Unspun Live
Unspun Live
Podcast Description
Unspun Live is The Herald’s Scottish politics podcast — bringing you interviews, analysis, and insight from the heart of Holyrood.
Hosted by some of the finest journalists in the business, each episode cuts through the noise to explore the big ideas, tough decisions, and real stories behind the headlines.
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The podcast delves into significant themes within Scottish politics, with episodes exploring the dynamics of major political agreements, party politics, and pressing social issues such as gender balance. For instance, Episode Two highlights Lorna Slater discussing Bute House 2.0 and gender representation, while Episode Three features Thomas Kerr analyzing Nigel Farage's influence in Scotland and the legal definitions affecting gender.
Unspun Live is The Herald’s Scottish politics podcast — bringing you interviews, analysis, and insight from the heart of Holyrood.
Hosted by some of the finest journalists in the business, each episode cuts through the noise to explore the big ideas, tough decisions, and real stories behind the headlines.
It was meant to be a two-horse race — or so John Swinney said. But Labour’s stunning win in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse has upended expectations and sent shockwaves through Scottish politics.
In this emergency episode of Unspun Live, The Herald’s politics podcast, political editor Andrew Learmonth takes you behind the scenes at the count with colleagues Rebecca McCurdy and Kevin McKenna.
Hear exclusive insights, on-the-ground reactions, and what this shock result means for the SNP, Labour — and the 2026 Holyrood election.
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