The Bylines Scotland General Election Podcast. Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss the issues, mishaps and the downright bizarre episodes of 2024 General Election.

In a brand new feature, "Sound Portraits" Ronnie talks to Scots folk about their lives and what it means to be Scottish. Our first guest is Lorraine Turnbull.

Martin Roche talks about his recent Bylines Scotland article, "Political parties lack the essential qualities of real brands".

Chair of the Islay Book Festival, Charlène Busalli, talks to Ronnie Barbour about the speakers and events at this year's festival, including Clive Myrie and Andrew O'Hagan.

Bylines Scotland writer, Dr. Dan Goyal talks to Ronnie Barbour about the current state of the NHS and how he hopes it improves if the Labour Party get elected into power at the next General Election.

Bylines Scotland writer, Jennie Kermode talks about what Scotland and the SNP will look like under the leadership of new First Minister, John Swinney.

Bylines Writer, Martin Roche, discusses the implications for Scotland and the SNP in light of the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf's resignation.

Jo Caulfield talks about comedy, concrete, the Edinburgh Festival and the importance of a good buffet at a funeral.

Bylines Scotland writer, Stuart Donald, discusses his recent article; "The real reason we voted for Brexit: the grinding misery of inequality."

https://bylines.scot/politics/brexit-and-inequality/

Secular sexuality: Christy Powell / An open conversation with US therapist, speaker and activist, Christy Powell, who specialises in compassionate, sex-positive, trauma-informed care. Presented by Susie Porter.