Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
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Positive Vibes
Thu 3 Jun 2021
There’s talk of us being at the start of a third wave as we hit a "bump in the road".
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Making Deals, Making Allegations
Thu 27 May 2021
In Westminster Dominic Cummings makes bombshell claims, and in Holyrood deals are weighed
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Familiar Faces
Thu 20 May 2021
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her new, slimmed down cabinet team.
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Stand On Ceremony
Thu 13 May 2021
The team talk procedure and pomp as the MSPs of the 6th Scottish Parliament are sworn in.
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Election Reflection
Mon 10 May 2021
The SNP secured its victory in the Holyrood election, but a constitutional clash looms.
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Polling Eve
Wed 5 May 2021
There's just one day to go until voters head to the polls in the Holyrood election.
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Election Turnout and the Silent Scots
Fri 30 Apr 2021
Nearly half of the electorate don’t vote in Scottish elections. Phil finds out why.
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Final Curtain?
Thu 29 Apr 2021
The Prime Minister faces questions over the funding of the No. 10 flat refurbishment.
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The Climate for Change?
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Scottish parties are pledging to tackle climate change, but is it a vote winner?
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The Ice Cream Team
Thu 22 Apr 2021
The team talks Scottish party manifestos and frozen treats as the sun shines.
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Political Football
Wed 21 Apr 2021
The European Super League is met by a less-than-super reception from fans.
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Pledges and Pounding Pavements
Thu 15 Apr 2021
Manifestos for the Holyrood election begin to be released, and parties hit the streets.
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A Really Representative Parliament?
Thu 8 Apr 2021
Talat Yaqoob joins the team to examine if we'll have a representative Scottish Parliament
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A Festival of Democracy
Thu 1 Apr 2021
As the deadline to stand in the Scottish Election passes, who are the would-be MSPs?
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Debating the Debate
Wed 31 Mar 2021
Sarah Smith joins the team to discuss and dissect the first Scottish Leader Debate.
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End Of Term
Thu 25 Mar 2021
Holyrood enters recess and the election period begins ahead of the May 6th vote.
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Committee Insider
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Andy Wightman MSP joins the team to share his experiences inside the Salmond committee.
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Absolute Scenes
Thu 18 Mar 2021
Lines are drawn, anger flares, and election rhetoric begins as Holyrood heads for recess.
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A Safer Society for Women?
Wed 17 Mar 2021
Following the killing of Sarah Everard, the team talk about women's safety.
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For Whom the Prof Polls
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to discuss how Scottish parties are polling.
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Sturgeon vs Salmond
Thu 4 Mar 2021
The team digest the First Minister's marathon evidence session at the Holyrood committee.
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Total War
Thu 25 Feb 2021
There are rows over redactions and claims of conspiracy as the Salmond inquiry continues.
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Under Promise & Over Deliver?
Thu 18 Feb 2021
As the vaccine rollout continues, the team discuss the pitfalls of positive promises.
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The Committee Nitty-Gritty
Thu 11 Feb 2021
The team discusses what's next for the Holyrood inquiry if Alex Salmond doesn't appear.
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With a Cherry on Top?
Thu 4 Feb 2021
Tensions grow in the SNP, as Joanna Cherry is dropped from the Westminster front bench.
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Parents In Parliament
Wed 3 Feb 2021
MSPs Aileen Campbell and Jenny Marra discuss if family life and political work can mix.
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Roadmap to a Referendum
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Political planning around a potential second independence referendum ramps up a notch.
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Scottish Labour and The Indy Elephant
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has stood down, so what's next for the party?
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New Year, New Problems
Thu 14 Jan 2021
Brand new year, brand new political problems? The team discuss the busy start to 2021.
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Wary Christmas
Thu 17 Dec 2020
As tougher Christmas guidance is issued, what is the political thinking behind the rules?
