The National Podcast

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George Monbiot’s chilling warning for Scotland

Episode 100

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 35:22

Political Reporter James Walker interviews acclaimed journalist George Monbiot about neoliberalism, the state of UK politics, Scottish independence and lots more. Enjoy!

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Could a 'wellbeing economy' unlock Scottish independence?

Episode 99

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 42:12

Political Reporter Steph Brawn is joined by former SNP MP Philippa Whitford to discuss how a wellbeing economy could shape the Scottish independence debate.

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Could Malcolm Offord be any more out of touch?

Episode 98

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 32:13

Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie and Editor Laura Webster discuss the gobsmacking Malcolm Offord moment from the STV Debate, Scottish Labour's defence of Keir Starmer and new figures debunking a common landlord claim ...

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Leader's Interview: John Swinney on independence, Palestine and AI

Episode 97

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 34:44

Our latest Leader's Interview is with SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney. Editor Laura Webster sits down with him to discuss independence, the reaction to the SNP manifesto, the Scottish Government's action on Palestine, and more.

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SNP want indyref2 vote on DAY 1 after election

Episode 96

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 34:57

Steph Brawn and Xander Elliards to sit down and discuss the news that SNP to bring forward a vote on securing an independence referendum on first day of Scottish Parliament term

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Leaders' Interview: Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay of the Scottish Greens

Episode 95

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 44:10

In our third Leaders' Interview, the Scottish Greens' co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay talk to Political Editor Xander Elliards.

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Zack Polanski joins us to talk Scottish independence, trans rights and fighting right-wing media

Episode 94

Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 20:55

Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, sits down with Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie on his trip to Scotland to discuss the Scottish election, independence, trans rights, fighting right-wing media narratives and much more.

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Inside the Mandelson vetting disaster: How Keir Starmer’s No 10 lost control

Episode 93

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 15:37

The fallout from the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US has added to Labour’s unease and fuelled speculation about the Prime Minister’s position.

After Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions session, digital editor Laura Pollock and political reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie discussed the fallout.

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Scottish election manifesto special: What are the parties promising?

Episode 92

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 53:36

Steph Brawn and Xander Elliards sit down to analyse the Scottish election manifestos and compare and contrast the policies of the big six.

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'It's communism!': How the SNP manifesto triggered the Scottish media

Episode 91

Friday, April 17, 2026 • Duration 35:43

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie discuss the new SNP manifesto and its reaction, from comparisons to the Soviet Union and cries of "communism". Elsewhere, the BBC face criticism for their approach to an interview with John Swinney, and Keir Starmer's under even more pressure to resign.

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