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The Steamie by The Scotsman

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SNP
Scottish National Party
Scottish Labour
Holyrood Election
Labour Party
Reform UK
John Swinney
Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Government
Scottish Politics
Scottish Parliament
UK Government
Nigel Farage
Scottish Conservatives
Glasgow
Scottish Greens
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Assisted Dying For Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Bill
Scottish Independence
Keir Starmer

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 ... more

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Andy Burnham and John Swinney say they can find common ground on devolution. On The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, Political Editor Alistair Grant, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Rachel Amery test whether the Prime Minister and the First Mini... more

Alistair Grant talks to Ross Greer, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, ahead of his party's conference in Inverness. Mr Greer explains why he thinks approving Rosebank would be the "height of irresponsibility" - and why his party is taking support... more

Alistair Grant talks to deputy political editor David Bol about the decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen. What does it mean for the North Sea, for the economy, for the climate -- and for you and me?

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On this episode of The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn bring you the latest from the SNP conference at P&J Live, and tackle the issues hanging over the party as it heads into the next election.

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Ross Greer
Co-leader of the Scottish Greens
Scottish Greens
Episode: Ross Greer interview: Why the Greens are taking votes from the SNP
David Bol
Deputy political editor of The Scotsman with a keen interest in energy issues.
The Scotsman
Episode: Everything you need to know about the Jackdaw gas field
Ewan Gibbs
Glasgow University historian and author of An Injury to All, The Unmaking of the British Working Class
University of Glasgow
Episode: How the working class disappeared from politics
Humza Yousaf
Former First Minister of Scotland, author of Under Fire
Former Scottish Government
Episode: The Steamie special: In conversation with Humza Yousaf
Stewart McDonald
Former SNP MP for Glasgow South, Westminster Defence spokesman 2017-2022
Scottish Security Dialogue (co-founder)
Episode: Why Scottish politicians must wake up to defence threats, plus UK Labour conference
Michael Stoney
Governor of Barlinnie
Barlinnie Prison, SPS
Episode: Inside Barlinnie: How Scotland's largest prison is 'hanging on by a thread'
Andrew Quinn
Reporter for The Scotsman covering Reform UK conference
The Scotsman
Episode: Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Catriona Stewart
Education correspondent for The Scotsman
The Scotsman
Episode: Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Mark Peel
Author of Scotland's Lost Leader; biographer of Donald Dewar
The Scotsman
Episode: Why Donald Dewar would be disappointed and frustrated by Holyrood

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Alistair Grant
Political editor at The Scotsman

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • An insightful podcast about Scottish Politics

    There is a general lack of quality podcasts that cover Scottish politics, so I was very glad when I came across this one. They talk about the main issues in Scottish politics in a detailed and insightful manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evisonano
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • The steamie

    Disappointing analyses so far from a podcast purporting to discuss Scottish politics.

    The ex-SNP politician and ‘academic’ was hopefully the low watermark; he was woefully tabloid and underinformed on his topic of International relations; he was so bad that I wondered if he was trying to be satirical...but no.

    Presenters can be engaging, but myopic. I’ll keep listening for a while longer to see if they can lift the quality

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Almafud60
    Australia5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value detailed, insightful coverage of Scottish political issues.
One reviewer finds the presenters engaging but criticizes some analysis as myopic and underinformed.
The focused coverage fills a perceived gap in quality programming about Scottish politics.

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Everything you need to know about the Jackdaw gas field
Q: Will this not make the climate crisis worse?
Bol says the project's emissions will increase the UK's contribution to climate change, though supporters argue domestic gas could replace higher-carbon LNG imports. The government says the development will not prevent the UK from reaching its net-zero target.
Everything you need to know about the Jackdaw gas field
Q: What is Jackdaw?
Bol describes it as a major gas development that was approved in 2022, then delayed by legal challenges requiring further environmental assessment. Its approval is intended to add to domestic gas supplies.
Ross Greer interview: Why the Greens are taking votes from the SNP
Q: Do you see opportunities for your party to win more constituencies outright in the Scottish Parliament and where do you think those votes are coming from?
Greer says the Greens could be competitive in constituencies where they led the regional ballot, and that their support is coming from younger voters as well as former SNP and Labour voters.
Ross Greer interview: Why the Greens are taking votes from the SNP
Q: What, from your point of view, what would it mean if the UK government decided to approve Rosebank?
Greer says approval would show that the government is not serious about the climate emergency. He argues that investment in renewables could create jobs, lower bills and help address climate breakdown.
How the working class disappeared from politics
Q: Do you think traditional social class divisions remain relevant, or have they transformed beyond recognition?
Traditional divisions are still relevant in terms of material conditions and workplace dynamics, though the expressions of class have broadened to include non-manual, precarious, and service-sector workers, as well as rising self-employment, making class politics more diffuse but still potent.

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Weekly conversations and analysis on Scottish politics, combining reporter-led discussion, interviews, conference coverage and on-the-ground reporting. Regular host Alistair Grant, the Scotsman's political editor, is joined by correspondents and specialist reporters who examine party leadership, elections, government policy, public services, independence and Scotland's place in the UK. Interviews bring in politicians, historians, public officials and policy specialists, including people with direct experience of the issues under discussion.

The distinctive focus is close coverage of Scottish political institutions and the people shaping them, with attention to how national debates affect practical questions such as education, prisons, ener... more

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2. David Bol
3. Ewan Gibbs
4. Humza Yousaf
5. Stewart McDonald
6. Michael Stoney
7. Andrew Quinn
8. Catriona Stewart

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