Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Malcolm Offord interview
Martin Geissler speaks to Nigel Farage’s latest Scottish recruit, Lord Malcolm Offord.
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Botched Tweakments
Martin and Laura hear what it’s 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’s Lawyer
Martin Geissler asks Sandie Peggie’s 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’s death.
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From busking to big time
Singer-songwriter Callum Beattie on partying with Scotland’s World Cup heroes.
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Podcast mash-up
Laura Miller toasts Scotland’s World Cup qualification with Amy Irons and Ray Bradshaw.
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Gambling Tax
Martin and Natalie discuss reported plans to raise taxes on betting companies.
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Asylum shake-up
Natalie and David talk to a Labour MP about plans to make changes to the UK asylum system.
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What’s Going on at Rockstar?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about allegations of 'union busting' at Rockstar.
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PM Plots and Teacher Workload
Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim discuss gossip surrounding Keir Starmer.
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Will Tax Go Up?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear what’s at stake with UK and Scottish budgets due.
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Âé¶¹Éç Boss Quits
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what led to Tim Davie’s resignation.
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Climate change and the culture wars
Martin and Laura discuss whether climate change has been absorbed into the 'culture wars'.
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Land Reform Bill
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear from a major Scottish estate owner.
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Nicholas Rossi’s Crimes
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the case of convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi.
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Election 2026 and the NHS
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the Holyrood election.
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Orange Order Interview
Martin Geissler talks to the Grand Master of the Orange Order about the future.
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Early Prisoner Release
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear why prison officers believe our jails are in crisis.
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Will Celtic fans revolt?
After Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, what may restless Celtic fans do next?
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David Wilson interview
Criminologist Professor David Wilson talks about why true crime fascinates us.
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Gang wars latest
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask if the police are managing to beat gang violence.
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Stephen Flynn on Prince Andrew
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins talk to Stephen Flynn about Prince Andrew.