Scotcast

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Weight-loss injections are not prescribed by the NHS, despite one in three Scots being obese.
Dr Mark Strachan (pictured), the new head of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, tells us why he believes this is a ‘national disgrace’.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.
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Natalie, David and Nicola Sturgeon's ex-chief of staff Liz Lloyd discuss John Swinney’s cabinet appointments, including promotions for Ivan McKee and Jenny Gilruth (pictured), and a trio upcoming Westminster by-elections.
And Liz gives us an insider's view on how reshuffles really work.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.
Get in touch: [email protected]

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The UK government has delayed sanctions that would ban imports of Russian oil - because of fears over the price of diesel and jet fuel.
The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the decision to buy ‘from Russia instead of drilling in the North Sea’ is ‘insane’.
But is she right? Will the oil and gas fields Rosebank and Jackdaw get the go-ahead? And what will really bring our bills down?
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins get some answers from our energy correspondent Kevin Keane.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.
Get in touch: [email protected]

Martin Geissler and the team bring you thoughtful conversation and expert analysis covering the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

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First Minister John Swinney says he's open to changing the law around pitch invasions after Celtic fans engulfed the field of play as their side beat Hearts 3-1 to win the Scottish Premiership.
We talk to the BBC’s Chris McLaughlin and former top-flight referee Steve Conroy, co-host of The Ref’s View podcast, about fan behaviour and VAR controversies.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.
Get in touch: [email protected]