The Steamie by The Scotsman

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The Steamie by The Scotsman episodes

October 16 SNP Conference 2026: the elephants in the room
On this episode of The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn bring you the latest from the SNP conference at P&J Live, and tackle the issues hanging over the party as it heads into the next election.
Watch to hear what the Scotsman team made of the week, and what they think the SNP is avoiding.
📰 SNP conference diary by Alistair Grant: https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-conference-diary-hiccups-pies-and-ps490-diet-cokes-9290627
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25 min
October 06 How the working class disappeared from politics
Why did Britain's working class disappear from the centre of political life? Historian Ewan Gibbs tells The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, what was lost, what was taken, and why class is back in the political debate.
Alistair Grant speaks to Gibbs about his new book, An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class, published by Verso on October 27. It traces how a class forged in mines and shipyards ended up scattered across call centres and gig economy apps, through the Miners' Strike, council estates sold off, unions broken and mill towns hollowed out.
Gibbs is Senior Lecturer in Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow and the author of Coal Country, shortlisted for Scottish History Book of the Year.
Watch to hear who, if anyone, now speaks for labour.
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29 min
October 01 The Steamie special: In conversation with Humza Yousaf
Political Correspondent Rachel Amery speaks to former first minister Humza Yousaf about his new book ‘Under Fire’ and his new life after Holyrood.

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34 min
September 29 Why Scottish politicians must wake up to defence threats, plus UK Labour conference
Andrew Quinn has all the latest from the UK Labour Party conference, while Alistair Grant talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald about why Scottish politicians need to pay more attention to defence and security

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32 min
September 22 Inside Barlinnie: How Scotland's largest prison is 'hanging on by a thread'
Political editor Alistair Grant meets Michael Stoney, the governor of Scotland's largest prison, Barlinnie.

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26 min
September 16 Is the breakup of the UK really imminent?
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Rachel Amery discuss the "landmark" summit between the leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin in Cardiff. Plus, Rachel reports from an event in Holyrood aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

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26 min
September 09 Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Alistair Grant talks to Catriona Stewart, The Scotsman's education correspondent, about Scotland's worrying school performance. Plus, Andrew Quinn on how he was almost ejected by security during Nigel Farage's conference speech.

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38 min
September 02 Everything you need to know about Swinney's programme for government
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the key announcements in John Swinney's programme for government, which sets out his legislative plans for the coming years.

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22 min
August 26 Why Donald Dewar would be disappointed and frustrated by Holyrood
Alistair Grant talks to Mark Peel, whose new biography of Donald Dewar is published by Luath Press this week.

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29 min
August 19 And then there were two … Scottish Labour leadership latest
Join Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn to discuss the latest in the Scottish Labour leadership election, as the contest is whittled down to just two: Michael Marra MSP and Joe Fagan MSP.

We will also take a look at the impact of the Clacton by-election and the recent redundancies at Ferguson Marine. Take a listen now.

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27 min

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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight,…