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The Fragile Union?

Joining us from all four nations of the UK, the team talks about the state of the Union.

• 26 mins

How Diverse is Holyrood?

Will the next generation of MSPs be more diverse? Maryam Ahmed & Alys Mumford discuss.

• 25 mins

Trouble At The Top

As the Scottish Labour Leader faces calls to quit, the team discuss party leadership.

• 23 mins

Withdrawal Disagreement

The FT鈥檚 Sebastian Payne joins the team to discuss the latest Brexit bill controversy!

• 25 mins

Money, Politics, and Power

Is our democracy for sale? Peter Geoghegan joins the team to talk murky money in politics

• 31 mins

Six Months or More?

Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith joins the pod as new Covid-19 restrictions are announced.

• 31 mins

Civil Liberties & Covid

Should emergency powers be under more scrutiny in Parliament?

• 26 mins

Last Orders

Pubs are facing another round of restrictions in Scotland, but will it slow the virus?

• 25 mins

How to Cover the 2020 US Election

NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith joins the team to talk the 2020 US Election.

• 22 mins

The Salmond Inquiry

Is the Salmond inquiry leading to splits within the SNP and the Scottish Government?

• 23 mins

What John Curtice thinks

Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to talk Independence polls and local lockdowns.

• 36 mins

Toodleoo The Noo

大象传媒 Scotland political editor Brian Taylor shares anecdotes and analysis from his career.

• 29 mins

Tiers for Fears

Scotland's new five-tier system is unveiled and former Labour leader Corbyn is suspended.

• 28 mins

Tension Over Furlough Extension

Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme is to be extended to March, but why now?

• 23 mins

Unionist Head Scratching

Laura Kuenssberg joins the team to chat about how Whitehall views Scottish independence.

• 15 mins

A Vaccine Against Bad News

As the new Covid-19 vaccine is announced, the team discuss the political implications.

• 25 mins

Devolution or Devolution?

Boris Johnson is facing the heat after reportedly calling Scottish devolution a disaster.

• 22 mins

Beginning To Look a Bit Like Christmas

Christmas is approaching, and the UK has taken a four nation approach to the festivities.

• 22 mins

How To Have a Happy Holiday

Author & psychologist Claudia Hammond talks lockdown loneliness during Christmas.

• 25 mins

The Onion Metaphor

The team attempts to unravel the layers of infighting inside the SNP post-conference.

• 21 mins

QAnon in the UK

How did a US-based conspiracy about Donald Trump gain followers in Scotland and the UK?

• 25 mins

Brexit Deadlock

As Brexit trade talks reach a standstill, the possibility of a deal looks more unlikely.

• 24 mins

Wary Christmas

As tougher Christmas guidance is issued, what is the political thinking behind the rules?

• 19 mins

New Year, New Problems

Brand new year, brand new political problems? The team discuss the busy start to 2021.

• 26 mins

Scottish Labour and The Indy Elephant

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has stood down, so what's next for the party?

• 25 mins

Roadmap to a Referendum

Political planning around a potential second independence referendum ramps up a notch.

• 20 mins

Parents In Parliament

MSPs Aileen Campbell and Jenny Marra discuss if family life and political work can mix.

• 29 mins

With a Cherry on Top?

Tensions grow in the SNP, as Joanna Cherry is dropped from the Westminster front bench.

• 26 mins

The Committee Nitty-Gritty

The team discusses what's next for the Holyrood inquiry if Alex Salmond doesn't appear.

• 31 mins

Under Promise & Over Deliver?

As the vaccine rollout continues, the team discuss the pitfalls of positive promises.

• 19 mins