We begin with the ongoing controversy over the Cambo oilfield and the accusation in certain quarters that Nicola Sturgeon is a latter day Margaret Thatcher overseeing the destruction of an industry and communities in the NE of Scotland. And in the week where a poll showed support for Scottish independence at 55%, and dissatisfaction with Boris Johnson among Scottish voters at 80% the Tories held Old Bexley and Sidcup in a by election.

The SNP Annual Conference saw two significant motions passed on the setting up of a Scottish Reserve Bank and a Scottish Civil Service. Dr Tim Rideout spearheaded both of these and he spoke to us about their importance and chances of becoming SNP policy. We also examine the recent Labour Party reshuffle, Nicola Sturgeon's conference speech, potential runners and riders in a Tory Party leadership contest, and Pat vanishes down a holiday of obligation rabbit hole.

Does Boris Johnson's car crash speech to the CBI signal the beginning of the end of his premiership? We also look at the controversy over the Cambo oil field, the second jobs scandal, the VIP lane for Covid contracts, and the Tory asylum seekers policy.

This week we focus a lot on the shifting fortunes of Boris Johnson and the Tory Party in the light of the impending HS2/Northern Powerhouse Rail u turns and the ongoing corruption bourach. Plus ,final reflections on COP26 and the success of the Scotland men's football team.

It's been an inspiring week with young people leading the way on climate action not only in Glasgow but around the world. There's also been a lot to admire in community action in Maryhill. However we also have to look at the swirl of corruption surrounding the Tory party and government.

Lesley attended COP26 this week. She reflects on that experience and we look at the issues not just to do with the conference itself but those which may prevent any meaningful actions being taken on the climate emergency.

The Scottish media is full of the strikes planned for during COP26. We try and look behind the headlines to make sense of why,and why now. We also examine the UK government decision not to go with the Acorn CCS project, Boris Johnson and no to Covid Plan B ,and the Blair/Brown TV series.

The murder of Sir David Amess. Controversy over constituency boundary changes. GP crisis.

A joint report by the Health and Science select committees has been absolutely damning of the UK government's response to the Covid pandemic. The UK and the EU seem to be heading for a complete impasse over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Plus, the Borders Forest Trust conference, the Great Tapestry of Scotland,and porridge.

The recent Conservative party conference,in particular Boris Johnson's keynote speech,takes up the bulk of this week's podcast.In fact it's a Tory heavy episode with our thoughts on Alister Jack and Michael Gove's recent statements on Scottish independence. We also look at the underlying issues behind the energy crisis plus Labour's rejection of PR and that Supreme Court decision.