Scotcast

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Natalie, Lynsey and Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast discuss Reform UK losing its first MSP at Holyrood; an SNP motion calling for the party, the Scottish Government and Holyrood authorities to leave social media platform X; and what to expect from the UK Budget.
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Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Jackdaw, the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, has been approved by the UK government after years of delay.
Martin talks to the BBC’s Phil Sim and Rajdeep Sandhu about whether it will bring our bills down or improve our energy security – and does it make the approval of the oil field Rosebank more likely?
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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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The BBC has announced plans to close the BBC Scotland channel as it seeks to make £500m savings.
Martin talks to BBC Scotland Director Hayley Valentine (pictured) about if more cuts are coming and the future of broadcasting in Scotland.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk sted by Martin Geissler.

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The Scottish Government has proposed major reform of local government, including replacing Scotland’s 32 councils with a two-tier structure.
Martin talks to East Renfrewshire Council leader Owen O’Donnell (pictured left) and the SNP’s Midlothian Council leader Kelly Parry (pictured right) about John Swinney’s plans.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

The UK Government is set to launch a campaign advising citizens on how to stockpile food and water, amid warnings of economic shocks, wars and extreme weather.
Laura talks to self-proclaimed 'prepper' Brian Cranie (pictured) and Jeannie Barr from St Andrew's First Aid about preparing for an emergency.
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Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk