Podlitical Episodes Episode guide
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The dulcet tones of Geoffrey Cox
Brexit is on the 'front-burner' as we discuss Geoffrey Cox's voice and 'seating devices'.
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The Cost of Living Crisis?
Who will the cost of living rise hit hardest, and can anything be done to mitigate it?
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The Cost of Coronavirus (ft. Kate Forbes MSP)
As the Covid-19 crisis hits jobs and livelihoods, how can we save the Scottish economy?
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The Coronation
Ahead of the Coronation of Charles III, the team looks at UK attitudes to the monarchy.
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The Committee Nitty-Gritty
The team discusses what's next for the Holyrood inquiry if Alex Salmond doesn't appear.
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The Climate for Change?
Scottish parties are pledging to tackle climate change, but is it a vote winner?
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The Climate Change Election?
Green pledges are being rolled out, but are these real winds of change or all bluster?
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The Budget: Pain or Gain?
Podlitical breaks down the tax and spend on Labour's first Budget in 14 years.
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The Battle of Hustings
Prime Ministerial hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss face Tory voters in Scotland.
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The Art of The Question
How do you craft a knockout political question? Sarah Smith joins the team to discuss.
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That's another big question
Parliament may be prorogued, but the Podlitical team still have plenty to discuss.
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That 70s Show
With multiple strikes announced, is the UK facing a Winter of Discontent like in 1978-79?
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Tension Over Furlough Extension
Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme is to be extended to March, but why now?
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Target Audience
Money is being poured into targeted political ads, but should you be concerned?
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Tanks On Lawns?
Ian Blackford has announced he will stand down as leader of the SNP Westminster group.
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Tale Of Two Leaders
It's been a tough week to be a former political party leader.
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Supreme Court Super Geek-Out
The team take a deep dive into the potential plans for a second independence referendum.
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Sturgeon vs Salmond
The team digest the First Minister's marathon evidence session at the Holyrood committee.
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Stuck In The Middle
Pledges for the young and the old, but are politicians forgetting about the middle?
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Strikes and Pints
Is Scotland and the wider UK facing a 'summer of discontent'?
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Steady The Ship?
John Swinney looks set to be first minister as he's backed by potential challenger Forbes
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State of the Union: Devolve and Forget?
Jayne McCormack joins Phil, Nick and Rajdeep to discuss the State of the Union.
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Stare Offs
Katya Adler and Rob Burley join the team to discuss a momentous week in politics
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Stand On Ceremony
The team talk procedure and pomp as the MSPs of the 6th Scottish Parliament are sworn in.
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Squeaky bum time
Tonnes of Ask Us Anythings, Brexit chat & a debate over whether it's "Bercoh" or "Bercow"
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Square The Circle
Tensions between the Scottish Government and councils continue as the budget is debated.
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Spring Into Action?
Does the Chancellor's Spring Statement offer ways to combat the cost of living crisis?
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Spring Budget: Fireworks or Safety First?
Will the budget make you better or worse off, and what does it mean for Scotland?
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Split ups and split ends
We discuss the Independent Group, Brexit (obviously), hair and "a long history of beef"
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Something Old, Something New, Something Blue
Suella Braverman is sacked, and ex-PM David Cameron returns to government.