Scotcast

BBC Radio Scotland

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

  1. Politics Show: Burnham's devolution plan, defence and Kate Forbes

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    Politics Show: Burnham's devolution plan, 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’ 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

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  2. Will David Goodwillie be prosecuted for rape?

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    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

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  3. Could tunnels fix our ferry problems?

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    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

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  4. Wings Over Scotland: why I'm not done with the Peter Murrell case

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    Wings Over Scotland: why I'm not done with the Peter Murrell case

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002x3yc Pro-independence blog Wings Over Scotland raised concerns about the SNP’s finances in 2020, several years before Peter Murrell (pictured) was prosecuted for embezzling more than £400,000 of SNP funds. Martin speaks to the man behind the site, Stuart Campbell, about his role in uncovering the scandal, and why he says he is not done asking questions about where money has gone. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

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  5. Were our World Cup woes really Steve Clarke's fault?

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    Were our World Cup woes really Steve Clarke's fault?

    If you're interested in this episode, you may also like: 'A pundit's ref rants and a Hampden ban' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002v9kv Head coach Steve Clarke (pictured) has resigned following Scotland's group stage exit from the 2026 World Cup. We ask the BBC's Chris McLaughlin why another major tournament campaign ended in disappointment - and who is in the frame to succeed Clarke. Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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  6. ‘It’s a wild west’ - Rise of the online sperm donors

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    ‘It’s a wild west’ - Rise of the online sperm donors

    Is a lack of access to NHS fertility treatments driving single women to find sperm donors on social media? Scotcast’s Rebecca Tierney explores the murky, unregulated world of online sperm donation and former MP Hannah Bardell (pictured) tells us about her own IVF experience. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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  7. Politics Show: Could Sarwar be next to go?

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    Politics Show: Could Sarwar be next to go?

    David and Lynsey talk to ex-Scottish Labour MSP Paul O’Kane about the future of Anas Sarwar’ (pictured) as Andy Burnham closes in on succeeding Sir Keir Starmer; the press ‘pen’ dispute at Holyrood; and more fallout from Peter Murrell’s crimes. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart and Lynsey Bews. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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  8. Andy Burnham (in his own words) on indyref2

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    Andy Burnham (in his own words) on indyref2

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Starmer’s off – but can Burnham save Scottish Labour?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xzdf Andy Burnham (pictured) looks increasingly likely to be become Prime Minister unopposed after Cabinet minister Darren Jones ruled himself out of the Labour leadership contest. Former Scottish Labour MSP Neil Findlay tells us why he believes Burnham could shift the party’s position on Scottish independence. And Scotcast’s Caitlin Fairlie picks out some of the eye-catching proposals in the Makerfield MP’s 2024 book ‘Head North’. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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