After some drama up Mt Kilimanjaro, and both hosts having had a bug, we're back w/ David serving as a guest talking health policy; the differences and similarities between the 'devolved nations' polities; top tips for engaging with local government; the state of Scottish politics just now and some reflections on the controversial Sheku Bayoh case. Enjoy.

In a packed podcast tonight we're with Kirsty Regan of News Direct talking Inclusion Scotland's Election Fund for Disabled Candidates; Scottish Government reshuffles & Scottish Parliament committee changes; political engagement, political visions & politicians as people; domestic policy v. Brexit & IndyRef2 and (lastly) HIV Scotland funding. Enjoy!

This week we talk opinion polls and political research with expert pollster and researcher Mark Diffley, previously head of Ipsos Mori in Scotland and now an independent operator. Fascinating stuff! And there's some nice background muzak too. Enjoy!

With apologies for a bit of audio snap, crackle and pop, the latest podcast is here! This week we feature a full length interview with Katherine Trebeck of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance talking wellbeing, radically different economics and giving her take on current Scottish Politics. Enjoy!

Tonight, in the last 'cast before a break for the Scottish Parliamentary recess, we interview Peter McColl of NESTA & talk innovation across communities, tech, politics, parliaments, Brexit & IndyRef2. Enjoy!

This week we're talking about last night's Holyrood Magazine Garden Party & Political Awards with mentions for a (small) galaxy of political stars! Enjoy!

Tonight we gamely wrestle with some economic statistics courtesy of the latest reports from SPICE (the Scottish Parliament Information Centre) and, after taking a beating there, in the wake of another stadium-rock sized SNP conference in Aberdeen, we talk about the pros and cons of these political gatherings. Enjoy!

This week we're outside the Scottish Parliament in the sunshine interviewing Russell Gunson, Director of think-tank IPPR Scotland on Universal Basic Income, Child Poverty, the Growth Commission and the state of Scottish politics. Enjoy!

This week we have a full length interview with Danielle Rowley, MP for Midlothian, recorded at Newbattle Abbey College and kindly arranged by Neil Cuthbert at Public Affairs Co-op. Enjoy!

A bumper edition feat. a full interview with ace-lobbyist Luke Skipper of top PR outfit Weber Shandwick (at circa. 12mins) whilst your regular hosts talks defamation law, Andy Wightman and a quick bit on John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament's Education Committee. Plus a flat earth joke! Enjoy!