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Scotcast
Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland · EN
The BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
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The 'porn professor' on AI and extreme content
2w ago00:26:35Tap to summarizeLaw Professor Clare McGlynn (pictured) is fighting against extreme content in the porn industry.Laura Miller talks to Clare, the author of 'Exposed: The Rise of Extreme Porn and How We Fight Back', about how AI is amplifying extreme content, how graphic and violent mainstream porn has become and how the industry is infiltrating the real world.Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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Politics Show: Scottish Labour slogans and Burnham’s big start
3w ago00:25:22Tap to summarizeIf you're interested in this episode you might also like Does it matter who leads Scottish Labour? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zgc7David finds out how well Lynsey and The Scottish Sun’s Conor Matchett know the Scottish Labour leadership candidates, and the team discuss Andy Burnham’s (pictured) relationship with the Scottish press. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of The Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart and Lynsey Bews.
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Are higher tax rates costing us money?
3w ago00:24:35Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in this episode you might also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002yvv1 - The tax guru dumped by Swinney’s government Tax expert Dan Neidle has been making headlines for suggesting that Scotland’s taxing of very high earners could be costing the public purse.Martin speaks to Laurie McFarlane (pictured) from Future Economy Scotland about why that might not be the case, what would really make a difference to Scotland’s finances and what he makes of celebrities offering to pay more tax. 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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Does it matter who leads Scottish Labour?
3w ago00:24:35Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in this episode you might also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p0pr05Michael Marra (pictured) has announced that he will stand to become leader of the Scottish Labour Party, following Monica Lennon (also pictured), who announced her candidacy on Sunday. Martin is joined by the Daily Record’s political editor Paul Hutcheon and the BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart to discuss who else might fancy a go at the top job, and whether any of them can really make a difference to Labour’s fortunes in Scotland. 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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Who are Orkney’s rebel monks?
3w ago00:22:46Tap to summarizeA group of rebel monks in Orkney has been punished by the Catholic Church after appointing a bishop without the approval of Pope Leo XIV (pictured). BBC Orkney’s Rob Flett and Ian Dunn, former editor of The Scottish Catholic magazine, tell us all about the traditionalist order known as The Sons of the Holy Redeemer. 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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Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar
3w ago00:27:01Tap to summarizeIf you're interested in this episode, you may also like 'Who'll replace Anas Sarwar?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p054d6Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon (pictured) is unexpectedly returning to the Scottish Parliament after Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood for the House of Lords. We ask her whether she's interested in succeeding Sarwar as party leader as well as an MSP. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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Politics Show: Lord Sarwar and Burnham's first week
4w ago00:24:36Tap to summarizeIf you're interested in this episode, you may also like 'Who'll replace Anas Sarwar?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p054d6David talks to former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and ex-Labour MSP Paul O’Kane about the Scottish Labour leadership race triggered by Anas Sarwar leaving Holyrood for the House of Lords; and Andy Burnham’s first week as Prime Minister. Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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Will Glasgow save the Commonwealth Games?
4w ago00:24:09Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Were our World Cup woes really Steve Clarke's fault?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nvm91wThe 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday 23 July, with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across the city. We ask Glasgow 2026 CEO, Phil Batty (pictured), why he believes his slimmed-down, cut-price version of the event can save it for future generations. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Chris McLaughlin. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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Who’ll replace Anas Sarwar?
4w ago00:19:10Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Where it went wrong for Anas Sarwar’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nkg6y2Anas Sarwar (pictured) is set to accept a seat in the House of Lords and a role in Andy Burnham’s UK Government. We talk about the likely contenders vying to succeed Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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How extreme could our wildfires become?
4w ago00:21:59Tap to summarizeIf you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘GB Energy: We CAN bring bills down’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002x589A large wildfire has been burning in the Cairngorms for almost a week. We ask fire expert Rory Hadden of Edinburgh University and the BBC’s Kevin Keane why wildfires are a growing problem. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.ukPicture credit: RSPB
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