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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
Welcome to the award winning Brummie Mummies podcast, the show that shares inspiring stories from Birmingham mums and dads and is brimming with useful advice and suggestions. Brummie Mummies has been a much-loved hub for parents in Birmingham since 2015, known for bringing families together both online and at sell-out social events. This podcast is packed full of tips from real Birmingham parents as show host and Brummie Mummies founder Zoe Chamberlain chats to mums and dads of all backgroun ...
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Pod’s Own Country: The Yorkshire Post’s Political Podcast
A weekly digest of all things politics, with a distinct Yorkshire flavour, hosted by The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty and Political Editor Chris Burn.
The Laudable Pursuit contributors, Nathan Warren, Jason E. Marshall, and Matt Anthony, discuss the transformative aspects of Masonry.
In the 1980s, Liverpool's fortunes plummeted. Docks shut, jobs vanished and neighbourhoods erupted into riots. Into this fractious world stepped a group of hard-left politicians that would be celebrated and vilified in turn - Militant. Three and a half decades on, Militant is still a loaded word in British politics. In Liverpool, many families will never forgive them. But for others, they were heroes. This is the story of how a secretive group of left-wingers captured power in one of Britain ...
Alone Together has been with you since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Amongst all the fear, doom and gloom that has surrounded Covid-19, we’ve been here to bring you the positive stories of our local heroes doing their bit to help keep our communities going. We have also brought you fact-filled interviews with experts offering tips, advice and answers to your FAQs about the pandemic. The podcast continues to follow the coronavirus story closely, as we learn to adapt to a ‘new normal’ ...
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Boris, bullying, and independence bluster
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the latest push for independence from Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP's handling of misconduct complaints against MPs and Scottish Government ministers, and Boris Johnson's latest set of terrible results.By Laudable
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How the pandemic has affected new mums and their children
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Many of us can only imagine how difficult it was to have a baby during the global pandemic lockdowns. As parents, we’re still feeling the aftermath of that with all of our kids, but what was it like to be a new mum unable to get out and about with your baby? And what effect has that had on our little ones? Today Zoe is talking to Birmingham mum Pri…
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Who is more doomed, Boris Johnson or Douglas Ross?
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they examine the week's biggest political stories including the vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross' stance, the ScotRail strikes and the emerging case for independence.By Laudable
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How to be more playful in everyday life with Just So Festival's Sarah Bird
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In this episode Zoe introduces a festival she’s been to nearly every year for 13 years with her kids. The Just So Festival is the brainchild of two mums - Sarah Bird and Rowan Cannon - who loved the idea of taking their kids to festivals but found the reality wasn’t quite so much fun. So they decided to do it on their own terms. We hear from Sarah …
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Kate Forbes' four years of cuts for Scotland
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Join The Scotsman's political team who discuss the recent resource spending review published by the Scottish Government which will see billions in cuts. Also, are Scottish Labour set for a breakthrough?By Laudable
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Has Nicola Sturgeon succeeded or failed as First Minister?
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Join The Scotsman's politics team as they analyse the now record tenure of Nicola Sturgeon who overhauled Alex Salmond as Scotland's longest-serving First Minister. Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Hannah Brown also discuss the Partygate latest.By Laudable
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Money saving tips to help families cope with the cost of living crisis
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We’re all feeling stretched when it comes to paying the bills and putting food on the table at the moment as the cost of living continues to rise. Today Zoe is joined by Dawn Baker from Home Start Birmingham, a charity that helps families in crisis. Dawn has helped hundreds of families get on top of their finances over the years and has loads of in…
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101: Caitlin Doherty speaks to Dan Jarvis
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Dan Jarvis reflects on his time as South Yorkshire mayor and discusses his future political ambitions with The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty.By Laudable
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Could the ScotRail crisis threaten the job of the SNP Transport Minister?
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the ScotRail crisis and what the political fall-out could be in the long term, whether Anas Sarwar has misled voters, and the latest on buffer zones and Partygate.By Laudable
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Going car-free with mum-of-four Ruth Cumming
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With rising fuel prices, many of us are thinking twice about using the car. But would you be brave enough to ditch your car completely, especially when you’ve got kids? This week’s guest Ruth Cumming did exactly that - and she has four young children! She says that instead of feeling restricted, the family now feel liberated and enjoy working out h…
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Local Election Special: Who really won the 2022 council elections?
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they take a look at the local election results and ask whether the Labour party is back and what the SNP will think of the voters' verdicts.By Laudable
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100: Chris Burn speaks to Robin Scott, the new managing director of Welcome to Yorkshire
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Businessman Robin Scott explains to Chris Burn why he has purchased the assets of Welcome to Yorkshire and what he plans to do with them.By Laudable
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Does SNP incompetence impact independence support?
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The Scotsman's political team is joined by Sir John Curtice to talk through predictions for the local elections next week, whether SNP competency impacts support for independence, and the team discusses ongoing sexual harassment complaints in Westminster.By Laudable
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Revision tips with assistant principal Nicola Lappage
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How do you help your child to do their best in their exams without them getting too overwhelmed in the process? It’s a fine balance, says this week's guest Nicola Lappage. She’s an assistant principal and history teacher at Ninestiles Academy in Acocks Green and has helped hundreds of children through their GCSEs. Nicola shares advice on revision t…
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Boris Johnson on the precipice as Holyrood returns
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Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat about why it feels like Boris Johnson is really on the way out, the latest from Holyrood with a review of FMQs, and a smattering of the ferries fiasco.By Laudable
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Rishi Sunak's tax woes and the SNP's relationship with newspapers
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the row over the tax affairs of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty, and whether the SNP has a uniquely tricky relationship with newspapers.By Laudable
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Jess Phillips MP on abortion and the importance of family and friends
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Zoe talks to Birmingham MP Jess Phillips about motherhood and why family and friends are so important to her. Jess opens up about her childhood, being a young mum, having an abortion, the impact of losing her mother and what it’s like to be a working mum in Westminster. You can read our interview with Jess Phillips on our Brummie Mummies Facebook p…
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99: Chris Burn speaks to Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, in Sheffield
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Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth discusses the financial challenges facing older people, his anger at Rishi Sunak and his own experiences of poverty during a visit to Sheffield.By Laudable
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Tory MP under fire, the UK's energy future and more ferries fun
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Join The Scotsman's political team as it discusses the alleged drug-taking and sexual harassment of David Warburton MP, the upcoming UK energy strategy, and the prospect of more ferries drama in Holyrood.By Laudable
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98: Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor
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The Yorkshire Post political editor Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor.By Laudable
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Scotland's ferry fiasco - should an SNP minister resign?
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Join The Scotsman's political team who dissect the ferry fiasco which has engulfed the Scottish Government. Is it incompetence, bad luck, or all Derek Mackay's fault?By Laudable
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Easy decluttering tips for families with expert Victoria Trevor
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Brummie Mummies has called on the help of expert declutterer Victoria Trevor who is bursting with ideas on how you can get rid of your clutter and, more importantly, stay on top of it afterwards - even if you have little ones running around messing it all up! Victoria shares her great tips for encouraging tidying habits amongst every family member,…
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97: Chris Burn talks to Baroness Kath Pinnock about the prepayment meter 'scandal'
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Liberal Democrat peer and former Kirklees Council leader Kath Pinnock tells Chris Burn why she is so concerned about prepayment meter customers as energy bills rocket.By Laudable
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Ukraine latest and the cost-of-living crisis
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The Scotsman's political team discuss the latest situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Spring Budget Statement from Rishi Sunak as politicians look to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.By Laudable
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Will Douglas Ross' reverse ferret on Boris Johnson change anything?
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Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Douglas Ross' decision to back the Prime Minister and withdraw his letter of no confidence the week before the Scottish Conservative party conference.By Laudable
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Empowering through trauma with Sinead Soffe - Pride Of Birmingham Special
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In this episode we’re talking to an amazing mum about her family’s healing journey from devastating trauma. Sinead Soffe’s life changed forever the moment a house fire engulfed her baby Elizabeth as she slept in her cot. Elizabeth suffered third degree burns over 60 percent of her body. Since then Elizabeth has undergone more than 70 operations at …
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Are Scottish Labour on the way back to power in Scotland?
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The Scotsman's politics team discuss Scottish Labour's attempted renewal after its party conference in Glasgow and the latest in Ukraine.By Laudable
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War in Europe - Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Join The Scotsman's political team who take you through the latest in the Ukraine crisis, with a special guest appearance from World Editor, Jane Bradley.By Laudable
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Hitting the reset button and how to be more kid with Ed James
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Have you fallen into the trap of being a grown up? That’s what Heart FM radio presenter and dad-of-three Ed James discovered the moment he hit the reset button on his life. Ed talks candidly with Zoe about the highs and lows of the last few years, how he went through a bankruptcy, driving ban and relationship breakup all at the same time and how he…
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Oliver Coppard discusses what he learnt from his election battle with Nick Clegg, leading the Remain campaign in Yorkshire and addressing anti-semitism problems in Labour.By Laudable
Join The Scotsman's political team as they look at the abuse handed out to former BBC Scotland Editor, Sarah Smith, and the likely divergence in Covid-19 strategy between Scotland and England.By Laudable
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95: Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the new chairman of Transport for the North
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On this week's episode of Pod's Own Country Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the newly appointed chairman of Transport for the North.By Laudable
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Boris Johnson in Scotland and the SNP/Green independence prospectus
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Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland and the planned joint SNP/Green independence prospectus.By Laudable
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How White Dee is helping young people eight years on from Benefits Street
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You’ll probably remember Dee Kelly as White Dee from the Channel 4 documentary Benefits Street and on Celebrity Big Brother. Dee talks about the impact the programme had on her and her children’s lives and why she felt she wanted to help others by co-launching Birmingham Says No, a group dedicated to empowering young people in the city. In this epi…
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94: Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy
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Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy about her route into politics, and what needs to be done to reduce regional inequalities across the UKBy Laudable
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Is the SNP misleading Yes voters about their pensions?
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Is the SNP's position on pensions misleading potential Yes voters, and is Carrie Johnson really the reason for Boris Johnson's problems? Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat through the issues.By Laudable
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Homework Special - Headteacher Jamie Barton on why it's important and how parents can help
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How does homework play out in your house? Is it a battle of wits or is your child keen to get pen to paper? Do you think they get too much extra school work or not enough? In this episode we’re talking all things homework with Jamie Barton who is head of school for the Jewellery Quarter Academy. He tells us that doing homework can actually improve …
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Can Boris Johnson recover from Partygate and are both unionists and nationalists failing voters around the independence debate?
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This week The Scotsman's political team take a look at the Partygate fallout, try to work out what 'levelling up' means, and question whether the independence debate in Scotland is worth voters' time. Join political correspondent Conor Matchett, political editor Alistair Grant, and Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown for a look at the week in…
Join Alistair Grant, Jane Bradley and Alexander Brown from The Scotsman's political team as they discuss another tumultuous week ahead for Downing Street, as well as the latest on Covid and Scottish independence.By Laudable
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93: Chris Burn talks to Tim Farron about second home ownership
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Best days out in the Midlands with Amazing Adventures of Me blogger Lavania Oluban
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This episode is packed full of ideas on all the best family days out around the Midlands. There are so many great places to go and things to see, how do you choose, especially when some can be so expensive? Zoe welcomes back Birmingham mum Lavania Oluban who runs a blog called The Amazing Adventures of Me, which is all about getting out and about w…
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Partygate, Boris Johnson's future, and Douglas Ross' career gamble
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A new year brings a new start and the long-awaited return of The Steamie. Join The Scotsman's political team including political editor Alistair Grant, Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown, and political correspondents Conor Matchett and Jane Bradley as they discuss Partygate and its consequences.…
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92: Caitlin talks to Ryan Stephenson and Discusses Boris Johnson with Chris Burn
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91: Caitlin Doherty talks to former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls
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Preschool activities you and your kids will love - from former deputy head Ruth Lue-Quee
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Zoe talks to Ruth Lue Quee, a new mum whose live lockdown streams led her to quit her job as a deputy headteacher and set up her own business bursting with activities for preschoolers. Ruth, from Wolverhampton, had her son just before the pandemic broke and suddenly found herself home alone wishing she could take him to baby groups. So, she started…
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'Love and more love' - Ryan Mahon's inspirational story of loss, strength and life as a single parent
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Today’s guest is Ryan Mahon, a father of two who has had to learn how to become both dad and mum to his little girls, following the tragic death of his beloved wife to breast cancer. Nadia sadly died on June 9, 2020, aged just 38, right in the middle of the Covid lockdowns. Ryan describes her as a beautiful wife and mum who had an aura of positivit…
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90: Caitlin Doherty talks to Sir Keir Starmer about the pandemic and levelling up
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90: Caitlin Doherty talks to Sir Keir Starmer about the pandemic and levelling upBy Laudable
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89: Chris Burn talks to Simon Biltcliffe Yorkshire Party candidate for the South Yorkshire mayoral election
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Granny daycare - Why nanas need support too - Tess Allen
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Zoe Chamberlain chats with ‘Nana Made Me’ founder, Tess Allen. After realising there was very little available for grandparents who provide childcare for their grandchildren, Tess and her friend Linda set up their very own group called ‘Nana Made Me’ in Birmingham. Tess explains all about the traditional activities they do and discusses how ideas o…
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88: Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty talk about the pandemic and Omicron
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88: Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty talk about the pandemic and OmicronBy Laudable
