Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of 成人快手 Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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A Festival of Democracy
Thu 1 Apr 2021
As the deadline to stand in the Scottish Election passes, who are the would-be MSPs?
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Debating the Debate
Wed 31 Mar 2021
Sarah Smith joins the team to discuss and dissect the first Scottish Leader Debate.
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End Of Term
Thu 25 Mar 2021
Holyrood enters recess and the election period begins ahead of the May 6th vote.
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Committee Insider
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Andy Wightman MSP joins the team to share his experiences inside the Salmond committee.
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Absolute Scenes
Thu 18 Mar 2021
Lines are drawn, anger flares, and election rhetoric begins as Holyrood heads for recess.
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A Safer Society for Women?
Wed 17 Mar 2021
Following the killing of Sarah Everard, the team talk about women's safety.
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For Whom the Prof Polls
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to discuss how Scottish parties are polling.
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Sturgeon vs Salmond
Thu 4 Mar 2021
The team digest the First Minister's marathon evidence session at the Holyrood committee.
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Total War
Thu 25 Feb 2021
There are rows over redactions and claims of conspiracy as the Salmond inquiry continues.
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Under Promise & Over Deliver?
Thu 18 Feb 2021
As the vaccine rollout continues, the team discuss the pitfalls of positive promises.
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The Committee Nitty-Gritty
Thu 11 Feb 2021
The team discusses what's next for the Holyrood inquiry if Alex Salmond doesn't appear.
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With a Cherry on Top?
Thu 4 Feb 2021
Tensions grow in the SNP, as Joanna Cherry is dropped from the Westminster front bench.
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Parents In Parliament
Wed 3 Feb 2021
MSPs Aileen Campbell and Jenny Marra discuss if family life and political work can mix.
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Roadmap to a Referendum
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Political planning around a potential second independence referendum ramps up a notch.
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Scottish Labour and The Indy Elephant
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has stood down, so what's next for the party?
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New Year, New Problems
Thu 14 Jan 2021
Brand new year, brand new political problems? The team discuss the busy start to 2021.
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Wary Christmas
Thu 17 Dec 2020
As tougher Christmas guidance is issued, what is the political thinking behind the rules?
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Brexit Deadlock
Thu 10 Dec 2020
As Brexit trade talks reach a standstill, the possibility of a deal looks more unlikely.
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QAnon in the UK
Wed 9 Dec 2020
How did a US-based conspiracy about Donald Trump gain followers in Scotland and the UK?
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The Onion Metaphor
Thu 3 Dec 2020
The team attempts to unravel the layers of infighting inside the SNP post-conference.
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How To Have a Happy Holiday
Wed 2 Dec 2020
Author & psychologist Claudia Hammond talks lockdown loneliness during Christmas.
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Beginning To Look a Bit Like Christmas
Thu 26 Nov 2020
Christmas is approaching, and the UK has taken a four nation approach to the festivities.
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Devolution or Devolution?
Thu 19 Nov 2020
Boris Johnson is facing the heat after reportedly calling Scottish devolution a disaster.
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A Vaccine Against Bad News
Thu 12 Nov 2020
As the new Covid-19 vaccine is announced, the team discuss the political implications.
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Unionist Head Scratching
Wed 11 Nov 2020
Laura Kuenssberg joins the team to chat about how Whitehall views Scottish independence.
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Tension Over Furlough Extension
Thu 5 Nov 2020
Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme is to be extended to March, but why now?
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Tiers for Fears
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Scotland's new five-tier system is unveiled and former Labour leader Corbyn is suspended.
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Toodleoo The Noo
Wed 28 Oct 2020
成人快手 Scotland political editor Brian Taylor shares anecdotes and analysis from his career.
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What John Curtice thinks
Thu 22 Oct 2020
Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to talk Independence polls and local lockdowns.
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The Salmond Inquiry
Thu 15 Oct 2020
Is the Salmond inquiry leading to splits within the SNP and the Scottish Government?
