Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of 蜜芽传媒 Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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Brexit Deadlock
Thu 10 Dec 2020
As Brexit trade talks reach a standstill, the possibility of a deal looks more unlikely.
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QAnon in the UK
Wed 9 Dec 2020
How did a US-based conspiracy about Donald Trump gain followers in Scotland and the UK?
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The Onion Metaphor
Thu 3 Dec 2020
The team attempts to unravel the layers of infighting inside the SNP post-conference.
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How To Have a Happy Holiday
Wed 2 Dec 2020
Author & psychologist Claudia Hammond talks lockdown loneliness during Christmas.
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Beginning To Look a Bit Like Christmas
Thu 26 Nov 2020
Christmas is approaching, and the UK has taken a four nation approach to the festivities.
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Devolution or Devolution?
Thu 19 Nov 2020
Boris Johnson is facing the heat after reportedly calling Scottish devolution a disaster.
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A Vaccine Against Bad News
Thu 12 Nov 2020
As the new Covid-19 vaccine is announced, the team discuss the political implications.
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Unionist Head Scratching
Wed 11 Nov 2020
Laura Kuenssberg joins the team to chat about how Whitehall views Scottish independence.
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Tension Over Furlough Extension
Thu 5 Nov 2020
Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme is to be extended to March, but why now?
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Tiers for Fears
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Scotland's new five-tier system is unveiled and former Labour leader Corbyn is suspended.
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Toodleoo The Noo
Wed 28 Oct 2020
蜜芽传媒 Scotland political editor Brian Taylor shares anecdotes and analysis from his career.
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What John Curtice thinks
Thu 22 Oct 2020
Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to talk Independence polls and local lockdowns.
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The Salmond Inquiry
Thu 15 Oct 2020
Is the Salmond inquiry leading to splits within the SNP and the Scottish Government?
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How to Cover the 2020 US Election
Fri 9 Oct 2020
NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith joins the team to talk the 2020 US Election.
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Last Orders
Thu 8 Oct 2020
Pubs are facing another round of restrictions in Scotland, but will it slow the virus?
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Civil Liberties & Covid
Thu 1 Oct 2020
Should emergency powers be under more scrutiny in Parliament?
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Six Months or More?
Thu 24 Sep 2020
Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith joins the pod as new Covid-19 restrictions are announced.
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Money, Politics, and Power
Thu 17 Sep 2020
Is our democracy for sale? Peter Geoghegan joins the team to talk murky money in politics
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Withdrawal Disagreement
Thu 10 Sep 2020
The FT鈥檚 Sebastian Payne joins the team to discuss the latest Brexit bill controversy!
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Trouble At The Top
Thu 3 Sep 2020
As the Scottish Labour Leader faces calls to quit, the team discuss party leadership.
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How Diverse is Holyrood?
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Will the next generation of MSPs be more diverse? Maryam Ahmed & Alys Mumford discuss.
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The Fragile Union?
Thu 20 Aug 2020
Joining us from all four nations of the UK, the team talks about the state of the Union.
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Learning Lessons
Thu 13 Aug 2020
The team returns as Education Secretary John Swinney faces continued exams controversy.
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BONUS: Jackson Carlaw Resigns
Fri 31 Jul 2020
Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw has resigned, so where does this leave the party?
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Just a Phase?
Thu 30 Jul 2020
School is back, and Spanish holidays may be scuppered. The team returns to talk lockdown.
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Will Spending Save the Economy?
Thu 9 Jul 2020
The team discuss what Chancellor Rishi Sunak's new schemes mean for Scotland.
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Is Lockdown Over?
Thu 25 Jun 2020
The sun shines as lockdown lifts, but are the decisions being made politically motivated?
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School's Out For Summer?
Thu 18 Jun 2020
Emma Seith joins the team to talk Scottish back-to-school planning and why it's divisive.
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The Cost of Coronavirus (ft. Kate Forbes MSP)
Thu 11 Jun 2020
As the Covid-19 crisis hits jobs and livelihoods, how can we save the Scottish economy?
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Black Lives Matter & Scotland
Fri 5 Jun 2020
Writer Claire Heuchan and musician Ransom FA have a frank talk on being Black & Scottish.
