Scotcast

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

  1. Inside the 'Salmond files'

    9 HR AGO

    Inside the 'Salmond files'

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What’s going on in the Peter Murrell case?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rgbs Thousands of documents from James Hamilton's investigation into former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond have been released. Phil Sim tells us what – if anything – we have learned from this batch of the so-called ‘Salmond files’. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    25 min
  2. Ruth Davidson and the fight on the right

    1 DAY AGO

    Ruth Davidson and the fight on the right

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Malcolm Offord: I can be a Reform first minister’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002n9d4 Baroness Ruth Davidson (pictured) led the Scottish Conservatives between 2011 and 2019. In the face of rising support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, she tells us why she is launching a new political movement. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    29 min
  3. What if Alex Salmond’s party folds?

    2 DAYS AGO

    What if Alex Salmond’s party folds?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What Tommy Sheridan did next’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dmdp Alba leader Kenny MacAskill says the pro-independence party founded by Alex Salmond (pictured) is unlikely to field candidates in the Holyrood election. Kirk Torrance, an adviser to the former first minister and ex-SNP leader when he formed Alba, tells us why the party needs fresh leadership. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    25 min
  4. Politics Show: Corruption row at Holyrood

    5 DAYS AGO

    Politics Show: Corruption row at Holyrood

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rgbs Lynsey and Phil are joined by the Scottish Mail on Sunday's Hannah Rodger to discuss political reaction to the Peter Murrell embezzlement case; Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain (pictured) defending herself against claims of corruption; and Nicola Sturgeon's hint at a political comeback. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    26 min
  5. AI philosopher: Why we're not doomed

    6 DAYS AGO

    AI philosopher: Why we're not doomed

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Is AI coming for your job?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dl6n A glut of staff from the world's most powerful AI companies have resigned in the past month, with one warning the world is in 'peril'. AI philosopher Professor Shannon Vallor (pictured) from Edinburgh University tells us why she believes people have the power to make AI a force for good. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    34 min
  6. What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?

    18 FEB

    What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?

    First minister John Swinney was given details of an embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell (pictured) - the ex-SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon - weeks before it became public. The BBC’s Phil Sim and Dave Cowan help us unpack a spate of developments in Murrell’s case, including the delay of his plea hearing until after the Holyrood election. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    23 min
  7. Do police officers need more guns?

    17 FEB

    Do police officers need more guns?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What’s it like to be a police officer?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002982x The Scottish Police Federation is calling for guns to be routinely stored in police patrol vehicles to combat violent crimes. David Kennedy (pictured), the police union’s general secretary, says anyone brandishing a knife should expect to be shot. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    28 min
  8. What now for BrewDog?

    16 FEB

    What now for BrewDog?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘STV boss on costs, cuts and a backlash’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002nkws BrewDog could be sold off after financial advisers were appointed to attract new investment in the Aberdeenshire-based company. We ask beer industry commentator Melissa Cole, author of The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer, about the future of the business co-founded by James Watt (pictured). Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and David Henderson. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Scotcast

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