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Not Normal Times
First Minister Humza Yousaf appears at the COVID Inquiry.
Gold Command?
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon appears at the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
Interview: Neil Findlay
The former Scottish Labour MSP on the next election, the COVID inquiry messages, and more
byePad
Michael Matheson resigns as Scottish Health Secretary ahead of a report on his iPad bill.
Interview: Patrick Harvie MSP
The Scottish Greens Co-Leader and Scottish Government minister sits down with Podlitical.
Erskine Mayday
Chaos in the House of Commons as a vote on a Gaza ceasefire motion turns into a row.
Interview: Anas Sarwar MSP
The Scottish Labour Leader on election plans, prejudice, and being called a "traitor".
War of The Words
Headaches for political parties this week as high profile members voice their opinions.
Interview: Douglas Ross MSP
The Scottish Conservatives leader on the oil industry, energy windfall tax, and more.
Spring Budget: Fireworks or Safety First?
Will the budget make you better or worse off, and what does it mean for Scotland?
Interview: Fergus Ewing MSP
The SNP MSP on his suspension, his clashes with the Greens, and bullying allegations.
Problematic
Officials face PR problems with alleged racist comments and publicly funded "pornography"
Interview: Zara Mohammed, Muslim Council of Britain
The Secretary General of the MCB on the new Government definition of extremism, and more.
Attack, Appeal, Alienate?
How do politicians balance attacking the opposition, while appealing to their voters?
Interview: Liam McArthur MSP
The Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP on legalising assisted dying and representing Orkney.
Philled In
The team talk rent controls, assisted dying, and the FM's first year in office.
Interview: Ross Greer MSP
The Scottish Greens MSP for the West Scotland region talks to Podlitical post-conference.
Interview: Roz Foyer, STUC
Scottish Trades Union Congress General Secretary Roz Foyer sits down with Podlitical.
Interview: Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP
The Scottish Labour MSP on making Scotland accessible, working for the NHS, and more.
Out Of Reach
The Scottish Government announces it is dropping its 2030 net zero emissions target.
No Confidence
First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a no-confidence vote after a dramatic day at Holyrood.
A Brutal Business
First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation. What happens now?
Steady The Ship?
John Swinney looks set to be first minister as he's backed by potential challenger Forbes
First Minister John Swinney
What can we expect from the new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney?
Holyrood at 25 (ft. Jackie Baillie MSP, Christine Grahame MSP, & Baroness Annabel Goldie)
Politicians reflect on the highs and lows of Holyrood to mark its 25th anniversary.
Walks Like An Election, Talks Like An Election
This week sees political giveaways, promises, pledges, and appearances on Loose Women.
Interview: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone
Podlitical sits down with the Presiding Officer to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament.
Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to Podlitical post-conference
Snap! (General Election 2024)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election. What's next for Scotland?
Early Doors (General Election 2024)
As general election campaigns kick off in earnest, how are they unfolding in Scotland?
Get The Message (General Election 2024)
How are politicians promoting their message, and what happens when narratives go rogue?