Scotcast

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A teenager has admitted murdering 22-year-old John McNab (pictured) with a hunting knife in Edinburgh.
Laura Miller speaks to Jimmy Paul, the head of the Scottish Violent Reduction Unit, about the societal changes fuelling youth violence.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
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There has been a 28% increase in Scottish shops selling vapes in Scotland since 2020.
We ask Richard Begg (pictured) from major vape retailer VPZ why he wants stricter regulation of his own industry.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.
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Pubs are closing at a rate of one a week, according to the Scottish Beer and Pub Association.
We ask Louise Maclean of Signature Pubs and workers including 23-year-old bartender Edward (pictured) whether Gen Z are partly responsible for the decline.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins, with reporting by Rebecca Tierney.
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John MacKay (pictured) has retired as STV's News at Six anchorman after almost three decades.
He talks to Laura Miller and Martin Geissler about the stories that have stayed with him, the strikes threatening to disrupt STV's election coverage and the future of broadcasting.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.
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Only one week remains of the 2026 Holyrood Election campaign.
David, Natalie and Phil discuss what the story of this campaign has been, and what they will be looking out for on results day.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.
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