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A series of podcasts, mostly about Scottish politics, from the team at The National newspaper. See acast.com/privacy for privac... more
FAQs about The National Politics Podcast:How many episodes does The National Politics Podcast have?The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.
October 04, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Ruth Davidson, Dallas, and Jo Swinson's accentNational editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka Wee Ginger Dug) sit down for another Dugcast. As Jackson Carlaw shows the true colour of his party, we look bad at the most recent season of the Scottish Tories, inspired by Dallas. Also up for discussion is the massive independence march in Edinburgh tomorrow and Joanna Cherry's new court case against the PM. Plus, is criticism of Jo Swinson's accent valid? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more31minPlay
October 03, 2019Conservative Party Conference Special: Brexit Proposals, Conspiracy Theories and the BBCThe National Politics Podcast returns!This week, Stephen Paton is joined by Andrew Learmonth and Shona Craven to discuss the Conservative Party Conference and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more38minPlay
September 26, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Breaking down Brexit and the Supreme Court rulingColumnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) is joined by journalist Stewart Ward for this edition of the Wee Ginger Dugcast. We're digesting the Supreme Court ruling against Boris Johnson, shameful Tory performances in the House of Commons and what it all means for independence. Plus, The National's second appearance in The Papers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more40minPlay
September 20, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Talking Brexit and indy with Dr Philippa WhitfordNational editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) are joined by SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford for a special edition of the Wee Ginger Dugcast. Brexit, the NHS and Scottish independence are all among the subjects up for discussion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more47minPlay
September 17, 2019National preview: Our special edition exposing Better Together liesNational editor Callum Baird sits down with journalist Stewart Ward to offer up some details about our special edition tomorrow, and how you can help us win over undecided voters. Plus, the BBC documentary you should watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more6minPlay
September 16, 2019The Papers: Exclusive Preview of New BBC 1 Documentary on The NationalNational editor Callum Baird is joined by award-winning filmmaker Sarah Howitt to discuss the BBC's new documentary "The Papers". Sarah spent seven months embedded in The National newsroom filming this major new TV show which airs on BBC 1 on Wednesday September 18 & 25 at 9pm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more29minPlay
September 14, 2019Guest podcast: The young climate strikers editing our paperWith the Global Strike For Climate on September 20, we've invited some of Scotland's young climate strikers to guest edit the Sunday National. In this podcast, Emil Carr, Dylan Hamilton and Erin Curtis talk about their aims and upcoming events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more29minPlay
September 13, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Boris's losing streak and what's next on BrexitNational editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka the Wee Ginger Dug) look back at an incredible week of politics. Will Boris be going behind bars? Has Bercow pulled the rug out from underneath the Tories? And we have something to tell you about a documentary coming out next week... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more26minPlay
September 06, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Boris Johnson's disaster and The Jackson Carlaw PartyNational editor Callum Baird and Paul Kavanagh, aka the Wee Ginger Dug, are back after another quiet, uneventful, peaceful week of politics. At least, that's the week Boris Johnson will be wishing he'd had. On the agenda are Brexit disasters, electoral tactics for the SNP and Tories, and what Adam Tomkins told our editor about The National. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more27minPlay
August 30, 2019Wee Ginger Dugcast: Ruth Davidson's farewell and the Brexit latestNational editor Callum Baird and columnist Paul Kavanagh, aka the Wee Ginger Dug, break down the latest on Brexit – including Boris Johnson's attempt to prorogue Parliament. There was also the Shetland by-election, and an announcement from Ruth Davidson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....more25minPlay
FAQs about The National Politics Podcast:How many episodes does The National Politics Podcast have?The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.