Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
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Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
8M ago
After six years of Scottish political podcasting, it's time for us to bow out. We hope you've enjoyed it. We have. And in this final episode we reflect on the experience. So, goodbye, and thanks for all the politics ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
10M ago
In the last podcast before the summer, we look back on what's been going on in Scottish politics, mainly with the SNP, and wonder "What next ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
11M ago
The Visitor Levy, dubbed a Tourist Tax by its detractors, could be a win for local democracy - or could it? Why talk politics when you can talk policy? Enjoy ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
11M ago
This week we talk with Fife councillor Graeme Downie about the latest Audit Scotland overview of local government in Scotland. Enjoy ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
11M ago
This week we welcome back Alastair Stewart and talk about Our Scottish Future and where we're at with visions for Scotland, whose visions they are and what information we all need to be able to make up our minds about what they should be ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
1y ago
This week Shona Robison warned of tight budgets ahead whilst The Promise (a flagship initiative of Nicola Sturgeon's government) recommended radical changes to the Children's Hearing System, which could cost a fair whack. How should a Scotland that self-identifies as progressive be spending its money ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
1y ago
"Commissioners to the left of them, commissioners to the right of them, into the valley of oversight rode the public authorities." This week we're talking about... commissioners! Any good? Too many? Not enough? Listen and learn ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
1y ago
We're finally back! Through fire & flood. Sort of. Anyway, this week we talk about continuity radicalism and other absurdities, pedestrian policy proposals; jury-less rape trails; Maggie Chapman's conflict of interest and Lorna Slater's boat. Enjoy ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
1y ago
This week we talk to Gordon MacRae of Shelter Scotland about what's needed to address Scotland's continued need for more affordable housing and to reduce the number of folk who are homeless ..read more
Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast
1y ago
We continue on with a theme from last week and talk about the Health Foundation's January 2023 report on health inequalities in Scotland: 'Leave no one behind.' You can find the report here: https://www.health.org.uk/publications/leave-no-one-behind ..read more