls & SNP Strategy: 🗣️ "Do I believe any poll? No. All polls are a snapshot of opinion, but when a clear trend emerges, that’s when you have to take it seriously." – Bernard Ponsonby 🗣️ "The irony is that the SNP is doing relatively well just as they’ve stopped talking about independence." – Bernard Ponsonby 🗣️ "The question of a mandate for independence is no longer just about the number of seats—it’s about the percentage of the vote. And for that, Swinney has Nicola Sturgeon to thank." – Alex Massie 📌 On Labour’s Economic Problems: 🗣️ "Labour got into government and said, ‘Gosh, we’ve looked at the books and it’s all much worse than we thought.’ But despite that, all our pre-election promises remain good. There is an obvious tension here." – Alex Massie 🗣️ "The brutal reality for Scottish Labour is that they cannot control what happens in London. That is a problem." – Bernard Ponsonby 🗣️ "Labour has made the delivery of its economic plan virtually impossible because of pre-election promises. They will break a manifesto commitment on direct taxation. That’s my firm prediction." – Bernard Ponsonby 📌 On Trump’s America: 🗣️ "The Republican Party has ceased to operate like a democratic political party—it has become a cult." – Bernard Ponsonby 🗣️ "Trump isn’t behaving like a normal American president. He’s behaving like one of those Central Asian dictators who spend 80% of GDP on erecting a gold statue of themselves." – Alex Massie 🗣️ "If you campaign on ‘change,’ you have to be seen to be delivering change. That is something people are not feeling right now—certainly not in Scotland." – Alex Massie 📌 On Question Time & Political Dynamics: 🗣️ "Politicians have far more in common with each other behind the scenes than they let on in public." – Alex Massie 🗣️ "You don’t need Question Time—you just need the podcast." – Bernard Ponsonby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 TRUMP'S PROTECTIONISM - An Opportunity for the UK & Scotland? 47:17
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Does Trump's "America First" start to his second term as US President, with trade wars, tough immigration policies, border controls and pulling back from international cooperation actually create an opportunity for the UK and Scotland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Nicola Sturgeon's Criticism of Alex Salmond and His Family's Response “Telling the truth is now considered an attack and something that should be forbidden or locked away in a box.” “Nicola Sturgeon’s Financial Times interview was more candid than her ‘measured’ statements to Parliament – did she conceal critical details?” On Reform UK and Scottish Politics: “2025 will be the year of Reform UK… Farage emboldens his raison d’être as mainstream parties feed his populist agenda.” “Thomas Kerr’s defection exposes dark, shadowy forces behind Scottish Tory leadership – a symptom of a party in freefall.” On Rachel Reeves and Labour: “Rachel Reeves isn’t just struggling; whispers about her future might turn into howls if Labour can’t deliver growth.” “Reeves and Starmer’s economic strategies betray their lip service to growth – they’re politicians of expediency, not vision.” On Trump’s Return: “Expect headlines, nonsense, and contradictory entertainment – and for the sensible, a whole lot of worry.” “Buying Greenland, tariffs on all imports, and re-nationalism – Trump’s policies evoke the chaotic politics of a century ago.” On Biden’s Presidency: “Biden was a stop-Trump president, and Trump is returning. By that definition alone, Biden’s presidency is a monumental failure.” “A tawdry end to Biden’s legacy: pardoning his son cuts through the nobility of public service.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In the first episode of 2025, Alex calls out John Swinney's warnings on leaving the door open to populists "if populism is to be defined as sort of sweeping generalized single solution to all problems and so on, then isn't Scottish independence the single greatest act of populism in recent Scottish political history?" Also, the Scottish Budget, Labour woes and Elon Musk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
As the year draws to a close, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie convene to reflect on a year that promised to change the world with more people voting in elections across the globe than at any other time in human history. But did it really change anything for the better? Scotland, Westminster and Global politics in this episode. Merry Christmas from all at the Ponsonby and Massie team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We're heading into the Christmas season but not at the expense of political news: Scottish Labour Leader, Anas Sarwar, is heading for festive fisticuffs with the Prime Minister over Waspi Women. Bernard and Alex examine the issue and whether it's all talk or can it be solved? Nicola Sturgeon has given a series of interviews but was it a sensible idea? The rise of Reform UK continues and Alex predicts there will be a poll in the not too distant future showing them to be the third most popular party in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In the wake of a poll in the Sunday Times reporting that Scottish Labour are a long way from preventing the SNP forming a third decade of Scottish Government in 2026 and reports of grumblings within the party from members and supporters at a recent Scottish Labour event, Bernard and Alex ask - what's gone wrong less than 6 months after the party delivered 37 MPs in the General Election? Plus, the SNP has its own worries. Ponsonby and Massie explore their current standing post the Scottish Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Who will win a coveted Ponsonby and Massie coffee mug as Bernard and Alex convene in the Kilderkin Bar on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to hold their own annual Scottish political award ceremony over pints. Also, after Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to take part in an ITV election programme, Bernard reveals for the first time how much the BBC offered him to take part in an election leaders debate programme. Who do you think got more? It's the awards show that's got it all. CATEGORIES Resignation of the Year Backbencher of the Year Brass Neck of the Year Consequential Scandal of the Year Inconsequential Scandal of the Year NOMINEES INCLUDE Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf Anas Sarwar Douglas Ross Operation Branchform The Ferries Michael Matheson Neil Gray Fergus Ewing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 STV's JOHN MACKAY: New Book on Biggest Stories of His Career 46:23
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Anchorman, John Mackay, is one of the best known faces on television in Scotland as the lead presenter of STV's top rated news programmes. In his new book "Scotland Today & Yesterday" John records the biggest stories of his career from Dunblane to the Independence Referendum and tells Bernard and Alex what it was really like living in front of the camera through historic moments - and the personal effect it's had on him. John's book is published on 1st December and is available here -> https://amzn.to/4fI5sT1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 EXCLUSIVE: ANAS SARWAR: "I Won't Wait for Westminster to Fix Scotland's Problems" 57:50
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In his most revealing and in-depth interview yet, Anas Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour’s agenda for government should he become First Minister in 2026 and what motivates him in politics. •On post 2026 co-operation with SNP “"On individual issues, I will not turn my back or close my eyes to any politician of any party." •Swingeing cuts to SNP bureaucracy and red-tape •“We don’t need 50 health boards” •Planning applications should take 16-18 weeks not 59 •Advocates "streamlining public sector bodies, including reducing the number of enterprise agencies." •Clarifies position on “tapering” Winter Fuel Allowance. •"The next stage of devolution is pushing power out of Holyrood into Scotland’s regions." •"The two darkest moments of my professional life—losing in 2015 and the leadership race in 2017—shaped me into a better human being and politician." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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There are currently two bills on Assisted Dying - Kim Leadbeater MP introduced a Bill to the UK Parliament in October and Liam McArthur introduced a bill to March in the Scottish Parliament. Liam joins Bernard and Alex to discuss this sensitive subject, the legislation and its ramifications. If you'd like to find out more or this issue affects you the there are a number of campaign organisations. VARYING DEGREES OF SUPPORT Dignity in Dying : A leading UK organization campaigning for the right to die with dignity. Twitter: @DignityinDying Humanists UK : A charity supporting assisted dying, emphasizing autonomy and compassion. Twitter: @Humanists_UK My Death, My Decision : A grassroots movement advocating for a compassionate law on assisted dying. Twitter: @MyDeathMyDecision Assisted Dying Coalition : A group of like-minded organizations seeking to legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill or incurably suffering. Twitter: @AssistedDyingUK Exit International : A not-for-profit organization based in Scotland providing information about voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide. Twitter: @ExitInternational All-Party Parliamentary Group for Choice at the End of Life : A cross-party group of members of the British Parliament and Peers supporting better end-of-life options, including assisted dying. Twitter: @APPGEndofLife VARYING DEGREES OF OPPOSITION Care Not Killing : An alliance comprising faith-based and pro-life organizations, Care Not Killing advocates for improved palliative care and opposes any changes to current laws prohibiting euthanasia and assisted suicide. Twitter: @CNKAlliance Christian Action, Research and Education (CARE) : A Christian charity that campaigns against assisted dying, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the potential risks to vulnerable individuals. Twitter: @careorguk Disability Rights UK : A leading organization representing disabled people, it has expressed concerns that legalizing assisted dying could pressure disabled individuals into ending their lives prematurely. Twitter: @DisRightsUK Our Duty of Care : A group of healthcare professionals opposing assisted suicide and euthanasia, focusing on ethical considerations and the potential impact on the doctor-patient relationship. Twitter: @OurDutyofCare @alexmassie @Liam4Orkney @kimleadbeater @DavidDavisMP @CarolineLucas @patrickharvie @GordonBrown @HackneyAbbott @EdwardLeighGB @JohnSwinney @SueJWebber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Scottish Labour Deputy Leader, Dame Jackie Baillie, joins Bernard and Alex in the Press Bar to discuss: Scots are paying too much tax for failing services Her admiration of the SNP's Kate Forbes Her belief that the NHS is broken Why she'd like to be Health and Social Care Minister if Labour are elected in Scotland. Her early life in Hong Kong and her Portuguese family Why Margaret Thatcher motivated her to get into politics. Her fear of Labour complacency in the run up to the 2026 election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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