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Unspun Live

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Unspun Live is The Herald’s Scottish politics podcast — bringing you interviews, analysis, and insight from the heart of Holyrood. Hosted by some of the finest journalists in the business, each episode cuts through the noise to explore the big ideas, tough decisions, and real stories behind the headlines.

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Episode 2: Lorna Slater on Bute House 2.0, infighting and gender balance 14.04.2025 39:09

In episode two of The Herald's Unspun Live, Lorna Slater shares her views on entering another Bute House Agreement, party infighting and the issue of creating a gender balance in the Scottish Parliament. Political Correspondents Hannah Brown and Rebecca Mccurdy also take a look at the week ahead in Scottish politics.

Episode 1: John Swinney on grief, leadership and renewal 08.04.2025 32:35

In the first episode of Unspun Live , The Herald’s new Scottish politics podcast, First Minister John Swinney speaks candidly about grief, resilience and leadership. He reflects on the loss of his colleague Christina McKelvie, how stepping back helped him return as “a different character,” and whether the SNP would consider another deal with the Greens. Swinney also talks about the 2026 election,...