Welcome Barflies, to Shami’s Speakeasy - a place for resistance and reflection in turbulent times. We’re all about raising voices as well as our glasses.

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Shami's Speakeasy is a Bespoken Media Scotland production for Chaotic DoGooders. Artwork by Josh Moir.

Nicola Sturgeon – “I’m not going to be bullied out of doing what I think is right.”

How do you stay true to yourself under pressure? What hope is to be found in politics today?

And is there life beyond endless crisis meetings?

Nicola Sturgeon shares her thoughts on all of this and more in the Speakeasy.

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Find Nicola's book 'Frankly' in your locally-owned bookshop, or online here.

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Shami's Speakeasy is produced by Bespoken Media Scotland for Chaotic DoGooders. This episode was edited by Patrick Wallace and Ailish Hunter.

Gary Younge – “Racism is a language … once you learn it, you see it everywhere.”

Who gets to tell the story of our times?

What does it take to confront injustice head-on?

And what does 'pigeonholed' mean if the pigeon can fly?

Journalist, writer and academic Gary Younge joins Shami in the Speakeasy.

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Find Gary's book 'Pigeonholed' in your locally-owned bookshop, or online here.

Find Gary's podcast (with co-host Carys Afoko) here - or search 'Over the Top, Under the Radar' in your preferred podcast platform).

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SPONSORSHIP:

Are you an ethical, values-based company, campaign group or charity who would like to support the Speakeasy and reach new audiences? Then get in touch sponsorship@chaoticdogooders.org.uk

Shami's Speakeasy is a Bespoken Media Scotland production for Chaotic DoGooders. This episode was produced and edited by Ailish Hunter. Artwork by Josh Moir.