The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

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.

Succession: How the SNP and Labour are shaping up for the future

We look at Humza Yousaf’s newly appointed adviser, Kevin Pringle, reflecting on his long history with the SNP.
Former Labour MSP Neil Findlay tells us what goes on in the background in a party with eyes on government power.
Meanwhile, MP Ian Blackford is leaving parliament and Kevin Stewart quits as SNP transport minister.

Interview special: Sister of murdered man Alan Geddes on justice reform

Sandra Geddes’s brother Alan was murdered in Aberdeen in 2019.
The killer had just got out of Peterhead prison and had nowhere to go.
On May 31, Sandra met SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance to discuss how the system needs reformed for prisoners and victims.
Listen to our interview with Sandra as she explains her campaign for justice.
Also: Labour plans oil and gas block Is Scotland bottling it on glass recycling? Glasgow LEZ is just the first of more to come

Police Scotland ’institutional racism’ bombshell

Is Police Scotland institutionally racist?
We reflect on Sir Iain Livingstone’s verdict and the reaction.
Two polls offer a snapshot of SNP fortunes.
Keir Starmer comes to Kirkcaldy.
And can a school violence summit deliver changes?

20-minute neighbourhoods and polarised politics

Have you heard about 20-minute neighbourhoods? Transport reporter Joanna Bremner (@C_JBremner) joins us for a chat on the oddly controversial policy.
We ask why Nicola Sturgeon took so long to notice how polarised politics is in Scotland.
And we wonder what Jacob Rees Mogg and historian David Starkey were thinking in their turns at the National Conservatism conference.

10 years waiting for surgery; interview on NHS pressure and analysis on latest polls

Why are women waiting years for the surgery they need?
Labour MSP Michael Marra (@michaeljmarra) joins us to talk about intolerable NHS pressure.
We assess the latest polls for Scotland’s political parties eyeing the general election.

Coronation interview special: Kings, queens...and Eurovision

Republican-turned-monarchist Adam Tomkins on why the royal ‘circus’ is here to stay.
Is the weekend celebration any different to Eurovision, really?
Greens MSP Maggie Chapman on the case for a republic.
The DC Thomson politics team also look at Humza Yousaf’s anti-poverty mission.
And we look at the SNP rebellion on proposals to ban fishing.
 

Douglas Ross interview special

The Scottish Conservative leader answers questions on a tough year for his party.
Mr Ross, MP for Moray, also discusses Brexit, independence, support for devolution and whether the Tories can hold onto support.
He takes aim at the SNP and Greens, while attacking Labour for trying to work with nationalists to block Conservatives.
He was speaking as Tory supporters meet in Glasgow for their spring conference.