Are we a target in a global disinformation war?

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like:
- Should kids be banned from social media? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xg6v
- Should we take kids’ phones away? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qrmy

First Minister John Swinney (pictured) was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

We talk to the BBC’s global disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald, who authored a report about online smear campaigns targeting Scottish public life.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk