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Week 33, 2021: Neo-Nazis, Afghanistan and the art of the Holyrood deal

It’s the week in which the Greens and SNP came to a formal agreement for a “not-coalition” coming together in the Scottish Parliament. And special guest Impact Team journalist Stephen Stewart shares his work uncovering Scotland’s neo-Nazi network and his views as a veteran of the war in Afghanistan on the unfolding crisis. 
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Week 32, 2021: Deal or no deal

It’s the week in which Scots found themselves locked out of the Louvre thanks to a paper vaccine passport, and the Greens and SNP wrestle over the country’s oil and gas industry ahead of forming a new coalition. 
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Week 31, 2021: Summer’s done

It’s the week in which Scotland’s health secretary reported a nursery to the care inspectorate alleging racial discrimination, the country’s “national shame” was brought to attention following yet another rise in drugs deaths, and Boris Johnson left his Scottish Tory members once again with their head in their hands following another whirlwind visit. 
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Special edition: Time for a fresh approach to Scotland's drug deaths crisis?

The Stooshie remains in summer recess but we have another special episode for you, this time looking at Scotland's drug deaths crisis. As new annual figures are released, we are reminded that the people behind the numbers are far more than a statistic; they are our friends, neighbours and family.
Is it time for a more compassionate approach? Our special guests share their views.
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Special edition: Anti-SNP troll accounts run by senior Tory councillors

The Stooshie is technically on holiday, but we wanted to bring you a special episode on our unmasking of two senior Conservative councillors as the puppet-masters behind anti-SNP troll accounts on social media. Who they are, what it means, what’s next. And don’t be fooled into thinking this is a local story for local people — this is a story as much about what happens in local government, about how that shapes all our lives, and about the nature of public discourse, as it is a story about an embattled council in the east of Scotland.
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Week 25, 2021:The Stooshie ‘End of Parliament Quiz’!

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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Week 24, 2021: PPE bottomed out, QCs get historic top jobs

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.
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Week 23, 2021: Long Covid, new Covid, more Covid

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…
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Week 22, 2021: Exams chaos yet again

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.
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Week 21, 2021: Johnson unfit for office, says man who masterminded his route to office

It’s the week in which explosive testimony from Dominic Cummings cast the UK government in a very dim light indeed. Of course, a dose of scepticism is advised given his track record, as the team discuss, but this is still the most explicit picture we’ve yet got of Boris Johnson’s administration’s response in the early days of the pandemic. Plus, cooperation between the SNP and Greens, and more. Listen up.
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