Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Why Lockerbie is back in the news
And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made.
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Is shoplifting out of control?
How organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem.
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UK's first drug supervision room opens
And Alex Salmond’s widow hits out at his critics.
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Why Trump's really here
Is the US president’s trip about business, politics or pleasure?
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Why Sarwar finally turned on Starmer
Has the Scottish Labour leader delivered a fatal blow to the PM's authority?
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Who thinks lynx should roam the Highlands?
Should wild cats be legally reintroduced into our natural landscape?
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Where it went wrong for Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour suffered its worst ever Holyrood election result.
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What is school for? - The Education Debate
With James McEnaney, Gillian Campbell-Thow and Lisa Kerr.
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Trump visit, Green ‘civil war’ and Finnie
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Phil Sim on the week’s news.
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The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 2)
Can Martin, Laura and Natalie agree on the top five news stories of the year?
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The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 1)
Martin, Laura and Natalie look back on the year’s news.
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Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder
And Martin reflects on hosting a marathon Scottish election results show.
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Sandie Peggie, Labour rebels and Scottie’s soliloquy
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Hannah Rodger on the week’s news.
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Rachel Reeves, welfare U-turn and 'proper' jobs
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim, John McTernan and Talat Yaqoob on the week's news.
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Politics Show: Will Starmer really campaign with Sarwar?
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and James Matthewson on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Starmer drama and trans prisoners
Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Paris Gourtsoyannis on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Sarwar’s QEUH claims, assisted dying and ‘Salmond files’
David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Natalie Higgins on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Sarwar, Findlay and end of term
David Wallace Lockhart and Natalie Higgins on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Robert Jenrick and Scottish Budget reaction
David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Polanski pact, QEUH ‘pressure’ and SNP messaging
David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Leader interviews and assisted dying
Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart on the week’s political news.
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Politics Show: Greens, Swinney and bills galore
Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: Election 2026, Angela Constance and a new Reform leader
Natalie Higgins, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Phil Sim on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: Does Labour’s by-election loss vindicate Sarwar?
Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on this week’s biggest news stories.
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Politics Show: Corruption row at Holyrood
Lynsey Bews, Phil Sim and Hannah Rodger on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: Âé¶¹Éç poll, Joani Reid and Holyrood candidates
Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.
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Making the news with Kirsty and Brian
Broadcasting legends Kirsty Wark and Brian Taylor at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Labour wins Hamilton by-election
Election expert Professor Sir John Curtice breaks down the result.
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Kneecap, migrant deal and booze at football
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul McNamee on the week's news.
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Jeane Freeman reflects on Covid
The former Health Secretary speaks to Martin five years on from the first lockdown.