The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
Alistair Grant talks to The Scotsman's Catriona Stewart about the scandals rocking the heritage quango Historic Environment Scotland. Catriona also interviews Tory MSP Stephen Kerr, who has been close to the story.
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Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest rumours and pledges on tax policy north and south of the Border. Plus, Alistair interviews Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation about poverty in Scotland and what the charity wants to see in the party manifestos for Holyrood 2026.
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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss a major new report into the decline of North Sea oil and gas. Plus, how did new Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander get on at his first Scotland Office questions in Westminster?
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In this episode Political Correspondent Rachel Amery and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the Chinese spy case that has gripped Westminster, and the annual conferences for the SNP, Scottish Greens and Scottish Lib Dems.
We also have an exclusive interview with Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the SNP conference in Aberdeen this weekend, and the party's internal frustrations over independence.
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Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss how the UK Labour conference in Liverpool went - and what it means for the party in Scotland. Plus, the team look ahead to the Tory conference in Manchester.
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Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss where the Labour Party stands ahead of its conference in Liverpool.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss all the latest from Holyrood, including a historic vote overturning centuries of legal history - and an allegation of physical assault by one MSP against another.
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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Ian Murray's sacking as Scottish Secretary and ask whether his replacement, Douglas Alexander, will make any difference. Plus, will John Swinney's whirlwind trip to the US help secure a better deal for whisky?
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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Cat Stewart discuss Holyrood's return after the summer recess. Plus, Cat gives some behind-the-scenes insights following her on-stage interview with Boris Johnson at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.
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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the defection of former Tory MSP Graham Simpson to Reform UK. Just how bad can things get for the Scottish Conservatives?
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The Scotsman presents The Steamie, Scotland's premier politics podcast. Join the team of experienced reporters every week as they deep dive the big issues in Holyrood and Westminster and explain exactly why they matter to people in Scotland. You can find new episodes of The Steamie wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss some of the big political issues in Scotland as Holyrood's summer recess draws to a close. But before that, the team discuss Jeremy Balfour MSP's decision to quit the Tories and sit as an independent.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Catriona Stewart discuss Nicola Sturgeon's long-awaited memoir, Frankly.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the extraordinary evidence given by ex-Dundee Uni principal Iain Gillespie to a Holyrood committee. Elsewhere, David has the latest from the Offshore Energies UK conference in Aberdeen, and Alistair interviews Russell Gunson from the Robertson Trust about the idea of a minimum income guarantee.
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Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery are joined by Katharine Hay, The Scotsman's rural affairs correspondent, to discuss the Royal Highland Show and the big issues affecting Scotland's farmers. Later, Rachel speaks to Patrick Harvie after his last First Minister's Question as co-leader of the Scottish Greens.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol discuss the spending review, before talking Scottish Tory woes ahead of the party's conference in Edinburgh.
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Alexander Brown and David Bol (fresh from the overnight count) discuss Labour's victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Should it have come as such a shock, and what does it mean for next year's Holyrood election?
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Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss the crunch Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Plus, should Douglas Ross have been kicked out of First Minister's Questions on Thursday for heckling John Swinney?
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Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss whether Keir Starmer's EU deal is actually good and ask if Reform could actually win the Hamilton by-election. Plus, Rachel sits down with Ash Regan to discuss plans for a new prostitution law.
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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
