Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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Were our World Cup woes really Steve Clarke's fault?
Scotland's head coach resigned after another group stage exit.
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Weight-loss jabs and the NHS: a 'national disgrace'?
A leading doctor wants wider access to 'astonishing' drug.
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Trump visit, Green 鈥榗ivil war鈥� and Finnie
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Phil Sim on the week鈥檚 news.
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The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?
Are seagulls a casualty of the culture wars?
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The revolt against data centres
Why some communities are questioning the AI 鈥榞oldrush鈥�.
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The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 2)
Can Martin, Laura and Natalie agree on the top five news stories of the year?
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The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 1)
Martin, Laura and Natalie look back on the year鈥檚 news.
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The 'porn professor' on AI and extreme content
The woman asking governments to wake up to today鈥檚 porn industry
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Swinney reaches out - but gives Reform cold shoulder
And Martin reflects on hosting a marathon Scottish election results show.
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Shona Robison on Sturgeon, Murrell and her stalker
Former Deputy First Minister reflects on a career in politics.
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Sandie Peggie, Labour rebels and Scottie鈥檚 soliloquy
Laura Miller, David Wallace Lockhart and Hannah Rodger on the week鈥檚 news.
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Rachel Reeves, welfare U-turn and 'proper' jobs
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim, John McTernan and Talat Yaqoob on the week's news.
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Politics Show: Will Starmer really campaign with Sarwar?
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and James Matthewson on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Starmer drama and trans prisoners
Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Paris Gourtsoyannis on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Sarwar鈥檚 QEUH claims, assisted dying and 鈥楽almond files鈥�
David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Natalie Higgins on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Sarwar, Findlay and end of term
David Wallace Lockhart and Natalie Higgins on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Robert Jenrick and Scottish Budget reaction
David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Polanski pact, QEUH 鈥榩ressure鈥� and SNP messaging
David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Leader interviews and assisted dying
Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Politics Show: Greens, Swinney and bills galore
Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: Election 2026, Angela Constance and a new Reform leader
Natalie Higgins, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Phil Sim on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: Does Labour鈥檚 by-election loss vindicate Sarwar?
Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on this week鈥檚 biggest news stories.
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Politics Show: Corruption row at Holyrood
Lynsey Bews, Phil Sim and Hannah Rodger on the week's political news.
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Politics Show: 蘑菇短视频 poll, Joani Reid and Holyrood candidates
Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim on the week鈥檚 political news.
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Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour politician is unexpectedly returning to Holyrood.
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Mental health doc: Anxiety keeps us safe
Author and GP Dr Gavin Francis on whether our unhappiness is over-medicated.
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Making the news with Kirsty and Brian
Broadcasting legends Kirsty Wark and Brian Taylor at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Labour wins Hamilton by-election
Election expert Professor Sir John Curtice breaks down the result.
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Kneecap, migrant deal and booze at football
Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul McNamee on the week's news.
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Jeane Freeman reflects on Covid
The former Health Secretary speaks to Martin five years on from the first lockdown.
