Podlitical
Devolution or Devolution?
Boris Johnson is facing the heat after reportedly calling Scottish devolution a disaster.
- 22 mins
- 19 Nov 2020
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Podlitical
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists. Ready by 5pm Thursday.
Episodes (114 Available)
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A Vaccine Against Bad News
As the new Covid-19 vaccine is announced, the team discuss the political implications.
- 25 mins
- 12 Nov 2020
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Unionist Head Scratching
Laura Kuenssberg joins the team to chat about how Whitehall views Scottish independence.
- 15 mins
- 11 Nov 2020
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Tension Over Furlough Extension
Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme is to be extended to March, but why now?
- 23 mins
- 05 Nov 2020
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Tiers for Fears
Scotland's new five-tier system is unveiled and former Labour leader Corbyn is suspended.
- 28 mins
- 29 Oct 2020
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Toodleoo The Noo
BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor shares anecdotes and analysis from his career.
- 29 mins
- 28 Oct 2020
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What John Curtice thinks
Professor Sir John Curtice joins the team to talk Independence polls and local lockdowns.
- 36 mins
- 22 Oct 2020
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The Salmond Inquiry
Is the Salmond inquiry leading to splits within the SNP and the Scottish Government?
- 23 mins
- 15 Oct 2020
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How to Cover the 2020 US Election
NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith joins the team to talk the 2020 US Election.
- 22 mins
- 09 Oct 2020
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Last Orders
Pubs are facing another round of restrictions in Scotland, but will it slow the virus?
- 25 mins
- 08 Oct 2020
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Civil Liberties & Covid
Should emergency powers be under more scrutiny in Parliament?
- 26 mins
- 01 Oct 2020
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Six Months or More?
Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith joins the pod as new Covid-19 restrictions are announced.
- 31 mins
- 24 Sep 2020
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Money, Politics, and Power
Is our democracy for sale? Peter Geoghegan joins the team to talk murky money in politics
- 31 mins
- 17 Sep 2020
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Withdrawal Disagreement
The FT’s Sebastian Payne joins the team to discuss the latest Brexit bill controversy!
- 25 mins
- 10 Sep 2020
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Trouble At The Top
As the Scottish Labour Leader faces calls to quit, the team discuss party leadership.
- 23 mins
- 03 Sep 2020
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How Diverse is Holyrood?
Will the next generation of MSPs be more diverse? Maryam Ahmed & Alys Mumford discuss.
- 25 mins
- 27 Aug 2020
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The Fragile Union?
Joining us from all four nations of the UK, the team talks about the state of the Union.
- 26 mins
- 20 Aug 2020
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Learning Lessons
The team returns as Education Secretary John Swinney faces continued exams controversy.
- 23 mins
- 13 Aug 2020
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BONUS: Jackson Carlaw Resigns
Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw has resigned, so where does this leave the party?
- 17 mins
- 31 Jul 2020
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Just a Phase?
School is back, and Spanish holidays may be scuppered. The team returns to talk lockdown.
- 24 mins
- 30 Jul 2020