Podlitical Podcast
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of 麻豆社 Scotland journalists.
Episodes to download
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Election Eve (General Election 2024)
Wed 3 Jul 2024
On election eve, the team considers the state of the parties after the six week campaign.
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Interview: John Swinney, SNP (General Election 2024)
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with SNP leader John Swinney.
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Manifestos: Social Policy (General Election 2024)
Sat 29 Jun 2024
What do the manifestos say about welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, social issues, and more?
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Manifestos: Climate (General Election 2024)
Sat 29 Jun 2024
What do the manifestos say about climate change, green policies, and oil & gas?
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Manifestos: Scotland & The World (General Election 2024)
Fri 28 Jun 2024
What do the manifestos say about the Scottish Independence, Brexit, immigration and more?
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Manifestos: Health (General Election 2024)
Thu 27 Jun 2024
What do the manifestos say about the NHS, social care, and health?
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Manifestos: Money (General Election 2024)
Wed 26 Jun 2024
What do the manifestos say about tax, spending, and the pound in your pocket?
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Interview: Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour (General Election 2024)
Sun 23 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
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Interview: Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives (General Election 2024)
Sun 23 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross
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Place Your Bets (General Election 2024)
Thu 20 Jun 2024
This week, investigations into bets on the general election, and talk of tactical votes.
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How Do Polls Work? (General Election 2024)
Wed 19 Jun 2024
How do political polls work, and why do different polls have different projections?
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Routes To Victory (General Election 2024)
Thu 13 Jun 2024
How can parties "win" the general election, and how might they define winning?
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Scottish Leaders' Debate Debrief (General Election 2024)
Wed 12 Jun 2024
The team discuss the Debate Night Scottish Leaders' debate.
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Optics, Opportunity, and Offers (General Election 2024)
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The Scottish Tory leader announces his resignation, the first manifestos launch, and more
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Interview: Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens (General Election 2024)
Sun 9 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.
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Interview: Alex Salmond, Alba (General Election 2024)
Sun 9 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Alba leader Alex Salmond.
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Interview: Helen McDade, Reform UK (General Election 2024)
Sun 9 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Helen McDade of Reform UK.
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Election Economics (General Election 2024)
Fri 7 Jun 2024
Mortgages, tax, and cost of living: Is this an election on the economy?
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When Pigs Fly (General Election 2024)
Thu 6 Jun 2024
How can politicians explain nuance in numbers and sell "sort of" answers in an election?
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Debate Me (General Election 2024)
Tue 4 Jun 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)
Sun 2 Jun 2024
Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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Get The Message (General Election 2024)
Thu 30 May 2024
How are politicians promoting their message, and what happens when narratives go rogue?
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Early Doors (General Election 2024)
Tue 28 May 2024
As general election campaigns kick off in earnest, how are they unfolding in Scotland?
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Snap! (General Election 2024)
Thu 23 May 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election. What's next for Scotland?
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Interview: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Wed 22 May 2024
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to Podlitical post-conference
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Interview: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone
Fri 17 May 2024
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
Thu 16 May 2024
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)
Tue 14 May 2024
Politicians reflect on the highs and lows of Holyrood to mark its 25th anniversary.
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First Minister John Swinney
Thu 9 May 2024
What can we expect from the new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney?
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Steady The Ship?
Thu 2 May 2024
John Swinney looks set to be first minister as he's backed by potential challenger Forbes
