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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: The MSP who's the 'talk of Holyrood' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033s19 A mandatory hybrid-working policy for civil servants is being enforced by Scottish government permanent secretary Joe Griffin (pictured). Martin talks to the BBC’s David Henderson and The Herald’s Rebecca McCurdy about the new work-from-home rules for government workers – and the threat of industrial action. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

Bare-knuckle boxing, a sport phased out in 1867, is back. Laura talks to MMA fighter Stevie ‘Braveheart’ Ray (pictured) about making his bare-knuckle debut in front of thousands at Glasgow's OVO Hydro arena. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: 'UK Budget: What does the SNP do now?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033g8m Natalie, Lynsey and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald talk about what makes a good backbencher after SNP MSP David Linden (pictured) criticised his party's government; the UK's ever-closer relationship with the EU; and ketchup sachets. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews. Get in touch: [email protected]

A 4,000-year-old mummy which has sat in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for more than a century has been removed because there was no ‘informed consent’ to display it. Martin talks to the BBC’s Pauline McLean and the Scotsman’s Jane Bradley about why the museum made the decision. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘‘Ready to explode’: prisons and early release” https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002n98h Prison officers from four other jails were called in to restore order during a riot at HMP & YOI Polmont in September. Martin Geissler and David Cowan, Scotland home affairs correspondent, speak to Steven Beattie (pictured) about his time in a young offenders institution, problems facing the prison system and his rehabilitation. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Should we all be prepping?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pgn4ws Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has raised the prospect of President Vladimir Putin (pictured) targeting the islands amid the development of its SaxaVord space port. Laura talks to the BBC’s Paris Gourtsoyannis and ex-Royal Navy commander Kevin Rowlands about the prospect of Russian attacks on the under-sea cables which provide our internet. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: 'Can police stop what’s going on in Glasgow?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030b0y Bonfire Night 2026 is set to be Police Scotland's biggest operation since the visit of US President Donald Trump. Laura asks Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Gold Commander for Operation Moonbeam, what's behind the firework-related disorder in areas like Niddrie in recent years. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Reform loses an MSP and X loses the SNP – Politics Show’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m003320x Natalie, Paris and Phil talk about how the UK Budget will impact Scotland, and how the Scottish government will respond. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Phil Sim. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Storm season: Are we ready for this one?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033g1q Scotland's waste sector is on the verge of a crisis which could see rubbish piling up on the streets, experts have warned. Martin speaks to the BBC’s Kevin Keane and former landfill boss Alasdair Meldrum about what happens when we run out of places to put our rubbish. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘The new killer drugs flooding Scotland’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031sw3 The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol has fallen slightly. Laura talks to the Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems Elinor Jayne (pictured) about our relationship with alcohol. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Should we all be prepping?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pgn4ws Two men have died and tens of thousands of properties were without power after Storm Austen and Storm Boelo battered the UK. As more flood and weather warnings are issued, Martin talks to environmental scientist Laura Anderson and Christopher Blanchett from the BBC Scotland weather team. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: 'What has happened to Scottish education?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00315tl Scottish schools have seen a spike in pupil absence after many were the target of a hoax email, which claimed a bomb was inside the building. Laura talks to The Glasgow Bell’s Beth Templeton and Andrea Bradley of the EIS teachers union about the reaction to the incident. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Jackdaw approved. Is Rosebank next?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033393 Natalie, Lynsey and Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast talk about MSP Amanda Bland quitting Malcom Offord's (pictured) Reform UK; the SNP's 'departure' from social media platform X; and the upcoming UK Budget. Photo: PA Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'How big is the Jackdaw decision?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00315sy Jackdaw, the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, has been approved by UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh (pictured centre). Martin asks the BBC’s Phil Sim and Rajdeep Sandhu whether the decision makes the approval of the Rosebank oil field more likely. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘What should happen to BBC Scotland?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032bvw The BBC has announced plans to close the BBC Scotland television channel as it seeks to make £500m of savings. Martin asks BBC Scotland Director Hayley Valentine whether further cuts are coming. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: [email protected]