Podlitical

Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.

Radio Scotland,359 episodes

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Labour Landslide (General Election 2024)
Labour sees a landslide general election victory, what's next for Scotland?
05 Jul 2024,30 mins
Election Eve (General Election 2024)
On election eve, the team considers the state of the parties after the six week campaign.
03 Jul 2024,35 mins
Interview: John Swinney, SNP (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with SNP leader John Swinney.
30 Jun 2024,27 mins
Manifestos: Social Policy (General Election 2024)
What do the manifestos say about welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, social issues, and more?
29 Jun 2024,24 mins
Manifestos: Climate (General Election 2024)
What do the manifestos say about climate change, green policies, and oil & gas?
29 Jun 2024,21 mins
Manifestos: Scotland & The World (General Election 2024)
What do the manifestos say about the Scottish Independence, Brexit, immigration and more?
28 Jun 2024,20 mins
Manifestos: Health (General Election 2024)
What do the manifestos say about the NHS, social care, and health?
27 Jun 2024,15 mins
Manifestos: Money (General Election 2024)
What do the manifestos say about tax, spending, and the pound in your pocket?
26 Jun 2024,22 mins
Interview: Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
23 Jun 2024,26 mins
Interview: Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross
23 Jun 2024,25 mins
Place Your Bets (General Election 2024)
This week, investigations into bets on the general election, and talk of tactical votes.
20 Jun 2024,25 mins
How Do Polls Work? (General Election 2024)
How do political polls work, and why do different polls have different projections?
19 Jun 2024,27 mins
Routes To Victory (General Election 2024)
How can parties "win" the general election, and how might they define winning?
13 Jun 2024,38 mins
Scottish Leaders' Debate Debrief (General Election 2024)
The team discuss the Debate Night Scottish Leaders' debate.
12 Jun 2024,26 mins
Optics, Opportunity, and Offers (General Election 2024)
The Scottish Tory leader announces his resignation, the first manifestos launch, and more
11 Jun 2024,30 mins
Interview: Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.
09 Jun 2024,14 mins
Interview: Helen McDade, Reform UK (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Helen McDade of Reform UK.
09 Jun 2024,9 mins
Interview: Alex Salmond, Alba (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Alba leader Alex Salmond.
09 Jun 2024,13 mins
Election Economics (General Election 2024)
Mortgages, tax, and cost of living: Is this an election on the economy?
07 Jun 2024,25 mins
When Pigs Fly (General Election 2024)
How can politicians explain nuance in numbers and sell "sort of" answers in an election?
06 Jun 2024,24 mins
Debate Me (General Election 2024)
Are election debates about winning or simply not losing, and do they influence votes?
04 Jun 2024,22 mins
Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrats (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
02 Jun 2024,26 mins
Get The Message (General Election 2024)
How are politicians promoting their message, and what happens when narratives go rogue?
30 May 2024,28 mins
Early Doors (General Election 2024)
As general election campaigns kick off in earnest, how are they unfolding in Scotland?
28 May 2024,34 mins
Snap! (General Election 2024)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election. What's next for Scotland?
23 May 2024,25 mins
Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to Podlitical post-conference
22 May 2024,30 mins
Interview: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone
Podlitical sits down with the Presiding Officer to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament.
17 May 2024,31 mins
Walks Like An Election, Talks Like An Election
This week sees political giveaways, promises, pledges, and appearances on Loose Women.
16 May 2024,23 mins
Holyrood at 25 (ft. Jackie Baillie MSP, Christine Grahame MSP, & Baroness Annabel Goldie)
Politicians reflect on the highs and lows of Holyrood to mark its 25th anniversary.
14 May 2024,44 mins
First Minister John Swinney
What can we expect from the new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney?
09 May 2024,22 mins