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.
If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Can police stop what’s going on in Glasgow?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030b0y
Bonfire Night 2026 is set to be Police Scotland’s biggest operation since the visit of US President Donald Trump.
Laura asks Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Gold Commander for Operation Moonbeam, what’s behind the firework-related disorder in areas like Niddrie in recent years.
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Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
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