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Scotcast Episodes

  1. Kezia Dugdale

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

  2. Grooming Gangs

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

  3. Sandie Peggie’s Lawyer

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

  4. The UK Budget Day

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

  5. Budget build-up

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

  6. Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

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

  7. From busking to big time

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

  8. Podcast mash-up

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

  9. Gambling Tax

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

  10. Asylum shake-up

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

  11. What’s Going on at Rockstar?

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

  12. PM Plots and Teacher Workload

    Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim discuss gossip surrounding Keir Starmer.

  13. Will Tax Go Up?

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear what’s at stake with UK and Scottish budgets due.

  14. BBC Boss Quits

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what led to Tim Davie’s resignation.

  15. Climate change and the culture wars

    Martin and Laura discuss whether climate change has been absorbed into the 'culture wars'.

  16. Land Reform Bill

    Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear from a major Scottish estate owner.

  17. Nicholas Rossi’s Crimes

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the case of convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi.

  18. Election 2026 and the NHS

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the Holyrood election.

  19. Orange Order Interview

    Martin Geissler talks to the Grand Master of the Orange Order about the future.

  20. Early Prisoner Release

    Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear why prison officers believe our jails are in crisis.

  21. Will Celtic fans revolt?

    After Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, what may restless Celtic fans do next?

  22. David Wilson interview

    Criminologist Professor David Wilson talks about why true crime fascinates us.

  23. Gang wars latest

    Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask if the police are managing to beat gang violence.

  24. Stephen Flynn on Prince Andrew

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins talk to Stephen Flynn about Prince Andrew.

  25. Susie Wolff Interview

    Formula 1’s female pioneer Susie Wolff on making her name in a male-dominated sport.

  26. The Librarian and the Book ‘Ban’

    A gender-critical book that was excluded from – and then reinstated to – an exhibition.

  27. Taxes and Tatties

    Dharshini David joins the team to discuss what the chancellor’s budget could mean for you.

  28. FM’s Africa Trip

    Why has international aid spending dropped down the political agenda?

  29. Rage in Football

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what’s behind the rage from the terraces.

  30. SNP Independence Plan

    Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss John Swinney’s referendum strategy.

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