Best Holyrood Podcasts (2024)

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Planet Holyrood - Alex Salmond, The election betting scandal and do policies matter? 38:28

3h ago38:28

38:28

John Ferguson, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie chat through the betting scandal, the lack of policies coming to the fore in the election and we chat to Alex Salmond about the campaign, Alba, his SNP regrets and his latest win at the bookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Manifestos: Money (General Election 2024) 22:02

1h ago22:02

22:02

What do the manifestos say about tax, spending, and the pound in your pocket? The team deep dives into the party manifesto offers on money and the economy for the 2024 general election, comparing and contrasting pledges, and what they might mean for Scotland. Part of a series looking at the 2024 party manifestos. For more coverage on more manifesto…

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Your Questions Answered.... 27:49

16h ago27:49

27:49

Bernard and Alex do their best to answer your questions sent in to ponsonbymassie@gmail.com Questions this episode from; Darren McGarvey @lokiscottishrap (X) Rob Shorthouse @bobtwopointoh (X) John Duffy @johnduffy512 (Youtube) Colin Thompson @colinthompson3111 (Youtube) Argyll Loon @argyllloon (X) Luca Brasi @hickslike22 (X) Ewen Kennedy @ewangkenn…

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Planet Holyrood - The Daily Record backs Labour, the Tory betting scandal goes on and Rachel Reeves set to be first female Chancellor 28:53

23h ago28:53

28:53

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Hannah Rodger discuss the Record's front page where they back Labour for the first time in 14 years, the latest fall out from the betting scandal and Rachel Reeves set to become the first ever female Chancellor in the history of the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Planet Holyrood - Rishi Sunak in Scotland for the final time as campaign continues to stutter along 25:09

2d ago25:09

25:09

Paul Hutcheon, Chris McCall and Andrew Quinn talk through the Scottish Conservatives Manifesto launch on today's Planet Holyrood. Who is having the poorer campaign, Douglas Ross or Rishi Sunak? Do they have any hope at all? And is the pro-union pitch becoming outdated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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JK Rowling, Nigel Farage & Stampgate 34:36

2d ago34:36

34:36

Bernard and Alex on ..... The effect of Farage and Reform Will JK Rowling's gender recognition reform criticism of Labour come back to haunt the party? Stampgate - Will allegations of the SNP using MSPs expenses to pay for election campaign stamps re-ignite memories of previous scandals for voters? ... and Scotland exiting the Euros. Bernard and Al…

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Episode 38: Bridgeen Mullen, Clydeside Distillery 23:24

2d ago23:24

23:24

Bridgeen tells us she has ‘the best job in the world’ at Clydeside Distillery and it is easy to understand why when you hear her talk about the distillery’s role in bringing back whisky production to the city of Glasgow. In the podcast you will discover more about Glasgow’s rich history of whisky production and how the distillery plays homage to th…

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Interview: Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour (General Election 2024) 26:53

4d ago26:53

26:53

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. The polls suggest Labour are doing well just now – but of course, two weeks is a long time in politics. Can they keep up the pace they’ve set themselves? In this audio version of the BBC Scotland Sunday Show interview, Martin asks Sarwar about tax, just how Labour will get that grow…

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Interview: Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives (General Election 2024) 25:53

4d ago25:53

25:53

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross. It’s fair to say it’s been a rough campaign for the Tories, but is it all doom and gloom in the camp? In this audio version of the BBC Scotland Sunday Show interview, Martin asks Ross about his policies, his plans for the future, and the ups and downs of a few weeks on the c…

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Planet Holyrood - Sticky stamp situation for SNP | Rishi Sunak under pressure in betting row | Keir Starmer's focus on Scotland 30:51

5d ago30:51

30:51

Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes is joined by Daily Record Westminster Reporter Andrew Quinn and Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss a sticky situation for the SNP after using Holyrood stamps for election campaign activities, Rishi Sunak coming under mounting pressure to suspend candidates being investi…

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Major Yougov/SKY Poll + SNP & Labour Manifestos 38:18

6d ago38:18

38:18

Yougov sampled 39,979 in a super poll that shows the Conservatives reduced to 108 seats. The SNP & Labour Manifestos are out. Bernard and Alex give insight and analysis into the latest developments in the UK General Election 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Place Your Bets (General Election 2024) 25:31

6d ago25:31

25:31

This week, investigations into bets on the general election, and talk of tactical votes. As the Conservative Party’s director of campaigning is investigated by the Gambling Commission for placing a bet on the timing of the general election, alongside a Tory candidate and one of Rishi Sunak's closest aides, the team discusses the news from the campa…

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Planet Holyrood - Tories once again in scandal, will it aid the SNP in the north east? 23:26

6d ago23:26

23:26

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for the Tories, their Director of Campaigning involved in a murky betting scandal. With John Swinney under fire at FMQs for oil and gas licences, could the scandals rocking the Conservative side provide cover for the SNP leader? And the Scottish Greens launch their manifesto, despite having little chance …

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How Do Polls Work? (General Election 2024) 27:31

7d ago27:31

27:31

How do political polls work, and why do different polls have different projections? Podlitical sits down with Rachel Ormston, Research Director for Ipsos in Scotland, and Mark Diffley, a pollster from Diffley Partnership, to talk all things polling. How do pollsters collect and collate their data, and why exactly are "MRP" polls so in vogue right n…

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Planet Holyrood - SNP launch manifesto, but will they have any power at Westminster? 28:01

7d ago28:01

28:01

Independence as promised is front and centre in the SNP's manifesto, but John Swinney's party's route to power there seems less clear than ever. The First Minister claims the SNP will demand £6 billion in extra cash from Labour gov to protect the NHS, oppose tax rises and reaffirm their commitment to eradicating child poverty. But are these just pr…

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The SNP Malaise - "I think you need Dyno-rod in to that [SNP] front bench" 40:58

8d ago40:58

40:58

Bernard and Alex discuss the SNP's electoral chances and what the election result means to the SNP's cause of independence. They are joined by former SNP MSP, investigative journalist and life-long independence campaigner, Dorothy-Grace Elder who doesn't hold back in her criticism of John Swinney. DGE describes John Swinney as a "Sturgeonista" who …

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish Labour's manifesto, the Deposit Return Scheme and Ruth Davidson hits out at Nicola Sturgeon 32:27

8d ago32:27

32:27

Lorna Hughes, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie discuss Scottish Labour's Manifesto launch, the impact the fall out from the Deposit Return Scheme could have on the election and examine Ruth Davidson's words as she hits out at Nicola Sturgeon's TV appearance on election night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Planet Holyrood - Grant Shapps conceding defeat, Scotland in Europe and will the Scottish Tories break away? 27:11

9d ago27:11

27:11

Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Andrew Quinn discuss the admission that the Tories are unlikely to win the election, whether Scotland's humbling against Germany will impact voters and whether the Scottish Tories may break away from the main party if it moves more to the right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Who is Keir Starmer? We have the answers from his biographer, Tom Baldwin. 51:32

10d ago51:32

51:32

"MUST LISTEN" EPISODE - An incredible insight into the man who will most likely be Prime Minister from the man who knows him better than most - his biographer, Tom Baldwin. Tom discusses what makes Keir Starmer tick, his background, his politics and what we can expect from him in Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Planet Holyrood - Reform heading for second place? Labour's 'hidden taxes' and politicians in Germany 28:38

12d ago28:38

28:38

Lorna Hughes, Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland get together for Friday's election special episode of Planet Holyrood where they discuss Reform's rise, taxes, Boris Johnson and politicians attending football tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Routes To Victory (General Election 2024) 38:17

14d ago38:17

38:17

How can parties "win" the general election, and how might they define winning? The team look at the possible routes to victory that the Scottish and UK parties could take, both likely and unlikely, and what it tells us about the current political landscape of the UK. What is the strategy behind the Conservatives' warning of a Labour supermajority, …

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Planet Holyrood - Labour's manifesto - will it deliver for the people of Scotland? 26:38

13d ago26:38

26:38

Paul Hutcheon, Lorna Hughes and Ben Borland get together to discuss the big news of today - Labour's manifesto launch. What does it mean for our taxes, oil and gas and much more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Planet Holyrood - Ian Blackford on the election, Scotland's future and a potential return to politics 39:14

14d ago39:14

39:14

Lorna Hughes and Hannah Rodger discuss the latest opinion polls, Sunak's Sky TV blunder and Hannah speaks to Ian Blackford about what the future holds for the SNP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Scottish Leaders' Debate Debrief (General Election 2024) 26:51

15d ago26:51

26:51

The team discuss the Debate Night Scottish Leaders' debate. Following a fiery hour, how did the leaders set out their pitches to the Scottish electorate, how did Scottish leaders differ from Westminster counterparts, and how did the audience react to their pledges and promises? From cost of living to independence, the team analyse the performances …

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Scottish Leaders' Debate - Euro Fever - Conservative Manifesto 39:55

14d ago39:55

39:55

SCOTTISH LEADERS DEBATE - TORY MANIFESTO - EURO FEVER * SCOTTISH LEADERS DEBATE - Bernard thinks there may have been a few plants in the audience * CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTO - Massie - Family visa policy is a "Love Tax" * EURO FEVER - Do marginal factors effect marginal constituencies as Scotland and England prepare for the Euros ahead of election? Ma…

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Planet Holyrood - Expenses investigation, Reform's chances in Scotland and Sturgeon on TV 28:55

15d ago28:55

28:55

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and John Ferguson discuss Douglas Ross coming under investigation, Reform's chances north of the border and Nicola Sturgeon appearing on ITV as a pundit on election night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Optics, Opportunity, and Offers (General Election 2024) 30:17

15d ago30:17

30:17

The Scottish Tory leader announces his resignation, the first manifestos launch, and more. Following the bombshell news that Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross is intending to resign that role after the general election, the team discuss how this might effect campaigning, how parties may use the news in the upcoming Scottish leaders debate,…

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ASK BERNARD & ALEX - Your Questions Answered 37:47

15d ago37:47

37:47

Alex and Bernard attempt to answer your questions. *Spoiler Alert" They had 30 or 40 questions to get through and managed about 5 or 6 because they chatted so much. Apologies if you sent in a questions and didn't get it answered! * Alex reminds Bernard of the time he stood as a candidate .... and lost his deposit. * Turnout? * General Election impl…

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Planet Holyrood - Douglas Ross to quit, double jobbing and do the Tories care about Holyrood? 20:17

16d ago20:17

20:17

Chris McCall, Paul Hutcheon and Molly Finlay catch-up to discuss the latest on the disastrous campaign so far for the Tories both north and south of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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CIVIL WAR IN THE TORY PARTY & GENERAL ELECTION ROUND-UP 39:07

17d ago39:07

39:07

Bernard and Alex summarise the General Election campaign to date and analyse the implications. * Is the Tory campaign the worst in living memory? * Westminster and Holyrood Tories are circling their leaders. * Ponsonby lambasts Sunak over D-Day. * Massie casts the SNP's Stephen Flynn as Cassius with a "lean and hungry look" towards his Caesar, John…

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Interview: Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens (General Election 2024) 14:05

18d ago14:05

14:05

Martin Geissler sits down with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie. The Scottish Greens were part of the Scottish Government, until the then-First minister Humza Yousaf collapsed the Bute House Agreement. They had power, they had exposure, but has that helped their cause? In this audio version of the BBC Scotland Sunday Show interview, Martin …

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Interview: Helen McDade, Reform UK (General Election 2024) 9:57

18d ago9:57

9:57

Martin Geissler sits down with Helen McDade of Reform UK. Reform UK is Nigel Farage’s latest political vehicle. They’re a broad church, united it seems by an opposition to immigration, but does Scotland share that same sentiment? In this audio version of the BBC Scotland Sunday Show interview, Martin asks McDade about how she found a home in Reform…

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Interview: Alex Salmond, Alba (General Election 2024) 13:47

18d ago13:47

13:47

Martin Geissler sits down with Alba leader Alex Salmond. Alba claim to offer a different vision for Scottish independence, and hope to hoover up some of the pro-independence vote from the SNP and Scottish Green, but they've yet to have a representative elected under their banner. Will this election be the one? In this audio version of the BBC Scotl…

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Planet Holyrood - Sunak's D-Day blunder, Tory revolt at Holyrood and the SNP's Swift love-in 17:00

20d ago17:00

17:00

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Andrew Quinn talk through the latest events of the 2024 General Election campaign. Rishi Sunak is under fire again, Douglas Ross could face a vote of no confidence post election and are the SNP in for a 'Cruel Summer'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Election Economics (General Election 2024) 25:54

20d ago25:54

25:54

Mortgages, tax, and cost of living: Is this an election on the economy? Podlitical sits down with BBC Scotland Business and Economy Editor Douglas Fraser, and Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, to discuss the economy and the role it's playing in the general election. How much of our current…

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When Pigs Fly (General Election 2024) 24:02

21d ago24:02

24:02

How can politicians explain nuance in numbers and sell "sort of" answers in an election? The team look at the first general election debate between Labour's Keir Starmer and the Conservative's Rishi Sunak, and the controversial tax figures quoted by Sunak that Labour claim are "lies", discussing how politicians can sell nuanced or complicated posit…

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Planet Holyrood - Douglas Ross u-turns, Reform's chances and Scotland at the Euros 29:03

21d ago29:03

29:03

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Douglas Dickie feature on the latest edition of our special daily election Planet Holyrood podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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