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The Steamie by The Scotsman

The Scotsman"s political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.

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All Episodes

26:50

Things Can Only Get Wetter

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/05/23

Rishi Sunak has fired the starting gun on a general election. But why did he pick July 4? What's the state of play in Scotland? And hasn't Mr Sunak ever heard of an umbrella? Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss another extraordinary 24 hours in politics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:35

Swinney gets down to business and Starmer rolls up...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/05/17

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney's pitch on the economy. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster, where Keir Starmer has been channelling Tony Blair. Alistair then sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton ahead of his party's conference in Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:15

John Swinney’s first week in charge

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/05/10

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney’s debut First Minister’s Questions in Holyrood — and the “new” Cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:40

A global embarrassment?

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/04/19

Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the Scottish Government's decision to ditch its annual and interim climate targets. Where does it mean, and where does it leave us? David Bol speaks to Scottish Green Co-Leader Patrick Harvie MSP and Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:51

Tears and triumphs: The Steamie celebrates 100 episodes

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/04/12

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol celebrate 100 episodes of The Steamie by looking back at some of the biggest political moments of recent years. From Nicola Sturgeon's resignation to the fall of Boris Johnson, the team share highlights and behind-the-scenes chat. In a rare occurence the team also make some predictions for what the next 100 episodes might see.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:30

Hay's Way: A reporter's epic walk around Scotland

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/04/04

Alistair Grant speaks to Katharine Hay, The Scotsman's rural affairs correspondent, about her epic, six-month walk around Scotland, during which she'll be reporting from the road. Before that, Alistair and deputy political editor David Bol discuss the ongoing hate crime row.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:50

The never-ending issue of the A9

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/03/14

Join The Scotsman’s politics team as they discuss the latest from Holyrood and Westminster, including drug deaths and the racism row around Diane Abbott. Rachel Amery also speaks to Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop and campaigning Laura Hansler about the ongoing issues with dualling the A9.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:05

Douglas Ross on ‘worsening’ threats and intimidation...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/02/29

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the Scottish Conservatives ahead of the party's conference in Aberdeen. Alistair then sits down with Douglas Ross, the Scottish Tory leader, to talk polling, the upcoming general election - and the toll taken by threats and intimidation against MPs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:22

Gaza vote chaos, a rebellious Council and the 2nd...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/02/23

The Scotsman's politics team of Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown dissect a busy week in politics. First up they discuss the chaos in Westminster surrounding a vote on the UK's response to the war in Gaza. The team also brings you the latest on how Argyll and Bute Council have rejected the Scottish Government's plans to prevent council tax rises and have implemented a 10% increase for its residents. Finally, Alexander Brown speaks to SNP MP Stewart McDonald who travelled to Ukraine

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22:03

Interview with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/02/16

Alistair Grant interviews Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar as his party's conference kicks off in Glasgow. Mr Sarwar explains why his political destiny is bound together with Sir Keir Starmer and a UK Labour general election victory.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:01

A long-awaited resignation and insight into the...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/02/09

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery are joined by Alexander Brown to talk about the resignation of Michael Matheson over an £11,000 iPad data roaming charge. Later, Alex takes a look at life for Scottish politicians in Westminster. He speaks to Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael and the SNP's Stephen Flynn, covering everything from travel challenges to stress relief and comfort food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:38

Tears and admissions

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/02/02

Nicola Sturgeon was visibly emotional as she gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on Wednesday. Alistair Grant, Joseph Anderson, Martyn McLaughlin, Jane Bradley and Alexander Brown discuss an extraordinary day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:48

'F**king clown' and Covid policy

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/01/26

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the extraordinary evidence provided to the UK Covid Inquiry as it sits in Scotland. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:24

A slower route to justice?

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/01/19

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the latest developments in the Post Office Horizon scandal, as ministers north and south of the border try to find a way to exonerate those affected. Humza Yousaf also faces questions after inviting the controversial president of Turkey to Scotland. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:22

Justice on the Horizon

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2024/01/12

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the coming year in Scottish politics, the Post Office Horizon scandal and XL bully dogs. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:32

Tax and cut

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2023/12/20

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the fallout from the Scottish Budget. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:25

A nightmare before Christmas?

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2023/12/15

Ministers face an “eye-watering” £1.5 billion funding black hole as they grapple with one of the most challenging financial backdrops in the history of Scottish devolution, economists have warned. Alistair Grant and Rachel Amergy discuss the grim choices facing the Scottish Government ahead of the Budget. Elsewhere, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:13

A national disgrace?

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2023/12/08

SNP ministers have come under fire after international research showed education standards have fallen in Scotland. Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Joseph Anderson discuss the fallout in Holyrood. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:26

Death of a political titan

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2023/11/30

Former chancellor Alistair Darling has died at the age of 70. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pays tribute to a titan of the political stage. Elsewhere, Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss First Minister's Questions in Holyrood, and Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:31

Michael Matheson clings on, inevitably.

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2023/11/24

Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the latest in Scottish politics. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant discuss the latest in the Michael Matheson saga, while Alex Brown provides us with the hot take on the Autumn Statement. The team say goodbye to Conor on this episode as he ventures to pastures new. Thanks for all the hardwork and laughs along the way Conor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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