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Scotcast Episodes

  1. Childcare Costs

    How the cost of childcare could be pushing mothers out of the workforce.

  2. Scottish Budget

    Martin Geissler, Natalie Higgins and guests discuss today’s Scottish Budget.

  3. Budget Rumours

    Is the SNP considering tax cuts for higher earners in the upcoming Scottish Budget?

  4. University Funding

    Martin Geissler and Laura Miller talk to the principal of Edinburgh University.

  5. Military Service

    Could geopolitical developments trigger a new debate about military conscription?

  6. Winter weather

    We hear how one of the men responsible for the gritter system clears our icy roads.

  7. The News in 2026

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins on the themes of the upcoming Holyrood election.

  8. Review of the Year

    Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins look back on the year’s news.

  9. Two Doors Down returns

    Martin and Laura speak to Two Doors Down co-creator about the Christmas special.

  10. STV’s Cost-Cutting Boss

    Martin Geissler and Laura Miller talk to STV’s chief executive.

  11. Constance confidence vote

    Justice secretary Angela Constance survived a vote of no confidence over grooming gangs.

  12. Peggie ruling reaction

    Discussion of the significance of errors in the Sandie Peggie tribunal judgment.

  13. Malcolm Offord interview

    Martin Geissler speaks to Nigel Farage’s latest Scottish recruit, Lord Malcolm Offord.

  14. Botched Tweakments

    Martin and Laura hear what it’s like working on the front line of the aesthetics industry.

  15. Sandie Peggie ruling

    The NHS Fife employment tribunal involving a female nurse and a transgender doctor.

  16. Prisons and Early Release

    A look inside HMP Barlinnie and an emergency scheme to deal with prison overcrowding.

  17. Starmer and Scottish Labour

    Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins discuss Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland.

  18. World Cup Costs

    Could dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets price out some Scotland fans?

  19. Kezia Dugdale

    Kezia Dugdale on Rachel Reeves, trust and dealing with decisions made in Westminster.

  20. Grooming Gangs

    Martin and Natalie hear from an MP demanding action on grooming gangs in Scotland.

  21. Sandie Peggie’s Lawyer

    Martin Geissler asks Sandie Peggie’s lawyer, Naomi Cunningham, about the 'gender wars'.

  22. The UK Budget Day

    Guests David Wallace Lockhart and Kevin Keane discuss the UK budget.

  23. Budget build-up

    What to watch out for when chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the UK Budget.

  24. Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about the inquiry into Sheku Bayoh’s death.

  25. From busking to big time

    Singer-songwriter Callum Beattie on partying with Scotland’s World Cup heroes.

  26. Podcast mash-up

    Laura Miller toasts Scotland’s World Cup qualification with Amy Irons and Ray Bradshaw.

  27. Gambling Tax

    Martin and Natalie discuss reported plans to raise taxes on betting companies.

  28. Asylum shake-up

    Natalie and David talk to a Labour MP about plans to make changes to the UK asylum system.

  29. What’s Going on at Rockstar?

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about allegations of 'union busting' at Rockstar.

  30. PM Plots and Teacher Workload

    Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim discuss gossip surrounding Keir Starmer.

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