Scotcast

BBC Radio Scotland

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

  1. Politics Show: Binface v Farage, Rupert Lowe and Carns concedes

    13 ώ. πριν

    Politics Show: Binface v Farage, Rupert Lowe and Carns concedes

    David and Paris talk about the Clacton by-election featuring Count Binface and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (both pictured); Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe’s Dunblane comments; and the future of Al Carns after the MP finally ruled himself out of the Labour leadership contest. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart and features the BBC’s Paris Gourtsyannis and Reform UK MSP Max Bannerman. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    22 λεπτά
  2. Are women safe in Scotland’s taxis?

    1 ημ. πριν

    Are women safe in Scotland’s taxis?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Rape trials: a victim’s view’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002tn4y Councillors in Inverness voted for a rapist taxi driver to keep his operator’s licence. Martin Geissler speaks to the Press and Journal’s Louise Glen about why - and what it says about attitudes towards women’s safety. And Lorna Walker from the Govan Law Centre, who represents women attacked in taxis, tells us about Glasgow City Council’s decision to block an application for a female-only cab company. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    22 λεπτά
  3. Will Nigel Farage's gamble pay off?

    2 ημ. πριν

    Will Nigel Farage's gamble pay off?

    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/programmes/m002n9d4. Nigel Farage will resign as an MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election which he says he will stand in. Martin Geissler and the BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart dissect the Reform leader’s speech. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk.

    15 λεπτά
  4. Why are police looking at Yes Scotland’s finances?

    3 ημ. πριν

    Why are police looking at Yes Scotland’s finances?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Wings over Scotland: why I’m not done with the Peter Murrell case' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002y8xq The police are looking into a claim that more than £1.5 million was unaccounted for in Yes Scotland’s company accounts. Martin Geissler speaks to the BBC’s Lynsey Bews about who made the claim and what could happen next. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    20 λεπτά
  5. The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?

    6 ημ. πριν

    The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?

    Scotland’s first gull ranger has been hired in Eyemouth to improve relations between humans and the birds. Laura Miller is joined by Scotcast’s Rebecca Tierney to hear about her trip to the seaside town, and gull expert Dr Viola Ross-Smith tells Laura why she thinks seagulls are part of the culture wars. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    25 λεπτά
  6. Politics Show: Devolution, defence and Kate Forbes

    2 Ιουλ

    Politics Show: Devolution, defence and Kate Forbes

    This week, Andy Burnham (pictured) announced plans to expand the prime minister’s office to Manchester and create a 'No. 10 North' as part of a 'rewired Britain' if he becomes Labour leader. David talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald and former Labour adviser James Matthewson about how Burnham’s devolution plans are being received in Scotland, the delayed defence investment plan and Kate Forbes’s appearance at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    29 λεπτά
  7. Will David Goodwillie be prosecuted for rape?

    1 Ιουλ

    Will David Goodwillie be prosecuted for rape?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also be interested in ‘Rape trials - a victim’s view’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002tn4y The Crown Office has admitted in court that it was an ‘error of judgement’ not to prosecute the footballer David Goodwillie for rape back in 2011. In 2017, a civil court found Goodwillie and his teammate David Robertson to be rapists and liars. The woman who accused them – Denise Clair – is now seeking a private prosecution in a criminal court. Martin Geissler speaks to Sunday Post journalist Marion Scott about the case. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    20 λεπτά
  8. Could tunnels fix our ferry problems?

    30 Ιουν

    Could tunnels fix our ferry problems?

    Shetland’s islands could soon be connected by undersea tunnel after councillors backed the initial plans to replace ageing ferries and link Shetland’s mainland to Yell and Yell to Unst. Martin Geissler speaks to Andy Sloan, executive vice president at engineering firm COWI, and the BBC’s David Henderson about whether tunnels are a viable alternative to Scotland’s whole ferry network. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    22 λεπτά
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