What's the Point? A North Lanarkshire Political Podcast
What's the Point? A North Lanarkshire Political Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to "What's the Point," a new political podcast that dives deep into local issues in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Hosted by two serving politicians who are also local residents, this podcast aims to break down political decision-making, explain why things happen the way they do, and simplify the often convoluted process for everyone to understand.
Tune in every week on Listen Lanarkshire 107.7 FM for the live show, and the podcast every Thursday. Listen in for all the gossip, news and everything related to North Lanarkshire Polotics, with a touch of Scottish and UK topics thrown in.
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The podcast focuses on local political issues in North Lanarkshire, encompassing topics like labour policies, council governance, community welfare, and accountability in public office. Episodes delve into specific examples such as the £1.8 billion Mears contract controversy, the impact of immigration policies, and local election outcomes, offering insight into broader Scottish and UK political discussions.
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
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 Council Leader. Convicted at Falkirk Court on ten counts, including Sexual Assault.But the conviction was only the beginning of the story.Because while Linden's victims were dealing with what had been done to them, leaked recordings reveal that senior figures inside the North Lanarkshire SNP Group were asking a very different question. Not ”how do we support the victims?” but ”how do we support Jordan?”Even when the victim was in the room.Tonight Cammy McManus tells his story. In his own words.Joined by three councillors who refused to stay silent when every instinct inside the SNP Group was to close ranks:🎙️ Councillor David Crichton🎙️ Councillor Paul Di Mascio🎙️ Councillor Barry McKluskeyTogether they tell you exactly what they saw, what they heard, and why they could not stay silent.We also ask the questions the SNP have been hoping nobody would ask out loud:👉 What did SNP Group Leader Tracy Carragher know and when did she know it?👉 What do the leaked recordings actually reveal?👉 Why does the SNP appear to still be trying to cover this up?👉 With Holyrood elections weeks away, can Tracy Carragher stand for office with these questions unanswered?This is not a normal episode.What's the Point? is North Lanarkshire's only independent political podcast — asking the questions others won't, saying the things others are afraid to say.📻 Live every Tuesday at 7pm on Listen Lanarkshire 107.7FM📱 TikTok LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm — join us live and have your say🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platformsIf you are affected by any element of this episode, the Samaritans are available free, confidentially, 24 hours a day on 116 123.🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode👍 Like this video if you believe North Lanarkshire deserves accountability📢 Share this with everyone in North Lanarkshire who needs to hear this story#JordanLinden #CammyMcManus #NorthLanarkshire #SNP #WhatsThePoint #Accountability #TracyCarragher #NLC #ScottishPolitics #Justice #CoverUp #LocalPolitics #Podcast #NorthLanarkshirePolitics #Scotland
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