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What’s the Point? is a bold, no-nonsense show diving into the issues that matter most to communities across North Lanarkshire and Scotland.With wit, scepticism, and robust opinion, we host honest conversations with politicians, people in the know, and you exploring politics, policy, and the people behind the headlines.We ask the questions others won’t: What’s really going on? Who’s being heard? And what’s the point?Disclaimer: This programme is political discussion and commentary and contains strong opinions. Views expressed are personal to the contributors and given in that capacity
What's the Point? Political Podcat hosts What’s the Point? | Scottish Local Politics, a news show with 49 episodes published.
🎙️ What’s the Point? | Episode 58 – The Podcast They Tried to Silence? That’s a wrap for the season. On our final episode before the summer break, wego behind the scenes and ask why What’s the Point? has become one of S
Who really runs your council? The councillors you elect, or the officers behind the scenes?This week on What’s the Point?, we tackle one of the biggest questions in local democracy: delegated authority. How much power is
This week on What's the Point?, we're joined by James Marvin, better known online as Scotland by Prestige, to explore the fascinating history and heritage of North Lanarkshire and beyond. From abandoned mines and ancient
Our guest tonight is Brian Leishman MP, one of Scottish Labour's most outspoken politicians and a man who seems to have spent much of his Westminster career testing the theory that MPs are supposed to do what the party l
This week on What's the Point? We’re joined by Reform UK MSP Graham Simpson.As Reform emerges as one of the newest and fastest-growing groupings at Holyrood, now positioning itself as a major opposition force following t
Former MP Hugh Gaffney joins Gerry and Greg for Episode 51 of What’s the Point? to discuss his new book "Auchengeich: Gone But Not Forgotten", which tells the story of the devastating Auchengeich Pit Disaster and the las
What's the Point? North Lanarkshire Podcast2d · This week on What’s the Point? we’re joined by Glasgow’s Cllr Fiona Higgins Canal Ward for what promises to be one of our biggest conversations yet.Fiona is becoming one of
This week on What’s the Point? we discuss the latest Daily Record revelations surrounding Scotland’s highest-paid council executives, as councils continue to warn of financial pressures, service cuts, and rising council
This week on What’s the Point?, we dive into the Scottish Parliament elections, who’s taking your fancy, or are they all much the same?We ask whether the SNP in North Lanarkshire can overcome the recent scandals it’s fac
This week on What’s the Point?, we break down a chaotic Full Council meeting, the one Larson tried to stop Cameron from speaking, the growing controversy surrounding the SNP following the Jordan Linden case, and serious
In one of the most significant episodes of What's the Point? North Lanarkshire, victim Councillor Cameron McManus speaks publicly about the Jordan Linden scandal and its devastating impact.Jordan Linden. Former SNP Counc
NLC SNP Group, Protectionism & Jordan LindenTonight’s episode tackles one of the most serious and controversial issues in North Lanarkshire politics as the Jordan Linden case reaches its conclusion at Falkirk Sheriff Cou
As Bananarama once sang – the only thing we are guilty of is.. "love in the first degree" and this week we’re celebrating all our new listeners joining What’s the Point?In this episode we dive into some of the latest dec
Madness, Jelly Babies & Council Decisions...What’s the Point?This week on What’s the Point?, Greg and Gerry dive into the madness at North Lanarkshire Council, including the Aquatec debate reaches the upcoming council bu
What’s the Point?This week on What’s the Point?, Greg Lennon is joined by co-host Gerry Brennan for a packed episode tackling some of the biggest decisions facing North Lanarkshire right now.🏊 Save the Aquatec – We cont
On this weeks What’s the Point?,We’re joined by key representatives from the Save the Aquatec campaign, who explain exactly what’s at risk, how this decision has been handled, and why people across North Lanarkshire are
This week on What’s the Point? North Lanarkshire’s political drama hits boiling point or a mild boil.The Aquatec leisure centre in Motherwell is marked for closure buried in committee papers with a delayed webcast, outla
What’s the Point? Episode 37: "Regional Lists, Rogue Leaders & the SNP’s North Lanarkshire Problem"This week on What’s the Point? we’re lifting the lid on the SNP’s internal power plays from the corridors of North Lanark
This week on What’s the Point? we're joined by Cllr Graham Campbell from Glasgow City Council a longtime activist, internationalist, and voice of Scotland’s radical left.We’re asking some big, uncomfortable questions:Are
This week on What’s the Point? we're joined by Cllr Graham Campbell from Glasgow City Council a longtime activist, internationalist, and voice of Scotland’s radical left.We’re asking some big, uncomfortable questions:Are
Dr. Graham Simpson
Founder & Medical Director · Eternity Medicine
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Graham Simpson
Reform UK
1 appearance on this show
Fiona Higgins
Glasgow City Council
1 appearance on this show
Jordan Linden
North Lanarkshire SNP
1 appearance on this show
key representatives
Save the Aquatec campaign
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Graham Campbell
Glasgow City Council
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