The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson Media
By DC Thomson
Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
Latest episode
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Assisted dying interview
We speak with Willie Rennie, the former Scottish Lib Dem leader, on his decision to go public in support of assisted dying proposals. The MSP for North East Fife tells us what swayed his opinion while the debate plays out across Scotland and in all p… -
Dundee University finance scandal deepens
Bosses at Dundee University admit the institution could have run out of cash by June without support.The revelations from parliament are the latest in a long-running saga.We discuss an extraordinary evidence session heard by Holyrood’s education comm… -
Dundee University jobs crisis
More than 600 jobs are at risk at Dundee University.While managers take desperate measures to cut a £35 million deficit, what happens next?We discuss our exclusive coverage including an interview with principal Shane O’Neill.Our reporters describe th… -
An eye-opening trip to Ukraine
We’re joined by two Scottish MPs fresh from Ukraine where they saw first hand what Russia’s war means. Arbroath and Broughty Ferry SNP MP Stephen Gethins was in the country with Dunfermline and Dollar Labour MP Graeme Downie. They explain what it’s l… -
John Swinney interview
Scottish First Minister John Swinney speaks to The Stooshie for a feature-length interview as he nears a year in the top job.He talks about the vital support of family, and how early morning runs listening to The Jam (and his friend Pete Wishart's ba… -
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar interview
Anas Sarwar joins us as his party’s conference gets under way in Glasgow this weekend. Can he get over the obstacles since Labour’s general election win and be next first minister of Scotland? The Glasgow MSP joins us to discuss policies, polling set… -
Scotland Office minister on energy jobs promises
Labour politicians are getting flak over energy job promises again, but seem to think the public don’t really mind. Do you? We spoke to UK Government Kirsty McNeill, and Scottish Labour’s Michael Marra, about economic fortunes. And after big SNP prom… -
Justice for tragic Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson, another NHS reset and a complex NHS Fife trans doctor tribunal
After the death of Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson, is justice too soft for young offenders? How are doctors reacting to John Swinney’s big NHS speech? And we explain the upcoming NHS Fife trans doctor tribunal, with all its implications. -
Who’s securing Scotland’s sea borders?
Donald Trump is back in the White House and the world is braced for what comes next.As he eyes up taking over the continent from North Pole to Panama, how will Russia react?And crucially, are we exposed to increased risk of sabotage in our waters aro… -
Maybe the public don't like honesty after all
The polls are in, and it’s grim reading for Keir Starmer. Reform are on the rise, and the SNP shows no sign of rolling over for Scottish Labour. As Scottish Secretary Ian Murray wonders aloud if the public like honesty after all, we look at the tough…