Scotcast

Written by: BBC Radio Scotland
  • Summary

  • The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.

    (C) BBC 2025
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Episodes
  • What’s it like to be homeless?
    Feb 6 2025

    As homelessness stats reach record highs in Scotland, the team asks what it’s really like not to have a home. We talk to the editor of The Big Issue, Paul McNamee, and Sylvia Douglas, who experienced homelessness as a child and now supports women in poverty, about how to fix this complicated problem. And Martin and Laura discuss whether they’re sick of looking at their own faces. Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    28 mins
  • Humza Yousaf on Trump and Gaza
    Feb 5 2025

    Donald Trump says America will 'take over' Gaza, resettling most of the native population. His comments have drawn astonishment and anger.

    Humza Yousaf, former First Minister, has a personal investment. Members of his wife's family are still living in Gaza. In conversation with Martin Geissler, Yousaf reacts to Trump’s overnight press conference, and what it might mean for a two-state solution.

    Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    33 mins
  • How Scotland’s water works
    Feb 4 2025

    We drink it, wash with it, (sometimes) curse it when it falls from the sky – and we also pay for it. Water is fundamental. But how much do we really know about how it all works?

    Martin talks to the Chief Executive of Scottish Water, Alex Plant, about rising bills, climate change, and why we need to start thinking seriously about how much water we use.

    Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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    27 mins

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