
Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

It was a question Scottish Labour members were sick of being asked. Does Andy Burnham get Scotland?
Better yet, what can he do for the profile of newly elected Scottish Labour leader, Michael Marra? And has he given a free lunch to John Swinney and ... more
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail to discuss the 'Cardiff Agreement' and what it may mean for Scottish Independence.
The duo also look at the upcoming result in the ... more
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express and John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail to look at some of the big news in politics.
On the show, the panel discuss Andy B... more
The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan.
He is asked why he wants to go for what many see as the hardest job in politics, whether it is merely about the party's managed decline and how he ... more
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A weekly briefing on Scottish politics that blends data-driven fiscal and policy analysis with cross-party commentary. The show often centers on Scotland's constitutional questions, the energy economy, and party dynamics at Holyrood and Westminster, fielding editors and reporters from major Scottish publications who offer insider perspectives on leadership, governance, and media narratives. Guests frequently dissect recent reports, investigations, and leadership contests, while hosts steer conversations toward practical implications for policy, elections, and public accountability. A notable strength is the mix of editorial insight and production-side context, which helps listeners understand how media coverage shapes political outcomes. Th... more
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Recent guests on Planet Holyrood include:
1. John Ferguson
2. Douglas Dickie
3. Ruth Sutter
4. Dan Vevers
5. Paul O'Kane
6. Ruth Souter
7. John Swinney
8. Gemma Ryder
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