SNP Westminster boss Stephen Flynn joins The Stooshie for a featured interview on his rollercoaster first year in the job. The Aberdeen South politician reflects on everything from replacing Ian Blackford in the post to being named the UK’s ‘hardest’ MP. He responds to the polls, to SNP splits and scandals, and speculates on his next move. Could he end up in Holyrood one day? Maybe with an eye on the leader job there? Listen to the full interview on The Stooshie today.

We speak about the P&J’s new true crime podcast and how Arlene Fraser’s murder 25 years ago, and the murder of Suzanne Pilley, could lead to a change in the law. Our team discusses Humza Yousaf’s trip to COP28 climate conference in Dubai, days after shock for Grangemouth workers here. And we hear from people in Dundee about the proposed national crackdown on pavement parking.

As fighting in Gaza is temporarily halted, disputes within the Labour Party over whether to call for a permanent ceasefire show no sign of slowing down. With First Minister Humza Yousaf's family now safely back in Scotland and sharing details of their ordeal, we look at how the conflict is shaping politics closer to home. Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to call for a full ceasefire has seen councillors and even his own frontbenchers resign. Along with growing pressure from MPs and campaigners,...

David Cameron is back in government. The SNP are calling for independence in Europe. We look at the odd new political landscape, which looks eerily like it did in 2014. Our featured interview is with Kemnay mum Tracey Gibbon, who tells us about her son Kyle’s ordeal in Carstairs, the secure Scottish state hospital. She was at the Scottish Parliament where her case was put to the first minister. We also speak to Kyle’s local MSP, Alexander Burnett, what the government should be doing. The team...

Ex MP Stephen Gethins famously got into parliament by a two-vote margin in 2017. He’s been out since 2019 but wants back at the next election. We discuss why anyone would want to do that, the unfinished business at Westminster, independence and Humza Yousaf’s first year. The DC Thomson politics team also discuss Rishi Sunak’s oil and gas plans. And we hear from north-east communities on their view of Scotland’s energy future.

Former first minister Alex Salmond joins us for a featured interview with Derek Healey on his political plans. The ex leader discusses frustration with SNP policy and the route to a referendum. He also describes his hopes for a meeting with Humza Yousaf. Defector Ash Regan joins Andy Philip to discuss her reasons for quitting the SNP and signing up for Mr Salmond’s party.

Storm Babet caused fatal devastation in parts of eastern Scotland, and there’s likely more extreme weather to come. Are our emergency services funded well enough to cope? We speak to Aberdeen fire fighter Simon Leroux from the Fire Brigades Union who raises alarm about the strain on a vital service. We also hear from Dr Sarah Halliday, from Dundee University, about the wider climate change context and the ‘urban creep’ increasing flood risk in rural Scotland. And we discuss what the...

Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden join our team to discuss the SNP’s fortunes as Humza Yousaf attends the party conference in Aberdeen.

Pete Wishart MP joins us for a look ahead to the conference in Aberdeen where he hopes to shape the SNP’s independence strategy. He shares his views on next steps, the mood of the party, working with Alba and how to get over the Labour defeat in the Rutherglen byelection. Our panel looks at what’s coming up for Humza Yousaf when he addresses activists in Aberdeen. And we reflect on Labour’s recent conference in Liverpool.

Three years since Margaret Ferrier caught Covid and boarded a train, we have a new Labour MP in Scotland. Labour’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West puts Sir Keir Starmer on course for Downing Street, experts say. The SNP was comprehensively beaten - what now for Humza Yousaf? And the Tories round off a difficult week by losing their deposit in a disappointing result.

The massive Rosebank oilfield has been approved for business in the North Sea. We look at the political splits and future of energy policy. Tory MSP Maurice Golden tells us why he couldn’t back his party on Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns. Meanwhile, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water in Fife, massive amounts of sewage spew into the sea.

The SNP’s Kate Forbes told us about her difficult experience giving birth as we discuss an exclusive interview in the P&J and The Courier. We also feature a discussion with Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher on the gaps in maternity care and family support. And we wonder if Liz Truss hopes we’ve all got amnesia as she continues her bizarre political resurrection.

The Stooshie is now officially moving to a Wednesday with all of your major Scottish political news. In this episode, DC Thomson's politics team - host Andy Philip, along with Derek Healey, Adele Merson and new recruit Alasdair Clark - look at the big stories from summer and what lies ahead for Humza Yousaf and his independence campaign. We also look at the SNP's Fergus Ewing problem and the ground-breaking new approach to tackling drug deaths.

The Stooshie returns from summer to mark a stunning victory for campaigners harmed by former NHS Tayside doctor, Sam Eljamel. We have reported on this scandal for years and spoken to victims on previous episodes of the podcast. This week, we talk through the key moments, speak to campaigners and hear from senior politicians. We also bring you a discussion between two reporters who followed this scandal from the start.

Join in as we test our political knowledge on the week the Scottish Parliament breaks for summer. Our political team discusses the highs and lows of Humza Yousaf's first 100 days in charge. And we cross all our fingers that this summer is quieter than last year.

Humza Yousaf comes to Dundee to chart a course to independence. Is this just a talking shop? Meanwhile, he’s got big problems with discipline as rebels such as Fergus Ewing test his patience. Nicola Sturgeon continues to cast a shadow. And, Labour has a tough sell on energy policy for Scotland.

Campaigners demand an inquiry into disgraced Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel. Fishing leaders call for a halt to SNP-Green ban plans. We discuss Boris Johnson's cowardly exit. And we consider what next for the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by police.

We look at Humza Yousaf’s newly appointed adviser, Kevin Pringle, reflecting on his long history with the SNP. Former Labour MSP Neil Findlay tells us what goes on in the background in a party with eyes on government power. Meanwhile, MP Ian Blackford is leaving parliament and Kevin Stewart quits as SNP transport minister.

Sandra Geddes’s brother Alan was murdered in Aberdeen in 2019. The killer had just got out of Peterhead prison and had nowhere to go. On May 31, Sandra met SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance to discuss how the system needs reformed for prisoners and victims. Listen to our interview with Sandra as she explains her campaign for justice. Also: Labour plans oil and gas block Is Scotland bottling it on glass recycling? Glasgow LEZ is just the first of more to come

Is Police Scotland institutionally racist? We reflect on Sir Iain Livingstone’s verdict and the reaction. Two polls offer a snapshot of SNP fortunes. Keir Starmer comes to Kirkcaldy. And can a school violence summit deliver changes?

Have you heard about 20-minute neighbourhoods? Transport reporter Joanna Bremner (@C_JBremner) joins us for a chat on the oddly controversial policy. We ask why Nicola Sturgeon took so long to notice how polarised politics is in Scotland. And we wonder what Jacob Rees Mogg and historian David Starkey were thinking in their turns at the National Conservatism conference.

Why are women waiting years for the surgery they need? Labour MSP Michael Marra (@michaeljmarra) joins us to talk about intolerable NHS pressure. We assess the latest polls for Scotland’s political parties eyeing the general election.

Republican-turned-monarchist Adam Tomkins on why the royal ‘circus’ is here to stay. Is the weekend celebration any different to Eurovision, really? Greens MSP Maggie Chapman on the case for a republic. The DC Thomson politics team also look at Humza Yousaf’s anti-poverty mission. And we look at the SNP rebellion on proposals to ban fishing.  

The Scottish Conservative leader answers questions on a tough year for his party. Mr Ross, MP for Moray, also discusses Brexit, independence, support for devolution and whether the Tories can hold onto support. He takes aim at the SNP and Greens, while attacking Labour for trying to work with nationalists to block Conservatives. He was speaking as Tory supporters meet in Glasgow for their spring conference.

We focus on the impact of one SNP policy as Humza Yousaf tries to reset the government. Tiree business owner Rhoda Meek gives a local view on Highly protected Marine Areas. We look at the latest polling for the SNP and opposition. The team discusses cracks in the SNP-Green coalition. And we look at devolution under attack.