Scotcast

BBC Radio Scotland

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

  1. 1日前

    Weight-loss jabs and the NHS: a 'national disgrace'?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Take 2: Weight-loss jabs' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029yzm Weight-loss injections are not prescribed by the NHS, despite one in three Scots being obese. Dr Mark Strachan (pictured), the new head of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, tells us why he believes this is a ‘national disgrace’. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    28分
  2. Politics Show: Cabinet crew and by-elections brewing

    2日前

    Politics Show: Cabinet crew and by-elections brewing

    If you're interested in this episode, you may also like 'Will Swinney serve a full term as First Minister?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjg7 Natalie, David and Nicola Sturgeon's ex-chief of staff Liz Lloyd discuss John Swinney’s cabinet appointments, including promotions for Ivan McKee and Jenny Gilruth (pictured), and a trio upcoming Westminster by-elections. And Liz gives us an insider's view on how reshuffles really work. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    27分
  3. Is the UK's energy policy 'insane'?

    3日前

    Is the UK's energy policy 'insane'?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Drill, maybe drill? Our North Sea dilemma’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002t181 The UK government has delayed sanctions that would ban imports of Russian oil - because of fears over the price of diesel and jet fuel. The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the decision to buy ‘from Russia instead of drilling in the North Sea’ is ‘insane’. But is she right? Will the oil and gas fields Rosebank and Jackdaw get the go-ahead? And what will really bring our bills down? Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins get some answers from our energy correspondent Kevin Keane. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    23分
  4. Will Swinney serve a full term as first minister?

    4日前

    Will Swinney serve a full term as first minister?

    Martin Geissler and the team bring you thoughtful conversation and expert analysis covering the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

    25分
  5. Will Celtic be punished for title celebrations?

    5日前

    Will Celtic be punished for title celebrations?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘How data-driven Hearts breached the Old Firm’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w842 First Minister John Swinney says he's open to changing the law around pitch invasions after Celtic fans engulfed the field of play as their side beat Hearts 3-1 to win the Scottish Premiership. We talk to the BBC’s Chris McLaughlin and former top-flight referee Steve Conroy, co-host of The Ref’s View podcast, about fan behaviour and VAR controversies. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    26分
  6. Mental health doc: Anxiety keeps us safe

    5月15日

    Mental health doc: Anxiety keeps us safe

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Autism: rising rates or overdiagnosis?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qrvh Edinburgh GP Dr Gavin Francis (pictured) is the author of ‘The Unfragile Mind: Making Sense of Mental Health’. We ask him whether human unhappiness is being over-medicated. And he tells us his 10-point plan for happiness. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    35分
  7. Politics Show: Streeting's letter, Q Manivannan and ‘Swinney-ism’

    5月14日

    Politics Show: Streeting's letter, Q Manivannan and ‘Swinney-ism’

    If you're interested in this episode, you may also like 'Can Rayner, Streeting or Burnham win Scots back?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w830 Natalie, David and the Daily Record’s Paul Hutcheon talk about Wes Streeting's resignation, Andy Burnham's next move, a row involving Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannanis and ‘Swinney-ism’. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    35分
  8. How data-driven Hearts breached the Old Firm

    5月13日

    How data-driven Hearts breached the Old Firm

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What would it take to trigger a World Cup boycott?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002q34v Heart of Midlothian are on the brink of becoming the first club other than Celtic or Rangers to be crowned Scottish league champions since 1985. The BBC’s Chris McLaughlin and football data specialist Lee Mooney, who used to work under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, tell us how investment from Tony Bloom (pictured) and Jamestown Analytics helped the club’s title tilt. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by lifelong Hearts fan Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    26分
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番組について

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

情報

  • クリエイター
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • 配信期間
    25年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    295
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Scotcast

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