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  • ARE GREENS "MOST EXTREME PARTY IN BRITAIN"?

    October 9, 2026 · 46 min

    Have the Greens damaged their own momentum through extreme resolutions and accusations of "racism"? Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie examine Labour’s Holborn and St Pancras by-election victory, the Green Party’s explosive Israel and…

  • Great Speech, Andy, But What Will You Do Now?

    October 2, 2026 · 48 min

    Andy Burnham has lifted Labour’s spirits—but can he afford to deliver? Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie examine what comes after the conference applause: pension reform, social care and the prospect of a tax-raising Budget. Bernard argues…

  • GENERAL ELECTION NEXT YEAR? "Zero Chance" say Ponsonby and Massie

    September 25, 2026 · 44 min

    With Labour’s conference approaching, Bernard and Alex discuss Andy Burnham’s first Budget, the speculation about an early general election, and whether a divided opposition could help Labour hold on to power. Could Scotland’s councils be…

  • MICHAEL MARRA - NEW SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

    September 19, 2026 · 37 min

    Michael Marra has been elected as the new Scottish Labour Leader. Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie take a deep dive into the issues he'll face. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like…

  • SCOTTISH EDUCATION - NO LONGER BEST IN UK. WHY?

    September 11, 2026 · 43 min

    Poor marks for Scottish Education in PISA figures, Burnham’s referendum blunder and a bad week for the SNP succession hopefuls? Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie examine Andy Burnham’s confusion over the route to a second Scottish…

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  • SCOTLAND'S £5bn ABYSS - Is Swinney Austerity Inevitable?

    September 4, 2026 · 49 min

    In this edition of The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie analyse the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government and John Swinney’s radical plans for public-service reform. They examine the proposed…

  • STURGEON & MURRELL TV DRAMA - Who will they cast?

    August 28, 2026 · 35 min

    A new cost-of-living “winter of discontent”?Will Andy Burnham and John Swinney come clean on tightening budgets facing both Westminster and HolyroodThe lighter question of casting the announced Sturgeon–Murrell Channel 5 drama.Focussing on…

  • INSIDE SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADERSHIP RACE

    August 21, 2026 · 46 min

    Either Michael Marra or Joe Fagan will be the next leader of the Scottish Labour Party. What's happening in the race, what does the new leader need to do and will it make any difference in their goal of Labour unseating the SNP? PLUS…

  • FARAGE INVESTIGATION - Reopens After By-Election Farce

    August 14, 2026 · 43 min

    Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie discuss Farage's post Clacton by-election propects as it's announced that the parliamentary investigation into substantial donations made to Mr Farage by a donor is active again. Plus - the Scottish Labour…

  • STURGEON V SWINNEY

    August 7, 2026 · 47 min

    What's going on? Former SNP FM Nicola Sturgeon criticising John Swinney's SNP? Is this a serious analysis or part of the latest round of book promotion? The SNP hit back saying John Swinney is the best First Minister yet. Also, the race…

  • Can Burnham Follow up the Good Comms with Effective Strategy?

    July 24, 2026 · 41 min

    Bernard and Alex discuss a good start for Andy Burnham in terms of communications but does it really change any of the fundamental issues facing the country. Also, who are the runners and riders for the Scottish Labour leadership after…

  • Sir Anton Muscatelli - The Reality Scotland's Politicians Refuse to Face

    July 16, 2026 · 52 min

    Sir Anton Muscatelli, President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, academic and leading economic advisor, joins Bernard and Alex to give his view on some of the real issues that are facing Scotland but politicians seem unwilling to…

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About the show

The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scottish, Scotland, Scottish Politics, Political Podcast, Scottish Political Podcast, UK Politics, Scottish Independence, Indyref, Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond, Sturgeon, SNP, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Lib Dem, Scottish Greens, Alba Party, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Holyrood, Westminster, Brexit, Budget, Devolution, Policy, News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.