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Radio Scotland,20 Jul 2026,180 mins

with Connie McLaughlin

Mornings

Available for 28 days

TAKING CALLS AND TEXTS ON ALL TOPICS. Call 0808 5 92 95 00. Text 80295 BURNHAM'S IN-TRAY Later today Andy Burnham will become the UK's fifth Prime Minister in just four years. After a turbulent period in British politics, he's promising stability and change. But with pressures on the NHS, the economy, public services and immigration, what should be at the very top of his to-do list? What should be top of Andy Burnham's priority list? WORLD CUP VERDICT The World Cup is over. There were more teams, more matches and plenty of controversy along the way. From packed stadiums and dramatic storylines to debates over scheduling, officiating and tournament expansion, opinions are divided. Was the 2026 World Cup a success? TRAVEL SURGERY Travel expert Simon Calder joins Stephen to answer listeners' questions. As concerns continue about connectivity to Scotland's island communities, Loganair has warned an urgent strategy is needed to secure the future of island flights. Got a travel question, holiday headache or transport frustration? Simon Calder is here to help. 08085 92 95 00 THE POWER OF MANIFESTATION Scottish athlete Josh Kerr has smashed the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League crossing the line in three minutes 42.66 seconds.. Josh revealed he'd been writing the exact time he wanted to run in a notebook every day, while timing his ice baths to match his target record. Do you believe in manifestation? What have you successfully manifested in your own life?

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