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It's happening! A General Election looms and the Podlitical team try to make sense of it - and whether Brexit will continue to dominate the conversation.
Oct 31, 2019•29 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
BONUS: Political Tourists
From historic beheadings to current coups, Podlitical gets a guided tour of Parliament as Phil Sim and Rajdeep Sandhu are shown the nooks and crannies of the Palace of Westminster
Oct 30, 2019•26 min
BONUS: Being an MP (ft. Mhairi Black)
Mhairi Black MP sits down for a frank chat with Nick Eardley to share her experiences of working in Parliament.
Oct 29, 2019•16 min
Podlitical in Parliament
Deep in the corridors of power, Podlitical takes a real insider look at politics! The team travel down to Parliament, for a rare broadcast from inside the Palace of Westminster.
Oct 24, 2019•32 min
Done deal?
PM Johnson has struck a new Brexit deal with the EU, but can it get through Parliament? On a day of breaking news, the Podlitical team chat about what might happen next.
Oct 17, 2019•29 min
BONUS: Stress and Politics with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Brexit getting you down? According to Dr Rangan Chatterjee, you're not the only one. He explains to Phil Sim and Lynsey Bews how the endless news cycle can stress us out.
Oct 15, 2019•26 min
Juicy Gossip
Forget Coleen Rooney because we've got gossip of our own, as we reveal that Kezia Dugdale has left Scottish Labour - and there's plenty of hot Brexit chat too.
Oct 10, 2019•29 min
Cats versus dogs
The Podlitical team discuss the Prime Minister's proposed Brexit deal and what it all means. Also Gerard Butler and cats versus dogs.
Oct 03, 2019•29 min
Brooching the divide
The Podlitical team discuss the resumption of Parliament, where passions have been running high.
Sep 26, 2019•31 min
Raising eyebrows with Marie Le Conte
The Podlitical team are joined by journalist Marie Le Conte to discuss an eyebrow raising issue for the Queen, and other big political news.
Sep 19, 2019•28 min
BONUS: Indyref 5th Anniversary Special
The Podlitical team are joined by special guests SNP MP David Linden and Conservative Councillor Meghan Gallacher to share their experiences of the 2014 Independence Referendum.
Sep 18, 2019•34 min
That's another big question
Parliament may be prorogued, but the Podlitical team still have plenty to discuss, including backstops, a general election, and a bunch of tricky questions.
Sep 12, 2019•29 min
It's kind of complicated
Podlitical is back, and ready to tackle a week of political chaos in Westminster and beyond - including lost government majorities, Brexit bills, and a potential general election.
Sep 05, 2019•30 min
BONUS: Can climate protests change Government policy?
As a reporter at the Scottish Parliament, Phil Sim has seen his fair share of protests. From the big marches against Donald Trump and Brexit, to smaller ones over local issues like factory closures and rail services. He’s heard all manner of protests songs, witnessed MSPs marching in pyjamas, or in one case, dressed up as a fox, and has seen more ‘down with this sort of thing’ placards than you could shake a stick at. But does any of it have a tangible impact on our politics? In this special epi...
Aug 23, 2019•23 min
Indy Curious
Northern Ireland correspondent Jayne McCormack and Welsh political reporter Cemlyn Davies join Phil, Nick and Rajdeep to talk about Boris Johnson's first visit to the home nations as Prime Minister. The gang also discuss the impact of the PM's No Deal rhetoric on Welsh Independence and Irish re-unification. Phil tells us about avoiding a man dressed as Jesus.
Aug 01, 2019•24 min
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
The Podlitical team, chaired by Philip Sim, talk about a wild week in Westminster at the beginning of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's premiership, and what it means for Scotland.
Jul 25, 2019•24 min
State of the Union: Devolve and Forget?
Northern Ireland correspondent Jayne McCormack joins Phil Sim, Nick Eardley and Rajdeep Sandhu to discuss the State of the Union following Theresa May's speech in Stirling and before the Conservative leadership hustings in Perth. A political correspondent from Wales was invited but they are all on a stag doo in Strasbourg.
Jul 05, 2019•24 min
Personality Politics ft. Kezia Dugdale
The Podlitical team chaired by Philip Sim chat about the importance of personality in politics, and what makes a political leader with Kezia Dugdale.
Jun 27, 2019•41 min
Tory Leadership + Climate Change
The Podlitical team talks about who our next Prime Minister will be, as well as naughty neighbours, and why it's probably a good idea to lock your front door.
Jun 20, 2019•29 min
Continental Breakfast
The Podlitical team are joined by a guest from Brussels to talk Tory leadership, the First Minister in Europe, and which Parliament has the best food.
Jun 13, 2019•29 min
Playing the Trump card
The Podlitical Team discuss former MP Natalie McGarry's jailing and President Trump's state visit - including what it means for Scotland, Ireland, and the NHS.
Jun 06, 2019•28 min
The End of May
After a week of political drama, the Podlitical team discuss the Prime Minister's resignation and what it means for Scotland, with a side of macaroni and opium.
May 30, 2019•29 min
BONUS EP: Trans Rights
In this bonus episode we take an in-depth look at trans rights and gender identity - something that’s become a prominent and divisive issue in Scottish politics and society as a whole. This comes as the Scottish government is planning reforms to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) to allow people to "self-declare" their legally recognised gender and following the appearance of radical Canadian feminist Meghan Murphy at Holyrood. Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim are joined by James Morton (manager of the Sc...
May 24, 2019•31 min
The Holyrood Quiz Special
The Podlitical team are joined by special guests Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh and Political Editor Brian Taylor to test their Holyrood knowledge.
May 23, 2019•28 min
Beef City
Lucy Whyte, Nick Eardley, Phil Sim and Lynsey Bews talk beef, Brexit, the European elections and online campaigning. Seriously, there’s a lot of beef. It’s doubtful the word ‘beef’ has ever been used more in any podcast ever. Beef.
May 16, 2019•31 min
Entire packet of muffins
Is climate change the new vote winner, and what should you eat on election night? The Podlitical team featuring Lucy Whyte, Nick Eardley, Lynsey Bews, and Philip Sim find out.
May 09, 2019•27 min
Not A Real Dinosaur
The Podlitical team, featuring Lucy Whyte, Philip Sim, Nick Eardley, and Jayne McCormack discuss the Huawei leaks, the SNP conference, and bare-behind protesting.
May 02, 2019•32 min
A Game of Rounders
Phil gets his keyboard out (again) and the team discuss Indyref2, Brexit and new political parties amongst other things
Apr 25, 2019•32 min
Let's go on holiday
Jackie Bird waves goodbye, Glenn Campbell says "hi" and Brexit reporting until we die?
Apr 11, 2019•34 min
Cheap chilli and wine
A Brexit question from Mr Hanky, Phil talks political holidays & did the FM outfox Nick?
Apr 04, 2019•34 min
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