Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

Gillian Martin MSP & Finlay Carson MSP - Climate Change - 5th March 2019

We speak with Gillian Martin MSP, Convener of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, and Finlay Carson MSP, member of the committee, about the recently published report on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 28th February 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 28th February 2019.

Conversation with Darren McGarvey aka Loki - Festival of Politics

Darren McGarvey, aka LOKI, is a writer, performer, community activist and columnist. His book Poverty Safari, has recently won the prestigious Orwell Prize, is described by Irvine Welsh as, “an intellectual and spiritual rehab manual for the progressive left,” He was rapper-in-residence at Police Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit and McGarvey’s views are being sought on everything from BBC Question Time to The Guardian. Join Darren and the Presiding Officer to discuss the “industry of deprivation”; how to achieve political representation for the unrepresented and working-class masculinity in the 21st century, as explored in McGarvey’s new album Trigger Warning. Join us for an energising mental-flossing from one of Scotland’s most inspiring commentators.

In partnership with the Open University in Scotland.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 21st February 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 21th February 2019.

Dr Katherine Trebeck - Scotland 2030: A Wellbeing Economy?

In conjunction with the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee, the Futures Forum held a seminar on the idea of Scotland as a wellbeing economy.

The seminar was chaired by Gordon Lindhurst MSP, convener of the Committee, and featured a presentation from Dr Katherine Trebeck, Policy and Knowledge Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland, on the concept of and reasons for a wellbeing economy, and the work of WEAll Scotland.

For more information, please visit the Scotland’s Futures Forum website.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 7th February 2019

The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 7th February 2019.

Brexit: an Irish perspective from Brussels with Tony Connelly

A seminar, delivered at the Scottish Parliament on the 31st January 2019 by Tony Connelly, RTE Europe Editor, Author of Brexit & Ireland, and co-presenter of the Brexit Republic Podcast.

Chaired and introduced by Joan McAlpine MSP.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 31st January 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 31st January 2019.

Festival of Politics - The Future of Public Service Broadcasting

A recording from the Festival of Politics session titled “The Future of Public Service Broadcasting”. In partnership with BBC Scotland

Does the rise of streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon mark the end of TV as we know it, or is public service broadcasting needed now more than ever? Join chair Torin Douglas, former BBC media correspondent and panellists including Andrew Billen, The Times; and Professor James Bennett, Professor in Television and Digital Culture, Royal Holloway University of London, to discuss if and how public service broadcasting can adapt to meet the needs of an increasingly digital world.

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) - 24th January 2019

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 24th January 2019.