
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

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.
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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.
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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.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the new Scottish Cabinet - as well as three upcoming by-elections...
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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.
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
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The series consistently covers Scottish politics with a focus on Westminster-Scottish dynamics, elections, public services, and governance. Episodes frequently dissect NHS issues, budget decisions, independence debate, party strategy, and high-profile controversies, often pairing political analysis with reporting from seasoned Scotsman journalists. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex political events into accessible, interview- and commentary-driven discussions that scrutinize leadership decisions and policy implications. The show stands out for its professional tone, insider context, and timely coverage of ongoing Scottish political developments, making it a solid listen for industry watchers, policymakers, and political... more
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Recent guests on The Steamie by The Scotsman include:
1. Joanna Cherry
2. Anas Sarwar
3. John Swinney
4. Ross Greer
5. Gillian Mackay
6. Russell Findlay
7. Thomas Kerr
8. Allan Faulds
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