Scotcast

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Crime writer Val McDermid and Geographer Royal for Scotland Jo Sharp (both pictured) have released their first co-authored book, 'This Door of the Seas'.

They talk to us about the overlooked, but significant, period of Scottish history which inspired the novella.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Laura Miller in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Festivals.

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Lynsey talks to the BBC's Andrew Kerr and ex-Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross about the Scottish Government policy, championed by Education Secretary Màiri McAllan (pictured), of giving free school bags to P1 pupils; the spending challenges facing ministers; and the pitfalls of politicians getting creative on social media.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews.

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The trial of a Libyan man over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been postponed for a third time after new evidence emerged.

The BBC’s David Cowan talks to us about the latest developments in the story.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay and Laura Miller.

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Darren McGarvey (pictured), the author of Poverty Safari and Trauma Industrial Complex, has recorded an audio essay for BBC Radio 4 called 'Confessions of a Performative Male': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zhnj

Almost a decade on from MeToo gaining traction, he tells us why he thinks the movement pushed some men towards the so-called manosphere.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay.

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BBC Disclosure’s Welcome to Glasgow, which documented blatant drug deals and racial violence, has divided opinion over its portrayal of the city.

We talk to BBC Scotland's editor of long-form journalism, Shelley Jofre, about criticism of her team's documentary, which was fronted by BBC reporter Myles Bonnar (pictured).

Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay.

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SNP MSP Stephen Flynn (pictured) was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport by John Swinney in May 2026.

He talks to Martin about his political ambitions, Nicola Sturgeon, North Sea oil and gas and his reading habits.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Festivals.

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Michael Marra (pictured left) and Joe Fagan (right) are vying to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader.

They talk to us about their party’s failures, the route to indyref2 and guilty pleasures.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart.

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The Scottish Government has tightened regulations on planning permission for new data centres.

We speak to Mark Wilson, CEO of ILI Group, the company behind plans for the world's second-largest data centre project in Auchtertool in Fife.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

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Ferguson Marine, the last commercial shipyard on the River Clyde, is to cut about a quarter of its workforce.

The BBC’s David Henderson and David Wallace Lockhart explain why the nationalised company is struggling to secure work.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.

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A BBC Disclosure investigation has documented blatant drug deals and racial violence in an area of central Glasgow identified as a criminal hotspot.

We ask Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, whether Police Scotland has the resources to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour on our streets.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: [email protected]