Scotcast

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

Radio Scotland,312 episodes

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Where the election could be won and lost
And ex-health secretary Jeane Freeman on the NHS and political failure.
03 Nov 2025,25 mins
The Orange Order's Most Worthy Grand Master
Andrew Murray is on a mission to modernise.
30 Oct 2025,38 mins,
The 1,000 prisoners up for early release
And a damning report into an NHS maternity unit.
29 Oct 2025,28 mins
Will Celtic fans revolt?
Brendan Rodgers has left, but a major shareholder’s strong words have provoked criticism.
28 Oct 2025,27 mins
Why true crime fascinates us
Martin and Natalie talk to criminologist Professor David Wilson.
27 Oct 2025,26 mins,
Have cops cracked the gangster crimewave?
And why the Strictly announcement annoyed Martin so much.
23 Oct 2025,29 mins
‘I’ll break MP rules over Prince Andrew’
Stephen Flynn on the effort to strip Andrew of his titles.
22 Oct 2025,27 mins
F1’s female pioneer on pushing the limits
Susie Wolff interview.
21 Oct 2025,27 mins
The librarian, a book ‘ban’ and the gender debate
The story of The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht.
20 Oct 2025,27 mins
Tax rises and tattie troubles
Are big changes coming in the UK Budget?
16 Oct 2025,32 mins
What’s the FM’s Africa trip all about?
And the 'super bad' magazine cover infuriating Donald Trump.
15 Oct 2025,24 mins
Football management in an age of rage
And Craig Levein’s shock Rangers manager recommendation.
14 Oct 2025,28 mins
How smart is the SNP independence plan?
And Chris Mason on major parties receiving a 'kick in the whatsits'.
13 Oct 2025,27 mins
What STV cuts tell us about the mainstream media
Unions have accused STV bosses of 'cultural vandalism'.
09 Oct 2025,28 mins
Is Sturgeon's Promise being broken?
And Jamie's story of growing up in care.
08 Oct 2025,29 mins
Tory leader’s Farage dilemma
How should the Conservatives tackle Reform?
07 Oct 2025,31 mins
Tempers flare over Swinney’s Palestine stance
And Martin’s passport problems.
06 Oct 2025,26 mins
My life with Tourette’s
Campaigner John Davidson on his life story being told in a new film.
02 Oct 2025,28 mins,
Michelle Mone and the Covid PPE scandal
And what new housing laws mean for renters and landlords.
01 Oct 2025,30 mins
Does trans school guidance give us 'clarity'?
And did Starmer deliver at conference?
30 Sep 2025,27 mins
How should Sarwar deal with Starmer?
And can Scottish Labour turn it around ahead of the election?
29 Sep 2025,31 mins
Could Andy Burnham be prime minister?
And can Keir Starmer fight back?
25 Sep 2025,25 mins
Obstacles for outdoor learning
And why ticks could be on the rise in towns and cities.
24 Sep 2025,29 mins
'Exposing care home neglect overwhelmed me'
What it’s like to go undercover in a care home.
23 Sep 2025,29 mins,
Gangster arrests in Dubai: who’s who?
And the links between Steven Lyons and Ireland’s Kinahan crime gang.
22 Sep 2025,24 mins
New Lockerbie bombing twist
And will Scotland benefit from Trump’s nuclear deal?
18 Sep 2025,31 mins
How Swinney charmed Trump ahead of state visit
The first minister and US president’s blossoming relationship.
17 Sep 2025,25 mins
Living through a housing emergency
And how did we get here?
16 Sep 2025,27 mins
Will scrapping not proven make a difference?
MSPs are on the verge of axing the controversial third verdict.
15 Sep 2025,28 mins,
What if antibiotics stop working?
And what we should do now to prepare.
11 Sep 2025,23 mins