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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

Interview: Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.

• 14 mins

Optics, Opportunity, and Offers (General Election 2024)

The Scottish Tory leader announces his resignation, the first manifestos launch, and more

• 30 mins

Scottish Leaders' Debate Debrief (General Election 2024)

The team discuss the Debate Night Scottish Leaders' debate.

• 26 mins

Routes To Victory (General Election 2024)

How can parties "win" the general election, and how might they define winning?

• 38 mins

How Do Polls Work? (General Election 2024)

How do political polls work, and why do different polls have different projections?

• 27 mins

Place Your Bets (General Election 2024)

This week, investigations into bets on the general election, and talk of tactical votes.

• 25 mins

Interview: Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross

• 25 mins

Interview: Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

• 26 mins

Manifestos: Money (General Election 2024)

What do the manifestos say about tax, spending, and the pound in your pocket?

• 22 mins

Manifestos: Health (General Election 2024)

What do the manifestos say about the NHS, social care, and health?

• 15 mins

Manifestos: Scotland & The World (General Election 2024)

What do the manifestos say about the Scottish Independence, Brexit, immigration and more?

• 20 mins

Manifestos: Climate (General Election 2024)

What do the manifestos say about climate change, green policies, and oil & gas?

• 21 mins

Manifestos: Social Policy (General Election 2024)

What do the manifestos say about welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, social issues, and more?

• 24 mins

Interview: John Swinney, SNP (General Election 2024)

Martin Geissler sits down with SNP leader John Swinney.

• 27 mins

Election Eve (General Election 2024)

On election eve, the team considers the state of the parties after the six week campaign.

• 35 mins