Humza Yousaf knows he's got a tough record to defend.

But he's determined to prove he can do well in the top job.

And he has plenty to say about his background, his experience of racism and his hope for independence in just five years.

Courier political editor Derek Healey interviews the health secretary.

The former government minister is focused on another referendum.

She tells us the UK will have no choice but to negotiate if she's in charge.

Can the candidate ranked third in the polls stage a stunning win?

Justin Bowie interviews the Edinburgh Eastern MSP to hear about her plans for the top job. 

Nicola Sturgeon heard her own SNP Government colleague's criticism aimed back at her.

Budgets are being sliced across Scotland and it's hurting disadvantaged communities. 

We speak to the man behind Dundee-based Big Noise Douglas to find out how young people are bearing the brunt. 

We also check up on the latest twists in the SNP's leadership contest, and bid farewell to John Swinney.

Our team assess Kate Forbes' turbulent campaign to be first minister.

We hit the streets of Glasgow Pollok to find out what locals think of their Dundee-based MSP, Humza Yousaf.

And we look at Ash Regan's intriguing pitch for impatient independence supporters.

An inside look ahead of the Labour Party Conference held in Edinburgh.

Courier political editor, Derek Healey is joined by political reporters, Rachel Amery and Justin Bowie to unpack Scottish Labour's influence now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister.

Justin also takes to the streets of Edinburgh to find out what the public think of Labour's position in Scotland.

A shock resignation from Nicola Sturgeon earlier today has caused ripples across Scottish politics.

Courier political editor, Derek Healey is joined by Rachel Amery and Calum Ross to unpack her biggest triumphs and tribulations and examine what this means for the future of the SNP.

Professor James Mitchell tells us how the Scottish Parliament has struggled with big-ticket law making. Gender reform has been blocked and other proposals could hit the rocks.

In our interview, he warns the Supreme Court cannot just become Holyrood's revising chamber.

Brexit is three years old. Is this time to celebrate or commiserate?

We listened to one Aberdeenshire fishing industry figure who says the 'poster boys' have been let down.

And we discuss the latest economic pressures hitting health boards including Grampian and Tayside.

We look at NHS Tayside where proposals emerged to cut back beds to save cash.

Labour's Michael Marra talks to us about the political pressure on Nicola Sturgeon.

And we look at shocking levels of bullying in secondary schools as politicians face calls to act.