ScotcastEpisodes Episode guide
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09/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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08/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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07/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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06/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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02/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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01/07/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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30/06/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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29/06/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Politics Show
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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23/06/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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22/06/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Ivan McKee: I'm not the ‘Minister for Cuts’
Public Sector Reform Secretary on savings, services and tax cuts.
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Politics Show: Big by-elections preview pub quiz
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Justin Bowie.
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Dundee: a girl, an axe and the man guilty of assault
The story of a viral video and how the police responded.
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Are we a target in a global disinformation war?
John Swinney was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm before the 2026 election.
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Politics Show: John Healey and 'Murrell inquiry' disputes
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Stewart McDonald and Adam Morris.
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What’s behind the racist disorder on our streets?
Police say people were 'attacked because of the colour of their skin'.
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Should kids be banned from social media?
Dr Elizabeth Nelson on why she's against restricting access.
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Can Peter Murrell's legal fees be recovered?
Ex-SNP chief exec was granted legal aid for embezzlement case.
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Politics Show: Murrell, Mandelson and double FMQs
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and James Cook.
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GB Energy: We CAN bring bills down
Fraser Stewart is 'excited' about our energy future.
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How Peter Murrell did it
Details of ex-SNP chief exec's crimes have been heard in court.
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Would a Murrell inquiry tell us anything?
John Swinney is resisting calls for a Holyrood investigation.
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Politics Show: How Swinney is managing the Murrell scandal
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Andy Maciver.
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NHS whistleblower on personal cost of speaking out
Dr Christine Peters raised concerns about patient safety at Scotland's biggest hospital.
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Will Nicola Sturgeon say more about Peter Murrell?
Ex-SNP leader says she had 'no knowledge' of estranged husband’s crime.
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In court for Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
How the SNP's former chief executive stole £400,000 from the party.
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Politics Show: How Cabinet 'reshuffles' really work
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart and Liz Lloyd.
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Will Swinney serve a full term as First Minister?
And gossip and speculation about who’ll be appointed to his cabinet.
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Will Celtic be punished for title celebrations?
And a former top referee on the future of VAR.



















