ScotcastEpisodes Episode guide

Water Cremations

Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear about water cremations.

Tax Rates Debate

Martin asks if Scotland’s tax system is costing or raising us money.

Scottish Labour Leadership

Will the new Scottish Labour leader make a difference to the party's success?

Orkney’s Rebel Monks

Martin Geissler hears about a group of rebel monks in Orkney.

Gordon McQueen Inquest

Should the laws of football change to protect players from brain injury?

Dubai Gangster Arrests

Why do so many gangsters make the United Arab Emirates their home?

Do We Need a Minister for Disco?

Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.

Politics Show: 30/07/2026

Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Conor Matchett.

Tommy Sheridan interview

Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.

Election Results

Martin, Natalie and guests analyse the results of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

08/10/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

07/10/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

06/10/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

05/10/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

01/10/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

30/09/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

29/09/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

28/09/2026

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Politics Show: 24/09/2026

Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Paul O'Kane.

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Peggie Tribunal

The first day of evidence in an employment tribunal involving Sandie Peggie and the RCN.

Drug Deaths

Discussion about the gangs producing synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin.

Marra on Indyref

Discussion on Michael Marra’s position on holding an independence referendum.

Politics Show

Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Shona Robison.

Octopus CEO

Martin Geissler speaks to Greg Jackson, chief executive of energy supplier Octopus.

AI and Data centres

What is going on with the data centres debate, and can we get control of AI growth?

Cardiff summit

How significant is the Cardiff summit for John Swinney’s independence strategy?

10/09/2026

Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Kirk Torrance.

Housing Crisis

Martin Geissler speaks to the BBC’s Chris Clements about the Possilpark fire.

Pisa results

Why has there has been a decline in maths and reading attainment in Scottish schools?

Jackdaw decision

Why the UK government is set to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen.