Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Water: is it as plentiful as we think?
Scottish Water's boss on supply, demand and whether we should pay for how much we use.
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Can we backtrack on Brexit?
And is it ever okay to drop the C-bomb?
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Rosebank and the political climate
Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas?
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Stopping the scammers
And why is Indiana Jones punting whisky?
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What Waspi women want
And Premiership manager quits over fan abuse.
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Fixing the NHS: where do you start?
John Swinney’s plan for the health service.
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Tourist tax: the answer to overtourism?
And the rare red weather warnings in place as Storm Éowyn hits Scotland.
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Mary v. the porn industry
The Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on pornography.
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'Petrifying' failings at hospital baby unit
And Trump’s first 24 hours back in the White House.
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Is Trump Scotland's friend?
Donald Trump returns to the White House: can we exploit his Scottish links?
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Why housing is so expensive
And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.
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Why Lockerbie is back in the news
And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made.
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Is shoplifting out of control?
How organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem.
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UK's first drug supervision room opens
And Alex Salmond’s widow hits out at his critics.
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Who thinks lynx should roam the Highlands?
Should wild cats be legally reintroduced into our natural landscape?
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Trump visit, Green ‘civil war’ and Finnie
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Phil Sim on the week’s news.
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Sandie Peggie, Labour rebels and Scottie’s soliloquy
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Hannah Rodger on the week’s news.
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Rachel Reeves, welfare U-turn and 'proper' jobs
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim, John McTernan and Talat Yaqoob on the week's news.
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Labour wins Hamilton by-election
Election expert Professor Sir John Curtice breaks down the result.
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Kneecap, migrant deal and booze at football
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul McNamee on the week's news.
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Jeane Freeman reflects on Covid
The former Health Secretary speaks to Martin five years on from the first lockdown.
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Hello from Scotcast
What you can expect to hear from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler.
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By-election: a tale of two winners?
BONUS: A Labour victory in Hamilton, but Reform UK have cause to celebrate.
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Assisted dying backed by MSPs
But will Liam McArthur’s bill become law?
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A quick take on the Spring Statement
And what Rachel Reeves and Shona Robison could do next
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29/07/2025
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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26/05/2025
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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25/07/2025
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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21/04/2025
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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18/07/2025
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.