BAME communities and Covid-19 (ft. Ashitha Nagesh)
Why are BAME Brits being so hard hit in the pandemic? Ashitha Nagesh joins to discuss, talking about the recent Public Health England report, and the current protests.
Jun 04, 2020•31 min
Podlitical
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
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Episodes
A Little Lift
The team chat about Scotland's plan to start lifting lockdown restrictions a little bit, as well as Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham, and Phil considering taking up horse riding.
May 28, 2020•28 min
On Track to Leaving Lockdown? (ft. Mark Daly)
BBC journalist Mark Daly joins the team to talk about the UK's track and trace plans, as well as his recent documentary looking into Scotland's Coronavirus strategy so far.
May 21, 2020•28 min
Pandemic Politics
Is this the week Covid-19 got political? The team asks if this is a test for devolution, and if joint strategies across the four nations are falling apart.
May 14, 2020•27 min
The Psychology of Lockdown (ft. Prof Stephen Reicher)
How do you convince a whole country to stay at home? Psychology Professor Steve Reicher describes what politicians need to do if we are to trust them.
May 07, 2020•32 min
Put to the Test (ft. Dr Chris Smith)
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists joins the team to talk Covid-19 testing, and the UK Government's aim to test 100,000 people per day by the start of May.
Apr 30, 2020•38 min
The New Normal?
The team returns to talk all things Coronavirus and how it's changed politics so far, as the First Minister shares the initial framework for how Scotland may leave lockdown.
Apr 23, 2020•29 min
Pandemic Planning
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the team chats about how Governments are responding, including the budget boost announced for tackling the healthcare and economic issues.
Mar 12, 2020•20 min
Biden versus Bernie (ft. Prof Christopher Carman)
The team (figuratively) cross the Atlantic with US political expert Chris Carman to discuss the Democratic primaries, and why it was a Super Tuesday for some, less so for others.
Mar 05, 2020•29 min
Edinburgh Central Showdown (ft. Marco Biagi)
Is the Edinburgh Central candidacy a local fight, or a battle for the future of the SNP? Former MSP Marco Biagi joins the team to chat about his old constituency.
Feb 27, 2020•24 min
Can young people save the World? (Ft. Ross Greer)
Scotland's youngest ever MSP Ross Greer chats about youth in politics and climate change, as the team ask whether young idealism can make a difference, or even save the world.
Feb 20, 2020•37 min
Bearer of SpAd News
Jim Connolly joins the pod to talk about Governmental control as Chancellor Javid resigns from his post on reshuffle day, following reports he'd been asked to sack his advisers.
Feb 13, 2020•22 min
Mackay Quits (ft. Chris Musson)
Political Editor Chris Musson joins the team to talk about his scoop on Derek Mackay, as the Finance Secretary quits due to the allegations he messaged a 16 year old online.
Feb 06, 2020•22 min
B-Day
On the eve of Brexit day, the team debates musical Parliaments and flag arguments, as well as exactly what will happen on January 31st as the clock hits 11pm and we leave the EU.
Jan 30, 2020•22 min
BONUS: Journey to Westminster with Amy Callaghan MP
SNP MP Amy Callaghan shares her path to Westminster, from cancer diagnosis to Parliament, and the shock unseating of Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson in East Dunbartonshire.
Jan 29, 2020•26 min
Assembling a Better Scotland?
Ian Davidson and Anne Nisbet from the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland join the show as the project reaches the halfway point with the first meeting of 2020.
Jan 23, 2020•21 min
The Generation Game
The PM has formally rejected IndyRef2, but is he generating generation generalisations? The team discuss what "once in a generation" means, as well as Stormont returning.
Jan 16, 2020•23 min
New Year, New Politics?
Will the year start with a roar or a squeak? The team finds out if they have 2020 vision as they chat about what's happening this year in Scottish and UK politics.
Jan 09, 2020•23 min
Brexit, NHS, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Brexit dominated the Queen's Speech, but what else is the PM wishing for this Christmas? In the last episode of the year, the team talks about politics in 2020.
Dec 19, 2019•26 min
Fresh Mandate
The election is over, but the battle for who has a mandate (and for what) has just begun. The team digest the result of the General Election which saw the Tories and SNP win big.
Dec 17, 2019•29 min
The Art of The Question
How do you craft a knockout political question? Sarah Smith joins the team to discuss interviewing and debates on the last Podlitical before polling day.
Dec 10, 2019•22 min
Gone Loopy
With one week left until the UK votes, the team chat about the past month of campaigning - and discuss one particular saying by former Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
Dec 05, 2019•23 min
Stuck In The Middle
Pledges for the young and the old, but are politicians forgetting about the middle? Jojo Sutherland and Stewart Weir join the team to chat parenthood and politics this election.
Dec 03, 2019•24 min
Self-care
The team discuss how to get over the general election hump, why you should always take your polls with a large helping of salt and what the political parties' prospects look like.
Nov 28, 2019•32 min
The Climate Change Election?
Green pledges are being rolled out, but are these real winds of change or all bluster? The team chat climate change, and whether it's the big issue of this election.
Nov 26, 2019•22 min
Get in there, Socrates
Can you believe what politicians say? The team talk trust and truth during campaigning for the election, and try not to get too philosophical in the process.
Nov 21, 2019•23 min
Down With The Kids
Marie Le Conte and Joey D'Urso join the Pod to chat about the 'youth vote' this election, and if it's fair to lump all young people into the same group.
Nov 19, 2019•21 min
Waiting For The Bus
A very cold Nick keeps the team updated as he waits for Jeremy Corbyn's campaign bus, chatting about latest Labour comments on indyref, and the SNP's response.
Nov 14, 2019•22 min
Target Audience
Money is being poured into targeted political ads, but should you be concerned? The Podlitical team find out how political parties take aim at you online, and why they do it.
Nov 12, 2019•25 min
Trojan Horseradish?
Can salad be political? Chris Mason joins Podlitical as the election has a rough start, answering pressing questions about salad, BBC hair styling, and all things campaigning.
Nov 07, 2019•26 min
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