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The BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

(C) BBC 2026
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Politics Show: Corruption row at Holyrood
    Feb 20 2026

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rgbs

    Lynsey and Phil are joined by the Scottish Mail on Sunday's Hannah Rodger to discuss political reaction to the Peter Murrell embezzlement case; Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain (pictured) defending herself against claims of corruption; and Nicola Sturgeon's hint at a political comeback.

    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.

    Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    26 mins
  • AI philosopher: Why we're not doomed
    Feb 19 2026

    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Is AI coming for your job?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dl6n

    A glut of staff from the world's most powerful AI companies have resigned in the past month, with one warning the world is in 'peril'.

    AI philosopher Professor Shannon Vallor (pictured) from Edinburgh University tells us why she believes people have the power to make AI a force for good.

    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

    Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    34 mins
  • What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?
    Feb 18 2026

    First minister John Swinney was given details of an embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell (pictured) - the ex-SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon - weeks before it became public.

    The BBC’s Phil Sim and Dave Cowan help us unpack a spate of developments in Murrell’s case, including the delay of his plea hearing until after the Holyrood election.

    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

    Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    23 mins
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