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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scot ...
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Think Like A Founder

SNP Communications

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Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, ...
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Strive Nation Podcast

Cory Estreen, Taylor Huff

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From their tiny Nashville apartment, Cory Estreen and Taylor Huff continue to battle the leftist hoard by combating bad ideas and keeping you sane. Listeners can expect a variety of topics ranging from pop culture to politics to gaming and entertainment.
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Stormont Sources

Shortbread Media

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Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. He'll be bringing fresh analysis and insight into the biggest stories across Scotland, drawing on years of experience in the media industry, and talking to the people who make and break the news. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get ...
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Whitehall Sources

Shortbread Media

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Top advisers to our significant political leaders analyse the successes and failures of today's politics, sharing their experiences of working in Whitehall. Kirsty Buchanan worked with Theresa May as PM, and Liz Truss when she was Secretary of State. Jo Tanner is a political adviser and strategist who's worked with politicians from all parties. Journalist and broadcaster Calum Macdonald manages their in-tray of talking points, U-turns and crises. From parties in Westminster to the tactics of ...
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Pod Britannia

Universitetet i Agder

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Pod Britannia er en podkast om britisk politikk, kultur og samfunnsliv. Den utkommer annenhver fredag og setter søkelys på aktuelle tema fra Storbritannia. Pod Britannia ledes av journalist Trine Andersen, Erik Mustad, førstelektor i engelsk ved Universitet i Agder og Øivind Bratberg, førstelektor i statsvitenskap ved Universitetet i Oslo.
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Exploring the mythologies behind each and every episode of the CW's Supernatural TV show. Breaking down the lore, sharing personal perspectives, chatting with fellow fans and bringing a bit of levity to the occult.
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Just two bros taking crap, debating, and discussing topics. We might be crazy and talk about butts but it's ok. Just sit down and listen to us and I almost guarantee you'll get a good laugh
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Stats for Lefties

Stats for Lefties

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Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective. The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/ Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties Our website: www.statsforlefties.wordpress.com Paige's Twitter: Twitter.com/Pagalini Paige's web ...
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Talk Media

The Big Light

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Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia
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Super Nerd Pals

Stan / Andy / Ryan / Chris

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Join Andy, Ryan, and Chris every other week for SUPER NERD PALS - your bi-weekly podcast for topics in games, comics, anime, and all things nerdy! Then on off-weeks join Zak and his guest of the week on Kingdom Hearts and Other Stuff!
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A podcast from Ferret Fact Service about truth and falsehoods on the internet. Ferret Fact Service is a fact-checking project based in Scotland. We'll round-up our latest fact-checks and discuss the best ways to spot misinformation, wherever it crops up. Find out more at: https://theferret.scot/ferret-fact-service/ (https://theferret.scot/ferret-fact-service/)
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Senior Market Sales

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Senior Market Sales, Inc. (SMS) is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money and put their business in a position of distinction.
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The Sources Podcast hosts come together for a special New Year 2026 UK politics preview, analysing what could be the most volatile year in British politics for a generation. With local elections in England, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd elections in Wales, and mounting pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive, this episode explores how th…
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Join Daily Record Politics Editor Paul Hutcheon, Scottish Daily Express Editor Ben Borland, Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Daily Record Chief Live News Reporter Ruth Suter as they bring pick apart a busy year of politics in 2025.Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRe…
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The Sources Podcast hosts come together for a special New Year 2026 UK politics preview, analysing what could be the most volatile year in British politics for a generation. With local elections in England, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd elections in Wales, and mounting pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive, this episode explores how th…
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People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll joins Stormont Sources for one of the most candid political interviews of the year. In this final episode of Stormont Sources for 2025, host David McCann, alongside Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan, speaks to Gerry Carroll MLA about: 🔴 Gaza and the Palestine debate at Stormont 🔴 The controversial tweet that mad…
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British politics is entering a new and unstable era. In this Whitehall Sources New Year special, we're joined by Luke Tryl of More in Common. Calum Macdonald, political strategist Jo Tanner and former No.10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan, to break down the biggest polling stories of 2025 and what they mean for 2026’s critical elections. 🔍 In this episode:…
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The Whitehall Sources Christmas Special takes a hard look back at one of the most turbulent years in British and global politics — and asks what comes next. Calum Macdonald, former No.10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan and political strategist Jo Tanner unpack the defining moments of 2025: The Labour welfare rebellion that exposed Keir Starmer’s leadership…
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Welcome to the Stormont Sources Christmas Special, where David McCann, Michael McKernan and Tim Cairns review the political year in Northern Ireland. In this end-of-year episode, the panel hands out the Stormont Sources Awards, debating: • MLA of the Year – including John O’Dowd, Emma Little-Pengelly, Matthew O’Toole and Timothy Gaston • Party of t…
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Ďalší diel seriálu Agenti a zradcovia opisuje príbeh ideológa ľudáckeho režimu Štefana Polakoviča. Dnes už málo známy kňaz, ktorému sa po vojne podarilo utiecť do Argentíny, napísal v 40. rokoch mnoho článkov a kníh, v ktorých neváhal obhajovať aj vyhnanie Židov zo slovenského územia. Dožil sa aj vzniku Slovenskej republiky v roku 1993 a podporoval…
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Is Keir Starmer heading for another reset in January — and will it work? In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, former No.10 special adviser Kirsty Buchanan and political strategist Jo Tanner examine the growing pressure on the Labour leadership as 2026 looms. The panel breaks down: Why Labour MPs are rebelling over proposals to res…
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The latest University of Liverpool poll paints a troubling picture for Stormont’s governing parties, with Sinn Féin and the DUP both losing ground, smaller parties rising, and the combined dominance of the two biggest parties falling below 45%. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann is joined by Tim Cairns (former DUP Special Adviser) an…
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Belfast’s night-time economy is in trouble — and this deep-dive explains why. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan are joined by Belfast Night Czar Michael Stewart. We explore the Hill Street “gateway issue”, why businesses are walking away from Belfast, the impact of poor transport, policing, licensing…
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Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites. Hosted…
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On this week's episode Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan challenge the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the biggest questions facing Northern Ireland: Why does the Treasury say NI already receives 124% of assessed need? Is Stormont spending too much — or is the funding model broken? What happens if the Execut…
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Brexit is back on the agenda — and this week’s Whitehall Sources dives deep. Former No10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan, political strategist Jo Tanner, and Calum Macdonald break down whether Keir Starmer is quietly preparing the UK for a new customs arrangement with the EU – and what that actually means. We analyse: 🔹 Starmer’s recent speeches hinting at…
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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Keir Starmer's potential trip to Scotland, the effect of Labour's budget on the upcoming Scottish election and address the calls for a Scottish grooming gang inquiry Learn more a…
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Two days after Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget, Calum Macdonald and former No.10 special adviser Kirsty Buchanan break down what really happened — from the OBR leak, to the tax rises, to the political strategy behind one of the most controversial fiscal events in years. Economist Simon French (Panmure Liberum) joins to assess: • Why the ma…
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Med utgangspunkt i Øivind Bratbergs rykende ferske bok om Storbritannia, handler denne episoden om å skrive, fortelle og formidle om det britiske. Hvordan gripes dette an? Hvordan sjongleres utenfra- og innenfra perspektiv? For å forstå samtiden og evne å navigere i den, må en viss grad av historie være fortært. Hør ukens utgave av Pod Britannia, e…
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Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget as Chancellor — but what does it actually mean for Northern Ireland? In this week’s episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan break down the major spending announcements, from the headline £370m funding uplift to debates around multi-year budgets, revenue-raising powers,…
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Around 20,000 Scots children are set to be lifted out of poverty after the Chancellor scrapped the “heinous” two child benefit cap. MPs were also told an extra £820 million will be allocated to Scotland under the Budget plans.Low-carbon technologies in Grangemouth, where Scotland's last oil refinery closed earlier this year, will receive £14 millio…
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Calum and Kirsty are joined by James Chapman, who was an adviser to Chancellor George Osborne; and Karim Palant who was an adviser to Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, to take you behind the scenes of budget day. James tells us how the budget is even decided - including one measure that was kept secret from the Cabinet - they only found out about it when…
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With a live audience at the University of Glasgow Stevenson Trust for Citizenship, Bernard and Alex are join by Professor Chris Carman and questions from the floor, including Prof Sir John Curtice. PONSONBY & MASSIE – STEVENSON LIVE PODCAST 00:00 – 00:01:16 | Intro & Format 00:01:16 – 00:03:34 | Early Predictions & Polling Landscape 00:03:34 – 00:0…
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On this week's episode, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan take a trip down memory lane. From the 40th anniversary of the Anglo-Irish Agreement to the notable leadership changes within the SDLP and DUP, our discussion uncovers the lasting impact of these events and their implications for today’s politics. 📱 Join the conversation: WhatsAp…
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Join us live from central London for an unmissable deep-dive into Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget — with business leaders, MPs and political strategists unpacking what’s really happening behind the scenes. Recorded at the Make UK headquarters and sponsored by Rud Pedersen, this Whitehall Sources Live special brings together an expert panel to explor…
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The panel discuss the latest issues from across the Scottish political spectrum and beyond. this week the panel discuss Scotland's incredible World Cup qualification win and assess whether politivians are jumping on the football bandwagon. The trio also talk Mossmorran after worrying news broke of the plant's potential closure and preview the resul…
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Bernard Ponsonby: “I’m not sure in a sense who would lead them. I’m sure that… …Wes Streeting would run. I suspect that there would be some people within the PLP — because the minute somebody says they’re running, there’s always an alternative campaign which is not really about supporting one candidate, it’s about stopping another. John Major effec…
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We hope you enjoy this free full episode of Talk Media from Wednesday 12th November. If you would like to hear the show on the day of recording and support the making of this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia Our pricing of 99p per episode helps us cover some of the costs of producing this independent look at the big stories hitting our medi…
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Politiske biografier og memoarer har stor kommersiell betydning. Men har de noen politisk betydning? Er de habile politiske og historiske kilder eller fremstår de som forsøk på endre ettermælet og renvaske beslutningene som er tatt? Sjangeren er mangfoldig og biografiene og memoarene er høyst forskjellige i både form, innhold og budskap. Hør den li…
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In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Michael McKernan, and Tim Cairns go deep inside the latest debates shaking unionism in Northern Ireland. 💬 Main topics: Could the DUP and UUP merge? Or is cooperation between unionist parties still impossible? The real story behind Doug Beattie and Jeffrey Donaldson’s secret talks. How Jim Allister…
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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald Kirsty Buchanan and Jo Tanner analyse the latest news from Westminster. The discussion centres around the challenges facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including potential leadership challenges from within his party, and the implications of recent political manoeuvres. The episode a…
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Paul Hutcheon, Mark Smith and Ben Borland analyse the latest in British politics with an apparent coup launched against Keir Starmer in the run-up to his second Budget, which will appear to break a manifesto commitment and raise income tax. But what will that mean for Scotland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Bernard and Alex dig into the editorial crisis at the BBC, Comcast/SKY's potential takeover of ITV and Bernard (STV's former Political Editor and longest serving journalist of 34 years) says he no longer thinks the company has a future. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politi…
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In this bonus episode of the Stormont Sources podcast, host David McCann is joined by regulars Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss the intersection of art and politics with guests Colin Davison and Mark Carruthers. The conversation is based around their new book, "12 Paintings- Converstations with Mark Carruthers” which features portraits of…
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In this episode of Stormont Sources, Education Minister Paul Givan joins David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan to address the political firestorm surrounding his Israel trip, the no confidence motion he now faces, and the growing tensions inside the Northern Ireland Executive. Givan defends his actions, challenges claims of departmental im…
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Join the Whitehall Sources podcast as we dive deep into Westminster politics. This week, Calum, Kirsty, and Jo, with a special guest appearance from James Nation, ex-Special Advisor to Chancellor Rishi Sunak. We discuss: The shocking mistaken release of a migrant sex offender and the fallout at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs). David Lammy’s handl…
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The Record's Chris McCall, Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie of the Express talk through the biggest stories of the week. Alex Salmond died ‘penniless’ - but was renting a £7,000 London flat. John Swinney held an ‘anti-Reform’ cross-party summit in April, but support for Farage up 35% cent since then. And Reeves' budget - could it hammer Labour even fu…
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Bernard and Alex delve into one of the bigget topics of the modern political age. Why can't Westminster or Holyrood seem to manage our public finances? Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The…
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Labour har alltid stått sterkt i Wales, både i The Senedd - den walisiske folkeforsamlingen - og med representasjon til det britiske underhuset. Men på meningsmålingene gjør Reform det også bra i Wales, og i et nylig suppleringsvalg til The Senedd ble Labour henvist til tredje plass etter Reform og Plaid Cymru (PC) - det walisiske nasjonalpartiet. …
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This week on Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan (former No.10 special adviser), and political strategist Jo Tanner dissect an explosive week in Westminster — from the Home Office’s “not fit for purpose” report to Keir Starmer’s looming tax U-turn. 👉 Part 1: The Home Office is back in crisis — migrant release blunders, asylum chaos,…
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In this episode, host David McCann is joined by regulars Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss the current political landscape in Northern Ireland. The episode features an interview with UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler, who challenges the podcast's previous critical analysis of the UUP's role and future in Northern Ireland. Butler argues for t…
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The Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and 'goon from the Express' Ben Borland to discuss controversy over an army barracks plan in Inverness, The FM and Sarwar addressing the IPPR in Edinburgh and Stephen Flynn downplaying talk of replacing John Swinney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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What does a United Ireland really mean — and what would it take to get there? In this episode of Stormont Sources, investigative journalist Sam McBride joins David, Tim, and Michael McKernan to discuss his new book co-written with Fintan O’Toole, which presents both sides of the Irish unity debate. 🟦 For the Union: McBride explains why unionism sti…
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This week on Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan dive deep into two major Stormont flashpoints. 💷 First, the Stormont monitoring round — Ministers scrambling for cash to plug pay gaps. Mike Nesbitt’s £100 million boost for health — and why it’s only half enough. DUP, Sinn Féin and the smaller parties: who wins and who lo…
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This week on Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan, and Jo Tanner unpack the political crisis surrounding the Grooming Gangs Inquiry — after victims resigned and its chair Jim Gamble stepped down. With Jess Phillips under pressure and Baroness Louise Casey drafted in, can the government restore trust? Then: the rise of the Green Party…
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Keir Starmer has rejected the SNP over their latest indy plan, Joani Reid and Susan Aitken go to war about who is to blame for the refugee housing crisis in Glasgow and the Scottish Greens back drugs legalisation and the UK Greens gain support with Zack Polanski.Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Douglas Dickie discuss the latest in Scottish Politics. …
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