Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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Witnessing War with John Simpson
Fri 4 Mar 2022
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Affairs Editor John Simpson discusses Ukraine, and journalism in warzones.
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Gender Recognition Reform
Thu 3 Mar 2022
What is The Gender Recognition Reform Bill currently tabled at Holyrood?
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Dark Hours For Europe
Thu 24 Feb 2022
As Russia invades Ukraine, what happens next, and what will the UK and EU Governments do?
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The Cost of Living Crisis?
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Who will the cost of living rise hit hardest, and can anything be done to mitigate it?
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Down A Notch?
Thu 3 Feb 2022
Dr Hannah White joins the team to discuss political processes and public trust.
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Desperately Seeking Sue Gray
Thu 27 Jan 2022
The Downing Street parties scandal continues as Westminster waits for Sue Gray's report.
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Whip Up A Storm
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Accusations of intimidation are made, as the Prime Minister remains under scrutiny.
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Beginning Of The End?
Thu 13 Jan 2022
What next for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he faces calls to resign?
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The Year That Was 2021
Thu 23 Dec 2021
The team look back at and analyse the biggest political stories of the year.
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Ghost of Christmas Past?
Thu 16 Dec 2021
What does the Omicron variant mean for festive plans across the UK?
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Jeane Freeman: Inside The Pandemic
Thu 2 Dec 2021
An in-depth conversation with former Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman.
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Under Pressure?
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Have problems and pressure been growing for Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon this week?
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BONUS: Interview with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Listen to the full interview by Laura Kuenssberg speaking to the First Minister.
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Money on the Side
Thu 18 Nov 2021
There’s been weeks of political pressure on No10 over the Owen Paterson row.
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Now Or Never?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
Climate journalist Shreya Jai joins the team to talk COP26 from an outside perspective.
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The Pandemic and Personal Liberty
Wed 3 Nov 2021
Roddy Dunlop QC is a lawyer and Head of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
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Balancing Act
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the budget, but can he balance the UK's fiscal needs?
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‘I’ve taken a step back from social media’
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Last Friday, Conservative MP Sir David Amess was killed in his constituency.
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"What I enjoy about this Coronavirus report."
Thu 14 Oct 2021
It was one of the country's worst public health failures say MPs.
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Johnsonism
Thu 7 Oct 2021
Boris Johnson gave an optimistic speech at conference, but does his party feel the same?
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Code Red
Thu 30 Sep 2021
Post-Labour conference, the team discuss the Red Wall, the fuel crisis, and Indyref 2.
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Winter Of Woe?
Thu 23 Sep 2021
The team talk gas price rises, the ambulance service in crisis, and climate change.
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Where's The Beef?
Thu 16 Sep 2021
The team discusses the latest Covid plans and Nicki Minaj's online spat with Chris Whitty
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Get With the Programme
Thu 9 Sep 2021
What are the Scottish Government's priorities as set out in the programme for government?
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Power-Sharing Pals?
Thu 2 Sep 2021
The SNP and Scottish Greens agree to a power-sharing deal and form a Holyrood majority.
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The Greta Thunberg Interview
Wed 1 Sep 2021
Listen exclusively to the full ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland Greta Thunberg interview on COP26 and more.
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Exam Rammy
Thu 24 Jun 2021
What does the announced scrapping of the SQA exams body mean for Scottish pupils?
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A One-Way Street?
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Is the lifting of lockdown irreversible? Is the alternative too politically painful?
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Vaccine Diplomacy
Thu 10 Jun 2021
The global vaccine rollout is set to be high on the agenda at the G7 Summit.