Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

An interview with Professor Sir John Curtice on the public's views on Brexit, followed by a recording of a seminar he delivered in The Scottish Parliament earlier that day.

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 20th September 2018. 

This week we're joined by Filippo Fontanelli, Academic Fellow in our research department (SPICe) and Senior Lecturer in International Economic Law at the University of Edinburgh, to examine the potential impact on trade between the UK and EU countries in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit.

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

First Minister's Questions (FMQs) - 13th September 2018

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 6th September 2018. 

Johann Lamont MSP, Convener of the Public Petitions Committee, and Brian Whittle MSP, member of the Committee, both discuss the newly released report on polypropylene mesh medical devices.

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.

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.

We speak with Ragne Low from the Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde about the Scottish Government's proposed Publicly Owned Energy Company, to find out a bit more about what it is and what form it could take.

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

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.