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BBC Radio Scotland

The BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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Dec 24, 2025 · 40 min
The biggest stories of 2025 (Part 1)
Martin, Laura and Natalie look back on the year’s news.
Dec 18, 2025 · 28 min
Two Doors Down's Christmas comeback
Gregor Sharp on his return to writing without the show's co-creator Simon Carlyle.
Dec 17, 2025 · 30 min
STV boss on costs, cuts and a backlash
Chief executive Rufus Radcliffe on why he thinks STV must save money.
Dec 16, 2025 · 24 min
Have Greens saved the justice secretary’s skin?
Angela Constance has survived a vote of no confidence.
Dec 15, 2025 · 22 min
Is the Sandie Peggie ruling discredited?
JK Rowling claims errors in NHS Fife tribunal judgement are 'scandalous'.
Dec 11, 2025 · 42 min
Malcolm Offord: I can be a Reform First Minister
Reform’s latest recruit in Scotland.
Dec 10, 2025 · 26 min
'Tweakments' doc: Nothing is regulated
And why the Tartan Army might want to check their social media history.
Dec 9, 2025 · 27 min
What the Sandie Peggie ruling means
Reaction to the findings of the NHS Fife transgender tribunal.
Dec 8, 2025 · 28 min
‘Ready to explode’: prisons and early release
Inside HMP Barlinnie and emergency measures to tackle overcrowding.
Dec 4, 2025 · 31 min
Are Starmer’s Scottish MPs sick of him?
Are reports MPs are ready to try and oust the PM true?
Dec 3, 2025 · 25 min
Priced out? The cost of the World Cup
How FIFA’s dynamic pricing could be putting off fans.
Dec 2, 2025 · 28 min
Kezia Dugdale on Labour, trust and Rachel Reeves
Former Scottish Labour leader on claims chancellor misled the public.
Dec 1, 2025 · 27 min
Do we need a grooming gangs inquiry too?
And your reaction to our interview with Sandie Peggie’s lawyer.
Nov 27, 2025 · 42 min
‘Why I'm defending Sandie Peggie’
Naomi Cunningham on the 'gender wars' and the ‘new McCarthyism’.
Nov 26, 2025 · 29 min
Hot takes from Budget day
What’s the story of Labour’s UK Budget day?
Nov 25, 2025 · 26 min
What to watch out for in the Budget
And has Paul Weller shown that Martin has style?
Nov 24, 2025 · 28 min
‘Derailed’: what now for £50m public inquiry?
Sheku Bayoh’s death is the focus of one of several active inquiries.
Nov 20, 2025 · 33 min
‘I’ll cry on stage’: the busker who’s gone bigtime
Musician Callum Beattie on his music, partying with heroes and his biggest gig yet.
Nov 19, 2025 · 40 min
We’ll be coming! Why the football means so much
A toast to Scotland’s World Cup 2026 qualification.
Nov 18, 2025 · 31 min
‘Getting caught betting was the best day’
Former footballer Brian Rice on living with a gambling addiction.