111 episodes

The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.

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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.

    Swinney gets down to business and Starmer rolls up his sleeves

    Swinney gets down to business and Starmer rolls up his sleeves

    Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney's pitch on the economy. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster, where Keir Starmer has been channelling Tony Blair. Alistair then sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton ahead of his party's conference in Hamilton.
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    • 31 min
    John Swinney’s first week in charge

    John Swinney’s first week in charge

    Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney’s debut First Minister’s Questions in Holyrood — and the “new” Cabinet.
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    • 27 min
    The coronation of John Swinney

    The coronation of John Swinney

    Blurb: John Swinney is on course to become Scotland's seventh First Minister after his rival Kate Forbes confirmed she would not run for the SNP leadership. Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss an extraordinary week in Scottish politics - and what might happen next.

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    • 27 min
    SNP leadership special

    SNP leadership special

    Join The Scotsman's political team of Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol on this special extra episode of The Steamie to consider what happens now Humza Yousaf has announced his intention to step down - and who is most likely to succeed him.
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    • 26 min
    Humza Yousaf on the brink

    Humza Yousaf on the brink

    Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the extraordinary fallout from the First Minister’s decision to scrap the Bute House Agreement. Is this the end for Humza Yousaf? 

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    • 22 min
    A global embarrassment?

    A global embarrassment?

    Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the Scottish Government's decision to ditch its annual and interim climate targets. Where does it mean, and where does it leave us? David Bol speaks to Scottish Green Co-Leader Patrick Harvie MSP and Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy.
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    • 29 min

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