The National Podcast

Editor Laura Webster and Foreign Affairs Editor David Pratt discuss the US elections results, and the latest Scottish headlines. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter Hamish Morrison discuss the BBC's latest 'insulting' comments on the Tartan Army, John Swinney's defence of foreign trips, neo-Nazis in Scotland, and more. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe Sign up for the free Worst of Westminster newsletter at thenational.scot/newsletters

Digital editor Laura Pollock and is joined by political reporter Hamish Morrison to discuss Andy Burnham's latest devolution pitch – this time to the leaders of Scotland and Wales in Glasgow at the National Economic Council. Later, the pair discuss the DUP blocking Sinn Fein from the meeting, Palestine rights activist Andreas Malm being barred from entering the UK in another extraordinary intervention from the Home Office and the latest defence news which sees ministers drawing up plans for “off-the-books” defence funding to avoid billions in tax rises or public service cuts next year Remember, new subscribers can get three months of coverage for just £1: www.thenational.scot/subscribe

Lucy Jackson is joined by Xander Elliards to ask why the BBC broadcast FORTY ONE minutes of uninterrupted Reform UK coverage. They also look at the move to bring the filming of Doctor Who to Scotland and if this is a positive move for the country's television industry. Subscribe here for £1 for three months: www.thenational.scot/subscribe

Political editor Xander Elliards and political reporter Adonis Storr give their takes on the 2026 UK Budget and what it means for Scotland. Announced by Healey from 12.30 on Wednesday, he laid out a number of commitments for the government's spending and future economic plans. Key policies to come out of the speech were: a £100 household energy bill payment (which has been put to Holyrood to match), a rise in the minimum wage for younger workers, and an "extra" £600m for the Scottish Government. Subscribe for just £1 for three months: www.thenational.scot/subscribe

Digital editor Laura Pollock and political reporter James Walker discuss the latest Scottish and international news, including the latest independence poll which is the sixth poll since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister to show a lead for Yes. Elsewhere, the pair take you inside the conference where the case was made for a Scottish pound, give a short overview of the Scottish Greens conference and finally, react to Brazil’s President Lula da Silva win overnight. Subscribe to The National for just £1 for three months to support our coverage: www.thenational.scot/subscribe

Campaigner Coll McCail joins Digital Editor Laura Pollock to discuss the wave of protests across major European cities, and examine what's really causing them. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards on the Chancellor's £1 trillion North Sea oil fund admission, Stephen Flynn's ScotRail row and the row over mummies in museums Support The National from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Comedian Marc Jennings speaks to Editor Laura Webster in a wide-ranging interview about his comedy career, what he has learned about Scottish politics by making fun of it, and his favourite things about Scotland. Subscribe to The National at thenational.scot/subscribe Keep up to date with Marc here https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/

On this episode of Media Watch from The National, host Lucy Jackson is joined by political reporter Adonis Storr to examine three major developments in public service broadcasting and media accountability. Following announcements around the planned closure of BBC Scotland channel in favour of BBC iPlayer, they discuss the political reaction at Holyrood, the implications for Scottish commissioning budgets, and what this transition means for viewers. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe Sign up for the Media Watch newsletter for free at thenational.scot/newsletters

Editor Laura Webster is joined by Zack Polanski, Green Party of England and Wales leader, and SNP MSP Jack Middleton, to discuss Labour's approval of new North Sea gas drilling. Later, new Political Reporter Adonis Storr joins for his debut National Podcast, to discuss Andy Burnham rejecting an inquiry into the Gaza genocide. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Political Reporter Hannah Shedden speaks to Ellie Harrison of Get Glasgow Moving. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter Hannah Shedden discuss the latest headlines: Including a Reform MSP's sudden resignation from the party, reaction to the SNP's bus franchising plan, and more. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

The National’s political editor Xander Elliards sits down with Ivan McKee, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform, at the SNP conference to discuss major plans to shake up Scottish local government. Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Deputy First Minister of Wales Sioned Williams speaks exclusively to The National from the SNP conference in Aberdeen. The Plaid Cymru Cabinet Secretary discusses devolution, Brexit, and her party's proposal to scrap the Wales Office. The SNP have now adopted a parallel policy of scrapping the Scotland Office. Join The National from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Speaking exclusively to The National at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, former first minister Humza Yousaf opens up about the harrowing hidden turmoil of having family trapped in Gaza while carrying the duties of leading Scotland Join The National today from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Live from SNP Conference in Aberdeen, Editor Laura Webster is joined by SNP MP Lara Bird to dive into the latest from SNP conference and today's big headlines. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

At SNP Conference Political Editor Xander Elliards meets deputy general secretary of the STUC Dave Moxham to discuss the Scottish Government's plans for local government overhaul, and why trade unions are worried about it. Support The National from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards report live from the SNP conference, offering a preview of what's in store and a round-up of today's big news stories. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Welcome to The National Podcast with host Laura Webster and Westminster reporter Hamish Morrison. In this episode, Laura and Hamish unpack the SNP’s new “Choose Scotland” campaign – billed by the party as its biggest independence drive in a decade. We also examine warnings from MI5 Director General Ken McCallum on the escalation of extreme right-wing terror plots targeting asylum accommodation and Muslim communities. Finally, we look at proposals to build a munitions and explosives facility at the former Mossmorran plant in Fife. As part of the Union, is Scotland stuck with data centres and arms factories? At the top of the show, Laura pays tribute to long-time National reader, independence supporter, and dear family friend Sam Garcia, who recently passed away at the age of 90. We encourage viewers to donate to MSF UK in his memory https://msf.org.uk/secure/donate-to-msf Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe