The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson
DC ThomsonInsight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||
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The team talks through each of the six parties as we hit the final stretch.
Can the SNP win big or will they be pegged back?
Who will win the battle for second place?
And for the losers, what happens next?
The NHS is the number one concern for voters at the upcoming Holyrood election.
Dr Chris Williams, based in Grantown-on-Spey, talks about the strain on GPs at the moment.
What does he think the next government can do to help after May 7, and will w... more
The Stooshie looks through the results of our survey on election priorities.
This week, the decline of the high street and what can be done to fix it.
We also look at the state of play for political party manifestos while we wait for the SNP and Li... more
We look at a topic which is animating voters in rural Scotland ahead of the election.
Campaigners from Angus to the Highlands worry about plans for giant pylons.
They say it could blight the landscape and want to see the proposed schemes ditched.
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A fast-paced politics show with a distinctly Scottish lens, featuring sharp analysis of devolved and UK-wide issues. Episodes frequently tackle energy policy, budget and economic uncertainties, and election dynamics, often weaving in frontline updates from MSPs, ministers, and policy experts. A recurring strength is the mix of reporters, political editors, and academics who contextualize complex policy moves for listeners who want practical implications on households, industry, and public services. The show stands out for its regional focus, timely conversations around energy transition, transparency in government, and the interplay between local concerns and national policy. Potential guests should be comfortable with candid discussion, da... more
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1. Holyrood Sources
2. The Steamie by The Scotsman
3. Scotcast
4. Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show
5. The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast
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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dr. Chris Williams
2. Tracy Smith
3. Jack Norquay
4. Beth Morrison
5. Daniel Johnson
6. Stephen Gethins
7. John Swinney
8. Liam McArthur
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