Checking In with Scotland

Sep. 18, 2014

We’ll know tomorrow if, after more than three centuries together, Scots have decided to stay part of the United Kingdom or go it alone in their own, independent, country. We get the latest news from the ground.

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Credits

Guest:

David Maddox - The Scotsman - @DavidPBMaddox

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott

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