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Radio Scotland,16 Oct 2026,26 mins

Should we all be prepping?

Scotcast

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The UK Government is set to launch a campaign advising citizens on how to stockpile food and water, amid warnings of economic shocks, wars and extreme weather. Laura talks to self-proclaimed 'prepper' Brian Cranie (pictured) and Jeannie Barr from St Andrew's First Aid about preparing for an emergency. Photo credit: Brian Cranie Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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