Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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14/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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13/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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12/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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11/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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06/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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05/03/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Rangers takeover bid
The owners of NFL giants San Francisco 49ers are making a move for Rangers FC.
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Martin Compston Interview
Line of Duty star Martin Compston talks to Martin Geissler about his latest lead role.
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Jagtar: Jailed for Terror in India
How did a man from Dumbarton become the centre of a diplomatic dilemma?
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Ukraine and Defence Spending
The team asks if the first minister’s backing of the PM on defence should surprise us.
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Fewer Teachers - Better Schools?
The team hears about a bold solution for the pupil attainment gap: fewer teachers by 2040.
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Abortion Buffer Zones
With regard to the abortion buffer zone law, can private prayer ever be illegal?
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Gender: Are Politicians Pivoting?
Scotcast asks if the temperature of political opinion on the gender debate is changing.
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19/02/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Why are energy bills still so high?
Energy bills are expected to rise by 5 per cent. When could prices begin to fall?
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What now for Scotland’s Ukrainians?
The team hears from some of the Ukrainians who came to Scotland after fleeing the war.
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Is It Time to Scrap Council Tax?
Councils are raising council tax rates with many considering hikes of up to 10 per cent.
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The lynx debate
Are the Highlands in need of the reintroduction of a permanent predator?
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Uncovering a scandal
The journalists who exposed a ‘culture of cruelty’ at a children’s psychiatric hospital.
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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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖless?
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.