Scotcast Podcast
The Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
Episodes to download
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Is it time to scrap council tax?
Yesterday
With big rises on the way, does it feel like we’re paying more for less?
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Who thinks lynx should roam the Highlands?
Wednesday
Should wild cats be legally reintroduced into our natural landscape?
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Uncovering a scandal
Tuesday
How a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú investigation exposed a ‘culture of cruelty’ at a children’s psychiatric unit.
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Life inside our packed prisons
Monday
Barlinnie's boss and a former inmate on what jail is really like.
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What’s it like to be homeless?
Last Thursday
And how much of the problem hides behind closed doors?
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Humza Yousaf on Trump and Gaza
Wed 5 Feb 2025
The former First Minister accuses Trump of supporting ethnic cleansing.
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How Scotland’s water works
Tue 4 Feb 2025
The man in charge of our water supply says we don’t have quite as much as you’d think.
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Rosebank and the political climate
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Will a legal win for environmental campaigners stop new North Sea oil and gas?
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Tourist tax: the answer to overtourism?
Thu 23 Jan 2025
And the rare red weather warnings in place as Storm Éowyn hits Scotland.
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Mary v. the porn industry
Wed 22 Jan 2025
The Scottish lawyer fighting for stricter controls on pornography.
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'Petrifying' failings at hospital baby unit
Tue 21 Jan 2025
And Trump’s first 24 hours back in the White House.
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Is Trump Scotland's friend?
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Donald Trump returns to the White House: can we exploit his Scottish links?
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UK's first drug supervision room opens
Mon 13 Jan 2025
And Alex Salmond’s widow hits out at his critics.
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Hello from Scotcast
Mon 6 Jan 2025
What you can expect to hear from the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler.