The National Podcast

The National Podcast
  • 4.9 (8)
  • POLITICS

We discuss the day's biggest stories and interview the people you want to hear from. Hear about the behind-the-scenes that doesn't always make it into print, and get to know our brilliant team of reporters.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Election results round-up: Historic Green constituency wins and Reform underperform

    Political Editor Xander Elliards and Editor Laura Webster discuss the results at 5pm as the SNP are way out in the lead, the Greens are thrilled about two huge constituency wins, Labour see a dismal result and Reform underperform. Get a National subscription for £20 in our election sale at thenational.scot/subscribe

    34 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Scottish election results LIVE: Major SNP result in Shetland, good news for Greens

    Editor Laura Webster is joined by Political Editor Xander Elliards as the Scottish election results begin to come through.   Get a National subscription for just £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe

    36 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Scottish polls are CLOSED: LIVE reaction

    Editor Laura Webster is joined by Multimedia Journalist Lucy Jackson for LIVE reaction to the election polls closing in Scotland Get a whole year of The National for just £20 at thenational.scot/subscribe

    29 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Aamer Anwar on the rise of the far right and fighting for justice

    Political Reporter Hamish Morrison interviews lawyer extraordinaire and human rights campaigner Aamer Anwar about the rise of the far-right, police accountability and how he really feels about rejecting a career in politics.   Get a year of The National for just £20 at thenational.scot/subscribe during the election period!

    56 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Can the SNP secure a majority? | John Curtice's Scottish Election Verdict

    Political reporter Hamish Morrison and Editor Laura Webster breakdown the latest election news in the final day of campaigning before Scots go to the polls. Join The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot.subscribe

    34 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    NEW POLL: Labour's Jackie Baillie could lose seat she's held for almost 30 years

    Editor Laura Webster, Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie and Multimedia Reporter Beth Templeton discuss the big stories just a few days out from the Scottish election. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

    40 min

  7. 1 MAY

    Labour humiliated after childish whisky tariff attack on Swinney

    Today, the Scotch whisky news and a bombshell revelation from John Swinney, the push to ban Palestine marches in England, and schoolboys in a 'misogynistic' T-shirt scandal. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

    33 min

  8. 30 APR

    George Monbiot’s chilling warning for Scotland

    Political Reporter James Walker interviews acclaimed journalist George Monbiot about neoliberalism, the state of UK politics, Scottish independence and lots more. Enjoy! Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

    35 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

We discuss the day's biggest stories and interview the people you want to hear from. Hear about the behind-the-scenes that doesn't always make it into print, and get to know our brilliant team of reporters.

Information

  • Creator
    The National Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The National Podcast

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