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Scotcast

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20250203

20250204 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250204

20250205 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250205

20250206 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250206

20250207 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250210

20250211 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250211

20250212 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250212

20250213 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250213

20250214 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250217

20250218 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250218

20250219 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250219

20250220 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250220

20250221 (RS)

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

[LISTEN NOW]

Fixing The Nhs: Where Do You Start?

20250127

20250128 (RS)

John Swinney is promising tens of thousands of extra NHS appointments: how is his government going to deliver them?

We reflect on the First Minister's latest plan for the health service with Cancer Research UK's Dr Sorcha Hume, a former junior doctor, and pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, whose industry is absorbing an increasing number of potential GP appointments.

Get in touch with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and the rest of the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

John Swinney's plan for the health service.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

After John Swinney promised tens of thousands of extra NHS appointments, the team discuss the First Minister's health service plan. With Martin Geissler and Laura Miller.

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

[LISTEN NOW]

Is Shoplifting Out Of Control?

20250114

20250115 (RS)

Are organised crime gangs fuelling a rise in shoplifting? And is the crime out of control?

Martin hears from the BBC's Jim Connelly, who's investigated the issue, and campaigner Stephanie Karté from Retailers Against Crime.

And Laura Miller reveals all about her scramble to board the ferry that seemed to take forever to build.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

How organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As shoplifting soars, the team discuss whether the crime is out of control. And how organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem.

[LISTEN NOW]

Is Trump Scotland's Friend?

20250120

20250121 (RS)

Donald Trump is back in the White House: can the president's family and business links to Scotland be exploited?

We ask Torcuil Crichton, the Labour MP for the Western Isles who has invited President Trump to his mother's birthplace of Lewis, and the BBC's Scotland Correspondent David Wallace Lockhart.

And Martin and Laura Miller explore the rights and wrongs of pronouncing ‘Scotcast' with a glottal stop.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

Donald Trump returns to the White House: can we exploit his Scottish links?

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the team discuss whether the President's links to Scotland can be exploited. With Martin Geissler and Laura Miller.

[LISTEN NOW]

Mary V. The Porn Industry

20250122

20250123 (RS)

Children aren't supposed to be able access pornography, but they do in significant numbers and at a very young age.

We ask Mary Sharpe, a Scottish lawyer campaigning for stricter regulation of the industry, if adult content is harming our kids and how we can stop them from accessing it.

And Martin and Laura Maciver discuss your reaction to our episode about 'petrifying' maternity unit failings.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

The Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on pornography.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

With kids accessing pornography in ways they never used to, the team hear from the Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on internet porn.

[LISTEN NOW]

'petrifying' Failings At Hospital Baby Unit

20250121

20250122 (RS)

After a BBC exclusive revealed safety failings at a Edinburgh Royal Infirmary's maternity unit, we hear about one mum's 'petrifying' experience. The BBC's Claire McAllister and Lisa Summers reveal how they came to report on the story, and what it says about the challenges facing the NHS. And Martin and Natalie reflect on Donald Trump's first 24 hours back in the White House. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And Trump's first 24 hours back in the White House.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

After a BBC exclusive revealed safety failings at a hospital baby unit, the team hear about one mum's 'petrifying' experience. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.

[LISTEN NOW]

Rosebank And The Political Climate

20250130

20250131 (RS)

Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas? As extreme weather events become more common, the team asks whether climate change is a political priority anymore - with Tessa Khan, founder of climate action organisation Uplift, and Professor Paul de Leeuw from the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University.

And Martin and Natalie discuss the spike in violent shoplifting.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas? The team ask if climate change is a political priority. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

[LISTEN NOW]

Stopping The Scammers

20250129

20250130 (RS)

With incidents of fraud soaring, can scammers be stopped in their tracks?

Harleen Nottay from BBC's Scam Interceptors gives us a flavour of the fraud she encounters on a daily basis. Plus, ‘Lisa' tells us the impact a romance scam has had on her life.

And Martin and Laura discuss why Harrison Ford is selling whisky.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And why is Indiana Jones punting whisky?

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

With incidents of fraud soaring, the team ask how we can stop scammers in their tracks. And why is Indiana Jones punting whisky?

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

[LISTEN NOW]

Tourist Tax: The Answer To Overtourism?

20250123

20250124 (RS)

With Edinburgh on the verge of approving the country's first tourist tax, can Scotland cope with tourism at its current levels?

We ask Dr Guillem Colom-Montero, an expert in overtourism, and Jo de Sylva, who runs a hospitality business in Inverness.

And Martin and Natalie get BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Calum MacColl's take on Storm Éowyn and the red weather warnings in place for parts of Scotland.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And the rare red weather warnings in place as Storm \u00c9owyn hits Scotland.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As Edinburgh prepares to approve the country's first tourist tax, the team ask if Scotland can cope with tourism at its current levels. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.

[LISTEN NOW]

Uk's First Drug Supervision Room Opens

20250113

20250114 (RS)

Will a new NHS facility which allows people to take heroin and other drugs under medical supervision be harmful or helpful?

We ask the BBC's Chris Clements, who's making a documentary about why Scotland has the worst drug death rate in Europe. And we will hear from Barry, who started taking heroin when he was 14.

And Martin and Natalie discuss Alex Salmond's widow urging the former First Minister's critics to let him 'rest in peace'.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And Alex Salmond's widow hits out at his critics.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As the UK's first supervision room for illegal drugs opens in Glasgow, the team ask whether it will do more harm or good. And Alex Salmond's widow hits out at his critics.

[LISTEN NOW]

What Waspi Women Want

20250128

20250129 (RS)

After the UK Government ruled out compensation for women affected by an increase to the state pension age, is the Waspi campaign over? On the day MPs debate the issue, Waspi campaigner Anne Potter tells us her story and BBC political correspondent Kirsten Campbell explains why it's a headache for Scottish Labour.

And Martin and Natalie discuss the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell, who quit as manager of Premiership side Motherwell because of abuse from his own fans.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And Premiership manager quits over fan abuse.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As MPs debate the UK Government's refusal to compensate the so-called Waspi women, the team hears why those affected are continuing their campaign.

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

[LISTEN NOW]

Why Housing Is So Expensive

20250116

20250117 (RS)

Average rents are edging towards £1,000 a month and house prices are on the up.

We ask John Boyle from Rettie estate agents and campaigner Ruth Gilbert from Living Rent why housing is so expensive.

And Martin and Natalie discuss the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

As average rents edge towards £1,000 a month, the team discuss why housing is so expensive. And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.

[LISTEN NOW]

Why Lockerbie Is Back In The News

20250115

20250116 (RS)

With the Lockerbie disaster back in the news, the team recall Britain's worst terror attack and discuss where the story goes from here.

Kaye Adams reveals what it was like to be one of the first reporters on the scene. And the BBC's David Cowan explains how a new trial offers more questions than answers.

And Martin and Laura Miller chat about the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk

And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made.

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

With Lockerbie back in the news, the team recall Britain's worst terror attack and discuss where the story goes from here. And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	20250203	20250204 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250204	20250205 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250205	20250206 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250206	20250207 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250210	20250211 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250211	20250212 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250212	20250213 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250213	20250214 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250217	20250218 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250218	20250219 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250219	20250220 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
	20250220	20250221 (RS)	Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. [LISTEN NOW]
Fixing The Nhs: Where Do You Start?	20250127	20250128 (RS)	John Swinney is promising tens of thousands of extra NHS appointments: how is his government going to deliver them? We reflect on the First Minister's latest plan for the health service with Cancer Research UK's Dr Sorcha Hume, a former junior doctor, and pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, whose industry is absorbing an increasing number of potential GP appointments. Get in touch with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and the rest of the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk John Swinney's plan for the health service. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. After John Swinney promised tens of thousands of extra NHS appointments, the team discuss the First Minister's health service plan. With Martin Geissler and Laura Miller. Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. [LISTEN NOW]
Is Shoplifting Out Of Control?	20250114	20250115 (RS)	Are organised crime gangs fuelling a rise in shoplifting? And is the crime out of control? Martin hears from the BBC's Jim Connelly, who's investigated the issue, and campaigner Stephanie Karté from Retailers Against Crime. And Laura Miller reveals all about her scramble to board the ferry that seemed to take forever to build. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk How organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As shoplifting soars, the team discuss whether the crime is out of control. And how organised crime gangs are fuelling the problem. [LISTEN NOW]
Is Trump Scotland's Friend?	20250120	20250121 (RS)	Donald Trump is back in the White House: can the president's family and business links to Scotland be exploited? We ask Torcuil Crichton, the Labour MP for the Western Isles who has invited President Trump to his mother's birthplace of Lewis, and the BBC's Scotland Correspondent David Wallace Lockhart. And Martin and Laura Miller explore the rights and wrongs of pronouncing ‘Scotcast' with a glottal stop. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk Donald Trump returns to the White House: can we exploit his Scottish links? The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the team discuss whether the President's links to Scotland can be exploited. With Martin Geissler and Laura Miller. [LISTEN NOW]
Mary V. The Porn Industry	20250122	20250123 (RS)	Children aren't supposed to be able access pornography, but they do in significant numbers and at a very young age. We ask Mary Sharpe, a Scottish lawyer campaigning for stricter regulation of the industry, if adult content is harming our kids and how we can stop them from accessing it. And Martin and Laura Maciver discuss your reaction to our episode about 'petrifying' maternity unit failings. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk The Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on pornography. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. With kids accessing pornography in ways they never used to, the team hear from the Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on internet porn. [LISTEN NOW]
'petrifying' Failings At Hospital Baby Unit	20250121	20250122 (RS)	After a BBC exclusive revealed safety failings at a Edinburgh Royal Infirmary's maternity unit, we hear about one mum's 'petrifying' experience. The BBC's Claire McAllister and Lisa Summers reveal how they came to report on the story, and what it says about the challenges facing the NHS. And Martin and Natalie reflect on Donald Trump's first 24 hours back in the White House. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And Trump's first 24 hours back in the White House. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. After a BBC exclusive revealed safety failings at a hospital baby unit, the team hear about one mum's 'petrifying' experience. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. [LISTEN NOW]
Rosebank And The Political Climate	20250130	20250131 (RS)	Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas? As extreme weather events become more common, the team asks whether climate change is a political priority anymore - with Tessa Khan, founder of climate action organisation Uplift, and Professor Paul de Leeuw from the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University. And Martin and Natalie discuss the spike in violent shoplifting. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk The BBC's Scottish news podcast. Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas? The team ask if climate change is a political priority. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. [LISTEN NOW]
Stopping The Scammers	20250129	20250130 (RS)	With incidents of fraud soaring, can scammers be stopped in their tracks? Harleen Nottay from BBC's Scam Interceptors gives us a flavour of the fraud she encounters on a daily basis. Plus, ‘Lisa' tells us the impact a romance scam has had on her life. And Martin and Laura discuss why Harrison Ford is selling whisky. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And why is Indiana Jones punting whisky? The BBC's Scottish news podcast. With incidents of fraud soaring, the team ask how we can stop scammers in their tracks. And why is Indiana Jones punting whisky? Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. [LISTEN NOW]
Tourist Tax: The Answer To Overtourism?	20250123	20250124 (RS)	With Edinburgh on the verge of approving the country's first tourist tax, can Scotland cope with tourism at its current levels? We ask Dr Guillem Colom-Montero, an expert in overtourism, and Jo de Sylva, who runs a hospitality business in Inverness. And Martin and Natalie get BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Calum MacColl's take on Storm Éowyn and the red weather warnings in place for parts of Scotland. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And the rare red weather warnings in place as Storm \u00c9owyn hits Scotland. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As Edinburgh prepares to approve the country's first tourist tax, the team ask if Scotland can cope with tourism at its current levels. With Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. [LISTEN NOW]
Uk's First Drug Supervision Room Opens	20250113	20250114 (RS)	Will a new NHS facility which allows people to take heroin and other drugs under medical supervision be harmful or helpful? We ask the BBC's Chris Clements, who's making a documentary about why Scotland has the worst drug death rate in Europe. And we will hear from Barry, who started taking heroin when he was 14. And Martin and Natalie discuss Alex Salmond's widow urging the former First Minister's critics to let him 'rest in peace'. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And Alex Salmond's widow hits out at his critics. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As the UK's first supervision room for illegal drugs opens in Glasgow, the team ask whether it will do more harm or good. And Alex Salmond's widow hits out at his critics. [LISTEN NOW]
What Waspi Women Want	20250128	20250129 (RS)	After the UK Government ruled out compensation for women affected by an increase to the state pension age, is the Waspi campaign over? On the day MPs debate the issue, Waspi campaigner Anne Potter tells us her story and BBC political correspondent Kirsten Campbell explains why it's a headache for Scottish Labour. And Martin and Natalie discuss the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell, who quit as manager of Premiership side Motherwell because of abuse from his own fans. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And Premiership manager quits over fan abuse. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As MPs debate the UK Government's refusal to compensate the so-called Waspi women, the team hears why those affected are continuing their campaign. Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland. [LISTEN NOW]
Why Housing Is So Expensive	20250116	20250117 (RS)	Average rents are edging towards £1,000 a month and house prices are on the up. We ask John Boyle from Rettie estate agents and campaigner Ruth Gilbert from Living Rent why housing is so expensive. And Martin and Natalie discuss the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. As average rents edge towards £1,000 a month, the team discuss why housing is so expensive. And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics. [LISTEN NOW]
Why Lockerbie Is Back In The News	20250115	20250116 (RS)	With the Lockerbie disaster back in the news, the team recall Britain's worst terror attack and discuss where the story goes from here. Kaye Adams reveals what it was like to be one of the first reporters on the scene. And the BBC's David Cowan explains how a new trial offers more questions than answers. And Martin and Laura Miller chat about the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@BBC.co.uk And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made. The BBC's Scottish news podcast. With Lockerbie back in the news, the team recall Britain's worst terror attack and discuss where the story goes from here. And the most expensive Gaelic drama ever made. [LISTEN NOW]