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Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Parliament
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Michael Matheson
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Anas Sarwar
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Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister‘s Questions (FMQs) and other content.

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Latest Episodes

The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.

Topics covered this week include:

Christine Grahame

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with t... more

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP speaks with Ellie Craig MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

They talk about issues including:

• International Women's Day 2026

• Youth participation and how young people shape democracy

• Gender re... more

The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.

Topics covered this week include:

Kenneth Gibson

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Sprin... more

The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.

Topics covered this week include:

Michelle Thomson MSP

To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of warnings from... more

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Ellie Craig
Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament
Scottish Youth Parliament
Episode: In conversation: Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and Ellie Craig, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament
Andrea Jakubinski
Consul from Ukraine in Scotland
Ukrainian Consulate in Scotland
Episode: The international response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine | Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Anne Rowan
Founder of Chris's House
Chris's House
Episode: Adult Mental Health | What are the issues and what needs to change?
Dr. Pavan Srireddy
Vice Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Episode: Adult Mental Health | What are the issues and what needs to change?

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • More please!

    This is great, I would be in favour of much more of the Parliament’s proceedings being uploaded as podcasts. FMQs, while useful, is hardly representative of the real business of Parliament, much of which - particularly the committees - is way more collaborative and way less performative than FMQs.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EndGeneralConsignSet
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • This resource makes FMQs Accessible

    This podcast makes the proceedings of the Parliament more accessible for all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evisonano
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners value the accessibility of parliamentary discussions and the clarity with which policy issues are presented.
Seasoned coverage of FMQs and related policy topics is praised, though some listeners would like more coverage of committees and less performative debate.
The show is seen as a useful resource for understanding how government decisions affect real lives, especially in NHS, education, and social care.

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Apple Podcasts
#119
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Apple Podcasts
#210
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Apple Podcasts
#173
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Apple Podcasts
#241
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First Minister's Questions 5th March 2026
Q: What is the government's stance on International Women's Day and protections for women and girls?
The First Minister outlines strengthening protections for women and girls, including hate crime legislation, and commitments to funding for rape crisis centres without cuts while expanding safe-guarding measures.
First Minister's Questions 5th March 2026
Q: What actions are being taken regarding BrewDog's closures and staff impacts?
The First Minister notes government financial relief on business rates and a partnership approach to support affected workers through programs like the Scottish Government's redundancy support schemes, while acknowledging concerns about treatment of staff.
First Minister's Questions 5th March 2026
Q: What is the government doing about energy and the UK spring statement's impact on Scotland?
The First Minister references the spring statement consequences, ongoing funding arrangements, and is critical of energy policy while highlighting Scotland's own interventions to support households and the North Sea industry.
First Minister's Questions 5th March 2026
Q: What is the Government's position on the Queen Elizabeth University hospital scrutiny and the independent expert panel?
The First Minister states there was no disrespect and explains there is ongoing scrutiny and an independent review process, including a public inquiry, with consideration for looking at individual cases where appropriate.
First Minister's Questions - 19th February 2026
Q: Did the First Minister, anyone acting on his behalf, or any SNP adviser, ask the Lord Advocate or any of her advisers at any point to be updated on the prosecution of Peter Murrell?
No, according to the First Minister's response.

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A politics-focused series centered on Scotland's Parliament proceedings, with episodes frequently examining education, healthcare, social security, and economic policy. The discussions often feature sharp exchanges between government and opposition figures, including scrutiny of hospital safety, welfare spending, and tax/budget choices, as topics recur across episodes. A standout pattern is the emphasis on accountability, transparency, and the impact of policy decisions on everyday citizens, with guests and speakers highlighting real-world consequences in areas like NHS performance, child poverty, and public services. The show tends to attract listeners who value detailed parliamentary analysis, quick-witted debate, and a clear connection b... more

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