ScotcastEpisodes Episode guide
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Water Cremations
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear about water cremations.
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Gordon McQueen Inquest
Should the laws of football change to protect players from brain injury?
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Dubai Gangster Arrests
Why do so many gangsters make the United Arab Emirates their home?
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Do We Need a Minister for Disco?
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss calls for a night time economy minister.
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Tommy Sheridan interview
Why Tommy Sheridan is taking one council to court after retraining as a social worker.
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09/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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08/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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07/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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02/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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01/04/2026
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Jordan Linden case
Hannah Rodger on her coverage of the Jordan Linden case.
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Lyons arrest
Laura Miller hears about the arrest of gangland boss Steven Lyons.
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Russell Findlay
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay speaks to Martin Geissler.
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Offord’s 'crude joke'
Reform UK leader Malcolm Offord’s apology for a 'crude joke' about George Michael.
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Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks ahead of May’s Holyrood election.
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North Sea drilling
Are calls for more drilling for North Sea oil and gas justified amid the war in Iran?
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John Swinney
First Minister John Swinney speaks to Martin Geissler ahead of May’s Holyrood election.
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Assisted Dying
A discussion about why MSPs rejected a proposal to legalise assisted dying.
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Gillian Mackay
Martin Geissler speaks to Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay.
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Cost of living crisis
Can the UK afford to step in if the US-Israel war with Iran fuels further price hikes?
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12/03/2026
Reform UK's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord speaks to Martin Geissler.
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Glasgow Fire
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear how the Glasgow fire has provoked questions.
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10/03/2026
Martin Geissler speaks to Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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09/03/2026
How will authorities respond to disorder at the clash between Rangers and Celtic?
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'Salmond Files'
Martin hears from the Scottish Information Commissioner about the 'Salmond files'.
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Energy bills
Laura and Natalie hear how the US-Israel war with Iran could trigger a rise in bills.
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Women’s Health
Laura Miller and guests discuss inequalities in the NHS.
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Aberfeldy Trial
Laura Miller speaks to two reporters who covered the case from its very beginning.
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Salmond Files
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins discuss the so-called ‘Alex Salmond files’.
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Ruth Davidson
Martin Geissler speaks to Ruth Davidson about the future of the Conservative Party.













