Scotcast Podcast
The 麻豆社's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
Episodes to download
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Politics show: The Murrell and Mandelson scandals rumble on.
Yesterday
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and James Cook.
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Would a Murrell inquiry tell us anything?
Monday
John Swinney is resisting calls for a Holyrood investigation.
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Debriefing Nicola Sturgeon鈥檚 Kuenssberg interview
Sunday
How ex-SNP leader handled questions about Peter Murrell鈥檚 crimes.
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Can this CEO build 鈥楲A on the Clyde鈥�?
Last Friday
OVO Hydro鈥檚 boss on ticket prices and expansion plans.
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Politics Show: How Swinney is managing the Murrell scandal
Last Thursday
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Andy Maciver.
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Whistleblower: How I exposed the super-hospital scandal
Wed 27 May 2026
A microbiologist on what really happens when you try to speak out - and the toll it takes.
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Will Nicola Sturgeon say more about Peter Murrell?
Tue 26 May 2026
Ex-SNP leader says she had 'no knowledge' of estranged husband鈥檚 crime.
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In court for Peter Murrell鈥檚 guilty plea
Mon 25 May 2026
How the SNP's former chief executive stole 拢400,000 from the party.
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Weight-loss jabs and the NHS: a 'national disgrace'?
Fri 22 May 2026
A leading doctor wants wider access to 'astonishing' drug.
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Politics Show: How Cabinet 'reshuffles' really work
Thu 21 May 2026
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart and Liz Lloyd.
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Is the UK's energy policy 'insane'?
Wed 20 May 2026
What鈥檚 behind Kemi Badenoch鈥檚 claim Keir Starmer prefers Russia鈥檚 oil to Aberdeen鈥檚?
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Will Swinney serve a full term as first minister?
Tue 19 May 2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Will Celtic be punished for title celebrations?
Mon 18 May 2026
And a former top referee on the future of VAR.
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Mental health doc: Anxiety keeps us safe
Fri 15 May 2026
Author and GP Dr Gavin Francis on whether our unhappiness is over-medicated.
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Politics Show: Streeting's letter, Q Manivannan and 鈥楽winney-ism鈥�
Thu 14 May 2026
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.
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How data-driven Hearts breached the Old Firm
Wed 13 May 2026
Has Tony Bloom鈥檚 investment helped club鈥檚 title tilt?
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How long have Starmer and Sarwar got?
Mon 11 May 2026
PM says he will prove doubters wrong amid calls to quit.
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Where it went wrong for Anas Sarwar
Sun 10 May 2026
Scottish Labour suffered its worst ever Holyrood election result.
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Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder
Sat 9 May 2026
And Martin reflects on hosting a marathon Scottish election results show.
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How the SNP won the Scottish election
Fri 8 May 2026
What the results mean for Labour, Sarwar and independence.
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What to look out for in the Scottish election results
Thu 7 May 2026
Voting is over in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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What is fuelling teenage knife crime?
Wed 6 May 2026
A 17-year-old has admitted murdering John McNab.
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Should we worry about the vape shop boom?
Tue 5 May 2026
Why one major retailer wants stricter regulation of the industry.
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Has Gen Z killed the traditional pub?
Mon 4 May 2026
How young people's behaviour is changing the hospitality industry.
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鈥業鈥檓 John MacKay鈥�: Stories, strikes and STV's future
Fri 1 May 2026
Legendary anchorman looks back on his career in broadcasting.
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Politics Show: The 'meh-lection' campaign?
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.
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Will Offord鈥檚 boat boast capsize his campaign?
Wed 29 Apr 2026
And highlights from the last televised debate before the election.
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Watch the conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories.
