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The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

DC Thomson
Scottish National Party
NHS
Dundee University
Scottish Government
Labour Party
Scottish Parliament
SNP
Aberdeen
Scotland
John Swinney
Donald Trump
Energy Policy
Dundee
Scottish Conservatives
Scottish Independence Referendum
Scottish Parliament Election
Oil and Gas
Liberal Democrats
Keir Starmer
NHS Fife

Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.

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Latest Episodes

Were you paying attention during the Scottish election?

Do you have the brains to take on the toughest test in hyper-niche political questioning?

Then you should play along with our traditional end of term Stooshie quiz.

There is no prize other th... more

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned.

What will his departure mean, and can his likely replacement Andy Burnham succeed?

We also discuss the by-election results in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and Aberdeen South.

And St Andrews University academic Dr Anto... more

Yet more cuts at Dundee University mean lots more job losses.

The team assesses what’s gone wrong and digs into the political backlash.

It’s also the week of three big UK by-elections, including two covering Dundee and Aberdeen.

We spoke to voters... more

Six party candidates join the Stooshie to go over the priorities for the key by-election, being held on June 18.

Join us for a 90-minute special edition with candidates from the Conservatives, SNP, Reform, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green party.

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Recent Guests

Antonis Vradis
Geography lecturer at St Andrews University, participant in Gaza flotilla
St Andrews University
Episode: Keir Starmer resigns after by-election chaos and Gaza flotilla interview
Douglas Lumsden
Conservative candidate in Aberdeen South
Conservative Party
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Richard Thomson
SNP candidate in Aberdeen South
SNP
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Mel Sullivan
Liberal Democrat candidate in Aberdeen South
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Jock Shelton-Eckstein
Green Party candidate in Aberdeen South
Scottish Green Party
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Norah Hawke-Alee
Labour candidate in Aberdeen South
Labour Party
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Joe Hart
Reform UK candidate in Aberdeen South
Reform UK
Episode: Aberdeen South by-election candidates interview
Mark Wilson
Director of Intelligent Land Investments
Intelligent Land Investments
Episode: Fife AI data centre boss on controversial project
Andy Sloan
Executive Vice President of COVI, specialist in infrastructure and tunnelling
COVI
Episode: Tunnel expert’s vision to connect Scotland’s islands

Hosts

Andy Philip
Host/analyst with broad involvement across DC Thomson politics coverage.
Justin Bowie
Co-host and panelist, contributes political commentary.
Denny Andonova
Co-host/panelist, political commentator.
Sean O'Neill
Co-host/panelist with political reporting experience.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Alright, but nervous host makes an uncomfortable listen

    Would be a good pod cast if it didn’t constantly sound like the lady talking was about to burst into tears.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Han022020
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Some episodes feature emotionally engaged hosts that can affect pacing.
Guests consistently bring expert perspectives on Scottish politics and policy.
Listeners note strong policy focus with practical, local insight.

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Keir Starmer resigns after by-election chaos and Gaza flotilla interview
Q: What was it like on the flotilla and how did the capture unfold?
Dr. Vradis described a months-long journey, the interception by Israeli forces, the blockade of communications, and harrowing detention including torture-like conditions and limited food and water.
Keir Starmer resigns after by-election chaos and Gaza flotilla interview
Q: What went wrong for Keir Starmer and his government in the eyes of voters?
The hosts summarize that high expectations and rapid promise delivery collided with difficulties in energy policy and public perception, leading to a decline in trust and confidence among voters.
Fife AI data centre boss on controversial project
Q: Can you outline what this data center is and what it will do?
The data center is a large-scale, renewables-powered facility designed to support digital infrastructure, with an emphasis on local jobs, energy storage integration, and regional economic benefits, backed by independent reports and long-term planning.
Tunnel expert’s vision to connect Scotland’s islands
Q: Do you think that there could be a timeline attached to this sort of thing? When could we see something like this?
There's a lead-in time to build a robust business case, explore the rocks, get planning, and then design; with the right funding, a test case could move from study to drilling in a few years, with actual construction starting at a later stage.
Humza Yousaf interview
Q: How did you handle the Peter Murrell situation and its impact on the SNP?
He describes feeling betrayed and frustrated, acknowledges the governance issues, and emphasizes the need for transparency and actions to rebuild trust within the party and among the public.

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A politics-focused show with a strong Scottish tilt that blends interviews, live debates, and roundtables on current events, governance, energy policy, health, and local issues. Listeners can expect sharp analysis of election dynamics, party strategies, and policy impacts, often grounded in regional specifics from Aberdeen to Dundee. Notable is the hosted banter and willingness to tackle controversial topics, with a clear emphasis on accountability, local outcomes, and the practicalities of public policy in Scotland.

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1. Antonis Vradis
2. Douglas Lumsden
3. Richard Thomson
4. Mel Sullivan
5. Jock Shelton-Eckstein
6. Norah Hawke-Alee
7. Joe Hart
8. Mark Wilson

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