The Case for a Scottish Currency ( Audio version)

Scottish Currency Group Conference 2026 | Expert Panel & Live Q&A 🎟️ TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW — Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from an expert panel and make your voice heard. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotti... 📍 24th October | Dunfermline, Scotland On 24th October in Dunfermline, the Scottish Currency Group is hosting a landmark conference bringing together economists, policymakers, and curious minds for an in-depth look at the case for Scottish monetary independence. Leading macroeconomist Thibault Laurentjoye (Associate Professor in Macroeconomics, Aalborg University) will present his groundbreaking report on this vital topic. Whether you're interested in currency policy, economic sovereignty, or just want to understand the arguments, this conference is unmissable In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with Ian Stewart, Chair of the Scottish Currency Group, to get an insider's preview of what's happening on the day. What will Professor Laurentjoye's report reveal? Who's on the expert panel? And most importantly—what questions do YOU need answered? Key themes in this episode: 00:00:42 What's happening at the SCG Conference? 00:10:23 Was Salmond ambushed by Osborne in 2014? 00:12:16 Reassurance needed about Scottish currency 00:20:24 Convincing Scotgov to engage 00:27:15 Welsh Senedd more proactive approach 00:35:55 Who else is on the Expert panel #ScottishCurrency #Economics #Scotland #Conference2026 #MacroeconomicsPanel The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.