On the show today, Ronnie Barbour meets up with Kenny MacAskill, the leader of Alba. They talked about Scotland's energy needs, Independence and how we should engage younger voters in the political process.

Bylines Scotland present another in the series of pre-election political podcasts to provide our listeners and Scottish voters with valuable information and insights about next year’s political contenders and their agendas.

Ronnie Barbour in conversation with Dr Craig Dalzell – Head of Policy & Research at Common Weal Scotland and Scott Reid – Business Development Manager at MAKAR. They talked about the current state of new housing in Scotland and whether sustainable, affordable homes are a viable option for councils.

Today Alex Cole Hamilton, the leader of the Scottish Lib Dems and MSP for Edinburgh Western joins Byline Scotland’s Ronnie Barbour to discuss the state of Scottish politics, Brexit and the ambitions he has for the Scottish Lib Dems in the upcoming 2026 Holyrood Elections.

Bylines Scotland present another in the series of pre-election political podcasts to provide our listeners and Scottish voters with valuable information and insights about next year’s political contenders and their agendas.

Dr Dan Goyal, an NHS consultant, gives his response to the recently published Covid-19 Inquiry. Dan worked at the medical frontline during the pandemic and he has written extensively about the effects Covid-19 had and is still having on the NHS.

Martin Roche talks to Edinburgh University's Professor James Mitchell about his new book, "Unfinished Business", which he's written with former Labour First Minister Henry MacLeish. Their book looks back at 25 years of Scottish devolution and sets out an agenda for discussion on how the governance of Scotland might be improved. James Mitchell is a preeminent figure in helping us understand what shapes and changes politics in Scotland. In the interview, he comments on the rise of Reform, and the issues facing Labour in Scotland.  He also discusses the importance of the book's focus on developing structures to strengthen Scottish economic performance. The interview is a "must listen" for all who want to see government in Scotland evolve to better serve the country.

Today Ross Greer co-leader of the Scottish Green Party and MSP for West Scotland joins Byline Scotland’s Ronnie Barbour to discuss hope over hate, potential political partnerships and where he sees Scotland before next year’s Holyrood election.

Bylines presents the first of hopefully many pre-election political podcasts to provide our listeners and Scottish voters with valuable information and insights about next year’s political contenders and their agendas.

Just 18 when he was elected on 30th October to Stirling District Council, Josh Fyvie may be the youngest person ever elected to public office in Scotland. He talked to Martin Roche on the 7th November. 

Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche's exclusive interview with former Belgium PM Guy Verhofstadt.

We apologise for sound problems on the recording. This was caused by a faulty microphone. Our studio has enhanced volumes where required.

Ronnie Barbour and Professor John Curtice discuss the latest political polling and what it means for Scotland ahead of the Holyrood Elections in May 2026.

"Why are we scared of the future."