The Steamie by The Scotsman
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, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
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Local Election Special: Who really won the 2022...
Join The Scotsman's political team as they take a look at the local election results and ask whether the Labour party is back and what the SNP will think of the voters' verdicts.
39 min
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Does SNP incompetence impact independence support?
The Scotsman's political team is joined by Sir John Curtice to talk through predictions for the local elections next week, whether SNP competency impacts support for independence, and the team discusses ongoing sexual harassment complaints in Westminster.
44 min
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Boris Johnson on the precipice as Holyrood returns
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat about why it feels like Boris Johnson is really on the way out, the latest from Holyrood with a review of FMQs, and a smattering of the ferries fiasco.
38 min
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Rishi Sunak's tax woes and the SNP's relationsh...
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the row over the tax affairs of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty, and whether the SNP has a uniquely tricky relationship with newspapers.
31 min
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Tory MP under fire, the UK's energy future and ...
Join The Scotsman's political team as it discusses the alleged drug-taking and sexual harassment of David Warburton MP, the upcoming UK energy strategy, and the prospect of more ferries drama in Holyrood.
34 min
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Scotland's ferry fiasco - should an SNP ministe...
Join The Scotsman's political team who dissect the ferry fiasco which has engulfed the Scottish Government. Is it incompetence, bad luck, or all Derek Mackay's fault?
38 min
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Ukraine latest and the cost-of-living crisis
The Scotsman's political team discuss the latest situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Spring Budget Statement from Rishi Sunak as politicians look to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
34 min
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Will Douglas Ross' reverse ferret on Boris John...
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Douglas Ross' decision to back the Prime Minister and withdraw his letter of no confidence the week before the Scottish Conservative party conference.
29 min
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Are Scottish Labour on the way back to power in...
The Scotsman's politics team discuss Scottish Labour's attempted renewal after its party conference in Glasgow and the latest in Ukraine.
33 min
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War in Europe - Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Join The Scotsman's political team who take you through the latest in the Ukraine crisis, with a special guest appearance from World Editor, Jane Bradley.
32 min
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The hounding of Sarah Smith
Join The Scotsman's political team as they look at the abuse handed out to former BBC Scotland Editor, Sarah Smith, and the likely divergence in Covid-19 strategy between Scotland and England.
31 min
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Boris Johnson in Scotland and the SNP/Green ind...
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland and the planned joint SNP/Green independence prospectus.
32 min
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Is the SNP misleading Yes voters about their pe...
Is the SNP's position on pensions misleading potential Yes voters, and is Carrie Johnson really the reason for Boris Johnson's problems? Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat through the issues.
33 min
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Can Boris Johnson recover from Partygate and ar...
This week The Scotsman's political team take a look at the Partygate fallout, try to work out what 'levelling up' means, and question whether the independence debate in Scotland is worth voters' time. Join political correspondent Conor Matchett,...
32 min
140
A week to remember?
Join Alistair Grant, Jane Bradley and Alexander Brown from The Scotsman's political team as they discuss another tumultuous week ahead for Downing Street, as well as the latest on Covid and Scottish independence.
27 min
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Partygate, Boris Johnson's future, and Douglas ...
A new year brings a new start and the long-awaited return of The Steamie. Join The Scotsman's political team including political editor Alistair Grant, Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown, and political correspondents Conor Matchett and Jane...
31 min
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Is Indyref2 now inevitable? Analysing the SNP/G...
The Scotsman's politics team takes a look at the big news in UK and Scottish politics, examining the SNP's deal with the Scottish Greens and the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.
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Finding the funny in politics with Matt Forde
Gina Davidson and Alexander Brown talk to Matt Forde, writer, satirist and former political advisor about all things politics in both Scotland and the UK. This week's podcast reaches into the past to recall seminal moments, larger than life...
53 min
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What is Boris Johnson's legacy two years in?
Conor Matchett, Alexander Brown, and Gina Davidson discuss Boris Johnson's two years in charge of the Conservative Party, what his highs and lows have been, and how long he may last as leader.
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'Freedom Day' v 'Level Zero' and Willie Rennie'...
Conor Matchett speaks to the departing leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie on how the party rebuilds amid reflections on his time as leader. Conor is also joined by health correspondent Elsa Maishman and Westminster correspondent...
63 min
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'Scotland should know what another No vote woul...
Conor Matchett speaks to former Constitution Director in the Cabinet Office and one of the key architects of the Edinburgh Agreement, Ciaran Martin, on the current state of constitutional politics and what must happen ahead of a second independence...
68 min
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A parliamentary term in review and what to expe...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat about the last year in Scottish Politics and what people can expect after recess.
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G7, soft power, and the EU - Where would an ind...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by former SNP MP and international relations professor Stephen Gethins to talk about the G7 and how an independent Scotland might conduct itself on the world stage.
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65 min
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'Algorithm by stealth' - Is the SNP exams polic...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to lecturer and journalist James McEnaney about the SQA's most recent exams scandal and whether the appeals system in place will treat Scottish pupils fairly. Conor is also joined by Alexander Brown to chat...
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Oil, the SQA, and landlords, what is on the Gre...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Ross Greer, the West of Scotland Green MSP. Mr Greer speaks about his party's talks with the SNP, what the Greens might want and where they might move with negotiations set to begin this week.
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