Gerry Hassan PhD - Scottish Politics, the Rise of Reform, and the Case for Independence
The Patterson Podcast by Ross Patterson
Episode notes
Dr. Gerry Hassan is a professor of social change at Glasgow Caledonian University and one of Scotland's most prolific political commentators. He has written and edited numerous books on Scottish politics, society, and culture, and contributes regularly to debate through articles, media appearances, and his own blog. His work spans the politics of devolution, independence, and the broader shifts reshaping the UK and the Western world.
Timestamps
- 00:01:53 — Erosion of the social contract across the West
- 00:03:30 — Scotland's insider political class and cautious centrism
- 00:05:09 — The collapse of two-party politics since the 1950s
- 00:07:45 — Reform as a false anti-establishment force
- 00:08:37 — Anger among older voters and the "golden generation"
- 00:09:55 — Immigration ...