Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Do We Need a Minister for Disco?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.
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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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25/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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24/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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23/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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22/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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18/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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17/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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16/09/2025
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Not proven verdict
MSPs are asked if they want to abolish 'not proven' in Scottish courts.
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Antibiotic resistance
As we become more resistant to antibiotics, Liam Shaw says governments must do more.
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Eljamel inquiry
A public inquiry into surgeon Sam Eljamel begins. Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss
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Selling Sex
Martin Geissler speaks to a campaigner and sex worker about a proposed prostitution law.
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Scottish Green Co-leaders
Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer, co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, speak to Martin Geissler
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What’s going on with the Saltire?
Laura Miller and David Wallace Lockhart discuss why Saltires are popping up.
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The Sandie Peggie Tribunal
Inside the employment tribunal involving nurse Sandie Peggie, Dr Beth Upton and NHS Fife.
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Drug Deaths Down
What can be done for Scotland to lose the label of the drugs death capital of Europe?
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Falkirk Asylum Protests
Chris Clements recounts what he witnessed reporting from an asylum hotel in Falkirk.
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New green leaders
It’s change at the top as the Scottish Greens elect new leaders.
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Graham Simpson Interview
MSP Graham Simpson explains why he quit the Scottish Conservatives for Reform UK.
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Edinburgh Race Review
Tommy Curry talks to Martin Geissler about what racism looks like in Scotland today.
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Asylum Hotel Protests
What’s behind the spate of protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers in Scotland?
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Fixing the NHS
BMA Scotland on why one of the founding principles of the NHS has "already died".
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The Emotional Cost of the Housing Crisis
Finding an affordable home can be a struggle – with particular problems in the Highlands.
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County lines
A detective tells Martin Geissler how English drugs gangs are targeting the Highlands.
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Douglas Ross interview
Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in conversation with Martin Geissler.
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Should Kids Learn to Fall?
A former teacher says children don’t learn to play like they used to.
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Wealth Tax
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear why targeting the super-rich has some downsides.
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Sturgeon-Rowling row
Martin and Natalie discuss the latest revelations from Nicola Sturgeon’s book.
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Sturgeon’s Memoir
How much have we learned about Nicola Sturgeon following media publicity for her new book?