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The Steamie by The Scotsman

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Scottish National Party
Scottish Labour
Holyrood Election
Reform UK
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Government
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Politics
UK Government
Nigel Farage
Scottish Conservatives
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Scottish Greens
Keir Starmer
Boris Johnson

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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Andrew Quinn has all the latest from the UK Labour Party conference, while Alistair Grant talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald about why Scottish politicians need to pay more attention to defence and security

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Political editor Alistair Grant meets Michael Stoney, the governor of Scotland's largest prison, Barlinnie.

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Alistair Grant, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Rachel Amery discuss the "landmark" summit between the leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin in Cardiff. Plus, Rachel reports from an event in Holyrood aimed at tackling violence against women and g... more

Alistair Grant talks to Catriona Stewart, The Scotsman's education correspondent, about Scotland's worrying school performance. Plus, Andrew Quinn on how he was almost ejected by security during Nigel Farage's conference speech.

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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
David Bol
Deputy Political Advisor
Scottish Labour (as guest commentator)
Episode: And then there were two … Scottish Labour leadership latest
Martyn McLaughlin
Investigation correspondent for The Scotsman
The Scotsman
Episode: Downfall: Inside the Peter Murrell case
Rachel Amery
Political correspondent for The Scotsman
The Scotsman
Episode: Downfall: Inside the Peter Murrell case
Douglas Lumsden
Conservative candidate for Aberdeen South
Conservative Party
Episode: By-election special, as Tories thump the SNP in Aberdeen
Richard Thompson
SNP spokesperson
SNP
Episode: By-election special, as Tories thump the SNP in Aberdeen
Lara Bird
SNP representative for Brotty Ferry count
SNP
Episode: By-election special, as Tories thump the SNP in Aberdeen

Hosts

Alistair Grant
Host and political editor of The Scotsman, leading coverage on SNP governance and Scottish politics
Rachel Amery
Political correspondent and host contributing to SNP finances and governance discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 24 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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Feedback consistently notes informed discussion and access to insider political context.
Listeners appreciate on-the-ground reporting and timely coverage of SNP finances and governance.
Listener feedback highlights value of detailed Scottish policy coverage and strong analysis.
One negative review suggests occasional perception of biased or sensational coverage, especially on international relations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Q: How does Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence compare to England's approach, and what are the implications for future reform?
Scotland's mix of knowledge-based and inquiry-based methods contrasts with England's more knowledge-driven model; the debate centers on ensuring foundational literacy while fostering critical thinking, with reforms likely to target balance and implementation.
Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Q: What do the latest PISA figures indicate for Scotland, and how worried should we be?
They indicate a real decline in key subjects, with England performing better in some areas; the data prompts concern about the breadth of systemic pressures in Scottish education and the need to reassess curricula and resource allocation.
Furious memo row erupts in Holyrood, plus a look ahead to party conferences
Q: What was Alex Cole-Hamilton saying ahead of the Lib Dem conference and the election?
He argued the Lib Dems are credible, focused on a positive agenda (healthcare, education, cost of living), and pursuing ten target seats to potentially deny SNP a majority, while stressing their readiness to govern rather than merely oppose.
Mud-slinging on the campaign trail - plus interviews with Malcolm Offord and Russell Findlay
Q: What is the reform pitch in Scotland in three key policies?
The Reform pitch centers on cutting taxes to put more money in people's pockets, creating pathways to work for young people, and ensuring local communities receive priority for vital services.
Labour on a shoogly peg
Q: What is the mood in Westminster regarding a potential leadership challenge to Keir Starmer?
The hosts and guests indicate substantial appetite among MPs for Starmer to resign or be challenged, but the formal leadership challenge has not materialized yet, leaving the Prime Minister in place for now while party cracks and pressure build.

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A politically focused current-events show centered on Scottish politics, governance, and national policy. Episodes frequently dissect SNP finances and governance, by-elections and party strategy, Westminster and Holyrood dynamics, and policy debates around oil and gas, education, and public services. Regular guests include journalists from a major national paper and senior political figures, with a blend of in-depth reporting, live recounts from counts, and expert commentary. The tone tends to be informative and policy-forward, sometimes evolving into heated discussions about governance, transparency, and independence, which can be especially appealing to listeners who want clear context on Scotland's political landscape and its UK-wide imp... more

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2. Catriona Stewart
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5. Martyn McLaughlin
6. Rachel Amery
7. Douglas Lumsden
8. Richard Thompson

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