Scotcast Episodes Episode guide
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‘Derailed’: what now for £50m public inquiry?
Sheku Bayoh’s death is the focus of one of several active inquiries.
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‘I’ll cry on stage’: the busker who’s gone bigtime
Musician Callum Beattie on his music, partying with heroes and his biggest gig yet.
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We’ll be coming! Why the football means so much
A toast to Scotland’s World Cup 2026 qualification.
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‘Getting caught betting was the best day’
Former footballer Brian Rice on living with a gambling addiction.
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Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?
Edinburgh MP Chris Murray on why Shabana Mahmood’s reforms are justified.
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GTA 6: delays, sackings and Scotland's gaming boom
Claims of “union-busting” at Rockstar North have been denied.
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PM plots and the promise stoking a teacher strike
Wes Streeting, ‘The Faithful’, and the gossip surrounding Starmer.
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Battle of the taxes
Rachel Reeves’s Budget and the two-child benefit cap.
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BBC trust and the 2014 referendum
Did the indyref campaign damage the corporation in Scotland?
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Climate change and the 'culture wars'
And how to spot a liar ahead of the Celebrity Traitors finale.
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My clan, the land and who owns it
A major Scottish estate owner on the Land Reform Bill.
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Who is Nicholas Rossi?
And our reaction to Rachel Reeves’s pre-Budget speech.
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Where the election could be won and lost
And ex-health secretary Jeane Freeman on the NHS and political failure.
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The Orange Order's Most Worthy Grand Master
Andrew Murray is on a mission to modernise.
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The 1,000 prisoners up for early release
And a damning report into an NHS maternity unit.
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Will Celtic fans revolt?
Brendan Rodgers has left, but a major shareholder’s strong words have provoked criticism.
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Why true crime fascinates us
Martin and Natalie talk to criminologist Professor David Wilson.
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Have cops cracked the gangster crimewave?
And why the Strictly announcement annoyed Martin so much.
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‘I’ll break MP rules over Prince Andrew’
Stephen Flynn on the effort to strip Andrew of his titles.
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F1’s female pioneer on pushing the limits
Susie Wolff interview.
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The librarian, a book ‘ban’ and the gender debate
The story of The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht.
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Tax rises and tattie troubles
Are big changes coming in the UK Budget?
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What’s the FM’s Africa trip all about?
And the 'super bad' magazine cover infuriating Donald Trump.
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Football management in an age of rage
And Craig Levein’s shock Rangers manager recommendation.
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How smart is the SNP independence plan?
And Chris Mason on major parties receiving a 'kick in the whatsits'.
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What STV cuts tell us about the mainstream media
Unions have accused STV bosses of 'cultural vandalism'.
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Is Sturgeon's Promise being broken?
And Jamie's story of growing up in care.
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Tory leader’s Farage dilemma
How should the Conservatives tackle Reform?
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Tempers flare over Swinney’s Palestine stance
And Martin’s passport problems.
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My life with Tourette’s
Campaigner John Davidson on his life story being told in a new film.