Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Dubai Gangster Arrests
Why do so many gangsters make the United Arab Emirates their home?
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Do We Need a Minister for Disco?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.
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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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15/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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14/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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13/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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12/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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08/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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07/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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06/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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05/01/2026
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Review of the Year
Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins look back on the year鈥檚 news.
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Two Doors Down returns
Martin and Laura speak to Two Doors Down co-creator about the Christmas special.
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STV鈥檚 Cost-Cutting Boss
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller talk to STV鈥檚 chief executive.
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Constance confidence vote
Justice secretary Angela Constance survived a vote of no confidence over grooming gangs.
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Peggie ruling reaction
Discussion of the significance of errors in the Sandie Peggie tribunal judgment.
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Malcolm Offord interview
Martin Geissler speaks to Nigel Farage鈥檚 latest Scottish recruit, Lord Malcolm Offord.
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Botched Tweakments
Martin and Laura hear what it鈥檚 like working on the front line of the aesthetics industry.
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Sandie Peggie ruling
The NHS Fife employment tribunal involving a female nurse and a transgender doctor.
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Prisons and Early Release
A look inside HMP Barlinnie and an emergency scheme to deal with prison overcrowding.
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Starmer and Scottish Labour
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins discuss Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland.
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World Cup Costs
Could dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets price out some Scotland fans?
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Kezia Dugdale
Kezia Dugdale on Rachel Reeves, trust and dealing with decisions made in Westminster.
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Grooming Gangs
Martin and Natalie hear from an MP demanding action on grooming gangs in Scotland.
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Sandie Peggie鈥檚 Lawyer
Martin Geissler asks Sandie Peggie鈥檚 lawyer, Naomi Cunningham, about the 'gender wars'.
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The UK Budget Day
Guests David Wallace Lockhart and Kevin Keane discuss the UK budget.
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Budget build-up
What to watch out for when chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the UK Budget.
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Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about the inquiry into Sheku Bayoh鈥檚 death.
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From busking to big time
Singer-songwriter Callum Beattie on partying with Scotland鈥檚 World Cup heroes.
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Podcast mash-up
Laura Miller toasts Scotland鈥檚 World Cup qualification with Amy Irons and Ray Bradshaw.