Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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A Brutal Business
Tue 30 Apr 2024
First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation. What happens now?
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No Confidence
Thu 25 Apr 2024
First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a no-confidence vote after a dramatic day at Holyrood.
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Out Of Reach
Thu 18 Apr 2024
The Scottish Government announces it is dropping its 2030 net zero emissions target.
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Interview: Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP
Tue 16 Apr 2024
The Scottish Labour MSP on making Scotland accessible, working for the NHS, and more.
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Interview: Roz Foyer, STUC
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Scottish Trades Union Congress General Secretary Roz Foyer sits down with Podlitical.
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Interview: Ross Greer MSP
Tue 9 Apr 2024
The Scottish Greens MSP for the West Scotland region talks to Podlitical post-conference.
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Philled In
Thu 28 Mar 2024
The team talk rent controls, assisted dying, and the FM's first year in office.
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Interview: Liam McArthur MSP
Tue 26 Mar 2024
The Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP on legalising assisted dying and representing Orkney.
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Attack, Appeal, Alienate?
Thu 21 Mar 2024
How do politicians balance attacking the opposition, while appealing to their voters?
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Interview: Zara Mohammed, Muslim Council of Britain
Wed 20 Mar 2024
The Secretary General of the MCB on the new Government definition of extremism, and more.
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Problematic
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Officials face PR problems with alleged racist comments and publicly funded "pornography"
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Interview: Fergus Ewing MSP
Wed 13 Mar 2024
The SNP MSP on his suspension, his clashes with the Greens, and bullying allegations.
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Spring Budget: Fireworks or Safety First?
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Will the budget make you better or worse off, and what does it mean for Scotland?
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Interview: Douglas Ross MSP
Tue 5 Mar 2024
The Scottish Conservatives leader on the oil industry, energy windfall tax, and more.
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War of The Words
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Headaches for political parties this week as high profile members voice their opinions.
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Interview: Anas Sarwar MSP
Tue 27 Feb 2024
The Scottish Labour Leader on election plans, prejudice, and being called a "traitor".
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Erskine Mayday
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Chaos in the House of Commons as a vote on a Gaza ceasefire motion turns into a row.
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Interview: Patrick Harvie MSP
Tue 13 Feb 2024
The Scottish Greens Co-Leader and Scottish Government minister sits down with Podlitical.
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byePad
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Michael Matheson resigns as Scottish Health Secretary ahead of a report on his iPad bill.
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Interview: Neil Findlay
Tue 6 Feb 2024
The former Scottish Labour MSP on the next election, the COVID inquiry messages, and more
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Gold Command?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon appears at the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
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Interview: Jackson Carlaw MSP
Tue 23 Jan 2024
The former leader of the Scottish Conservatives on Israel & Gaza, the pandemic, and more.
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Rwanda Rebels
Thu 18 Jan 2024
PM Sunak sees off a rebellion over his Rwanda Bill, and the Horizon scandal continues.
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Interview: Pete Wishart MP
Wed 17 Jan 2024
The longest currently-serving SNP MP on independence strategy and Top of the Pops.
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Beyond the Horizon
Thu 11 Jan 2024
The team returns to discuss the Post Office scandal and conversion therapy laws.
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Interview: Deputy First Minister Shona Robison
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison MSP discusses the budget.
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Certain As Pod and Taxes
Wed 20 Dec 2023
The team deep dives into the Scottish budget and the new tax rate.
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Godfather Christmas
Thu 14 Dec 2023
The team talk difficult decisions facing Holyrood, and the "Five Families" in the Tories.
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Interview: Christine Jardine MP
Tue 12 Dec 2023
The Lib Dem spokesperson for Scotland and Women & Equalities on GRR, Rwanda, and more.