THE Wee Ginger Dugcast is back for another week, with columnist Paul Kavanagh and journalist Stewart Ward.
As well as a health update on Ginger, we're picking up from last week on Scotland extending the voter franchise – and explaining why it could be good for the independence movement in more ways than one.
Meanwhile, part-time Prime Minister Boris Johnson has allowed Michael Gove to say the UK could walk away from Brexit negotiations. Do they actually want a deal?
From committees and Westminster to drug policy, Westminster is sinking to new lows in denying Scotland its voice. We're examining these latest outrages – and looking at how the SNP should respond.
Plus, we're talking Angus MacNeil and Chris McEleny's new Plan B for independence.
You can listen on our SoundCloud below, or subscribe on iTunes – we release a Wee Ginger Dugcast every Friday!
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