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Would you leave school at 14?
Are critics of lowering the school-leaving age to 14 right to call the idea 'Dickensian'?

Rangers takeover bid
The owners of NFL giants San Francisco 49ers are making a move for Rangers FC.

Martin Compston Interview
Line of Duty star Martin Compston talks to Martin Geissler about his latest lead role.

Jagtar: Jailed for Terror in India
How did a man from Dumbarton become the centre of a diplomatic dilemma?

Ukraine and Defence Spending
The team asks if the first minister鈥檚 backing of the PM on defence should surprise us.

Fewer Teachers - Better Schools?
The team hears about a bold solution for the pupil attainment gap: fewer teachers by 2040.

Abortion Buffer Zones
With regard to the abortion buffer zone law, can private prayer ever be illegal?

Gender: Are Politicians Pivoting?
Scotcast asks if the temperature of political opinion on the gender debate is changing.

19/02/2025
Conversation about Scotland鈥檚 biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Why are energy bills still so high?
Energy bills are expected to rise by 5 per cent. When could prices begin to fall?