Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Susie Wolff Interview
Formula 1’s female pioneer Susie Wolff on making her name in a male-dominated sport.
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The Librarian and the Book ‘Ban’
A gender-critical book that was excluded from – and then reinstated to – an exhibition.
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Taxes and Tatties
Dharshini David joins the team to discuss what the chancellor’s budget could mean for you.
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FM’s Africa Trip
Why has international aid spending dropped down the political agenda?
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Rage in Football
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what’s behind the rage from the terraces.
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SNP Independence Plan
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss John Swinney’s referendum strategy.
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STV cuts and the future of the media
The team discuss what the future holds for mainstream media.
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Growing Up in Care
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear what growing up in care is really like.
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Tories Farage Dilemma
Laura and Natalie ask what Russell Findlay needs to do with a Holyrood election looming.
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Swinney Heckled Over Palestine
After John Swinney was jeered over Palestine, how is Gaza shaping British politics?
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Life with Tourette’s
Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson on his life story being told in the film I Swear.
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Who is Michelle Mone?
Laura Kuenssberg reflects on interviewing Michelle Mone.
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School transgender guidance
New government guidance telling schools to provide separate toilets for boys and girls.
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Is Starmer a problem for Sarwar?
Martin Geissler, Mark Diffley and John McTernan discuss what Labour should do next.
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Labour Tensions
After Andy Burnham turned up the heat on Sir Keir Starmer, is the PM’s job in danger?
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Obstacles for outdoor learning
Laura Miller asks about the outdoor learning bill and the obstacles it faces at Holyrood.
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Undercover in a care home
Catriona MacPhee on what it was like being undercover in a Highland care home.
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Lockerbie Bombing Twist
The Libyan accused of the Lockerbie bombing says he was forced to make a false confession.
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How Swinney Wooed Trump
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear how relations between Trump and Swinney have changed
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Housing emergency
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear Amanda’s story of living through a housing emergency
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Not proven verdict
MSPs are asked if they want to abolish 'not proven' in Scottish courts.
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Antibiotic resistance
As we become more resistant to antibiotics, Liam Shaw says governments must do more.
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Eljamel inquiry
A public inquiry into surgeon Sam Eljamel begins. Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss
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Selling Sex
Martin Geissler speaks to a campaigner and sex worker about a proposed prostitution law.
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Scottish Green Co-leaders
Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer, co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, speak to Martin Geissler
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What’s going on with the Saltire?
Laura Miller and David Wallace Lockhart discuss why Saltires are popping up.
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The Sandie Peggie Tribunal
Inside the employment tribunal involving nurse Sandie Peggie, Dr Beth Upton and NHS Fife.
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Drug Deaths Down
What can be done for Scotland to lose the label of the drugs death capital of Europe?
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Falkirk Asylum Protests
Chris Clements recounts what he witnessed reporting from an asylum hotel in Falkirk.
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New green leaders
It’s change at the top as the Scottish Greens elect new leaders.