The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson DC Thomson

We speak to Fergus Mutch, former aide to Alex Salmond and SNP spin chief under Nicola Sturgeon.
He tells us about a likely re-think on the Greens' role in government, how Nicola Sturgeon's 'cautious' approach meant chances were missed and how the next leader needs to bring the party together.
We get a SNP leader on Monday. Who's it going to be?

The SNP finally told us what we already knew about the size of its membership.
We look at the latest in the leadership campaign, including a toe-curling gaffe.
The budget means good times for the better off. Is there at least a cheaper pint in it for everyone else? Maybe not.
And we look at a Ukrainian family's decision to beat NHS queues by going back to Kyiv for dental work.

The Highlander was early favourite for the first minister's job.
But an early row on faith in politics appeared to knock her off course.
She speaks to Andy Philip about the "stunning" backlash, her family, Nicola Sturgeon and plans for her first 100 days in charge. 

Humza Yousaf knows he's got a tough record to defend.
But he's determined to prove he can do well in the top job.
And he has plenty to say about his background, his experience of racism and his hope for independence in just five years.
Courier political editor Derek Healey interviews the health secretary.

The former government minister is focused on another referendum.
She tells us the UK will have no choice but to negotiate if she's in charge.
Can the candidate ranked third in the polls stage a stunning win?
Justin Bowie interviews the Edinburgh Eastern MSP to hear about her plans for the top job. 

Nicola Sturgeon heard her own SNP Government colleague's criticism aimed back at her.Tories and Labour could barely hide their glee at the leadership rhetoric.We assess the latest in the SNP contest.Lib Dems are meeting in Dundee for their conference. Can they capitalise on SNP misfortune at all?