Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Starmer’s EU deal
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins ask whether the UK could eventually rejoin the EU.
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Rose Docherty Interview
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Water Warnings
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask why experts are concerned about a lack of rain.
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Assisted Dying Vote
Reaction as MSPs vote on plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
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A matter of life and death
Two people with life-changing health conditions who disagree on assisted dying.
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Is AI a threat to musicians?
Robert Allan and Sidrah Hassan discuss what AI could mean for the future of music.
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Train Booze Ban Lifted
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss Scotland’s drinking culture.
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Election 2026 Predictions
Bernard Ponsonby and Andy Maciver predict the outcome of the Holyrood election next year.
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Paul Morland interview
Author Paul Morland on why Scots are having fewer babies than ever before.
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Karen Dunbar interview
Comedian and actor Karen Dunbar on making people laugh and her love of Billy Connolly.
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Grangemouth: What Happened?
What led to the loss of hundreds of jobs at the 100-year-old site?
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In Defence of Kneecap
Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill defends Irish rap group Kneecap.
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Sturgeon and the gender ruling
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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River City goes to Holyrood
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins assess the state of Scotland’s TV industry.
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Is Swinney scared of Farage?
Is Nigel Farage right to say the 'establishment is scared' of Reform UK?
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What’s next for gender ID?
Martin Geissler, Phil Sim and Lynsey Bews discuss the judges' decision on gender ID.
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What Happened in a Highland Dungeon?
Martin speaks to Katie Hunter who has been investigating millionaire Kevin Booth.
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Chris McQueer Interview
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Assisted Dying – What Next?
Politicians will soon have to decide where they stand on assisted dying proposals.
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Should Scots Pay for Uni?
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask if free tuition should be up for debate.
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Sally Magnusson interview
Sally Magnusson is preparing to stand down from the news programme after 27 years.
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Trump's Trade Wars
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller are joined by Sir Tom Hunter and Mark Blyth.
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How much could your rent go up?
Campaigners warn that rents could hike after the expiration of rent control measures.
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Our Drug Problem
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller speak to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Chris Clements about drug misuse.
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Is Live Music a Rip-off?
How live music has changed for fans and the bands trying to make a living.
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Our mental health 'crisis'
Martin and Laura ask why so many of us are struggling with mental health problems.
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Being a Frontline Police Officer
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller discuss what it takes to serve on the front line.
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Rise of Reform UK
Support for Nigel Farage’s party is strengthening in Scotland.
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Sturgeon Cleared Over Branchform
Martin and Natalie ask why the four-year investigation into Nicola Sturgeon took so long.
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Tour de France in Edinburgh
How did Edinburgh come to be the starting point of the Tour de France in 2027?