Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Life inside our packed prisons
The team hear from the boss of Scotland’s biggest prison: Barlinnie.
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What’s it Like to Be Homeless?
The team asks what it’s like not to have a home. With Martin Geissler and Laura Miller.
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Humza Yousaf on Trump and Gaza
The former first minister accuses Trump of supporting ethnic cleansing.
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How Scotland’s Water Works
The man in charge of our water explains why we don’t have as much of it as you may think.
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Can we backtrack on Brexit?
Could the decision to leave the European Union ever be reversed?
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Rosebank and the Political Climate
Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas projects?
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Stopping the Scammers
With incidents of fraud soaring, the team ask how we can stop scammers in their tracks.
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The Waspi Campaign
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Fixing the NHS
The team discuss the first minister’s latest health service plan.
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Tourist Tax: The Answer to Overtourism?
The team ask if Scotland can cope with tourism at its current levels.
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Mary v the Porn Industry
Lawyer Mary Sharpe tells the team about her fight for stricter controls on adult content.
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'Petrifying’ Maternity Failings
After a Âé¶¹Éç exclusive revealed failings at a baby unit, the team hear one mum’s experience
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Is Trump Scotland’s Friend?
The team discuss whether Donald Trump’s links to Scotland can be exploited.
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Why Housing is So Expensive
As average rents edge towards £1,000 a month, the team ask why housing costs are so high.
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Why Lockerbie Is Back in the News
The team recalls Britain's worst terror attack and where the story goes from here.
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Is shoplifting out of control?
As shoplifting soars, the team discusses whether the crime is out of control.
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UK’s first drug supervision room opens
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Review of the year: part two
Can the team agree on a top five?
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Review of the year: part one
The top news stories of 2025
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26/05/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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14/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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13/08/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.