The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson
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Friday Jun 25, 2021
Week 25, 2021:The Stooshie ‘End of Parliament Quiz’!
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
It’s the week in which security footage purports to show Health Secretary Matt Hancock in an embrace with a woman who isn’t his wife, and in which we unmask a Twitter troll as a senior Tory Councillor. But, far more divertingly, the Scottish Parliament is about the break for summer and so there’s an end of term vibe in the Stooshie virtual studio. Perfect for a quiz; play along at home!
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Friday Jun 18, 2021
Week 24, 2021: PPE bottomed out, QCs get historic top jobs
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
It's the week in which top jobs were appointed. Dorothy Bain QC is approved for the role of Lord Advocate and the role of Solicitor General is held by Ruth Charteris QC. This is the first time that both of these positions are held by women making it a significant moment in Scottish history. In addition, Ms Bain will be involved in legislation surrounding the second independence referendum. Plus, the panel discuss Audit Scotland's findings into the Scottish Government's handling of PPE equipment last year when the pandemic began. Findings include that there was less than one day's supply of FFP respirator masks and that the government would have saved £37 million had they bought PPE earlier.
You can get a free month of unlimited access to The Courier or The Press & Journal websites; just go to https://www.thecourier.co.uk/subscribe or https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/subscribe to be better briefed. New customers only; you can cancel at any time; offer correct at the time of publication, and may not be available if you’re accessing this episode at a later date.
So you don’t miss an episode, follow The Stooshie today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you know folk like you who want to understand politics in Scotland a little better, suggest they tune into The Stooshie too.
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Friday Jun 11, 2021
Week 23, 2021: Long Covid, new Covid, more Covid
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
It’s the week in which the delta variant (formerly known as the Indian variant) is growing in Scotland, sparking conversation about how this may impact the ‘coming out of lockdown’ plans. You’ll also find out about why the potential tariff free trade deal with Australia has caused concern among Scottish farmers. Plus, how will the Scottish government meet the energy transition targets? And, of course, with a familiar face in the chair, the familiar Stoosh of the Week returns, awarded to a familiar recipient…
You can get a free month of unlimited access to The Courier or The Press & Journal websites; just go to https://www.thecourier.co.uk/subscribe or https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/subscribe to be better briefed. New customers only; you can cancel at any time; offer correct at the time of publication, and may not be available if you’re accessing this episode at a later date.
So you don’t miss an episode, follow The Stooshie today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you know folk like you who want to understand politics in Scotland a little better, suggest they tune into The Stooshie too.
Be better briefed, with The Stooshie from DC Thomson Media.
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Friday Jun 04, 2021
Week 22, 2021: Exams chaos yet again
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
If you thought it was only the exams for 2020 that were thrown into chaos by the pandemic, think again. This year, confusion and stress about the exams – sorry, assessments – have reignited calls to examine how we assess pupils’ work, and who does that assessment. Plus, a mental health crisis, with key posts left unfilled, and the scourge – and opportunity – of fast fashion.
You can get a free month of unlimited access to The Courier or The Press & Journal websites; just go to https://www.thecourier.co.uk/subscribe or https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/subscribe to be better briefed. New customers only; you can cancel at any time; offer correct at the time of publication, and may not be available if you’re accessing this episode at a later date.
So you don’t miss an episode, follow The Stooshie today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you know folk like you who want to understand politics in Scotland a little better, suggest they tune into The Stooshie too.
Be better briefed, with The Stooshie from DC Thomson Media.
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