Scotcast

BBC Radio Scotland

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

  1. hace 16 h

    Should we all be prepping?

    The UK government is due to launch a campaign to advise citizens on how to stock food and water – to prepare for an emergency. It comes alongside warnings of economic shocks, global wars and extreme weather. Laura Miller hears from the prepper podcaster Brian Cranie, and Jeannie Barr from St Andrews First Aid about what we should be preparing for – and how. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Should we all be prepping?

  2. hace 1 día

    Are Burnham and Swinney really that different? - Politics Show

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Will Burnham’s Brexit-bashing sway SNP voters?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032qyy Lynsey, Paris and former Scottish Conservatives head of media Adam Morris discuss the similarities and differences between Andy Burnham and John Swinney as a decision on the Jackdaw gas field approaches; Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan’s bid to become rector of the University of St Andrews; and Adam gets the chance to defend his dress sense. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Paris Gourtsoyannis. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Are Burnham and Swinney really that different? - Politics Show

  3. hace 2 días

    What does this AI safety tester really know?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘AI and data centres: what now?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031h7f The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum (pictured), has warned artificial intelligence is 'supercharging' security threats to the UK. Martin talks to AI expert Angus Allan about how he tests the technology for potential dangers. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    What does this AI safety tester really know?

  4. hace 3 días

    Will Burnham's Brexit bashing sway SNP voters?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Is Swinney in trouble over pensions claim? – Politics Show’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032by3 Prime Minister Andy Burnham (pictured) has told MPs he will push for new post-Brexit deals with the EU at a summit next month. Martin talks to the BBC’s Paris Gourtsoyannis and pollster Mark Diffley from the Diffley Partnership about whether this could sway support for independence in Scotland and why the PM has chosen to re-engage with the Brexit debate. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Will Burnham's Brexit bashing sway SNP voters?

  5. hace 4 días

    What’s happening to the Catholic Church?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Who are Orkney’s rebel monks?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zg8z Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan (pictured) has revealed plans to close 24 churches and halve the number of parishes in his archdiocese. Lynsey asks the Bishop of Galloway, Frank Dougan, why there is a shortage of priests and declining numbers of churchgoers. Photo: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Lynsey Bews. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    What’s happening to the Catholic Church?

  6. 9 oct

    Are our cities fit for the future?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: Housing crisis: the emotional cost https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002h9zt Journalist and author Gabriella Bennett (pictured) has spent years researching and writing about housing in Scotland. Her new book “How to Build a City” explores how people around the world live in urban spaces, and how we might live in the future. She joins Laura to discuss how growing up in Glenrothes shaped how she thinks about cities, and what we can learn from cities around the world. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Photo credit: Kimberley Grant Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Are our cities fit for the future?

  7. 8 oct

    Is Swinney in trouble over pensions claim? – Politics Show

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: Will Burnham’s big sell work in Scotland? - Politics Show https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00324k5 Lynsey, Phil and deputy political editor of the Daily Record Chris McCall talk about John Swinney (pictured) defending comments he made about proposed changes to the UK state pension amid claims he may have misled Parliament; the pitfalls of party conference season; and Alex Cole-Hamilton’s latest online videos. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Is Swinney in trouble over pensions claim? – Politics Show

  8. 7 oct

    What should happen to BBC Scotland?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘STV boss on costs, cuts and a backlash’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002nkws The BBC’s new director general Matt Brittin has said that some channels and radio stations may have to go as the corporation faces a drop in licence fee payers and an audience rapidly moving online. Martin Geissler speaks to TV industry veteran Stuart Cosgrove about whether the BBC Scotland channel could be at risk – and what impact that could have on what programmes are made. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    What should happen to BBC Scotland?
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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    403
  • Clasificación
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