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The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

By: DC Thomson
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Summary

 Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.DC Thomson Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Scottish election special

    Scottish election special
    May 13 2026

    The team picks out the highlights from the Holyrood election and the stories behind the scenes.

    We look at the leaders, asking who is safe and whose coat is on a shoogly peg.

    We also assess the under-reported stories and concerns about a “spoiler” party targeting the Greens.
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    32 mins
  • The Stooshie Live in Aberdeen

    The Stooshie Live in Aberdeen
    May 5 2026

    The future of the north-east takes centre stage in a specially recorded live edition of the podcast in Aberdeen.

    Six candidates from all main parties across the region join host Andy Philip in front of an audience at The Press and Journal offices in the city.

    Debate, including sharp questions from the public, covers the energy economy, transport, a housing emergency, colleges and universities, and the NHS.

    Listen to the full two-hour event here, recorded on April 30, in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament election on May 7.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • The Stooshie Live in Dundee

    The Stooshie Live in Dundee
    May 4 2026

    The Holyrood election on May 7 takes centre stage in a specially recorded Leaders Debate live edition of the podcast in Dundee.

    Six leaders of Scotland's main political parties join host Sean O'Neil in front of an audience at The Courier's offices in the city.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
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