A BBC investigation into Scotland's biggest children's psychiatric hospital, Skye House, has exposed a ‘culture of cruelty’ at the NHS unit in Glasgow. We hear from BBC Disclosure’s Mark Daly and Shelley Jofre about the art of investigative journalism in an era of fake news. They tell us how they made their documentary, Kids on the Psychiatric Ward, which features the testimony of six young women who were patients at the specialist unit for severe depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions.Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]
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Life inside our packed prisons
An emergency law to free inmates early is coming in to bring down the prison population.We hear from Barlinnie's governor, Michael Stoney, and a former inmate on what it's like inside Scotland’s biggest and busiest jail.And after Super Bowl LIX, Natalie hears about Martin’s former life as an NFL host.Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]
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What’s it like to be homeless?
As homelessness stats reach record highs in Scotland, the team asks what it’s really like not to have a home.
We talk to the editor of The Big Issue, Paul McNamee, and Sylvia Douglas, who experienced homelessness as a child and now supports women in poverty, about how to fix this complicated problem.
And Martin and Laura discuss whether they’re sick of looking at their own faces.
Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing [email protected]
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Humza Yousaf on Trump and Gaza
Donald Trump says America will 'take over' Gaza, resettling most of the native population. His comments have drawn astonishment and anger. Humza Yousaf, former First Minister, has a personal investment. Members of his wife's family are still living in Gaza. In conversation with Martin Geissler, Yousaf reacts to Trump’s overnight press conference, and what it might mean for a two-state solution. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing [email protected]
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How Scotland’s water works
We drink it, wash with it, (sometimes) curse it when it falls from the sky – and we also pay for it. Water is fundamental. But how much do we really know about how it all works?Martin talks to the Chief Executive of Scottish Water, Alex Plant, about rising bills, climate change, and why we need to start thinking seriously about how much water we use.Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing [email protected]
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