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The Steamie by The Scotsman

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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.

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Rishi Sunak's tax woes and the SNP's relationship with newspapers 12.04.2022 32:46

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tory MP under fire, the UK's energy future and more ferries fun 05.04.2022 35:33

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland's ferry fiasco - should an SNP minister resign? 29.03.2022 39:35

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine latest and the cost-of-living crisis 22.03.2022 35:55

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Douglas Ross' reverse ferret on Boris Johnson change anything? 15.03.2022 31:11

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Scottish Labour on the way back to power in Scotland? 08.03.2022 35:04

The Scotsman's politics team discuss Scottish Labour's attempted renewal after its party conference in Glasgow and the latest in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

War in Europe - Russia's invasion of Ukraine 01.03.2022 33:24

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hounding of Sarah Smith 22.02.2022 32:26

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boris Johnson in Scotland and the SNP/Green independence prospectus 15.02.2022 34:03

Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland and the planned joint SNP/Green independence prospectus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the SNP misleading Yes voters about their pensions? 08.02.2022 35:07

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Boris Johnson recover from Partygate and are both unionists and nationalists failing voters around the independence debate? 01.02.2022 34:02

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 Scottish politics. Learn more about your ad choic...

A week to remember? 25.01.2022 28:55

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Partygate, Boris Johnson's future, and Douglas Ross' career gamble 18.01.2022 32:56

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Indyref2 now inevitable? Analysing the SNP/Green deal 24.08.2021 56:58

The Scotsman's politics team takes a look at the big news in UK and Scottish politics, examining the SNP's deal with the Scottish Greens and the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'th...

Finding the funny in politics with Matt Forde 03.08.2021 55:02

Gina Davidson and Alexander Brown talk to Matt Forde, writer, satirist and former political advisor about all things politics in both Scotland and the UK. This week's podcast reaches into the past to recall seminal moments, larger than life characters and unfathomable actions across the political spectrum. Matt brings some of his best impressions of political leaders past and present. There's som...

What is Boris Johnson's legacy two years in? 27.07.2021 45:44

Conor Matchett, Alexander Brown, and Gina Davidson discuss Boris Johnson's two years in charge of the Conservative Party, what his highs and lows have been, and how long he may last as leader. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid sp...

'Freedom Day' v 'Level Zero' and Willie Rennie's reflections on his time as Lib Dem leader 20.07.2021 1:04:30

Conor Matchett speaks to the departing leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie on how the party rebuilds amid reflections on his time as leader. Conor is also joined by health correspondent Elsa Maishman and Westminster correspondent Alex Brown to discuss 'Freedom Day' and the move in Scotland to 'Level Zero'.Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soun...

'Scotland should know what another No vote would mean' - Ciaran Martin on indyref1 and the constitutional stand-off 13.07.2021 1:09:22

Conor Matchett speaks to former Constitution Director in the Cabinet Office and one of the key architects of the Edinburgh Agreement, Ciaran Martin, on the current state of constitutional politics and what must happen ahead of a second independence referendum. Alexander Brown also joins Conor to chat about the England football team and racism. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https:...

A parliamentary term in review and what to expect after recess 22.06.2021 51:41

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat about the last year in Scottish Politics and what people can expect after recess. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scot...

G7, soft power, and the EU - Where would an independent Scotland sit in the world of foreign policy? 15.06.2021 1:06:17

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by former SNP MP and international relations professor Stephen Gethins to talk about the G7 and how an independent Scotland might conduct itself on the world stage. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Stu...

'Algorithm by stealth' - Is the SNP exams policy failing Scotland's pupils? 08.06.2021 1:14:42

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to lecturer and journalist James McEnaney about the SQA's most recent exams scandal and whether the appeals system in place will treat Scottish pupils fairly. Conor is also joined by Alexander Brown to chat foreign aid and The Scotsman's health correspondent Elsa Maishman to chat Euro fanzones. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io...

Oil, the SQA, and landlords, what is on the Green wishlist for a deal with the SNP? 01.06.2021 1:08:01

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Ross Greer, the West of Scotland Green MSP. Mr Greer speaks about his party's talks with the SNP, what the Greens might want and where they might move with negotiations set to begin this week. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Pier...

'The SNP are tinkering around the edges' - Pam Duncan-Glancy on the challenges for disabled people in Scotland 25.05.2021 51:14

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy who is the first permanent wheelchair user elected to Holyrood about what drove her to politics and the challenges facing disabled people in Scotland. Conor is also joined by Alexander Brown to chat offensive tweets and Dominic Cummings. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good...

'Scotland is at a tinderbox moment': Rangers, Pollokshields and Covid policing 18.05.2021 54:30

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Calum Steele, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, after scenes of violence in Glasgow involving Rangers fans led to the arrests of at least 28 people and left police officers seriously injured. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament /...

Holyrood election results 2021: What does it all mean for Scotland's political parties? 11.05.2021 1:00:30

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by The Scotsman's Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown to discuss the results of the 2021 Holyrood election. What does it mean for indyref2, for unionism, for Scottish Labour, and for Alex Salmond now all the votes have been cast. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71...