Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Gambling Tax
Martin and Natalie discuss reported plans to raise taxes on betting companies.
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Asylum shake-up
Natalie and David talk to a Labour MP about plans to make changes to the UK asylum system.
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What’s Going on at Rockstar?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear about allegations of 'union busting' at Rockstar.
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PM Plots and Teacher Workload
Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim discuss gossip surrounding Keir Starmer.
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Will Tax Go Up?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins hear what’s at stake with UK and Scottish budgets due.
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91¸£ÀûÉç Boss Quits
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what led to Tim Davie’s resignation.
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Climate change and the culture wars
Martin and Laura discuss whether climate change has been absorbed into the 'culture wars'.
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Land Reform Bill
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear from a major Scottish estate owner.
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Nicholas Rossi’s Crimes
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the case of convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi.
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Election 2026 and the NHS
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss the Holyrood election.
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Orange Order Interview
Martin Geissler talks to the Grand Master of the Orange Order about the future.
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Early Prisoner Release
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear why prison officers believe our jails are in crisis.
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Will Celtic fans revolt?
After Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, what may restless Celtic fans do next?
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David Wilson interview
Criminologist Professor David Wilson talks about why true crime fascinates us.
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Gang wars latest
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask if the police are managing to beat gang violence.
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Stephen Flynn on Prince Andrew
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins talk to Stephen Flynn about Prince Andrew.
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Susie Wolff Interview
Formula 1’s female pioneer Susie Wolff on making her name in a male-dominated sport.
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The Librarian and the Book ‘Ban’
A gender-critical book that was excluded from – and then reinstated to – an exhibition.
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Taxes and Tatties
Dharshini David joins the team to discuss what the chancellor’s budget could mean for you.
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FM’s Africa Trip
Why has international aid spending dropped down the political agenda?
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Rage in Football
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss what’s behind the rage from the terraces.
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SNP Independence Plan
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss John Swinney’s referendum strategy.
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STV cuts and the future of the media
The team discuss what the future holds for mainstream media.
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Growing Up in Care
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear what growing up in care is really like.
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Tories Farage Dilemma
Laura and Natalie ask what Russell Findlay needs to do with a Holyrood election looming.
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Swinney Heckled Over Palestine
After John Swinney was jeered over Palestine, how is Gaza shaping British politics?
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Life with Tourette’s
Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson on his life story being told in the film I Swear.
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Who is Michelle Mone?
Laura Kuenssberg reflects on interviewing Michelle Mone.
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School transgender guidance
New government guidance telling schools to provide separate toilets for boys and girls.
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Is Starmer a problem for Sarwar?
Martin Geissler, Mark Diffley and John McTernan discuss what Labour should do next.