Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

In Conversation With Dr Gabriele Andretta, President of the State Parliament of Lower Saxony

The Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, sits down with the President (Speaker) of the State Parliament of Lower Saxony, Dr Gabriele Andretta, during her visit to Holyrood. They discuss Scottish Parliament's 20th anniversary, as well as the shared challenges both regions face today.

An interview with Carla Vlaun, World Press Photo Exhibition Curator

Once again the Scottish Parliament is hosting the World Press Photo Exhibition, and this year it's the only location in the UK where you'll be able to see it.

We spoke with Exhibition Manager and Curator, Carla Vlaun, to find out about World Press Photo, what it's like to curate such a prestigious exhibition, and some of the most notable photographs from 2018's show. 

As with all guest interviewees, their views are their own, and not those of the Scottish Parliament.

An interview with staff from the US Congress

Recently staff from the US Congress visited the Scottish Parliament to learn more about the work that happens at Holyrood, find out about similarities and differences to Congress, and take some good ideas back to the United States. Find out what we spoke about in this short interview.

As with all guest interviewees, their views are their own, and not those of the Scottish Parliament.

An interview with the Presiding Officer, Ken Macintosh MSP

We chat with the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, about his background, journey into politics, parliamentary reform and ambition for Scotland and Holyrood in 2030.

An Interview with Harry Benson

Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, sits down with renowned photographer, Harry Benson, to talk about his early life, his extraordinary career in the USA, and a brand new exhibition in his hometown - Glasgow. 

An Interview with Dr Hilary Jones

We speak with Dr Hilary Jones, GP, TV presenter and author, on holding a session with Parliament passholders on the menopause.