Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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BONUS: Interview with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Listen to the full interview by Laura Kuenssberg speaking to the First Minister.
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Money on the Side
Thu 18 Nov 2021
There’s been weeks of political pressure on No10 over the Owen Paterson row.
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Now Or Never?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
Climate journalist Shreya Jai joins the team to talk COP26 from an outside perspective.
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The Pandemic and Personal Liberty
Wed 3 Nov 2021
Roddy Dunlop QC is a lawyer and Head of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
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Balancing Act
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the budget, but can he balance the UK's fiscal needs?
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‘I’ve taken a step back from social media’
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Last Friday, Conservative MP Sir David Amess was killed in his constituency.
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"What I enjoy about this Coronavirus report."
Thu 14 Oct 2021
It was one of the country's worst public health failures say MPs.
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Johnsonism
Thu 7 Oct 2021
Boris Johnson gave an optimistic speech at conference, but does his party feel the same?
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Code Red
Thu 30 Sep 2021
Post-Labour conference, the team discuss the Red Wall, the fuel crisis, and Indyref 2.
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Winter Of Woe?
Thu 23 Sep 2021
The team talk gas price rises, the ambulance service in crisis, and climate change.
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Where's The Beef?
Thu 16 Sep 2021
The team discusses the latest Covid plans and Nicki Minaj's online spat with Chris Whitty
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Get With the Programme
Thu 9 Sep 2021
What are the Scottish Government's priorities as set out in the programme for government?
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Power-Sharing Pals?
Thu 2 Sep 2021
The SNP and Scottish Greens agree to a power-sharing deal and form a Holyrood majority.
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The Greta Thunberg Interview
Wed 1 Sep 2021
Listen exclusively to the full ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scotland Greta Thunberg interview on COP26 and more.
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Exam Rammy
Thu 24 Jun 2021
What does the announced scrapping of the SQA exams body mean for Scottish pupils?
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A One-Way Street?
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Is the lifting of lockdown irreversible? Is the alternative too politically painful?
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Vaccine Diplomacy
Thu 10 Jun 2021
The global vaccine rollout is set to be high on the agenda at the G7 Summit.
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Positive Vibes
Thu 3 Jun 2021
There’s talk of us being at the start of a third wave as we hit a "bump in the road".
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Making Deals, Making Allegations
Thu 27 May 2021
In Westminster Dominic Cummings makes bombshell claims, and in Holyrood deals are weighed
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Familiar Faces
Thu 20 May 2021
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her new, slimmed down cabinet team.
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Stand On Ceremony
Thu 13 May 2021
The team talk procedure and pomp as the MSPs of the 6th Scottish Parliament are sworn in.
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Election Reflection
Mon 10 May 2021
The SNP secured its victory in the Holyrood election, but a constitutional clash looms.
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Polling Eve
Wed 5 May 2021
There's just one day to go until voters head to the polls in the Holyrood election.
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Election Turnout and the Silent Scots
Fri 30 Apr 2021
Nearly half of the electorate don’t vote in Scottish elections. Phil finds out why.
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Final Curtain?
Thu 29 Apr 2021
The Prime Minister faces questions over the funding of the No. 10 flat refurbishment.
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The Climate for Change?
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Scottish parties are pledging to tackle climate change, but is it a vote winner?
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The Ice Cream Team
Thu 22 Apr 2021
The team talks Scottish party manifestos and frozen treats as the sun shines.
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Political Football
Wed 21 Apr 2021
The European Super League is met by a less-than-super reception from fans.
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Pledges and Pounding Pavements
Thu 15 Apr 2021
Manifestos for the Holyrood election begin to be released, and parties hit the streets.
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A Really Representative Parliament?
Thu 8 Apr 2021
Talat Yaqoob joins the team to examine if we'll have a representative Scottish Parliament