Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Acorn Project
Why some activists claim a new energy scheme in Aberdeenshire is 鈥榞reenwashing鈥�.
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Life as a Criminal Lawyer
A solicitor tells us what鈥檚 going wrong with the system 鈥� and why he鈥檚 sticking with it.
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M&S Hack
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about the rise of hacking gangs.
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JJ Chalmers interview
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear from former marine JJ Chalmers.
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Flamingo Land Ruffles Feathers
Campaigners vow to fight plans for a Flamingo Land resort on the banks of Loch Lomond.
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Is Independence a Priority?
Keir Starmer has ruled out an independence vote. Why isn't John Swinney calling for one?
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Spain Bar Shooting
How a decades-old grudge may have led to brutal killings in Spain.
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Devi Sridhar interview
Martin Geissler talks to health expert Professor Devi Sridhar.
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Stuart Ralston Interview
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear from the latest Scot to be awarded a Michelin Star.
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Reform鈥檚 racism row ad
Why is Nigel Farage doubling down on Reform鈥檚 online advert?
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Why Are Kids Carrying Knives?
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask: how violent are the lives of our children?
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Net zero targets
As experts promote electric cars and heat pumps, are the financial rewards great enough?
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Prostitution Bill
Will a bill to criminalise buying sex improve or harm the safety of women selling it?
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Starmer鈥檚 EU deal
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins ask whether the UK could eventually rejoin the EU.
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Rose Docherty Interview
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Water Warnings
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask why experts are concerned about a lack of rain.
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Assisted Dying Vote
Reaction as MSPs vote on plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
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A matter of life and death
Two people with life-changing health conditions who disagree on assisted dying.
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Is AI a threat to musicians?
Robert Allan and Sidrah Hassan discuss what AI could mean for the future of music.
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Train Booze Ban Lifted
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss Scotland鈥檚 drinking culture.
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Election 2026 Predictions
Bernard Ponsonby and Andy Maciver predict the outcome of the Holyrood election next year.
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Paul Morland interview
Author Paul Morland on why Scots are having fewer babies than ever before.
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Karen Dunbar interview
Comedian and actor Karen Dunbar on making people laugh and her love of Billy Connolly.
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Grangemouth: What Happened?
What led to the loss of hundreds of jobs at the 100-year-old site?
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In Defence of Kneecap
Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill defends Irish rap group Kneecap.
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Sturgeon and the gender ruling
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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River City goes to Holyrood
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins assess the state of Scotland鈥檚 TV industry.
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Is Swinney scared of Farage?
Is Nigel Farage right to say the 'establishment is scared' of Reform UK?
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What鈥檚 next for gender ID?
Martin Geissler, Phil Sim and Lynsey Bews discuss the judges' decision on gender ID.
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What Happened in a Highland Dungeon?
Martin speaks to Katie Hunter who has been investigating millionaire Kevin Booth.
