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War of The Words

Headaches for political parties this week as high profile members voice their opinions.

• 31 mins

Interview: Douglas Ross MSP

The Scottish Conservatives leader on the oil industry, energy windfall tax, and more.

• 29 mins

Spring Budget: Fireworks or Safety First?

Will the budget make you better or worse off, and what does it mean for Scotland?

• 24 mins

Interview: Fergus Ewing MSP

The SNP MSP on his suspension, his clashes with the Greens, and bullying allegations.

• 36 mins

Problematic

Officials face PR problems with alleged racist comments and publicly funded "pornography"

• 24 mins

Interview: Zara Mohammed, Muslim Council of Britain

The Secretary General of the MCB on the new Government definition of extremism, and more.

• 25 mins

Attack, Appeal, Alienate?

How do politicians balance attacking the opposition, while appealing to their voters?

• 24 mins

Interview: Liam McArthur MSP

The Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP on legalising assisted dying and representing Orkney.

• 27 mins

Philled In

The team talk rent controls, assisted dying, and the FM's first year in office.

• 29 mins

Interview: Ross Greer MSP

The Scottish Greens MSP for the West Scotland region talks to Podlitical post-conference.

• 42 mins

Interview: Roz Foyer, STUC

Scottish Trades Union Congress General Secretary Roz Foyer sits down with Podlitical.

• 30 mins

Interview: Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP

The Scottish Labour MSP on making Scotland accessible, working for the NHS, and more.

• 21 mins

Out Of Reach

The Scottish Government announces it is dropping its 2030 net zero emissions target.

• 31 mins

No Confidence

First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a no-confidence vote after a dramatic day at Holyrood.

• 20 mins

A Brutal Business

First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation. What happens now?

• 28 mins

Steady The Ship?

John Swinney looks set to be first minister as he's backed by potential challenger Forbes

• 28 mins

First Minister John Swinney

What can we expect from the new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney?

• 22 mins

Holyrood at 25 (ft. Jackie Baillie MSP, Christine Grahame MSP, & Baroness Annabel Goldie)

Politicians reflect on the highs and lows of Holyrood to mark its 25th anniversary.

• 44 mins

Walks Like An Election, Talks Like An Election

This week sees political giveaways, promises, pledges, and appearances on Loose Women.

• 23 mins

Interview: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

Podlitical sits down with the Presiding Officer to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament.

• 31 mins

Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to Podlitical post-conference

• 30 mins

Snap! (General Election 2024)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election. What's next for Scotland?

• 25 mins

Early Doors (General Election 2024)

As general election campaigns kick off in earnest, how are they unfolding in Scotland?

• 34 mins

Get The Message (General Election 2024)

How are politicians promoting their message, and what happens when narratives go rogue?

• 28 mins

Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrats (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.

• 26 mins

Debate Me (General Election 2024)

Are election debates about winning or simply not losing, and do they influence votes?

• 22 mins

When Pigs Fly (General Election 2024)

How can politicians explain nuance in numbers and sell "sort of" answers in an election?

• 24 mins

Election Economics (General Election 2024)

Mortgages, tax, and cost of living: Is this an election on the economy?

• 25 mins

Interview: Alex Salmond, Alba (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Alba leader Alex Salmond.

• 13 mins

Interview: Helen McDade, Reform UK (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Helen McDade of Reform UK.

• 9 mins