Scotcast

The BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Radio Scotland,360 episodes

Episodes

ListGrid

Politics Show: How Swinney is managing the Murrell scandal
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Andy Maciver.
28 May 2026,30 mins
NHS whistleblower on personal cost of speaking out
Dr Christine Peters raised concerns about patient safety at Scotland's biggest hospital.
27 May 2026,34 mins
Will Nicola Sturgeon say more about Peter Murrell?
Ex-SNP leader says she had 'no knowledge' of estranged husband’s crime.
26 May 2026,26 mins
In court for Peter Murrell’s guilty plea
How the SNP's former chief executive stole £400,000 from the party.
25 May 2026,22 mins
Weight-loss jabs and the NHS: a 'national disgrace'?
A leading doctor wants wider access to 'astonishing' drug.
22 May 2026,27 mins
Politics Show: How Cabinet 'reshuffles' really work
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart and Liz Lloyd.
21 May 2026,26 mins,
Is the UK's energy policy 'insane'?
What’s behind Kemi Badenoch’s claim Keir Starmer prefers Russia’s oil to Aberdeen’s?
20 May 2026,22 mins
Will Swinney serve a full term as First Minister?
And gossip and speculation about who’ll be appointed to his cabinet.
19 May 2026,25 mins
Will Celtic be punished for title celebrations?
And a former top referee on the future of VAR.
18 May 2026,25 mins
Mental health doc: Anxiety keeps us safe
Author and GP Dr Gavin Francis on whether our unhappiness is over-medicated.
15 May 2026,35 mins
Politics Show: Streeting's letter, Q Manivannan and ‘Swinney-ism’
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.
14 May 2026,35 mins
How data-driven Hearts breached the Old Firm
Has Tony Bloom’s investment helped club’s title tilt?
13 May 2026,25 mins
Can Rayner, Streeting or Burnham win Scots back?
And the Downing Street heckler.
12 May 2026,26 mins
How long have Starmer and Sarwar got?
PM says he will prove doubters wrong amid calls to quit.
11 May 2026,25 mins
Where it went wrong for Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour suffered its worst ever Holyrood election result.
10 May 2026,22 mins
Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder
And Martin reflects on hosting a marathon Scottish election results show.
09 May 2026,26 mins
How the SNP won the Scottish election
What the results mean for Labour, Sarwar and independence.
08 May 2026,37 mins
What to look out for in the Scottish election results
Voting is over in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
07 May 2026,26 mins
What is fuelling teenage knife crime?
A 17-year-old has admitted murdering John McNab.
06 May 2026,25 mins,
Should we worry about the vape shop boom?
Why one major retailer wants stricter regulation of the industry.
05 May 2026,24 mins
Has Gen Z killed the traditional pub?
How young people's behaviour is changing the hospitality industry.
04 May 2026,26 mins
‘I’m John MacKay’: Stories, strikes and STV's future
Legendary anchorman looks back on his career in broadcasting.
01 May 2026,31 mins
Politics Show: The 'meh-lection' campaign?
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.
30 Apr 2026,24 mins
Will Offord’s boat boast capsize his campaign?
And highlights from the last televised debate before the election.
29 Apr 2026,26 mins
Will university strikes ever end?
Our uni sector has been plagued by industrial action.
28 Apr 2026,22 mins
Kezia’s JK Rowling apology and the gender debate
Stonewall’s new chair 'truly sorry' after praising author.
27 Apr 2026,22 mins
What is school for? - The Education Debate
With James McEnaney, Gillian Campbell-Thow and Lisa Kerr.
24 Apr 2026,44 mins
Politics Show: Manifesto special
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.
23 Apr 2026,30 mins
What happens to Scottish Labour if PM clings on?
How party insiders are feeling about Sir Keir Starmer.
22 Apr 2026,22 mins
Will Miliband’s plan to slash our bills pay off?
UK Energy Secretary has announced an electricity pricing shake-up.
21 Apr 2026,27 mins