The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

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Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.

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Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey in Scotland

Tories and Lib Dems held special election conferences, both hoping to make an impact at the Scottish Parliament election on May. We spoke to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey about their chances while the SNP continues to stay far in front. We also look ahead to Labour in Paisley this weekend and set out our own election planning 10 weeks from polling day.

30 min
FEB 18

Scottish Information Commissioner talks transparency in public authorities

The Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton sits down with The Stooshie to talk about Freedom of Information in Scotland, transparency in our NHS, the Scottish Government and local authorities - and how AI could be a gamechanger.

25 min
FEB 11

Kezia Dugdale & Murray Foote on Labour chaos

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale joins us to rake over the chaos after Anas Sarwar stunned everyone by calling for the prime minister to quit. She knows a thing or two about what it's like to turn on the UK Labour leader, having worked with Jeremy Corbyn. Also joining us is Murray Foote, the former Daily Record editor and ex-SNP chief executive. He'd quite like to send Anas Sarwar some flowers as a thank you for sowing more turmoil in Labour while the election contest picks up pace. We also hear a bit from Jeremy Corbyn in Dundee as the turmoil swirls around Downing Street.

40 min
FEB 4

Electoral crystal ball gazing with Ballot Box Scotland

The Scottish Parliament election is three months away and every party is starting their campaign conference, beginning with Jeremy Corbyn’s new left alternative party meeting in Dundee this weekend. We mark the start of the campaign phase by speaking to Ballot Box Scotland guru Allan Faulds on what the public mood is for each party. Will the SNP get their referendum election? How does Labour respond to UK polling slump and are the Tories locked in a dogfight with Reform? Can the Lib Dems make gains beyond their core vote areas, will Greens get a bounce or a dent from their time in government, and is Alba ever going to take off?

25 min
JAN 28

Did the Cold War ever really thaw out?

Scotland is certainly feeling the heat now, and for the first time in years, it seems faraway threats are beginning to appear alarmingly close. From Donald Trump and Greenland, to Russia and a confused world order. We spoke to Andrew Neal, Professor of International Security at Edinburgh University, to make sense of the threat and impact across the north of Scotland.

22 min
JAN 21

Trump’s Greenland tantrum felt as far as Glenrothes

There is a link, honestly. While Donald Trump throws his toys out of his pram, his words are felt everywhere. In Fife, Nigel Farage was holding court and tried to defend his friend’s attitude, saying he’s sure he wouldn’t invade. The prime minister and Tory leader were also all in Scotland to talk about energy. Will the people who see the pylons go up ever see their bills go down? We asked UK energy minister Michael Shanks.

23 min
JAN 14

Budget wrap and energy future

The Stooshie looks at this week's Scottish budget from the SNP Government. Was it an election special? Who wins and loses? We also look at question marks over the future set-up of national treatment centres. And UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks answers questions about when communities in rural Scotland will finally see bills come down while they see pylons and turbines go up.

15 min
JAN 7

Happy new election year

The refreshed DC Thomson politics team reconvenes to get ready for a Scottish Parliament election in May. We start with First Minister John Swinney's new year speech - does his quest for independence chime with community priorities? The team also reflects on the top stories over Christmas and discusses what the talking points will be in 2026. Will single issue flashpoints like immigration really trump concerns about the NHS and public spending

30 min

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Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.