EP21 - Wonder Women w/ Amy Callaghan MP
A New Nation
by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by very inspirational guest - Amy Callaghan MP to discuss everything about Scottish Politics! In the week of International Women's Day we talk about inspirational women, Scottish Labour deselecting a women candidate, Meghan Markel & Prince Harry's interview, the shocking news of Sarah Everard, the culture at Westminster and everything about Amy's incredible journey to Westminster.  As we get closer to the Scottish Parliament/Holyrood elections in May, we'll be talking to candidates, politicians and campaigners to showcase a variety of viewpoints ..read more
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EP20 - Committees, Complaints & Chancellors (w/ Matt Forde)
A New Nation
by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by very special guest - the comedian, writer & broadcaster Matt Forde!  We discuss everything that's in the news about Scottish politics this week in quite some detail. We chat about the Scottish Parliament Committee Inquiry into the Scottish Government's Handling of Harassment Complaints and Nicola Sturgeon's evidence, we reminisce about all the political meetings that end with 'more of a comment than a question' as well as Rishi Sunak's latest UK budget, Anas Sarwar's hopes to return Scottish Labour to their former glory and Prince Harry & ..read more
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EP19 - There's Nothing Like a Dame
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by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by special guest Annie Gunner Logan who returns to the podcast to discuss everything that's in the news about Scottish politics this week, as well as revisit our topic on the Social Care review. It's a bumper episode discussing the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions, debating whether Boris Johnson or Nicola Sturgeon want the hairdressers to open first, arguing over the upcoming Scottish Parliament election and if it should be postponed, the Scottish Parliament Inquiry into the Scottish Government's Handling of Harassment Complaints and much, much more ..read more
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EP18 - The System Isn't Working
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by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
We chat about all things systems! Should there be an autism Commissioner? Should a second Holyrood chamber be giving voices to those often considered voiceless? We talk about more riffs in the SNP, Nathan's started trading on the stock market and Nick gives him a lesson!  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/ Contact us on Twitter - https ..read more
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EP17 - We're not going on a Summer Holiday...
A New Nation
by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
Nick & Nathan get heated in a conversation about summer holidays, the impeachment of Donald Trump, free speech, the latest independence polling, splits in the SNP, the Inquiry and the social care review. It's a news-filled episode!  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/ Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod Email us ..read more
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EP16 - Strong Feelings (with special guest James McEnaney)
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by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
There are A LOT of strong feelings in this episode as we're joined by notorious FOIer & educator, James McEnaney. We get down to business discussing the latest SNP infighting, Scottish Labour's latest leadership race and our BIG discussion on the state of the SQA, Education Scotland and education policy in Scotland.  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook ..read more
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EP15 - PANDAmonium
A New Nation
by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's the first episode of 2021 - and it's pandemic pandemonium! We recorded just hours after the announcement of the second national lockdown from Nicola Sturgeon. We discuss the implications on education, the upcoming Holyrood election and Edinburgh Zoo's pandas. We look back at the "best bits of 2020" and as usual there are a couple of recommendations for your viewing pleasure.  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big i ..read more
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EP14 - Peace, Love & the shambles of a Brexit Deal
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by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
Not so much agreement as last week in this episode! Join Nathan & Nick as they discuss the Brexit deal shambles, Jeremy Corbyn's peace & love project, the impending crisis with teachers, breaking news from Little Mix (and Scottish Labour) as well as some fun recommendations.  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/ Contact us on Twit ..read more
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EP13 - I agree with Nick
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by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
I agree with Nick. Not words that often come out of Nathan's mouth, but it is 2020 after all. In this episode we discuss the vaccine news, speculate about the outcome of the recent SNP NEC elections and what it means for Nicola Sturgeon, call time on the COVID daily briefing and Lord Maginnis.  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/ Contact ..read more
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EP12 - More Social Homes, PERIOD.
A New Nation
by Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
3y ago
BUILD MORE HOMES. That's the message from our big conversation with Shelter Scotland's Director, Alison Watson. We also talk about Scotland's world leading legislation - Monica Lennon's Period Products Bill, as well as the spending review and we've added a couple of bloopers to the end so let us know what you think about Rishi's hoodie!  A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland. Sign Shelter Scotland's Peti ..read more
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