Not Another Fake Newscast

Paul & Gerry are back talking to Darren "Loki" McGarvey about his new tv show, tracks and generally about all things politics. we are always delighted to have Darren on the show, he is a pleasure to listen to and discuss ideas with. as ever drop us an email - Info@notanotherfakenewscast.com

In our latest pod we have a wonderful chat with the inimitable Cat Boyd. We discuss her history in politics & activism, her vision of a left-wing Independent Scotland, her views on the EU, Labour's tired promises of Devo Max & plenty more besides!  Follow Cat on Twitter https://twitter.com/kittycatboyd https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/  

The latest pod is a brilliant chat with writer & commentator Grace Blakeley about her new book "The Corona Crash". We chat about her beginnings in Socialism & left-wing politics, the economic trouble which was looming even before the pandemic, state monopoly capitalism, the new imperialism which defines 21st century capitalism, & how we should plan our economies in the future. https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/ https://twitter.com/graceblakeley  

Paul and Gerry had a chance to sit down and talk to Becci Wallace about her new album, Music and politics. this episode was a whole lot of fun to record and certain goes off on tangents. if you want to support Becci and hear her albun just have a look on bandcamp here - https://becciwallace.bandcamp.com/album/present-tense Tracks used in the podcast were (in order of use) Sound of cats Petal Through These Eyes Swan Song As ever you can follow us on social media @PGMcast or drop us an email to Info@notanotherfakenewscast.com www.NotAnotherFakeNewsCast.com Please dont forget to leave us a review on itunes

Our latest pod is an interview with historian Tanja Bueltmann. Tanja's research on immigrant communities has recently focussed on EU citizen's groups in the context of Brexit, & we discuss Scottish diaspora history, false narratives, Brexit & EU citizen's rights, the rise of populism, the effect of Covid on student life - & Scottish Independence. Find Tanja on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cliodiaspora\ https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/  

Our latest pod is an interview with investigative journalist & writer Peter Geoghegan. Peter's latest book "Democracy For Sale" has been a rip-roaring success & features all of #NAFNC's favourite topics - dark money, dark ads, suspicious donations, opaquely funded think tanks & the influence of technology on modern politics. Follow Peter on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan & buy his book at https://amzn.to/3g4WX4y https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/

Welcome to our latest podcast, in which we interview one of Scotland's youngest councillors, the SNP's Cameron McManus.  At 23, Cameron has already been a councillor since 2017 & also sits on the SNP's National Executive Committee - subject of some recent controversy... We get the lowdown on what life is like for a young politician, some insight into the situation at North Lanarkshire Council which resulted in Labour choosing to work with the Conservatives, & much more besides! www.notanotherfakenewscast.com

Our latest episode is an extremely interesting chat with Matt Nathan, campaign director of the Freedom for Öcalan campaign. Abdullah Öcalan is a Kurdish political leader who has been imprisoned by the Turkish state on Imrali Island for over 20 years. Matt draws parallels with the plight of Nelson Mandela & explains to us why Öcalan & his political philosophies are so important to the region, and why we should all get behind the campaign for his release. Find out more: https://www.freedomforocalan.org/ https://twitter.com/ocalanfree & check out our website: https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/ https://twitter.com/PGMcast  

Gerry and Paul sit down and chat with SNP MP Alyn Smith, we discuss his opinions on Scotland and the EU, Brexit and his unique view on it from being an MEP for 15 years, we discuss Corona virus GRA and the future of Scotland

In our latest pod we talk to Scottish Green Party MSP Andy Wightman. We chat about housing reform, Scottish Independence, Climate change, his recent legal battle with Wildcat Haven Enterprises, his rejected amendments to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill & his extensive work on land ownership in Scotland - as well as the land reforms that are so vital for Scotland to move forward as a country. https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/ https://twitter.com/PGMcast https://twitter.com/andywightman

Our latest interview is with sports writer at The Athletic Kieran Devlin. After doing some freelance writing while working as a recruiter Kieran decided to study a masters in Journalism & hasn't looked back! We discuss politics in football, Black Lives Matter, arts & music funding, Covid's effect on football clubs & how the landscape of the game will be changed moving forward. We also look at alternative funding models for producing quality journalism. www.notanotherfakenewscast.com

Gerry and Paul sit down to chat to Jamie an Kerr from the LaFontaines a Scottish band that mix hip hop and rock music, we discuss art funding, issues for new bands and what its like being in the media and scottish. these guys are a lot of fun we enjoyed recording this one.

In our latest round up episode we talk about the recent stabbing incident in Glasgow, the Black Lives Matter movement, de-platforming of some long term wrong-uns from Twitter, Cummings lies, Tory corruption, & Keir Starmer's sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey. Find us on Twitter & Facebook @pgmcast https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/

On this episode Paul and Gerry sit down with Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first black professor who gain fame and respect in his field for saving the brewing industry millions worldwide, he is also Known for is civil rights discussions and stance on the controversial statue situation. www.NotAnotherFakeNewsCast.com #NAFNC

Paul and Gerry Sit down to another lockdown interview this time with Dan Kaszeta. Dan has worked as a secret service member in the US as well as being prolific in discussion of the Skripal poisoning case as he is widely respected authority on Biological and chemical warfare. Dan's new book can be preordered on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1787383067/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_nLP6EbB85RG72 you can drop us an email at info@notanotherfakenewscast.com follow us on social media using @PGMcast and check out our website www.Notanotherfakenewscast.com

Paul and Gerry sit down for another Lockdown interview this time with Rowland Manthorpe who works as sky news tech correspondent. in this episode we discuss his background, the tracing app, coronovirus testing and the last general election if you want to follow Rowland @rowlsmanthorpe on twitter if you have any suggestions for us drop us an email and Info@notanotherfakenewscast.com or on social media @pgmcast

This time round we talk to a man who worked in the very heart of the Vote Leave Campaign & the various Think Tanks & lobbying groups operating out of 55 Tufton Street - Shahmir Sanni! c Coming forward with his evidence led to him being publicly outed for his homosexuality by Downing Street and wrongfully dismissed from his role with the Taxpayer’s alliance. Boris Johnson called his claims utterly ludicrous, but the Electoral commission ultimately found Vote Leave guilty of breaking electoral law. In a scathing interview Shahmir gives us an insight into the inner workings of the current Conservative government, individuals he knows only too well, and their response to Covid-19. He describes the revolving door which operates between media, lobbying groups & the corridors of Westminster, and tells us why he supports Scottish Independence.

In one of our biggest interviews to date, we talk to the man who took on Cambridge Analytica - Professor David Carroll! David's legal battle to obtain his data profile from the tech company was the focus of Netflix documentary 'The Great Hack'. We discuss the path that led him to becoming a poster boy for data rights, his tribulations in pursuing CA through the courts, the current state of play in the fight for greater protections, and his next steps in attracting political attention to these aims. Find David at https://twitter.com/profcarroll Find NAFNC at https://twitter.com/PGMcast & https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/

If you are looking for a distraction from the grinding news coverage of Coronavirus then look no further! Paul and Gerry discuss the Alex Salmond Trial, Oil price wars, Scottish involvement in the murky shipbreaking industry, Zoom's lawsuit for handing data to Facebook, Locust plagues in Africa, and the frankly bizarre history of the Pitcairn Islands! Find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PGMcast & our website https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/ #NAFNC

Our latest podcast is a special Covid-19 lockdown episode with comedian, chef & writer Hardeep Singh Kohli! We chat about the current situation, politics, and what happens when a nurse joins a uniform dating website... Find Hardeep on Twitter @misterhsk Find Not Another Fake NewsCast on Twitter @pgmcast & our website https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/