In the last podcast before the summer, we look back on what's been going on in Scottish politics, mainly with the SNP, and wonder "What next?"

Retrospective | Politics Galore! Ep.186

The Visitor Levy, dubbed a Tourist Tax by its detractors, could be a win for local democracy - or could it? Why talk politics when you can talk policy? Enjoy!

The Visitor Levy- local demoncracy in action? | Politics Galore! Ep.185

This week we talk with Fife councillor Graeme Downie about the latest Audit Scotland overview of local government in Scotland. Enjoy!

Cllr. Graeme Downie | Politics Galore! Ep.184

This week we welcome back Alastair Stewart and talk about Our Scottish Future and where we're at with visions for Scotland, whose visions they are and what information we all need to be able to make up our minds about what they should be.

Which Scottish Future? | Politics Galore! Ep.183

This week Shona Robison warned of tight budgets ahead whilst The Promise (a flagship initiative of Nicola Sturgeon's government) recommended radical changes to the Children's Hearing System, which could cost a fair whack. How should a Scotland that self-identifies as progressive be spending its money?

Scottish Government On A Promise | Politics Galore! Ep.182

"Commissioners to the left of them, commissioners to the right of them, into the valley of oversight rode the public authorities." This week we're talking about... commissioners! Any good? Too many? Not enough? Listen and learn!

Who Guards The Guards? | Politics Galore! Ep. 181

We're finally back! Through fire &amp; flood. Sort of. Anyway, this week we talk about continuity radicalism and other absurdities, pedestrian policy proposals; jury-less rape trails; Maggie Chapman's conflict of interest and Lorna Slater's boat. Enjoy!

The Radical Road Not Taken | Politics Galore! Ep. 180

Gordon MacRae

This week we talk to Gordon MacRae of Shelter Scotland about what's needed to address Scotland's continued need for more affordable housing and to reduce the number of folk who are homeless.

What Next for Housing? with Gordon MacRae | Politics Galore! Ep.179

We continue on with a theme from last week and talk about the Health Foundation's January 2023 report on health inequalities in Scotland: 'Leave no one behind.' You can find the report here: https://www.health.org.uk/publications/leave-no-one-behind

We continue on with a theme from last week and talk about the Health Foundation's January 2023 report on health inequalities in Scotland: 'Leave no one behind.' You can find the report here: <a href="https://www.health.org.uk/publications/leave-no-one-behind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.health.org.uk/publications/leave-no-one-behind</a>

The Health Foundation's Health Inequalities Report | Politics Galore! Ep.178

This week we talk about health inequalities in the context of the SNP leadership election on the back of the Poverty Alliance &amp; Robertson Trust leadership hustings on solving poverty.

Health Inequalities and the SNP Leadership Election | Politics Galore! Ep. 177

Scottish Parliament, Scottish Politics, Scottish Political People

Politics Galore! A Scottish Politics Podcast

We're at the News Direct 20th birthday party this week with a bumper crop of guests including Kirsty Regan, Gail Irvine, Mark Ballard, Natalie Mauchline &amp; Sarah Cowie. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep77. 1March2020

Tonight we talk to the team from 'Women in Public Affairs Scotland' about the new network and about their take on Scottish politics. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep78. 12March2020

It's a third sector heavy gig tonight as David goes solo at the SCVO Gathering and produces a patchwork podcast with Frank Toner (British Lung Foundation), Jamie Flaherty (SCVO), Nathan Sparling (HIV Scotland), Kim Atkinson (Scottish Sports Association), Anna Fowlie (SCVO), Adam Lang (NESTA) and Rob Murray (Cancer Support Scotland). Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep76. 20Feb2020

Tonight we're once again unexpectedly guestless as, in the wake of the Derek Mackay scandal, we ask 'Has this SNP government run out of steam?' and 'Why can't politics be more honest about complexity?' Plus a namecheck for James McEnaney. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep75. 7Feb2020

This week: Is there a cunning SNP plan behind Green MSP John Finnie's stage 2 'workplace parking levy' amendment to the Transport (Scotland) Bill for have we just drunk too much coffee? YOU DECIDE! By listening. Oh, and some EU Elections stuff too. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep54. 23May2019

In this special bonus episode we talk to SNP and Yes activist Kairin van Sweden about a Scottish currency, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and other things economic. Hope you enjoy it!

Politics Galore! BONUS Episode! Rec.5May2020

We're back after Scottish Parliament recess, talking Covid19. What else? At least for now. If you'd like us to talk about something else or would like to be a guest, by all means get in touch. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep81. 23April2020

Coronavirus straight up with a twist of Scottish politics. Made remotely whilst working from home. Not a baked potato but hey, still a treat! With returning guest, Alastair Stewart of Orbit Communications. "From a social distance there is harmony."

Politics Galore! Ep80. 3April2020

Happy New Year! We're back, talking about independence. No not that one, we mean for Scottish Labour and the Scottish Tories! We're joined by Alastair Stewart of Orbit &amp; The Scotsman, who raises the intellectual level of the podcast to unheard of highs! Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep71. 9Jan20

Tonight: General Election post-mortem and, what with one thing and another, we posit that Scotland will be independent by about 2030.

Politics Galore! Ep70. 19Dec19

It's UK General Election a-go-go! Nuff said.

Politics Galore! Ep68. 28Nov2019

We're back after Scottish Parliament recess with (drum roll)... the UK General Election! What else? Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep64. 31Oct2019

This week; campaigning councillor Claire Miller, from Edinburgh, redefines what it means to be green as we talk about what her business background does for her politics and her work on transformational transport &amp; city centre housing. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep60. 12Sept2019

At 20.20 on 20 June in 2019 it's 20 years of the Scottish Parliament! In a podcast that is...oh, 35 minutes long. Well, anyway, hindsight is 20/20 vision and so we talk about the last two decades of Holyrood in all its rags and its riches. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep58. 20June2019

Tonight we welcome the remarkable Lorna Slater: Scottish Green Party activist; engineer &amp; in business with Orbital Marine; talking green politics, women in politics &amp; all sorts of other inc. further plugs for Caroline Criado Perez's book! Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep57. 13June2019

The EU Elections aftermath: what it means for Scotland's immediate political future and where it leaves the Scottish political parties. Plus Tory leadership race chuckles. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep55. 31May2019

Political Potlatch! The six tests &amp; the indyref2 SNP currency hoo-haa; the crazy world of Westminster: Williamson sacked, Onasanya recalled; Wishart for Speaker and finally; Return of the Ruth. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep51 2May2019

What else this week after Nicola Sturgeon's announcement? Indyref2 plus a little bit about EU elections. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep50. 25April2019

This week: Is new campaign #ScotlandIsNow too 'political'? Plus latest ONS poverty statistics: what do they really tell us and what kind of policy response is needed?

Poltics Galore! Ep49. 5April2019

On not-Brexit-after-all-day we catch up on the delay to the Scottish Government's '(un?)named person' plan and the Scottish Parliament's new sexual harassment policy, the only proposal to stop things happening that we can all agree on. Enjoy!

Politics Galore! Ep48. 29March2019

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