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    Politics Show: Scottish Labour slogans and Burnham’s big start

    30/07/2026 | 25 mins.
    If you're interested in this episode you might also like Does it matter who leads Scottish Labour? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zgc7
    David finds out how well Lynsey and The Scottish Sun’s Conor Matchett know the Scottish Labour leadership candidates, and the team discuss Andy Burnham’s (pictured) relationship with the Scottish press.
    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.
    This episode of The Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart and Lynsey Bews.
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    Are higher tax rates costing us money?

    29/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode you might also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002yvv1 - The tax guru dumped by Swinney’s government
    Tax expert Dan Neidle has been making headlines for suggesting that Scotland’s taxing of very high earners could be costing the public purse.
    Martin speaks to Laurie McFarlane (pictured) from Future Economy Scotland about why that might not be the case, what would really make a difference to Scotland’s finances and what he makes of celebrities offering to pay more tax.
    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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    Does it matter who leads Scottish Labour?

    28/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode you might also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p0pr05
    Michael Marra (pictured) has announced that he will stand to become leader of the Scottish Labour Party, following Monica Lennon (also pictured), who announced her candidacy on Sunday.
    Martin is joined by the Daily Record’s political editor Paul Hutcheon and the BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart to discuss who else might fancy a go at the top job, and whether any of them can really make a difference to Labour’s fortunes in Scotland.
    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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    Who are Orkney’s rebel monks?

    27/07/2026 | 22 mins.
    A group of rebel monks in Orkney has been punished by the Catholic Church after appointing a bishop without the approval of Pope Leo XIV (pictured).
    BBC Orkney’s Rob Flett and Ian Dunn, former editor of The Scottish Catholic magazine, tell us all about the traditionalist order known as The Sons of the Holy Redeemer.
    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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    Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar

    24/07/2026 | 27 mins.
    If you're interested in this episode, you may also like 'Who'll replace Anas Sarwar?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p054d6
    Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon (pictured) is unexpectedly returning to the Scottish Parliament after Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood for the House of Lords.
    We ask her whether she's interested in succeeding Sarwar as party leader as well as an MSP.
    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 BBC's Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
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