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Do we need a minister for disco?

Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night-time economy minister to help resurrect our nightlife.

Sub Club nightclub owner Mike Grieve has been a leading figure in Scotland’s late-night culture for 40 years.

As the Night Time Industries Association warn of the death of the night out, he tells us how his industry has changed.

And Natalie reveals how Britney Spears brought about a dance floor injury.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Follow this link for free tickets to our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe, featuring Irvine Welsh, on Wednesday 6 August 2025: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/scotcast

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