Scotcast

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

  1. Should we worry about the vape shop boom?

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    Should we worry about the vape shop boom?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘How to fix the NHS - The Health Debate’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ndvclm There has been a 28% increase in Scottish shops selling vapes in Scotland since 2020. We ask Richard Begg (pictured) from major vape retailer VPZ why he wants stricter regulation of his own industry. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    24 мин.
  2. Has Gen Z killed the traditional pub?

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    Has Gen Z killed the traditional pub?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Do we need a minister for disco?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002gqdh Pubs are closing at a rate of one a week, according to the Scottish Beer and Pub Association. We ask Louise Maclean of Signature Pubs and workers including 23-year-old bartender Edward (pictured) whether Gen Z are partly responsible for the decline. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins, with reporting by Rebecca Tierney. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    26 мин.
  3. ‘I’m John MacKay’: Stories, strikes and STV's future

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    ‘I’m John MacKay’: Stories, strikes and STV's future

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Getting to know Sally Magnusson' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029hhz John MacKay (pictured) has retired as STV's News at Six anchorman after almost three decades. He talks to Laura Miller and Martin Geissler about the stories that have stayed with him, the strikes threatening to disrupt STV's election coverage and the future of broadcasting. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    31 мин.
  4. Politics Show: The 'meh-lection' campaign?

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    Politics Show: The 'meh-lection' campaign?

    Only one week remains of the 2026 Holyrood Election campaign. David, Natalie and Phil discuss what the story of this campaign has been, and what they will be looking out for on results day. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    25 мин.
  5. Will Offord’s boat boast capsize his campaign?

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    Will Offord’s boat boast capsize his campaign?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘He’s a liar - Sarwar's latest spat with Reform’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002tzwb Reform UK's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord (pictured right) has revealed he owns “six houses, six boats and five cars” in an exchange with Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer (pictured left) during the STV leaders’ debate. We ask how Offord’s revelation about his wealth will go down with voters ahead of the Holyrood election. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    26 мин.
  6. Will university strikes ever end?

    28 АПР.

    Will university strikes ever end?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What’s going wrong at our universities?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pf7r Lecturers at the University of Edinburgh are to begin a marking boycott in a dispute over planned cuts. The Herald’s education correspondent Garrett Stell explains why so many Scottish universities are dealing with staff strikes and facing the threat of further industrial action. 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

    23 мин.
  7. Kezia’s JK Rowling apology and the gender debate

    27 АПР.

    Kezia’s JK Rowling apology and the gender debate

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Is Swinney respecting the Supreme Court on gender?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002q26k Kezia Dugdale (pictured), the incoming chair of LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, has apologised for causing 'worry and anger' after praising JK Rowling during an interview about transgender rights. The BBC’s Paris Gourtsoyannis helps us assess the state of the gender debate, with long-awaited guidance on single-sex spaces from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) set to be published after national and local elections on Thursday 7 May. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    22 мин.
  8. What is school for? - The Education Debate

    24 АПР.

    What is school for? - The Education Debate

    Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, we bring together three experts to debate what school is for. James McEnaney is an education specialist for The Herald. Gillian Campbell-Thow is the headteacher of Glasgow Gaelic School. Lisa Kerr is the principal of George Watson’s College. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    45 мин.
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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
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
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