Podlitical Episodes Available now
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Debate Me (General Election 2024)
Are election debates about winning or simply not losing, and do they influence votes?
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Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrats (General Election 2024)
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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Get The Message (General Election 2024)
How are politicians promoting their message, and what happens when narratives go rogue?
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Early Doors (General Election 2024)
As general election campaigns kick off in earnest, how are they unfolding in Scotland?
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Snap! (General Election 2024)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election. What's next for Scotland?
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Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to Podlitical post-conference
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Interview: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone
Podlitical sits down with the Presiding Officer to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament.
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Walks Like An Election, Talks Like An Election
This week sees political giveaways, promises, pledges, and appearances on Loose Women.
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Holyrood at 25 (ft. Jackie Baillie MSP, Christine Grahame MSP, & Baroness Annabel Goldie)
Politicians reflect on the highs and lows of Holyrood to mark its 25th anniversary.
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First Minister John Swinney
What can we expect from the new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney?