People and Paulitics
Paul O'Kane
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About This Podcast
Member of the Scottish Parliament Paul O'Kane speaks to people who are doing extraordinary things in towns and villages across West Scotland region.
Paul's guests come from areas across the West, and include a parent talking about bringing up a family in Neilston, members of the team from RSPB Lochwinnoch discussing the importance of their conservation work, and representatives of Johnstone Burgh Football Club reflecting on the team's recent Scottish Junior Cup glory.
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S1E7 Barrhead Young Citizen of the Year
Paul talks to Barrhead Young Citizen of the Year Award winner, James Gribble, and runner up, Layla McCloskey, about being nominated for the award, their ambitions for the future, and what is the best…
S1E6 Bridge of Weir: The Bridge
Paul speaks to Paul Birch and Ian Kerr about the important local services The Bridge Community Centre and Post Office has been providing to the people of Bridge of Weir for the last 14 years.
Linwood: Building the War Memorial
Paul speaks to members of the Linwood War Memorial Association, Joan Melville and Neil McLean, about the organisation's long-term goal of delivering a ‘living memorial’ to the people of Linwood who…
S1E4 Lochwinnoch: A Bird's Eye View
Paul talks to Tabby Lamont and Dan Snowdon about their work at the Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, and some of the unique species that visitors should look out for.
S1E3 Johnstone Burgh: Becoming Champions
Paul speaks to Johnstone Burgh FC co-owner, Jack Henderson; Manager, Murdo MacKinnon; and Club Secretary, Jacqueline MacLauchlan, about the team’s historic Scottish Junior Cup win, touring the…
S1E2 A Kilbarchan Perspective
Paul chats to Norman 'Norrie' Kerr about the history of the village of Kilbarchan, as well as the work of the Kilbarchan General Society, one of the oldest charitable organisations in Scotland.
S1E1 Living in Neilston
Paul speaks to parent Lucy Rome about living and raising a family in the village of Neilston in East Renfrewshire.
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People and Paulitics has published 7 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in News, Places & Travel.
People and Paulitics is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.
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