The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

SNP Conference Special

Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden join our team to discuss the SNP’s fortunes as Humza Yousaf attends the party conference in Aberdeen.

MP Pete Wishart on independence, Alba and a Rutherglen ’gubbing’

Pete Wishart MP joins us for a look ahead to the conference in Aberdeen where he hopes to shape the SNP’s independence strategy.
He shares his views on next steps, the mood of the party, working with Alba and how to get over the Labour defeat in the Rutherglen byelection.
Our panel looks at what’s coming up for Humza Yousaf when he addresses activists in Aberdeen.
And we reflect on Labour’s recent conference in Liverpool.

Rutherglen byelection special

Three years since Margaret Ferrier caught Covid and boarded a train, we have a new Labour MP in Scotland.
Labour’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West puts Sir Keir Starmer on course for Downing Street, experts say.
The SNP was comprehensively beaten - what now for Humza Yousaf?
And the Tories round off a difficult week by losing their deposit in a disappointing result.

Rosebank oil and Tory backlash

The massive Rosebank oilfield has been approved for business in the North Sea. We look at the political splits and future of energy policy.
Tory MSP Maurice Golden tells us why he couldn’t back his party on Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns.
Meanwhile, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water in Fife, massive amounts of sewage spew into the sea.

Kate Forbes and Meghan Gallacher on birth, maternity and better support for families

The SNP’s Kate Forbes told us about her difficult experience giving birth as we discuss an exclusive interview in the P&J and The Courier.
We also feature a discussion with Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher on the gaps in maternity care and family support.
And we wonder if Liz Truss hopes we’ve all got amnesia as she continues her bizarre political resurrection.

Aye/No, what you did last summer

The Stooshie is now officially moving to a Wednesday with all of your major Scottish political news.
In this episode, DC Thomson's politics team - host Andy Philip, along with Derek Healey, Adele Merson and new recruit Alasdair Clark - look at the big stories from summer and what lies ahead for Humza Yousaf and his independence campaign.
We also look at the SNP's Fergus Ewing problem and the ground-breaking new approach to tackling drug deaths.

Eljamel inquiry victory

The Stooshie returns from summer to mark a stunning victory for campaigners harmed by former NHS Tayside doctor, Sam Eljamel.
We have reported on this scandal for years and spoken to victims on previous episodes of the podcast.
This week, we talk through the key moments, speak to campaigners and hear from senior politicians.
We also bring you a discussion between two reporters who followed this scandal from the start.

Stooshie summer quiz

Join in as we test our political knowledge on the week the Scottish Parliament breaks for summer.
Our political team discusses the highs and lows of Humza Yousaf's first 100 days in charge.
And we cross all our fingers that this summer is quieter than last year.

SNP ’independence convention’ in Dundee

Humza Yousaf comes to Dundee to chart a course to independence.
Is this just a talking shop?
Meanwhile, he’s got big problems with discipline as rebels such as Fergus Ewing test his patience.
Nicola Sturgeon continues to cast a shadow.
And, Labour has a tough sell on energy policy for Scotland.

Eljamel surgery inquiry, fishing ban campaign, and the end of Boris

Campaigners demand an inquiry into disgraced Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel.
Fishing leaders call for a halt to SNP-Green ban plans.
We discuss Boris Johnson's cowardly exit.
And we consider what next for the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by police.