Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
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That 70s Show
Thu 10 Nov 2022
With multiple strikes announced, is the UK facing a Winter of Discontent like in 1978-79?
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Cuts, COP, Celebrity
Thu 3 Nov 2022
From budget cuts to "I'm A Celebrity...!", the team tackle another busy week in politics.
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Rishky Business
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK faces "difficult decisions" for economic stability
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Unity, Finally?
Tue 25 Oct 2022
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to unite the Conservatives under his leadership.
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In Liz We Truss?
Wed 19 Oct 2022
Can the embattled Prime Minister Liz Truss rally the support of her party?
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Law and Disorder
Thu 13 Oct 2022
The Indyref Supreme Court case kicks off, and disquiet continues in the Tory party.
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Feast of Plans
Thu 6 Oct 2022
Conference season continues as PM Liz Truss this week laid out her vision for the UK.
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Pound, Pounded
Thu 29 Sep 2022
Financial markets remain rattled nearly a week after the Chancellor's 'mini-budget'.
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The Gamble on Growth
Thu 22 Sep 2022
The economic chips are down, and Prime Minister Truss looks set to bet on lowering tax.
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The Queen and Scotland
Thu 15 Sep 2022
The team reflect on the Queen's influence on Scotland and Scottish politics.
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The Garden Lobby
Thu 8 Sep 2022
It's the first FMQs as Holyrood returns after recess, and Podlitical is in parliament.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss
Mon 5 Sep 2022
Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership election and is set to become the new PM.
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The Battle of Hustings
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Prime Ministerial hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss face Tory voters in Scotland.
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Cryptocurrency: Boom or Bust?
Thu 28 Jul 2022
Phil Sim takes a deep dive into 'crypto' and how the technology could benefit Scotland.
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Heating Up
Thu 21 Jul 2022
The cost of living crisis deepens as two Conservative candidates vie to be the next PM.
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Them’s The Breaks
Thu 7 Jul 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation. What happens next?
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Supreme Court Super Geek-Out
Thu 30 Jun 2022
The team take a deep dive into the potential plans for a second independence referendum.
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Nuclear Options
Thu 16 Jun 2022
From nukes and NATO, to the NHS, the team discuss a second Independence referendum.
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Prime Minister in Peril?
Thu 9 Jun 2022
Prime Minister Johnson survived a no-confidence vote, but is his position really secure?
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Party Politics
Thu 26 May 2022
The long-awaited Sue Gray report into Downing Street lockdown parties is released.
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Pinching Pennies
Thu 19 May 2022
Who is being hit the hardest by the continuing cost of living crisis?
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The Protocol Problem
Thu 12 May 2022
What do the local election results mean for the state of the Union?
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Local Elections: As It Happened
Fri 6 May 2022
Podlitical reveals a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to cover an election.
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Locally Vocal
Thu 28 Apr 2022
Allan Faulds of Ballot Box Scotland joins the team to chat all things local elections.
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Feeling Fine(d)
Thu 21 Apr 2022
It's been a not-so-happy Easter for the Prime Minister as he was fined by the Met police.
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Whatever Floats Your Boat
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Ahead of Parliamentary recess, the team discuss the row over ferry contracts and Covid.
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Spring Into Action?
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Does the Chancellor's Spring Statement offer ways to combat the cost of living crisis?
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Two Years On
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Scotland sees record high Covid infections, but is the virus the threat it once was?
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