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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 where hope meets hustle and healing drives growth. Hosted by working entrepreneur and author Lesley D. Nurse, this podcast dives into the real-life struggles and triumphs of building a dream—whether you’re clocking into a 9-to-5, working the overnight shift, or stepping boldly into entrepreneurship. Lesley shares stories from her journey, including her ventures like 7Seven Spark Publishing and the children’s book series she lovingly calls Little Heroes That Make a ...
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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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Iceland has a stunning landscape with glaciers galore … but is more properly fire island. Lava, earthquakes eruptions and volcanoes dominate life and world headlines. Before Christmas 2023, an eruption forced people from their homes in the fishing port of Grindavik. One year and six eruptions later – the townspeople are back. But another eruption n…
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The latest Norstat poll for the Sunday Times put support for independence at 54% and the SNP on track to be the largest party after the 2026 election and a pro independence majority at Holyrood. It also showed a startling drop off for Labour and the continuing rise of Reform. We look at the data and discuss what is happening. Is Labour caught in a …
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Lesley reflects on Alex Salmond's memorial service in this week's episode. How was the service itself? Can it prove to be a significant moment in unifying the struggle for Scottish independence? Wednesday saw the first Scottish Budget since the return of a UK Labour government. We give our first impressions on what it, and just as importantly ,what…
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MPs are scheduled to vote on the Private Members’ Bill proposed by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP, to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults on Friday. However a cross party group has co-sponsored a so-called “fatal motion amendment” that could kill the Bill if enough MPs support it. The amendment comes amid concern in the Commons that su…
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Anas Sarwar has announced a U turn on Scottish Labour's stance on Winter Fuel Payments. If they form a Holyrood government in 2026 he has pledged to reverse the cuts and reintroduce the payments to pensioners on a universal but means tested basis. What lies behind this sudden change of heart. Political expediency in the light of recent polls and up…
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It's the aftermath of the US Presidential Election and there are lots of questions. Did Trump win or did the Democrats lose? What do Trump's first appointments tell us about what to expect from his administration? Will the next four years totally redefine the US? What impact will a Trump Presidency have on Europe and the UK? The reaction to the eve…
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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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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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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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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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