The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

DC Thomson

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Politics
Updated weekly

Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.

22 Jul

What will Andy Burnham do for us?

The team reassembles for a summer catch-up just as we get a brand new prime minister. Is this a democrat outrage or actually what the UK needs? What does it mean for Scotland and Holyrood? And what early signs can we see on what Andy Burnham will actually do in office?
1 Jul

End of term quiz

Were you paying attention during the Scottish election? Do you have the brains to take on the toughest test in hyper-niche political questioning? Then you should play along with our traditional end of term Stooshie quiz. There is no prize other than personal glory. Enjoy.
24 Jun

Keir Starmer resigns after by-election chaos and Gaza flotilla interview

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned. What will his departure mean, and can his likely replacement Andy Burnham succeed? We also discuss the by-election results in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and Aberdeen South. And St Andrews University academic Dr Antonis Vradis speaks to us about his experience on the Gaza flotilla.
17 Jun

More cuts at Dundee University | Aberdeen South local view

Yet more cuts at Dundee University mean lots more job losses. The team assesses what’s gone wrong and digs into the political backlash. It’s also the week of three big UK by-elections, including two covering Dundee and Aberdeen. We spoke to voters in Aberdeen South for their views.
12 Jun

Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview

Six party candidates join the Stooshie to go over the priorities for the key by-election, being held on June 18. Join us for a 90-minute special edition with candidates from the Conservatives, SNP, Reform, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green party.
10 Jun

Fife AI data centre boss on controversial project

Plans to build a huge new AI data centre near a Fife village have proven divisive. But businessman Mark Wilson, the man behind the scheme, thinks it’s a “game-changer” for Fife. He speaks to us on the podcast about how he will address the concerns of Auchtertool villagers.
3 Jun

Tunnel expert’s vision to connect Scotland’s islands

Politicians in London and Edinburgh are under pressure to listen to rural island voices and build better connections under the sea. We spoke to an engineer who builds tunnels around the world – but not our own islands. Andy Sloan has been talking to Westminster and Holyrood recently, and says infrastructure upgrades on that scale are a reality – it just needs political ‘champions’.
31 May

Humza Yousaf interview

The former first minister is our special guest on the podcast this week. Mr Yousaf spoke candidly about Peter Murrell’s embezzlement conviction and the SNP campervan controversy. He also opens up about his in-laws being trapped in Gaza in late 2023 and gives his thoughts on the rise of Reform UK at the Holyrood election.

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37 Ratings

Alright, but nervous host makes an uncomfortable listen

18/03/2021

Han022020

Would be a good pod cast if it didn’t constantly sound like the lady talking was about to burst into tears.

Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.