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  • Storm season: Are we ready for this one?

    October 26, 2026 · 26 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Should we all be prepping?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pgn4ws Two men have died and tens of thousands of properties were without power after Storm Austen and Storm Boelo…

  • School bomb hoax: the fallout

    October 23, 2026 · 24 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: 'What has happened to Scottish education?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00315tl Scottish schools have seen a spike in pupil absence after many were the target of a hoax email…

  • Reform loses an MSP and X loses the SNP – Politics Show

    October 22, 2026 · 28 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Jackdaw approved. Is Rosebank next?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033393 Natalie, Lynsey and Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast talk about MSP Amanda Bland…

  • Will Rosebank oil field be approved next?

    October 21, 2026 · 26 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'How big is the Jackdaw decision?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00315sy Jackdaw, the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, has been approved by UK Energy Secretary Miatta…

  • BBC Scotland’s boss on axing its TV channel

    October 20, 2026 · 29 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘What should happen to BBC Scotland?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032bvw The BBC has announced plans to close the BBC Scotland television channel as it seeks to make £500m of…

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  • Is your council about to be abolished?

    October 19, 2026 · 25 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Glasgow City Council vs the unions - what next?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00323x5 The Scottish Government has proposed major reform of local government, including…

  • Should we all be prepping?

    October 16, 2026 · 26 min

    The UK Government is advising the public to stockpile food, water and other essentials to prepare for possible emergencies in the future. Laura talks to self-proclaimed 'prepper' Brian Cranie (pictured) and Jeannie Barr from St Andrew's…

  • Jackdaw decision, Q Manivannan and pensions – Politics Show

    October 15, 2026 · 26 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Will Brexit-bashing Burnham sway SNP voters?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032qyy Lynsey, Paris and ex-Scottish Conservative adviser Adam Morris talk about Andy Burnham and…

  • What one AI safety tester has seen 'in the basement'

    October 14, 2026 · 27 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘AI and data centres: what now?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031h7f The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum (pictured), has warned artificial intelligence is 'supercharging'…

  • Will Brexit-bashing Burnham sway SNP voters?

    October 13, 2026 · 26 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Is Swinney in trouble over pensions claim?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032by3 Prime Minister Andy Burnham (pictured) has told MPs he will push for new post-Brexit deals at…

  • What’s happening to the Catholic Church?

    October 12, 2026 · 26 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Who are Orkney’s rebel monks?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zg8z Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan (pictured) has revealed plans to close 24 churches and…

  • Are our cities built for the future?

    October 9, 2026 · 24 min

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: 'Housing crisis: the emotional cost' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002h9zt Gabriella Bennett (pictured) is a journalist and author of 'How to Build a City'. She talks to Laura…

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