The Steamie by The Scotsman

The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.

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Episodes 212

Why Donald Dewar would be disappointed and frustrated by Holyrood
4d ago · 28:18
Alistair Grant talks to Mark Peel, whose new biography of Donald Dewar is published by Luath Press this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
And then there were two … Scottish Labour leadership latest
11d ago · 26:02
Join Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn to discuss the latest in the Scottish Labour leadership election, as the contest is whittled down to just two: Michael Marra MSP and Joe Fagan MSP. We will also take a look at the impact of the Clacton by-election and the recent redundancies at Ferguson Marine. Take a listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recess round-up: Exams, Scottish Labour, Green row and Ming Yang
17d ago · 22:02
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Catriona Stewart bring you a round-up of everything you need to know in the world of Scottish politics as recess trudges on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything you need to know about the Scottish Labour leadership race
23d ago · 30:40
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Andrew Quinn and David Bol discuss the Scottish Labour leadership race. Who's running, what do they stand for - and what sort of party will they be left with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Downfall: Inside the Peter Murrell case
2mo ago · 28:53
Alistair Grant, Martyn McLaughlin, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the Peter Murrell case and the unanswered questions that remain. Plus, the team chat Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's unstoppable rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
By-election special, as Tories thump the SNP in Aberdeen
2mo ago · 19:30
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss a(nother) big night in Scottish and UK politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Scottish Labour rise from the ashes?
2mo ago · 29:21
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the future of Scottish Labour, following last month's election defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Salmond files and 'arrogant' Scottish government: An interview with Scotland's information watchdog
2mo ago · 36:31
Alistair Grant talks to David Hamilton, the Scottish Information Commissioner, about the ongoing legal battles over the so-called Salmond files - as well as his proposals to shake-up freedom of information laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will an inquiry be held into the Peter Murrell scandal?
2mo ago · 26:26
Alistair Grant, Catriona Stewart and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest on Peter Murrell - as well as the questions surrounding the SNP's 'ring-fenced' indyref fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Peter Murrell’s crimes, featuring Joanna Cherry
3mo ago · 32:07
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Catriona Stewart and Andrew Quinn discuss Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of £400,000 from the SNP. Plus, Alistair talks to ex-SNP MP Joanna Cherry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What should we make of John Swinney's new Cabinet?
3mo ago · 26:51
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the new Scottish Cabinet - as well as three upcoming by-elections... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Labour on a shoogly peg
3mo ago · 32:45
The dust has settled on the Scottish Parliament election and the new MSPs are getting to grips with their new jobs - but eyes are on Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister hangs in the balance. Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the latest developments in Westminster and Holyrood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Holyrood election special
3mo ago · 27:57
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the Holyrood election result after an extraordinary day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interviews with Anas Sarwar and John Swinney
3mo ago · 30:23
As part of a series of special party leader interviews, Andrew Quinn played pool with Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar, while Rachel Amery caught up with John Swinney for some pizza on Portobello beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why are voters so scunnered with the Holyrood election? Plus, a game of Dungeons & Dragons with the Greens
4mo ago · 45:49
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss why voters seem so fed up and disconnected from the Holyrood election. Plus, Rachel interviews Scottish Green co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay... while playing Dungeons & Dragons. Yes, really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mud-slinging on the campaign trail - plus interviews with Malcolm Offord and Russell Findlay
4mo ago · 48:24
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery, Andrew Quinn and Catriona Stewart discuss the latest from the Holyrood campaign trail. Plus, Alistair interviews Reform UK's Malcolm Offord and Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Holyrood election campaign ignites
4mo ago · 24:25
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest from the Holyrood campaign trail, including an explosive row between Labour and Reform. Plus, Rachel interviews Allan Faulds of Ballot Box Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Scotsman goes surfing with Alex-Cole Hamilton - plus all the latest from the election campaign
4mo ago · 30:53
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss all the latest from the Holyrood election campaign. Plus, Alistair goes surfing with Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Holyrood hustings
5mo ago · 1:38:03
The Scotsman / Scotland 2050 hustings took place at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on March 31. In this special episode, hear from representatives of all six Holyrood parties - senior SNP minister Màiri McAllan, Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord, Labour's Martin Whitfield, Tory veteran Murdo Fraser, Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and former Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie - as they face a grilling on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Starting gun fires on Holyrood election campaign
5mo ago · 25:41
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the first official day of the Holyrood election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is this the end for assisted dying?
5mo ago · 27:18
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the extraordinarily powerful assisted dying debate in Holyrood, which saw MSPs reject the bill. But what happens now? Hear emotional testimony from MSPs Lorna Slater, Pam Duncan-Glancy and Liam McArthur who put forward the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mandelson files, and does the SNP have the May election in the bag?
5mo ago · 22:35
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the Mandelson files and the SNP's conference in Edinburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Scotland legalise assisted dying?
5mo ago · 28:57
Controversial plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland will come back before MSPs next week. We hear from Liam McArthur, the MSP behind the Bill, and opponent Tanni Grey-Thompson, the paralympic multi-gold medallist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kate Forbes on the highs and lows of frontline politics
6mo ago · 28:25
Rachel Amery sits down with Kate Forbes, the Deputy First Minister, who is standing down in May. Plus, The Scotsman's politics team reflect on Scottish Labour's chances as the party gathers for its conference in Paisley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Furious memo row erupts in Holyrood, plus a look ahead to party conferences
6mo ago · 32:09
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss a furious row involving the Lord Advocate, the First Minister and the Peter Murrell embezzlement case. Plus, the team look ahead to three party conferences taking place this weekend, and David interviews Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices