The only podcast you need to keep your finger on the pulse of Scottish politics. Each episode, as well as an in-depth interview and top national and international politics headlines, political journalists from The Press & Journal, The Courier, Evening Express and Evening Telegraph discuss and explain the week’s biggest stories from Holyrood, Westminster and beyond. Be Better Briefed, with The Stooshie.
The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson
Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
The Highlander was early favourite for the first minister's job.
But an early row on faith in politics appeared to knock her off course.
She speaks to Andy Philip about the "stunning" backlash, her family, Nicola Sturgeon and plans for her first 100 days in charge.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Humza Yousaf knows he's got a tough record to defend.
But he's determined to prove he can do well in the top job.
And he has plenty to say about his background, his experience of racism and his hope for independence in just five years.
Courier political editor Derek Healey interviews the health secretary.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
The former government minister is focused on another referendum.
She tells us the UK will have no choice but to negotiate if she's in charge.
Can the candidate ranked third in the polls stage a stunning win?
Justin Bowie interviews the Edinburgh Eastern MSP to hear about her plans for the top job.
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon heard her own SNP Government colleague's criticism aimed back at her.Tories and Labour could barely hide their glee at the leadership rhetoric.We assess the latest in the SNP contest.Lib Dems are meeting in Dundee for their conference. Can they capitalise on SNP misfortune at all?
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Budgets are being sliced across Scotland and it's hurting disadvantaged communities.
We speak to the man behind Dundee-based Big Noise Douglas to find out how young people are bearing the brunt.
We also check up on the latest twists in the SNP's leadership contest, and bid farewell to John Swinney.
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Our team assess Kate Forbes' turbulent campaign to be first minister.
We hit the streets of Glasgow Pollok to find out what locals think of their Dundee-based MSP, Humza Yousaf.
And we look at Ash Regan's intriguing pitch for impatient independence supporters.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
An inside look ahead of the Labour Party Conference held in Edinburgh.
Courier political editor, Derek Healey is joined by political reporters, Rachel Amery and Justin Bowie to unpack Scottish Labour's influence now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister.
Justin also takes to the streets of Edinburgh to find out what the public think of Labour's position in Scotland.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
A shock resignation from Nicola Sturgeon earlier today has caused ripples across Scottish politics.
Courier political editor, Derek Healey is joined by Rachel Amery and Calum Ross to unpack her biggest triumphs and tribulations and examine what this means for the future of the SNP.
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Professor James Mitchell tells us how the Scottish Parliament has struggled with big-ticket law making. Gender reform has been blocked and other proposals could hit the rocks.
In our interview, he warns the Supreme Court cannot just become Holyrood's revising chamber.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Brexit is three years old. Is this time to celebrate or commiserate?
We listened to one Aberdeenshire fishing industry figure who says the 'poster boys' have been let down.
And we discuss the latest economic pressures hitting health boards including Grampian and Tayside.