Scotcast

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SNP MSP Stephen Flynn (pictured) was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport by John Swinney in May 2026.
He talks to Martin about his political ambitions, Nicola Sturgeon, North Sea oil and gas and his reading habits.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Festivals.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Michael Marra (pictured left) and Joe Fagan (right) are vying to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader.
They talk to us about their party’s failures, the route to indyref2 and guilty pleasures.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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The Scottish Government has tightened regulations on planning permission for new data centres.
We speak to Mark Wilson, CEO of ILI Group, the company behind plans for the world's second-largest data centre project in Auchtertool in Fife.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Ferguson Marine, the last commercial shipyard on the River Clyde, is to cut about a quarter of its workforce.
The BBC’s David Henderson and David Wallace Lockhart explain why the nationalised company is struggling to secure work.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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A BBC Disclosure investigation has documented blatant drug deals and racial violence in an area of central Glasgow identified as a criminal hotspot.
We ask Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, whether Police Scotland has the resources to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour on our streets.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk