Scotcast

BBC Radio Scotland
  • 4,4 (8)
  • TIN TỨC
  • HẰNG TUẦN

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

  1. ‘I’m John Mackay’: Stories, strikes and STV's future

    1 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    ‘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 phút
  2. Politics Show: The 'meh-lection' campaign?

    2 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    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 phút
  3. Will Offord’s boat boast capsize his campaign?

    3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    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 phút
  4. Will university strikes ever end?

    4 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    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 phút
  5. Kezia’s JK Rowling apology and the gender debate

    5 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    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 phút
  6. What is school for? - The Education Debate

    24 THG 4

    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 phút
  7. Politics Show: Manifesto special

    23 THG 4

    Politics Show: Manifesto special

    Natalie talks to David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim about the manifesto pledges of the six larger parties in Scotland. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    31 phút
  8. What happens to Scottish Labour if PM clings on?

    22 THG 4

    What happens to Scottish Labour if PM clings on?

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Does Labour’s by-election loss vindicate Sarwar?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n3rv8q Sir Keir Starmer has said evidence given by Sir Olly Robbins to MPs 'puts to bed all the allegations' made against him over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. BBC political correspondents David Wallace Lockhart and Paris Gourtsoyannis tell us how Scottish Labour insiders are feeling as more questions are raised about the prime minister’s judgement. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

    23 phút
Xem tất cả (278)

Xếp Hạng & Nhận Xét

4,4
/5
8 Xếp hạng

Giới Thiệu

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

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
  • Tập
    278
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Trang web chương trình
    Scotcast

Có Thể Bạn Cũng Thích