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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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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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'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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'The SNP are tinkering around the edges' - Pam ...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy who is the first permanent wheelchair user elected to Holyrood about what drove her to politics and the challenges facing disabled people in Scotland. Conor is also joined...
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'Scotland is at a tinderbox moment': Rangers, P...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Calum Steele, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, after scenes of violence in Glasgow involving Rangers fans led to the arrests of at least 28 people and left police officers seriously...
53 min
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Holyrood election results 2021: What does it al...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by The Scotsman's Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown to discuss the results of the 2021 Holyrood election. What does it mean for indyref2, for unionism, for Scottish Labour, and for Alex Salmond now...
59 min
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Alba Rising? Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh on independen...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Alba candidate Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh. A former SNP MP, she speaks about what Alba hope to achieve in this election and answers questions on Russia and Alex Salmond's behaviour.
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Willie Rennie on how the Scottish Liberal Democ...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Willie Rennie, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, who is hoping to take his party back into double figures at this election.
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On the Holyroad: A roadtrip with Scotland's pol...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman, Alexander Brown to talk about his new video series, On the Holyroad, where he interviews the party leaders in their comfort zone including trapeze and the...
53 min
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Anas Sarwar on Labour's struggle to grapple wit...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by the new leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar to discuss the trials and tribulations of his party, his hopes for the coming election, and whether his party is ready to make a dent into the dominance of...
54 min
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Douglas Ross on IndyRef2, unionism's failings, ...
Conor and Gina speak to the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, ahead of the Holyrood election in May. He speaks about his party's approach to the constitutional question, why unionism has not broken through decisively, and the alleged...
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Holyrood's 'thorn in the flesh' and Alba Party'...
Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a...
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Could the Scottish Parliament elections see Hol...
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson make bold predictions about the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon's conduct around the Salmond affair and speak to two MSP candidates, Graham Campbell of the SNP and Ade Aibinu of the Scottish Conservatives about...
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What do the polls say ahead of Holyrood 2021?
Join Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson for the first episode of The Steamie. Joined by Chris Hopkins, associate director of pollsters Savanta ComRes, they take you through the state of play in the polls as the election campaign gets underway ahead of...
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The Steamie Trailer
In a new podcast from The Scotsman, our political reporters will guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics ahead of the Holyrood 2021 elections and beyond. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they...
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