Scotcast

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

  1. 1d ago

    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?

  2. 2d ago

    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

  3. 3d ago

    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?

  4. 4d ago

    Why Scottish Greens waded into the Zionism row

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Meet the new Scottish Green leaders’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002j5l7 Ross Greer (pictured) has said Zionism is racist, following a controversial motion approved by the Green Party of England and Wales. We dissect Martin’s BBC Radio Scotland interview with the Scottish Green co-leader. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Why Scottish Greens waded into the Zionism row

  5. 5d ago

    What on earth is going on at Celtic?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Old Firm sanctions: why football bosses got tough’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030xb8 Celtic’s major shareholder Dermot Desmond (pictured) has been targeted by fans critical of the 76-year-old's stewardship of the club. Martin talks to The Herald’s Stephen McGowan and Tino Callaghan, host of the Celtic Exchange podcast, about the Celtic Fan Collective’s tennis ball protest in St Andrews – and the furious reaction it provoked. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    What on earth is going on at Celtic?

  6. Oct 2

    Humza Yousaf on Gaza and life as FM in Sturgeon’s shadow

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Shona Robison on Sturgeon, Murrell and her stalker’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nz42h1 Humza Yousaf was the first First Minister to have family stuck in an active war zone while doing the top job. In his new book ‘Under Fire’, he details the four weeks his in-laws were in Gaza, just after the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel - and the subsequent Israeli bombardment of the territory. Laura Miller talks to him about dealing with a family emergency, being First Minister in Nicola Sturgeon’s shadow and his plans for the future. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    Humza Yousaf on Gaza and life as FM in Sturgeon’s shadow

  7. Oct 1

    Will Burnham’s big sell work in Scotland? - Politics Show

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: Independence manoeuvres, council shake-ups and political GIFs – Politics Show https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031vgq Natalie, Phil and former Labour adviser James Matthewson talk about what the end of the triple lock on pensions could mean in Scotland; Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s (pictured) decision to address the future of the union in his conference speech; and when the next general election will be. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.

    Will Burnham’s big sell work in Scotland? - Politics Show

  8. Sep 30

    What has changed in the way rape cases are heard?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why are so many men committing sex crimes?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p90gzq A High Court ruling last week changed how corroboration can be used in sexual offence cases. Many of Scotland's leading criminal defence lawyers believe this could risk the accused’s right to a fair trial. Edith Forrest KC talks to Martin Geissler about what has changed – and how that is impacting how cases are heard. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    What has changed in the way rape cases are heard?
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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    398
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Scotcast

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