Scotcast

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Crime writer Val McDermid and Geographer Royal for Scotland Jo Sharp (both pictured) have released their first co-authored book, 'This Door of the Seas'.
They talk to us about the overlooked, but significant, period of Scottish history which inspired the novella.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Laura Miller in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Festivals.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Lynsey talks to the BBC's Andrew Kerr and ex-Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross about the Scottish Government policy, championed by Education secretary Màiri McAllan (pictured), of giving free school bags to P1 pupils; the spending challenges facing ministers; and the pitfalls of politicians getting creative social media.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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The trial of a Libyan man over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been postponed for a third time after new evidence emerged.
The BBC’s David Cowan talks to us about the latest developments in the story.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay and Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

Darren McGarvey (pictured), the author of Poverty Safari and Trauma Industrial Complex, has recorded an audio essay for BBC Radio 4 called 'Confessions of a Performative Male': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zhnj
Almost a decade on from MeToo gaining traction, he tells us why he thinks the movement pushed some men towards the so-called manosphere.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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BBC Disclosure’s Welcome to Glasgow, which documented blatant drug deals and racial violence, has divided opinion over its portrayal of the city.
We talk to BBC Scotland's editor of long-form journalism, Shelley Jofre, about criticism of her team's documentary, which was fronted by BBC reporter Myles Bonnar (pictured).
Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk