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Election Direction
Speculation around a potential by-election is heating up.
Quizzing Kezia
The former Scottish Labour leader surveys the political landscape from the sidelines.
Interviewing Ian Blackford
Having announced he's standing down at the next election, what's next for Ian Blackford?
Tale Of Two Leaders
It's been a tough week to be a former political party leader.
The Independence Strategy
The team look ahead to the SNP's "Convention on Independence" in Dundee.
Election Footing
As Holyrood stands for summer recess, parties appear to be gearing up not slowing down.
You Win Some, Ulez Some
The team discuss the drama and political ramifications of three by-elections.
Total Recall
Parties gear up for a by-election as MP Margaret Ferrier loses her seat.
Drawing The Line
Why and how are constituency boundaries drawn, and why do they change?
RAAC To The Future
From crumbly concrete to conferences, Holyrood and Westminster are back from recess.
Interview: Lord Jack McConnell
The former First Minister on his chats with Humza Yousaf, and how politics became "petty"
Dress For The Job You Want
A drug room pilot gets the go ahead, and Labour's Starmer promises to "smash the gangs".
Interview: Meghan Gallacher MSP
The Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives on her career, motherhood, and GRR.
Seven Deadly Bins
What does the Prime Minister's shakeup of green commitments mean for Scotland?
Interview: Amy Callaghan MP
The SNP MP on how her health issues colour her work, and why Westminster can be "toxic".
Rosebank
The controversial Rosebank offshore oil development gets the go ahead.
Can't Take My Eyes Off HS2
With HS2's future unclear, conversation at the Tory conference gets railroaded.
Blew The Doors Off
Labour celebrates victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.
Interview: Gillian Mackay MSP
The MSP on becoming an "accidental Green" and how she changed her mind on independence.
Freeze Speech
The team discuss the SNP conference, from a council tax freeze to the FM's speech.
Report Card
The team check in on how the SNP, Labour, and Tories are doing post-conference.
Interview: Ian Murray MP
The team sit down with Shadow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray MP.
Interview: David Linden MP
The SNP MP for Glasgow East on moving the dial on Scottish independence and more.
WhatsAppened This Week?
WhatsApp communications during the pandemic cause trouble in Holyrood and Westminster.
Interview: Lord Jim Wallace
The Lib Dem peer and former Deputy First Minister shares thoughts from his career.
When In Roam
Headaches for the UK and Scottish Governments around WhatsApp, roaming iPads, and marches
Something Old, Something New, Something Blue
Suella Braverman is sacked, and ex-PM David Cameron returns to government.
Interview: Ash Regan MSP
Ash Regan, former cabinet minister and now sole Alba MSP in Holyrood, talks to Podlitical
Committing News
The Matheson iPad saga continues and Chancellor Hunt delivers the Autumn Statement.
Interview: Stephen Flynn MP
The SNP Westminster leader and MP for Aberdeen South sits down with the Podlitical team.
Legacy of Lord Alistair Darling
The team share thoughts on former Labour chancellor Lord Darling, who has died aged 70.