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The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

By: Solid Media
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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world.


Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines.


Scottish, Scotland, Scottish Politics, Political Podcast, Scottish Political Podcast, UK Politics, Scottish Independence, Indyref, Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond, Sturgeon, SNP, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Lib Dem, Scottish Greens, Alba Party, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Holyrood, Westminster, Brexit, Budget, Devolution, Policy, News

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Episodes
  • SCOT PARL 2026 - 2 WEEKS TO GO - Is this the most boring campaign ever?

    SCOT PARL 2026 - 2 WEEKS TO GO - Is this the most boring campaign ever?
    Apr 22 2026
    • Scottish election campaign is being eclipsed by Westminster politics and feels flat:
    • Starmer’s Mandelson/Olly Robbins row is deepening:
    • Labour MPs appear to be losing faith in Starmer:
    • The real damage is about competence and cronyism:
    • Low turnout could be the big story of the Scottish election:
    • SNP still look best placed despite a lacklustre campaign:

    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

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    35 mins
  • SCOT PARL 2026 - 3 WEEKS TO GO - Latest Polling Insights With Mark Diffley

    SCOT PARL 2026 - 3 WEEKS TO GO - Latest Polling Insights With Mark Diffley
    Apr 16 2026

    With 3 weeks until the Scottish Parliament Elections 2026, leading pollster, Mark Diffley, joins Bernard and Alex with the latest insights.

    • What are the latest polls saying?
    • Why there is much to play for in marginal seats?
    • How vote share translates to seats and the big changes that can come from small margins
    • Which seats to watch for upsets?


    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

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    48 mins
  • SCOT PARL 2026 - 4 Weeks To Go - Latest Polls and Leaders Debate Preview

    SCOT PARL 2026 - 4 Weeks To Go - Latest Polls and Leaders Debate Preview
    Apr 10 2026
    • New polls suggest the SNP remains on course to win comfortably, but key questions remain over whether John Swinney secures a majority or must rely on support from other parties.
    • Is Reform UK Scotland losing some momentum, with recent polling and campaign controversies raising doubts about whether it can sustain earlier advances.
    • Sunday’s televised leaders’ debate is especially high-stakes for Malcolm Offord, while Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Russell Findlay each face different political and performance pressures.
    • After the election the real challenge may be Scotland’s fiscal crunch, with all parties accused of avoiding hard truths about spending, deficits and the affordability of manifesto promises.


    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 mins
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