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Hidden Costs of Inequality with Stuart Donald
Episode 983
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
We’re joined once again by data analyst Stuart Donald to explore the impacts of inequality — including some unexpected links to how we vote. There’s data, there are graphs, and there are a few “wait, really?” moments along the way. Whether you love a good chart or just a good conversation, this episode delivers. Key themes: 00:00:51 The Equality Trust data sets 00:02:45 Inequality is strongly associated with societal problems 00:04:12 Income inequality and recycling rates 00:08:28 Inequality and democracy 00:12:13 Inequality and mental health stigma 00:17:14 Inequality and infant mortality 00:22:01 Would PR at Westminster be bad for Scotland? 00:31:07 Why Europe needs immigration 00:40:19 Projections for Holyrood 2026 Find out more about inequality graphs at https://equalitytrust.org.uk/evidence-base/the-spirit-level-at-15/ Also you can follow @inequalitynews on Bluesky Holyrood seats projection image from @ballotbox.scot on Bluesky Immigration projections image originally from the Guardian. #inequality #proportionalrepresentation #stuartdonald 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 Instagram: @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/scottishindependencepodcasts 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.
