Scotcast
Scotcast
Podcast Description
The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
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The podcast covers a range of significant topics including social issues, politics, and public services. Example episodes delve into the challenges of homelessness, examine the implications of Donald Trump's comments on Gaza, discuss the intricacies of Scotland's water management, and explore the effects of Brexit on Scotland, providing a thorough analysis of local and global matters.
The BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
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Financial watchdogs have repeatedly warned that public spending is on an unaffordable trajectory. Unchecked, they calculate that a £5bn spending gap would open up in the Scottish government’s finances over the next few years.
Ivan McKee MSP (pictured) Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform talks to Martin about how he plans to make the public sector more efficient and why he thinks that doesn’t have to mean cuts.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
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