Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss a major new report into the decline of North Sea oil and gas. Plus, how did new Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander get on at his first Scotland Office questions in Westminster?

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In this episode Political Correspondent Rachel Amery and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the Chinese spy case that has gripped Westminster, and the annual conferences for the SNP, Scottish Greens and Scottish Lib Dems.

We also have an exclusive interview with Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.

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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the SNP conference in Aberdeen this weekend, and the party's internal frustrations over independence.

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Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss how the UK Labour conference in Liverpool went - and what it means for the party in Scotland. Plus, the team look ahead to the Tory conference in Manchester.

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Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss where the Labour Party stands ahead of its conference in Liverpool.

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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss all the latest from Holyrood, including a historic vote overturning centuries of legal history - and an allegation of physical assault by one MSP against another.

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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Ian Murray's sacking as Scottish Secretary and ask whether his replacement, Douglas Alexander, will make any difference. Plus, will John Swinney's whirlwind trip to the US help secure a better deal for whisky?

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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Holyrood's return after the summer recess. Plus, Cat gives some behind-the-scenes insights following her on-stage interview with Boris Johnson at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the defection of former Tory MSP Graham Simpson to Reform UK. Just how bad can things get for the Scottish Conservatives?

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The Scotsman presents The Steamie, Scotland's premier politics podcast. Join the team of experienced reporters every week as they deep dive the big issues in Holyrood and Westminster and explain exactly why they matter to people in Scotland. 
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