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The SNP’s Kate Forbes told us about her difficult experience giving birth as we discuss an exclusive interview in the P&J and The Courier.
We also feature a discussion with Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher on the gaps in maternity care and family support.
And we wonder if Liz Truss hopes we’ve all got amnesia as she continues her bizarre political resurrection.

The Stooshie is now officially moving to a Wednesday with all of your major Scottish political news.
In this episode, DC Thomson's politics team - host Andy Philip, along with Derek Healey, Adele Merson and new recruit Alasdair Clark - look at the big stories from summer and what lies ahead for Humza Yousaf and his independence campaign.
We also look at the SNP's Fergus Ewing problem and the ground-breaking new approach to tackling drug deaths.

The Stooshie returns from summer to mark a stunning victory for campaigners harmed by former NHS Tayside doctor, Sam Eljamel.
We have reported on this scandal for years and spoken to victims on previous episodes of the podcast.
This week, we talk through the key moments, speak to campaigners and hear from senior politicians.
We also bring you a discussion between two reporters who followed this scandal from the start.

Join in as we test our political knowledge on the week the Scottish Parliament breaks for summer.
Our political team discusses the highs and lows of Humza Yousaf's first 100 days in charge.
And we cross all our fingers that this summer is quieter than last year.

Humza Yousaf comes to Dundee to chart a course to independence.
Is this just a talking shop?
Meanwhile, he’s got big problems with discipline as rebels such as Fergus Ewing test his patience.
Nicola Sturgeon continues to cast a shadow.
And, Labour has a tough sell on energy policy for Scotland.

Campaigners demand an inquiry into disgraced Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel.
Fishing leaders call for a halt to SNP-Green ban plans.
We discuss Boris Johnson's cowardly exit.
And we consider what next for the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by police.