The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

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.

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.