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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

30:41

Poverty and taxes

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/10/30

Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest rumours and pledges on tax policy north and south of the Border. Plus, Alistair interviews Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation about poverty in Scotland and what the charity wants to see in the party manifestos for Holyrood 2026.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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22:01

The politics of North Sea job losses

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/10/24

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss a major new report into the decline of North Sea oil and gas. Plus, how did new Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander get on at his first Scotland Office questions in Westminster?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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25:07

So, how did Labour conference go?

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/10/02

Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss how the UK Labour conference in Liverpool went - and what it means for the party in Scotland. Plus, the team look ahead to the Tory conference in Manchester.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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21:52

A historic vote - and a Holyrood row

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/09/18

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss all the latest from Holyrood, including a historic vote overturning centuries of legal history - and an allegation of physical assault by one MSP against another.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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23:04

Murray's sacking and Swinney's whisky coup

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/09/11

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Ian Murray's sacking as Scottish Secretary and ask whether his replacement, Douglas Alexander, will make any difference. Plus, will John Swinney's whirlwind trip to the US help secure a better deal for whisky?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:40

Holyrood returns! Plus, what it's like to interview...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/09/04

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Holyrood's return after the summer recess. Plus, Cat gives some behind-the-scenes insights following her on-stage interview with Boris Johnson at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2:21

The Steamie - Trailer

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/08/26

The Scotsman presents The Steamie, Scotland's premier politics podcast. Join the team of experienced reporters every week as they deep dive the big issues in Holyrood and Westminster and explain exactly why they matter to people in Scotland. You can find new episodes of The Steamie wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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26:18

The Royal Highland Show and Patrick Harvie's last FMQ

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/06/19

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery are joined by Katharine Hay, The Scotsman's rural affairs correspondent, to discuss the Royal Highland Show and the big issues affecting Scotland's farmers. Later, Rachel speaks to Patrick Harvie after his last First Minister's Question as co-leader of the Scottish Greens.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:36

The spending war of words

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/06/12

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol discuss the spending review, before talking Scottish Tory woes ahead of the party's conference in Edinburgh.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:37

Labour's surprise Hamilton by-election triumph

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/06/06

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol (fresh from the overnight count) discuss Labour's victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Should it have come as such a shock, and what does it mean for next year's Holyrood election?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:31

A camp maverick who loves the drama

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/05/30

Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the crunch Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Plus, should Douglas Ross have been kicked out of First Minister's Questions on Thursday for heckling John Swinney?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:35

Programme for Government, trade bonanza, and an...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/05/08

Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery, and David Bol discuss the Programme for Government, some particularly surprising polling, and just how disorganised the Labour party is. Plus, David sits down with Liam McArthur to discuss assisted dyingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:47

Tony Blair hates Net-Zero, Maggie Chapman survives,...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/05/01

Alexander Brown and David Bol discuss Tony Blair losing faith on Net Zero, the closure of Grangemouth, and Maggie Chapman keeping her place on the Equalities Committee. Plus, David sits down with Roz Foyer at the Scottish Trades Union Congress.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:27

Tariffs, Tories and the Scottish Lib Dem conference

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/04/04

Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Scotland. Elsewhere, the team talk about Jamie Greene MSP quitting the Scottish Tory group at Holyrood, and Alistair sits down with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton ahead of his party's conference in Inverness.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:13

Nicola Sturgeon's contested legacy

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/03/14

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss Nicola Sturgeon's contested legacy after she announced her decision to stand down as an MSP next year. Plus, Alex has the latest on a growing Labour rebellion in Westminster over expected cuts to the benefits system.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:14

Reform in Scotland, and an interview with SNP MSP...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/03/06

Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice visited a Glasgow chippy to celebrate the party's newest defections in Scotland. Unfortunately, he was unable to recall their full names. Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown talk about this and more in this week's episode of the podcast. Rachel also sits down for a wide-ranging chat with SNP MSP Emma Roddick.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:13

Interview with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/02/20

Alistair Grant sat down with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ahead of his party's annual conference in Glasgow this weekend. They talked polls, council tax - and Mr Sarwar's recent U-turn over gender reform.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:48

Interview with Scottish Conservative leader Russell...

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/02/04

Alistair Grant and David Bol sit down with Russell Findlay, the Scottish Conservative leader, to discuss his party's policy platform, the "self-righteous" Holyrood bubble - and the threat posed by Reform UK.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:24

Interview with First Minister John Swinney

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/01/31

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery sit down with First Minister John Swinney in his office in Holyrood for a wide-ranging interview, touching on the NHS, education, council tax - and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:11

The SNP and Labour set out their stalls for 2025

The Steamie by The Scotsman ·

2025/01/09

Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the start of the political year - and the impact of Elon Musk.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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