Best The Scottish Parliament Podcasts (2024)

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First Minister's Questions 03 October 2024 46:24

2d ago46:24

46:24

The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included alcohol related deaths, and teacher numbers in Scotland. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliamentBy The Scottish Parliament

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October 7, Britain's "crime against humanity", and Sue Gray 48:24

1h ago48:24

48:24

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Following a Pro-Palestine rally this weekend demanding a ceasefire, Ed and Ava talk on the one year anniversary of October 7. Then, they talk Britain's "crime against humanity" in the Chagos Islands, after Ed spent the morning talking with Chagossians, and the latest in the Sue Gray psychodrama. Presenters: Ava S…

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IS SNP INDY DREAM ON HOLD .. 39:18

1h ago39:18

39:18

Bernard and Alex discuss the significance of First Minister, John Swinney, bringing former SNP strategist, Stephen Noon, back into his close circle as a Special Advisor (SPAD). Does this mean a shift towards gradualism? What does it say about the SNP's current strategy and given the positions both Swinney and Noon has taken in the past, does it mea…

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Another round: How inheritance is destroying our economy 35:06

6h ago35:06

35:06

The Bank of Mum and Dad is one the UK's biggest mortgage lenders. But the impact of inheritance stretches far beyond one's ability to get onto the property ladder. Dr Eliza Filby argues the UK is now an "inheritocracy", shaping our politics, the dynamics of the family, and gender relations. Her book Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank o…

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The Tories' leadership race gets weird 1:05:31

3d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's an all-timer. The trio are re-united to dissect the Tory leadership candidates' speeches to conference - featuring a very wet Oli. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Irish Mount Rushmore (and Tory conference breakdown) 45:58

5d ago45:58

45:58

Ava and Ed return to the PolJOE dungeon for this episode of the podcast, where we catch up on what the runners and riders in the Tory leadership contest as the Conservative Party conference gets underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Scot Tory Leader Facing Crisis in 2026 31:31

5d ago31:31

31:31

Bernard and Alex discuss whether the New Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay, will face an existential crisis with the party at the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election. Do a series of factors, including the emergence of Reform, mean there is "no chance they're going to hold second place in 2026"? Also, Rosie Duffield's resignation from Labo…

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Another round: Inside Andrew Tate's Romanian compound 55:27

9d ago55:27

55:27

Oli spoke with former Vice journalists Matt Shea and Jamie Tahsin about the time they spent with Andrew Tate in Romania taking part in the masculinity test he sells to his followers. Matt and Jamie's book, Clown World: Four Years Inside Andrew Tate's Manosphere, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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First Minister's Questions 26 September 2024 48:07

9d ago48:07

48:07

The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included energy bill reduction, embedding domestic abuse experts in 999 control rooms and the numbers of young people involved in violent crime. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-wha…

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Reacting to Keir Starmer's speech with senior Labour politicians 29:02

9d ago29:02

29:02

Ava and Laura catch up with Barry Gardiner, Tracy Brabin, Alastair Strathern, and Anas Sarwar to analyse Keir Starmer's first speech to Labour conference as prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CHANGE? WHAT CHANGE? - Is Labour Facing Mid-Term Blues Already? 39:40

9d ago39:40

39:40

Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie delve into the challenges facing the new Labour government in the aftermath of Keir Starmer's first conference speech as Prime Minister. Labour stood on a platform of "Change" but is it immediate enough for the electorate? Where will the money come from in Rachel Reeves upcoming budget? Is the new government facing …

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IJLCD: Collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 26:45

12d ago26:45

26:45

How do speech and language therapists collaborate effectively with parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Firstly, speech and language therapists need to understand, 'What are their needs?' In this podcast we talk with lead researcher Inge Klatte, of the Research Center for Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of A…

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Rachel Reeves' promises at Labour Conference (feat. Andrew Fisher) 29:51

12d ago29:51

29:51

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Laura are joined by the Corbyn-era director of Labour policy, Andrew Fisher, to analyse Rachel Reeves' conference speech. Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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WARNING FOR STARMER + US Elections + SNP / Labour Coalition in 2026? 37:03

12d ago37:03

37:03

Bernard is in the USA. Alex is on the Isle of Jura. Bernard says Keir Starmer needs to deliver growth or face the anger of the electorate over growing errors. Alex says that naive and loose-lipped press briefing by new staff in Government and the freebie scandal raise questions over Starmer's judgement. Bernard analyses the US Presidential race fro…

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Opening night at Labour Conference 21:04

13d ago21:04

21:04

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast Ava and Laura are podcasting from Labour Conference. They chat a less than ideal weekend of headlines for Keir Starmer's first day of conference, from controversy over accepting donations to Sue Gray's salary. Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey Hosted on A…

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Another round: Adam Friedland on Kamala Harris, Israel and Palestine, and Starmer's Arsenal tickets 50:56

14d ago50:56

50:56

This is not The Adam Friedland Show - it's the PoliticsJOE Podcast. But, Ed and Seán are joined by its host for this wide ranging discussion of British and American politics. Expect chat about George Bush, Seinfeld, and whether Alastair Campbell invented Satanism. Presenters: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey Producer: Ed Campbell and Seán Hickey Sting d…

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RCSLT News Sept 2024: Dysphagia event; Darzi review; Covid 19 Inquiry; news from across the UK 13:03

15d ago13:03

13:03

In Septembers news: - Dysphagia dining event www.rcslt.org/news/people-with-d…dining-experience/ - SLT voices - a new section on the website to showcase views from the world of speech and language therapy www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-launche…lt-voices-section/ - 80th anniversary next year www.rcslt.org/about-us/the-rcslt-at-80/ - Connect England event …

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First Minister's Questions 19 September 2024 48:31

16d ago48:31

48:31

The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included junk food advertising, Transport Scotland's consultancy fees and the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks planning application. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parl…

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An entirely uncontroversial episode about Brexit, abortion, and Scottish independence 50:55

17d ago50:55

50:55

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed and Ava unite to talk about the tenth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, John Major's opinions on that other referendum, and the UK's new abortion law. Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted …

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Indy Ref - 10 Years On - The Verdict 40:32

18d ago40:32

40:32

It's 10 years since Scotland's Independence Referendum. Bernard and Alex reflect on what happened, where we are now and will there be an Indy Ref II? Including Bernard's insights into what really happened behind the scenes at the TV debates and on referendum night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Prime Minister's new clothes 35:56

19d ago35:56

35:56

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed returns to join Ava. They chat Keir Starmer's meeting with Italy's Giorgia Meloni to discuss immigration. Then, whether Starmer's wife should be accepting clothing donations, followed by eye-eating bacteria. Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production:…

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Another round: Carol Vorderman on the insane weirdness of Tories 31:48

24d ago31:48

31:48

We had the pleasure of being joined at JOE Towers by Carol Vorderman for a chat about all things political. Here Carol reacts to some choice moments of the last few years of Conservative rule, pinpointing the downfall of the government, and what Keir Starmer needs to do in power to win back the trust of the British public. Carol Vorderman's Now Wha…

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Is this the end of the NHS as we know it? 29:06

24d ago29:06

29:06

Ava attended Starmer's speech this morning in which he announced three fundamental reforms to the NHS. She was joined by Laura in the studio to discuss whether Labour can fix the crisis in healthcare. Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on A…

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First Minister's Questions 12 September 2024 46:22

27d ago46:22

46:22

The First Minister takes questions from Members. Topics covered this week included the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, a Just Transition, and the reported rise in hospice care costs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament…

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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 2 Reaction & Analysis 36:05

24d ago36:05

36:05

PART 2 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part two of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …

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PMQs analysis 42:32

24d ago42:32

42:32

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. PMQs is back and Oli and Ava are here to analyse it - alongside chat about Chaucer and the Unibomber. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 1 Reaction & Analysis 32:01

25d ago32:01

32:01

PART 1 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part one of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …

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Cold as Your Nan (Taylor's Version) 49:59

28d ago49:59

49:59

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Today we're getting into Keir Starmer's decision to strip some pensioners of their winter fuel allowance. Then, we look to the states where Taylor Swift decided to become a Republican. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Another Round: How Liz Truss ruined the country with Anthony Seldon 37:12

28d ago37:12

37:12

Historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon swung by JOE Towers this week to chat to us about his new book, Truss at 10: 49 Days That Changed Britain. During the course of the interview we get into the disaster that was Liz Truss' tenure, the downfall of the Conservative party, and the country that Keir Starmer has inherited. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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MICHAEL MARRA - 2026 Labour victory "nowhere near a done deal" 49:05

29d ago49:05

49:05

Labour's Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Michael Marra MSP, tells the podcast A 2026 victory for Labour in the Scottish Parliamentary Election is "nowhere near a done deal" The best case scenario is a minority Labour government His political roots in family life in Dundee He regards Anas Sarwar's transformation of Scottish Labour as "profound…

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First Minister's Questions 05 September 2024 46:08

1M ago46:08

46:08

The First Minister takes questions from Douglas Ross MSP, Anas Sarwar MSP and other Members during FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/By The Scottish Parliament

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Findings of the Grenfell Inquiry (and PMQs) 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava and Laura discuss the damning findings of the Grenfell Inquiry released today. Then, the chat the first PMQs back after recess. Presenters: Ava Santina and Laura Beveridge Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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SNP CONFERENCE VERDICT - Where is the Policy Prospectus and Indy Strategy? 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

In the aftermath of the SNP's Annual Conference, Bernard and Alex ask - where are the new policies and the strategy for independence that the party will need to win voters back who switched to Labour at the General Election? The need for a clear policy prospectus. The challenges of economic growth and public services. The conference talked about In…

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There's a new party in parliament 47:47

1M ago47:47

47:47

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ava is joined by Laura and Seán as news breaks of the new Independent Alliance of MPs in parliament, involving Jeremy Corbyn. Then, they chat whether landlords should be MPs and whether people are rizz-less without Rizlas under Keir Starmer's proposed smoking area ban. Presenters: Ava Santina, Seán Hickey, and La…

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Another round: What's next for the Conservative Party? (with Telegraph political editor, Ben Riley-Smith) 41:46

1M ago41:46

41:46

The Telegraph's political editor Ben Riley-Smith swung by JOE Towers to talk to Oli about his new book, Blue Murder: The Rise and Fall of the Conservative Party. The duo also analyse how the Conservatives lost the election and Keir Starmer's leadership, his ruthlessness and ideology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alex Neil - 30 year wait for Independence if SNP lose in 2026 48:54

1M ago48:54

48:54

On the eve of the SNP Annual Conference, former Minister Alex Neil warns First Minster John Swinney to bin the "political weans" and "bring in heavyweights" as losing 2026 election will mean an independent Scotland is "in the freezer for 10-30 years" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Phantom Tax 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. Ed and Ava discuss the paranormal and pranking, before chatting with Dr Richard Murphy about Keir Starmer's economic plans. Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Seán Hickey, Sam Sharrocks, and Oli Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Definitely, maybe a podcast about politics 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. Should we tax gear to fill the £22 billion blackhole in the economy? Oli, Ed, and Ava are reunited to chat the Oasis reunion and Keir Starmer's speech today warning of a painful October Budget. Presenters: Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production: Se…

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Should SNP Ministers Meet Israelis and Palestinians? 39:11

1M ago39:11

39:11

Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie tackle the issues of the week including Fallout from SNP Minister, Angus Robertson, meeting with Israeli diplomats. Can anything be done to stem drug deaths in Scotland The Scottish Conservative leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Another round: KNEECAP on bridging divides, British colonialism, and the far-right 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

To mark the release of their self-titled movie in Britain, Belfast rap trio KNEECAP sat down with us this week for a chat. We get into the resurgence of the Irish language, culture and identity in the north of Ireland, along with recent far-right riots and their support for Palestine. KNEECAP the movie is in cinemas in the UK now. Hosted on Acast. …

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I'll Investigate Douglas Ross says Tory Leadership Hopeful, Meghan Gallacher 46:02

2M ago46:02

46:02

Scottish Conservative leadership candidate, Meghan Gallacher, does not hold back in laying out her campaign stall. Says she'll investigate allegations that former boss and party leader, Douglas Ross, had a long term plan to dump Holyrood colleagues in favour of Westminster seat. Proposes 1p cut to Scottish Income Tax Proposes a re-evaluation of Sco…

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RCSLT News Aug 2024: influencing to Parliament; EDI; launch of Buddy Chat; Government in Wales 7:47

1M ago7:47

7:47

In August's news: - Influencing into the new government in Parliament. - Update on RCSLT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work and plans. See also reponse to the riots across the UK: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…ots-across-the-uk/ - Launch of Buddy Chat course in Northern Ireland. This is for children to learn to communicate with others who …

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The boyfriends of Taylor Swift 1:04:45

1M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE podcast. It's another helping of dudes rock, with a thoughtful chat on masculinity after Ed's interviews with boyfriends attending Taylor Swift's performance in London last night - followed by lots of chat about piss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Farage's freebies and Starmer's ASOS haul 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast. It's once again the platonic ideal of a podcast as Oli and Ed chat MPs declaring their alternative income sources and donations, before moving on to Starmer's decision to imprison riot-related social media use. Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ed Campbell Producer: Laura Beveridge Sting design: Chris White Production:…

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Labour's Paul Sweeney - 2026 Scot Parl Election "High Stakes" for Future of UK 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

He's only 35 but Labour's Paul Sweeney has already been an MP and now sits as an MSP. He joined Bernard and Alex in the Press Bar in Glasgow to discuss.; 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is "high stakes" in terms of determining the long term future of the UK. "I've seen How hard Anas Sarwar works" - I don't think I'd be up to the job. "My faith in…

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