On the show today, Ronnie Barbour meets Sarah, that's not her real name which we've changed to protect her anonymity. As a GP and the mother of an autistic son, she's able to give us a unique insight into the issues facing parents and medical professionals coping with children with ASN (Additional Support Needs) . They also talked about the problems of placing neurodivergent children into mainstream education and the pressures the NHS is under in treating patients with mental health illness.

Bylines Scotland writer, Alec Ross, in conversation with author, Richard McLauchlan, about his book "The Bagpipes. A Cultural History".

Ronnie Barbour talks to retired paramedic, Jonathan Fox , about his proposal to facilitate a safer working environment for our 999 ambulance personnel by providing body armour.

On the show today is Lesley Riddoch. Lesley is an award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster, author, cyclist, land reform campaigner and lover of all things Nordic.

We talked about her career in broadcasting… her thoughts on Scottish politics… her influences and her latest film she is touring at the moment… "Finland; the happiest country that almost didn't exist".

French political science graduate Margot Denis is currently studying for a Masters at ESJ School of Journalism, Lille A core part of her studies is an assignment to Scotland, where she will seek out the Brexit views of young people. In this interview with Martin Roche, she talks about politics in France, what she hopes to find in Scotland, her time as an Erasmus+ student in Turkey, and about her career ambitions.

Ronnie Barbour from Bylines Scotland Radio and NHS consultant Dr Dan Goyal discuss the difficult topic of child abuse within our societies and the longterm impact.

We cannot afford to look away from this dark subject as the impact and longterm effects tear up the very fabric of our societies and communities. Immense wealth seems to be a form of impunity insurance against any form of accountability. In today's world of excessive consumption the notion of respectability seems to have been lost. The lack of empathy amongst political leaders is palpable. Those in power seem to be untouchable, and the fate of the victims nothing more than 'pearl clutching'. In what sort of society do we want to live in? Will the UK move more towards a US or a European form of society? Is the UK heading towards a two tier health system with those who can afford treatment and those who can't? Last but not least, Dr Dan Goyal thanks Bylines Scotland and Byline Times for being "an anchor" in torrid times. We thank Dr Dan Goyal for his passionate podcast with so many important messages.

Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour discuss the week in politics. On the show today they discussed Anas Sawar's dramatic press conference demanding that Kier Starmer stands down as Prime Minister - The influence the political on events in England could affect how Scottish voters will vote in the May 2026 elections - And they pay tribute to Lord Jim Wallace who died last month.

Ronnie Barbour in conversation with Neil McInroy from the Democracy Collaborative. Have we reached a tipping point in neo-liberalism and the capitalist system as we know it? Is the mask slipping on billionaire greed and is the majority slowly recognising the current economic system is not serving their needs?

Ronnie Barbour in conversation with Dr Phil White from Patriotic Millionaires UK. They discussed the harmful influence big money plays in modern day politics. They also talked about Patriotic Millionaires UK campaign to tax wealth in the UK.

Frances Guy, chief executive of the Scottish International Development Alliance (SIDA) talks to Martin Roche about the work of the SIDA and the importance of overseas aid to poverty reduction and political stability.  "There is a great deal of unfairness in the world" she says.  A former British ambassador, Frances Guy also reminices about working in crisis situation, communicating with the Foreign Office in London and advising senior politicians, including prime ministers.