WELCOME to the first episode of the Scotland Can ... with Michael Russell podcast.
The new monthly show aims to bring different sides of the independence movement together to discuss the future of our country.
Today the SNP president was joined by Janet Fenton, peace campaigner, Charlie Abel of the Alba Party and activist and journalist Ruth Watson.
Watch live here, or on our Facebook or Twitter accounts, from 5pm.
Today we discussed the independence events of the last month - like the Chain of Freedom and SNP conference - and reflected on where we are in the movement towards an independent Scotland.
Aside from independence, we also dug into the latest council tax freeze news and explored what Gaza's humanitarian crisis means for us in Scotland.
You'll be able to listen back on Spotify tomorrow if you missed the live episode tonight.
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