Scotcast

David Wallace Lockhart is joined in studio by ex-Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and former Scottish Labour MSP Paul O’Kane to discuss Anas Sarwar’s departure as Scottish Labour leader, Andy Burnham’s first week in the job, and Keir Starmer’s post-prime ministerial life.

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The 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday 23 July, with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across the city.
We ask Glasgow 2026 CEO, Phil Batty (pictured), why he believes his slimmed-down, cut-price version of the event can save it for future generations.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Chris McLaughlin.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Anas Sarwar (pictured) is set to accept a seat in the House of Lords and a role in Andy Burnham’s UK Government.
We talk about the likely contenders vying to succeed Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and David Wallace Lockhart.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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A large wildfire has been burning in the Cairngorms for almost a week.
We ask fire expert Rory Hadden of Edinburgh University and the BBC’s Kevin Keane why wildfires are a growing problem.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Picture credit: RSPB

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Andy Burnham has promised to “rewire” the UK after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
The BBC’s Glenn Campbell helps us dissect an interview he did with Burnham in 2022, covering Scottish independence and devolution beyond Holyrood.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk