The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

Keir Starmer resigns after by-election chaos and Gaza flotilla interview

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned.What will his departure mean, and can his likely replacement Andy Burnham succeed?We also discuss the by-election results in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and Aberdeen South.And St Andrews University academic Dr Antonis Vradis speaks to us about his experience on the Gaza flotilla.
 

More cuts at Dundee University | Aberdeen South local view

Yet more cuts at Dundee University mean lots more job losses.
The team assesses what’s gone wrong and digs into the political backlash.
It’s also the week of three big UK by-elections, including two covering Dundee and Aberdeen.
We spoke to voters in Aberdeen South for their views.

Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview

Six party candidates join the Stooshie to go over the priorities for the key by-election, being held on June 18.
Join us for a 90-minute special edition with candidates from the Conservatives, SNP, Reform, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green party.
 

Fife AI data centre boss on controversial project

Plans to build a huge new AI data centre near a Fife village have proven divisive.But businessman Mark Wilson, the man behind the scheme, thinks it’s a “game-changer” for Fife.He speaks to us on the podcast about how he will address the concerns of Auchtertool villagers.

Tunnel expert’s vision to connect Scotland’s islands

Politicians in London and Edinburgh are under pressure to listen to rural island voices and build better connections under the sea.
We spoke to an engineer who builds tunnels around the world – but not our own islands.
Andy Sloan has been talking to Westminster and Holyrood recently, and says infrastructure upgrades on that scale are a reality – it just needs political ‘champions’.

Humza Yousaf interview

The former first minister is our special guest on the podcast this week.
Mr Yousaf spoke candidly about Peter Murrell’s embezzlement conviction and the SNP campervan controversy.
He also opens up about his in-laws being trapped in Gaza in late 2023 and gives his thoughts on the rise of Reform UK at the Holyrood election.

Double by-election alert

Just when you thought it was safe to forget about the election, along come two more.
The team looks at the upcoming Westminster by-elections in Aberdeen South, and in Abroath and Broughty Ferry.
John Swinney is sworn in as first minister once again - but what challenges lie ahead for his new government?

Scottish election special

The team picks out the highlights from the Holyrood election and the stories behind the scenes.
We look at the leaders, asking who is safe and whose coat is on a shoogly peg.
We also assess the under-reported stories and concerns about a “spoiler” party targeting the Greens.
 

The Stooshie Live in Aberdeen

The future of the north-east takes centre stage in a specially recorded live edition of the podcast in Aberdeen.
Six candidates from all main parties across the region join host Andy Philip in front of an audience at The Press and Journal offices in the city.
Debate, including sharp questions from the public, covers the energy economy, transport, a housing emergency, colleges and universities, and the NHS.
Listen to the full two-hour event here, recorded on April 30, in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament election on May 7.

The Stooshie Live in Dundee

The Holyrood election on May 7 takes centre stage in a specially recorded Leaders Debate live edition of the podcast in Dundee.
Six leaders of Scotland's main political parties join host Sean O'Neil in front of an audience at The Courier's offices in the city.