ScotcastEpisodes Episode guide
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Water Cremations
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear about water cremations.
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Tax Rates Debate
Martin asks if Scotland’s tax system is costing or raising us money.
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Scottish Labour Leadership
Will the new Scottish Labour leader make a difference to the party's success?
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Orkney’s Rebel Monks
Martin Geissler hears about a group of rebel monks in Orkney.
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Gordon McQueen Inquest
Should the laws of football change to protect players from brain injury?
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Dubai Gangster Arrests
Why do so many gangsters make the United Arab Emirates their home?
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Do We Need a Minister for Disco?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.
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Politics Show: 30/07/2026
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Conor Matchett.
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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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Election Results
Martin, Natalie and guests analyse the results of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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29/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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28/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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27/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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26/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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22/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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21/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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20/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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19/10/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with Lynsey Bews, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Adam Morris.
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AI Safety
Martin Geissler asks an AI expert about testing the technology for potential threats.
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Brexit in Scotland
Will Andy Burnham wanting to be closer to the EU make a difference to opinion in Scotland?
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Church Closures
The Bishop of Galloway talks about plans to close dozens of Catholic churches in Scotland.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with Lynsey Bews, Phil Sim and Chris McCall.
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BBC Cuts
Martin Geissler asks if the BBC Scotland channel will survive its round of cuts.
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Zionism Row
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins on why Ross Greer got involved in the Zionism row.
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Celtic protest
Martin Geissler hears why a Celtic fans protest provoked a furious reaction from the club.
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Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and ex-Labour adviser James Matthewson.
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Rape cases
Criminal defence lawyers are concerned men might not get a fair trial in rape cases.
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'The Promise'
The Promise’s oversight board boss on government bureaucracy and delay.
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Glasgow Council Dispute
How did we end up with Glasgow City council in dispute with the unions?
