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Politics Show: Big by-elections preview pub quiz
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Justin Bowie.

Dundee: a girl, an axe and the man guilty of assault
The story of a viral video and how the police responded.

Are we a target in a global disinformation war?
John Swinney was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm before the 2026 election.

Best of the Week: Smartphone bans, street protests and food prices
The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.

Can this 'tsar' fix our problem with food?
Scotland’s new ‘food tsar’ on bringing down prices and tackling obesity.

Politics Show: John Healey and 'Murrell inquiry' disputes
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Stewart McDonald and Adam Morris.

What’s behind the racist disorder on our streets?
Police say people were 'attacked because of the colour of their skin'.

Should kids be banned from social media?
Dr Elizabeth Nelson on why she's against restricting access.

Can Peter Murrell's legal fees be recovered?
Ex-SNP chief exec was granted legal aid for embezzlement case.

Will Scottish lasers fight off hackers of the future?
How quantum computing could be used to thwart cyber-attacks.