Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

Women's participation in sport – and politics

The factors which stop young women getting involved in sport have been highlighted by a group taking part in a Scottish Parliament project aimed at increasing women’s participation in politics.

Listen to Hayley Forrester, the Scottish Parliament's project lead, Beth Cloughton, the Young Women's Movement's project intern, and participants Amy King and Lauren Pluss as they discuss the project, how it came together, and the findings of their report. 

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 27th of June 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 27th of June 2019.

How these 100 Scottish women created a work of art

This episode explores the sculpture on display at the Scottish Parliament called 'Travelling the Distance'. It was created by artist Shauna McMullan but it contains the voices of many other contributors from across Scotland.

The artwork has been here since 2006, but this year, to celebrate the Parliament's 20th anniversary, it has been updated with new, interactive content that traces the full story of the making of the sculpture.

We chat to Fiona McDougall, our Exhibitions Manager/Art Curator about what's new, and why it's an unmissable stop on your visit to the Parliament.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 20th of June 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 20th of June 2019. 

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 13th of June 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 13th of June 2019. 

Leaders in Sport and Physical Activity: Judy Murray

Join former GB Fed Cup captain Judy Murray as she reflects on her experience at the elite levels of tennis, the lessons she’s learned and her aspirations for the future of sport and physical activity in Scotland.

Chaired by Alison Johnstone MSP, Co-Convener of the Cross-Party Group on Sport

Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 6th June 2019

The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 6th of June 2019. 

David Duke, Chief Executive of Street Soccer - Scotland’s Futures Forum

What role can sport play in building an inclusive society? Join Homeless World Cup winning coach David Duke as he reflects on his journey from homelessness to being the founder and chief executive of social enterprise Street Soccer.

 

Chaired by James Dornan MSP, Convener of the Local Government and Communities Committee.

 

Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.

 

 

First Minister's Questions (FMQs) - 30th May 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 30th of May 2019. 

Scotland's Futures Forum Digital Democracy – Engaging with Parliament

How can the Scottish Parliament best engage with citizens in a digital age? First we chat with Professor Cristina Leston Bandeira, a member of the House of Commons Speaker’s Digital Democracy Commission, then we move onto a roundtable discussion with the Professor and the Scottish Government’s Digital Engagement Manager Chris Connolly as they explore the opportunities available to Scotland.

You can read more about the work of the Speaker’s Digital Democracy Commission on their website, or you can read more about the The Scottish Government’s digital engagement work on their blog. 

Chaired by Angus MacDonald MSP, Deputy Convener of the Public Petitions Committee.

Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.