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The Steamie by The Scotsman
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.
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Episodes
Double-jobbing politicians - and an interview with Alex Cole-Hamilton 14.11.2024 34:26
Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the row over SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn running for Holyrood while remaining an MP. Plus, Alistair speaks to Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton about a possible Budget deal with the SNP - and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does Donald Trump's election mean for Scotland? 07.11.2024 25:03
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Martyn McLaughlin and Alexander Brown discuss Donald Trump's extraordinary victory - and what it means for Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rachel Reeves throws down the gauntlet 31.10.2024 22:00
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol discuss the UK Budget, and what it means for Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1,000 miles later: What a Scotsman reporter discovered on an epic walk around Scotland 22.10.2024 32:57
Alistair Grant talks to Katharine Hay, The Scotsman's rural affairs correspondent, about her epic walk around Scotland as she clocks up more than 1,000 miles on the road. From St Kilda to the Borders, the east coast to the west, Katharine talks about the highs and lows - and what she has learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Salmond: death of a political titan 14.10.2024 21:27
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Calum Ross discuss the legacy of Alex Salmond following his death at the age of 69, and share some of their own memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jenrick v Badenoch 10.10.2024 26:17
Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the latest twist in the UK Tory leadership contest. Plus, the Scottish Government announces plans that could see hundreds more prisoners released early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tories north and south 03.10.2024 26:08
How did Russell Findlay do in his first week as Scottish Tory leader? And who looks set to win the Tory leadership contest down south after its conference in Birmingham? Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UK Labour Party conference, featuring an interview with Anas Sarwar 25.09.2024 31:22
Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Alex talks to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar from the conference floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The independence referendum 10 years on, with Ian Blackford 18.09.2024 31:04
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown are joined by former Westminster leader Ian Blackford to discuss the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, and what should happen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we heading for a snap Holyrood election? 12.09.2024 27:34
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the likelihood of a snap Holyrood election. Meanwhile, the row over winter fuel payments continues north and south of the Border, and the closure of Grangemouth spells grim news for 400 jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A grim start to the parliamentary year 05.09.2024 22:33
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the impact of up to £500 million of public spending cuts in Scotland, and John Swinney's underwhelming Programme for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SNP conference special featuring an interview with Kate Forbes MSP 30.08.2024 36:36
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the challenges facing the SNP as activists gather for the party's annual conference in Edinburgh. Alistair then talks to Kate Forbes, the deputy first minister, about what the SNP does now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tory leadership contests heat up, while SNP membership plummets 22.08.2024 23:57
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the latest manoeuvrings in the Tory leadership contests north and south of the border. Plus, how worried should the SNP be about its plummeting membership? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Doom and gloom 15.08.2024 25:40
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the tight squeeze on public finances coming down the line. Plus, should classrooms ban mobile phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Riots and the Tory leadership contests 09.08.2024 27:38
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the recent riots and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's response. Meanwhile, six MSPs have entered the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader. Who are the runners and riders? Plus, Alex has the latest on the contest down south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The King's Speech... and Scottish Tory manoeuvring 18.07.2024 26:56
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the King's Speech and the looming Scottish Tory leadership contest. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A political earthquake 05.07.2024 24:49
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss an extraordinary night, fresh from attending general election counts in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final countdown 28.06.2024 26:38
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the lay of the land with just one week to go until the general election - with the help of exclusive, Scotland-only Westminster polling by Savanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The general election manifestos 20.06.2024 27:58
From independence to the economy, Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the various party manifestos. Rachel speaks to Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton at the Royal Highland Show about her party's vision for rural Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Starmer launches Labour's manifesto and Douglas Ross self-destructs 13.06.2024 29:35
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the Labour general election manifesto. Plus, has Douglas Ross thrown a grenade into his own party's campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
General Election 2024: Douglas Ross announces shock Westminster bid 06.06.2024 23:01
Douglas Ross, the Scottish Conservative leader, has announced he will stand in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East. At a hastily arranged press conference in Edinburgh, he faced questions about the existing Tory candidate being blocked for health reasons. Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss all the latest from the campaign trail - and what it means. Learn more about...
General Election 2024: Week one on the campaign trails 31.05.2024 26:23
In this episode Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Alexander Brown take a look at how the first week of the election campaign has gone, the fall-out of the sanctioning of former health secretary Michael Matheson, and some exclusive polling on the upcoming general election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Things Can Only Get Wetter 23.05.2024 26:50
Rishi Sunak has fired the starting gun on a general election. But why did he pick July 4? What's the state of play in Scotland? And hasn't Mr Sunak ever heard of an umbrella? Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss another extraordinary 24 hours in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Swinney gets down to business and Starmer rolls up his sleeves 17.05.2024 31:35
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney's pitch on the economy. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster, where Keir Starmer has been channelling Tony Blair. Alistair then sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton ahead of his party's conference in Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Swinney’s first week in charge 10.05.2024 27:15
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney’s debut First Minister’s Questions in Holyrood — and the “new” Cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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