Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Politics Show: 24/09/2026
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul O'Kane.
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Peggie Tribunal
The first day of evidence in an employment tribunal involving Sandie Peggie and the RCN.
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Drug Deaths
Discussion about the gangs producing synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin.
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Marra on Indyref
Discussion on Michael Marra’s position on holding an independence referendum.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Shona Robison.
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Octopus CEO
Martin Geissler speaks to Greg Jackson, chief executive of energy supplier Octopus.
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AI and Data centres
What is going on with the data centres debate, and can we get control of AI growth?
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Cardiff summit
How significant is the Cardiff summit for John Swinney’s independence strategy?
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10/09/2026
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Kirk Torrance.
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Housing Crisis
Martin Geissler speaks to the BBC’s Chris Clements about the Possilpark fire.
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Pisa results
Why has there has been a decline in maths and reading attainment in Scottish schools?
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Jackdaw decision
Why the UK government is set to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Liz Lloyd.
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NHS reform
An A&E doctor talks about the state of our hospitals’ emergency departments.
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Food price cap
Discussion of the SNP's proposed plan for a food price cap on essential items.
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Old Firm sanctions
John MacKay hears why the SFA imposed such a tough penalty on Rangers and Celtic.
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Politics Show: 27/08/2026
Political analysis with Lynsey Bews, Andrew Kerr and Douglas Ross.
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Lockerbie Developments
John MacKay and Laura Miller hear about the delays to the Lockerbie bombing trial.
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Darren McGarvey and Masculinity
John MacKay speaks to author Darren McGarvey about the rise of the manosphere.
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BBC’s Glasgow Documentary
The team behind Welcome to Glasgow talk about the fierce reaction to their documentary.
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Data Centre Boss
The boss of a controversial data centre proposal talks to Martin Geissler.
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Ferguson shipyard job cuts
What do job cuts at the Ferguson shipyard tells us about our ferry problems?
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Pressure on police
Is Police Scotland resourced to deal with crime and antisocial behaviour on our streets?
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Politics Show
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Justin Bowie.
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Food shortages
How extreme weather has prompted scientists and farmers to re-think how we produce food.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Martin Geissler finds out how Nicola Sturgeon is performing on her book tour.
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Nuclear Energy
Laura Miller talks to the Scot in charge of building a new nuclear power station.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Bernard Ponsonby.
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Greece Murder Case
Martin Geissler hears what we know about the murder case in Athens.
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Guga Hunt
What really goes on when the guga hunt takes place on a Hebridean island?