Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of 大象传媒 Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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Doorstepped
Thu 27 Apr 2023
First Minister Humza Yousaf meets Prime Minister Rishi Sunak amidst continued SNP turmoil
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Operation Branchform
Thu 20 Apr 2023
The team catch up post-recess, following the arrests of Peter Murrell and Colin Beattie
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First Minister Humza Yousaf
Thu 30 Mar 2023
The team discuss Humza Yousaf's first days as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland.
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Continuity and Unity?
Mon 27 Mar 2023
Humza Yousaf wins the SNP leadership contest, so what next for the party?
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Legacies
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Nicola Sturgeon faces a fiery final FMQs, and Boris Johnson is grilled by MPs.
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Foote in Mouth
Mon 20 Mar 2023
SNP media chief Murray Foote and chief executive Peter Murrell resign over membership row
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Small Rabbits
Thu 16 Mar 2023
The SNP has a row over membership and Chancellor Hunt presents his Budget.
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Get Personal
Thu 9 Mar 2023
The team discuss the SNP leadership debate and PM Sunak's small boats bill.
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Juice Up
Thu 2 Mar 2023
What's the shape of the SNP leadership race after the first hustings in Cumbernauld?
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The Next First Minister
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Who are the candidates who hope to be the next SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland?
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Nicola Sturgeon Announces Resignation
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is standing down after eight years as First Minister.
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Brass Tacks
Thu 9 Feb 2023
Does the narrative of leaders in Holyrood and Westminster under pressure match reality?
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Square The Circle
Thu 2 Feb 2023
Tensions between the Scottish Government and councils continue as the budget is debated.
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Long Shadows
Thu 26 Jan 2023
From a trans prisoner row to tax troubles, it's been another busy week in politics.
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Waiting for Justice
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Podlitical takes an in-depth look at the impact of delays in the Scottish Courts.
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Unprecedented Precedent
Thu 19 Jan 2023
What is a Section 35 order, and why has it sparked a row about devolution and democracy?
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Not-So-Happy New Year
Thu 12 Jan 2023
An NHS in crisis and ongoing strikes spell trouble for the Scottish and UK Governments.
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On the Third Day of Debatemas
Thu 22 Dec 2022
After several days of intense debate, the Gender Recognition Reform bill passes.
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Pulling Levers
Fri 16 Dec 2022
What does the Scottish Government's budget mean for taxes, welfare, and independence?
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Quack Like A Duck
Thu 8 Dec 2022
Internal tensions continue as Stephen Flynn takes over as SNP Westminster group leader.
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Tanks On Lawns?
Thu 1 Dec 2022
Ian Blackford has announced he will stand down as leader of the SNP Westminster group.
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Zugzwang
Thu 24 Nov 2022
What's next for the pro-independence movement after the Supreme Court ruling?
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Hunt for Red November
Thu 17 Nov 2022
Chancellor Hunt lays out tax rises and spending cuts to try to fill the budget black hole
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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.
