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The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson

By: DC Thomson
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 Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.DC Thomson Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Married couple’s Aberdeenshire election bid

    Married couple’s Aberdeenshire election bid
    Jun 25 2025

    Some stark contrasts in this week’s episode as we look at splits and partnerships in politics.

    We look at Fergus Ewing’s dramatic exit from the SNP after decades of service, only to stand against his former party next May.

    And we speak to a husband and wife team who secured the top two slots for the Liberal Democrats on the North East Scotland regional ballot paper.
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    28 mins
  • Dundee debt-busting scheme tries to tackle poverty

    Dundee debt-busting scheme tries to tackle poverty
    Jun 18 2025

    Dundee and the wider Tayside region has served as the pilot for a scheme to tackle public debt. National charity Aberlour have been helping families in poverty unable to pay their rent or council tax. But how has the project worked for the local community, and can it actually save taxpayers’ cash?
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    24 mins
  • Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay interview

    Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay interview
    Jun 11 2025

    Scottish Conservative chief Russell Findlay joins us ahead of his party’s conference in Edinburgh this weekend.

    He speaks candidly about his first year in the job and addresses Tory council defections to Reform.

    We also hear exclusively about his party’s proposals for an emergency law to fast-track A9 dualling.
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    21 mins
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