The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

Humza Yousaf has been elected SNP leader. As he prepares to take over from Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, we look at the challenges ahead.

Join The Courier and Press & Journal's team of political journalists as we assess the result, the implications for the independence campaign and what comes next.

We speak to Fergus Mutch, former aide to Alex Salmond and SNP spin chief under Nicola Sturgeon.

He tells us about a likely re-think on the Greens' role in government, how Nicola Sturgeon's 'cautious' approach meant chances were missed and how the next leader needs to bring the party together.

We get a SNP leader on Monday. Who's it going to be?

The SNP finally told us what we already knew about the size of its membership.

We look at the latest in the leadership campaign, including a toe-curling gaffe.

The budget means good times for the better off. Is there at least a cheaper pint in it for everyone else? Maybe not.

And we look at a Ukrainian family's decision to beat NHS queues by going back to Kyiv for dental work.

The Highlander was early favourite for the first minister's job.

But an early row on faith in politics appeared to knock her off course.

She speaks to Andy Philip about the "stunning" backlash, her family, Nicola Sturgeon and plans for her first 100 days in charge. 

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.