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Debate Night Podcast

English, News, 1 season, 43 episodes, 1 day, 17 hours, 38 minutes
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Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.
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Glasgow: The panel take questions on the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delayed drug consumption rooms, and Scotland's health crisis

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Glasgow. Questions are asked about the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delayed drug consumption rooms, and Scotland's health crisis - answered by the SNP's Fulton MacGregor, Scottish Labour's Johanna Baxter, Scottish Conservatives' Annie Wells, broadcaster Natasha Raskin Sharp, and social entrepreneur David Duke
10/23/202458 minutes, 9 seconds
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Kirkcaldy:The panel take questions on the legacy of Alex Salmond, obesity, and violence in schools

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Kirkcaldy. Questions are asked about the legacy of Alex Salmond, the solutions to obesity, and tackling violence in schools - answered by the SNP's Michelle Thomson, Scottish Labour’s Daniel Johnson, Scottish Conservatives' Sandesh Gulhane, Alba Party's Neale Hanvey, and criminologist Professor David Wilson
10/16/202458 minutes, 22 seconds
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Perth: The panel take questions on the new Labour government, school strikes, and the use of electric cars and heat pumps

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Perth. Questions are asked about the decisions of the new Labour government, school strikes at half term, and the use of electric cars and heat pumps amidst concerns about supply - answered by the SNP's Jim Fairlie, Scottish Labour’s Michael Marra, Scottish Conservatives' Alexander Stewart, Scottish Greens' Patrick Harvie, and The Centre for Public Policy's Kezia Dugdale
10/9/202458 minutes, 5 seconds
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Dumfries: The panel take questions on the NHS, immigration, winter fuel payment cuts and a National Park in Galloway

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Dumfries. Questions are asked about the NHS, immigration to the UK, winter fuel payment cuts and the introduction of a National Park in Galloway - answered by the SNP's John Nicolson, Scottish Labour’s Colin Smyth, Scottish Conservatives' Oliver Mundell, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Alex Cole-Hamilton, and Reform UK's Helen McDade
10/2/202457 minutes, 59 seconds
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Dundee: The panel take questions on the new Labour government, the housing crisis, Scottish independence and improving Dundee

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Dundee - including the new Labour government, the housing crisis, Scottish independence and improving Dundee - joined by SNP's Stephen Gethins, Scottish Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Conservatives' Douglas Lumsden, columnist Kenny Farquharson and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch
9/25/202458 minutes, 1 second
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Edinburgh: The panel take questions on Scottish independence, winter fuel payments, Grangemouth refinery and Commonwealth games

Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Edinburgh - including life after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, winter fuel payment cuts, the announced closure of the Grangemouth refinery and the 2026 Commonwealth games - joined by the SNP's Kate Forbes, the Alba Party's Alex Salmond, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie and the Scottish Conservatives’ Jackson Carlaw
9/18/202457 minutes, 59 seconds
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Glasgow: The panel take questions on the election results, Scottish independence, and the early release of prisoners

The SNP's Ben Macpherson, Scottish Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Conservatives’ Thomas Kerr, Glasgow University Professor Nicola McEwen and Journalist Kevin McKenna join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the election results, Scottish independence, and the early release of prisoners
7/10/202457 minutes, 56 seconds
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Edinburgh: The panel take questions on the betting scandal, cost of living crisis, immigration and the upcoming election

The SNP's Maree Todd, Scottish Labour’s Ian Murray, Scottish Conservatives’ Murdo Fraser, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Wendy Chamberlain and Reform UK's David Kirkwood join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the betting scandal, cost of living crisis, immigration and the upcoming election
6/26/202458 minutes, 14 seconds
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Aberdeen: The panel take questions on renewable energy and independence

The SNP's Richard Thompson, Scottish Labour’s Michael Marra, Scottish Conservatives’ Andrew Bowie, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie and Alba’s Kenny MacAskill join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including renewable energy and Scottish independence
6/19/202457 minutes, 57 seconds
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Scotland's Leaders Special

Stephen Jardine is joined by John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Douglas Ross, Alex Cole- Hamilton and Lorna Slater for a Leadership Debate Night Special. The panel face questions from the public we approach polling day for the general election.
6/11/202459 minutes, 2 seconds
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Oban: The panel take questions on the general election leaders debates, housing emergency, rural communities and immigration

The SNP's Alyn Smith, Scottish Labour’s Michael Shanks, Scottish Conservatives’ Meghan Gallacher, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie and Entrepreneur Guy Grieve join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the panel's reaction to the general election leaders debates, the Scottish housing emergency, rural communities and immigration
6/5/202458 minutes, 49 seconds
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Kirkcaldy: The panel take questions on the upcoming election, National Service, mobile phones in schools and oil and gas jobs

The SNP's Tommy Sheppard, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie, Scottish Conservatives’ Luke Graham, Scottish Greens' Lorna Slater and Scottish Liberal Democrats' Christine Jardine join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the upcoming election, National Service, mobile phones in schools and oil and gas security
5/29/202457 minutes, 57 seconds
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Galashiels: The panel take questions on the upcoming General Election, NHS, textile industry and the Borders Railway

The SNP's Collette Stevenson, Scottish Labour’s Colin Smyth, Scottish Conservatives’ Sandesh Gulhane, Fashion Entrepreneur Patrick Grant and Musician Fish join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the upcoming General Election, saving the NHS, the textile industry and electrifying the Borders Railway
5/22/202458 minutes, 3 seconds
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Perth: The panel take questions on Rishi Sunak's 'threats to the UK' speech, national housing crisis and violence in schools

The SNP's Pete Wishart, Scottish Labour’s Monica Lennon, Scottish Conservatives’ Edward Mountain, Journalist Lesley Riddoch and Journalist Heather Dewar join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including Rishi Sunak listing Scottish nationalism in a 'threats to the UK' speech, the national housing crisis and violence in schools
5/15/202457 minutes, 54 seconds
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Cumbernauld: The panel take questions on John Swinney as First Minister, engaging respectfully and the cost of living crisis

The SNP's Jamie Hepburn, Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar, Scottish Conservatives’ Jamie Greene, Scottish Liberal Democrats’ Alex Cole-Hamilton and Journalist Angela Haggerty join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including John Swinney becoming Scotland's new First Minister, engaging respectfully in politics and the cost of living crisis
5/8/202457 minutes, 38 seconds
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Edinburgh: The panel take questions on the minority government and the front-runners for First Minister

The SNP's Neil Gray, Scottish Labour's Paul O'Keane, the Scottish Conservatives' Craig Hoy, Scottish Greens' Lorna Slater, and Alba's Ash Regan join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues surrounding Humza Yousaf's resignation, including the front-runners for First Minister and the core issues that a minority government should address
5/1/202458 minutes, 14 seconds
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Aberdeen: The panel take questions on climate targets, the SNP-Greens coalition, alcohol deaths, and the Scottish economy

The SNP's Richard Thomson, Scottish Labour's Paul Sweeney, the Scottish Conservatives' Tess White, singer-songwriter Sandi Thom, and Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise Sandy Begbie join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including climate targets, the SNP-Greens coalition, alcohol deaths and the Scottish economy
4/24/202458 minutes, 9 seconds
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Glasgow: The panel take questions on the new Hate Crime Bill, 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the future of the NHS

The SNP's Kaukab Stewart, Scottish Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy, the Scottish Conservatives' Brian Whittle, journalist Kevin McKenna, and actor Jane McCarry join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the new Hate Crime Bill, the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the future of the NHS
4/17/202458 minutes, 22 seconds
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Stirling: The panel take questions on political language, the education system, Hate Crime Act and drug deaths

The SNP's John Nicolson, Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Conservatives' Oliver Mundell, former SNP advisor Liz Lloyd, and comedian Karen Dunbar join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including political language, the Scottish education system, the Hate Crime Act and Scottish drug deaths
3/20/202458 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dumfries: The panel take questions on the Tory donor’s alleged comments, government aid for Gaza, NHS dentists and town centres

The SNP's Emma Roddick, Scottish Labour's Rhoda Grant, the Scottish Conservatives' Harriet Cross, author A.L. Kennedy, and film & TV producer Chris Young join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the Tory donor’s alleged comments, government aid for Gaza, NHS dentists, and rejuvenating town centres
3/13/202457 minutes, 26 seconds
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Inverness: The panel take questions on the Spring Budget, Highlands depopulation, and the oil & gas industry

The SNP's Emma Roddick, Scottish Labour's Rhoda Grant, the Scottish Conservatives' Harriet Cross, author A.L. Kennedy, and film & TV producer Chris Young join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's 2024 UK budget, Highlands depopulation, and the oil & gas industry.
3/6/202457 minutes, 53 seconds
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Dundee: The panel take questions on the police, obesity, NHS reform, and the presence of SNP MPs in Westminster

The SNP’s Michelle Thomson, Scottish Labour’s Michael Marra, Scottish Conservatives’ Douglas Lumsden, Entrepreneur Cally Russell and Emma Christie join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including confidence in the police, Scotland's obesity problem, potential NHS reform, and the presence of SNP MPs in Westminster
2/28/202457 minutes, 56 seconds
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Glasgow: The panel take questions on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire vote, violence in schools, Glasgow's civic pride and Trident

The SNP’s Ivan McKee, Scottish Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Conservatives’ Brian Whittle, Author Darren McGarvey and Businessman Donal MacLeod join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the Israel-Gaza ceasefire vote, violence in schools, Glasgow's civic pride and Trident's latest test failure
2/21/202458 minutes, 11 seconds
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Johnstone: The panel take questions on the council tax freeze, minimum alcohol unit pricing, NHS reform and supporting children

The SNP’s Drew Hendry, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie, Scottish Conservatives’ Graham Simpson, Scottish Greens’ Patrick Harvie and comedian Jo Caulfield join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the council tax freeze, minimum alcohol unit pricing, NHS reform, and supporting children outwith education
2/14/202458 minutes, 2 seconds
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Edinburgh: The panel take questions on the rental market, car free city centres, the Assisted Dying Bill, and economic growth

The SNP's Jim Fairlie, Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks, Scottish Conservatives' Sue Webber, journalist Gabriella Bennett and musician Colin MacIntyre join Stephen Jardine to discuss Edinburgh's rental market, car free city centres, the Assisted Dying Bill, and economic growth
2/7/202458 minutes, 21 seconds
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Stirling: The panel take questions on the Covid Inquiry, the Scottish housing crisis, military training for UK citizens, and AI

Stirling: SNP’s Paul McLennan, Scottish Labour’s Paul Sweeney, Scottish Conservatives’ Alexander Stewart, and Journalists Joyce McMillan and Hugo Rifkind join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the Covid Inquiry, the Scottish housing crisis, military training for UK citizens, and how AI affects jobs
1/31/202458 minutes, 16 seconds
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Aberdeen: The panel take questions on the climate for a Climate Crisis Special

Stephen Jardine hosts a Climate Crisis Special from Aberdeen. An audience put their questions to SNP’s Gillian Martin, Scottish Labour's Sarah Boyack, Scottish Conservative Liam Kerr, Robert Gordon University’s Professor Paul de Leeuw, and independent Energy and Climate Analyst Sepi Golzari-Munro. Topics discussed include balancing climate targets with job necessity, supporting lifestyle changes that equate to a lower carbon footprint, the financial cost of carbon neutral targets, and whether lifestyles or policies need to change to improve the situation.
11/8/202358 minutes, 8 seconds
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Stirling: The panel take questions on WhatsApp, the conflict in the Middle East, anti-social behaviour, and by-elections

Stephen Jardine hosts topical discussion from Stirling. An audience put their questions to SNP’s Alyn Smith, Scottish Labour's Paul O’Kane, Scottish Conservative Meghan Gallacher, Director of John Smith Centre Kezia Dugdale, and UK Editor of The Big Issue Paul McNamee. Topics discussed include the professional use of WhatsApp, the conflict in the Middle East, the problem of anti-social behaviour in Falkirk town centre, and the prospect of forced by-elections
11/1/202358 minutes, 8 seconds
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Motherwell: The panel take questions on local services, the conflict in the Middle East, GPs, and school sex education

Stephen Jardine hosts topical discussion from Motherwell. An audience put their questions to SNP’s Clare Adamson MSP, Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon MSP, Scottish Conservative Brian Whittle MSP, Entrepreneur Jim McMahon, and Columnist Joan McAlpine. Topics discussed include the impacts of the SNP's council tax freeze on local amenities, the conflict in the Middle East, a national shortage of GPs, and parental access to school sex education material
10/25/202357 minutes, 38 seconds
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Edinburgh: The panel take questions on the SNP's council tax freeze, new independence strategy, the housing crisis, and Gaza

Stephen Jardine hosts topical discussion from Edinburgh. An audience put their questions to the SNP’s Neil Gray, Pam Duncan-Glancy from Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservative Sue Webber, Professor Richard Murphy from Sheffield University, and CEO of Women’s Enterprise Scotland – Carolyn Currie. Topics discussed include the SNP's council tax freeze, new independence strategy, the housing crisis, and aid for Gaza.
10/18/202357 minutes, 57 seconds
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Dunfermline: The panel take questions on the Rutherglen by-election, the Israel-Gaza conflict, the police, and the NHS

Stephen Jardine hosts topical discussion from Dunfermline. An audience put their questions to the SNP’s Alison Thewliss, Jackie Baillie from Scottish Labour, the Conservative Lord Malcolm Offord, award-winning Broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, and CEO of Carnegie UK - Sarah Davidson. Topics discussed include the Rutherglen by-election, the Israel-Gaza conflict, the police, and the NHS.
10/11/202358 minutes, 2 seconds
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Perth: The panel takes questions on the week's events: immigration, A9, drugs, and Fergus Ewing

Perth: A panel of politicians join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including immigration, the completion of the A9, drug consumption rooms, and Fergus Ewing
10/4/202357 minutes, 3 seconds
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Kelso: The panel take questions on the Rosebank oil field development, NHS dentistry, and farming versus industry.

Stephen Jardine hosts topical discussion from Kelso. An audience put their questions to Dave Doogan MP from the SNP, Daniel Johnson MSP from Labour, the Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton, and historians Alistair Moffat and Professor Tanja Bueltmann. Topics discussed include the Rosebank oil field, NHS dentists, and a new battery development in the Borders.
9/27/202358 minutes, 6 seconds
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Rutherglen: The panel takes questions on climate, council budget cuts and 20mph speed cap

Rutherglen: A panel of politicians join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including climate, council budget cuts and 20mph speed cap
9/20/202359 minutes, 25 seconds
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Edinburgh: Prince Harry’s court case, political polarisation, AI and immigration

The panel take questions on Prince Harry’s court case and his accusations against the government, if Scottish politics is fundamentally broken, what the revelations around AI will mean for Scotland and finally if Scotland can acquire additional powers around asylum and immigration.
6/7/202358 minutes, 33 seconds
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Perth: Independence impact, renewable hopes and tourist taxes

The panel discusses if the quest for independence has become a distraction for the SNP, with some members of the audience giving the politicians a their own frank views. Labour's stance on North Sea oil and Gas also comes up for debate, along with Scotland's life expectancy and the impact of a proposed tourist tax.
6/1/202358 minutes, 18 seconds
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Debate Night

Elgin: A panel takes questions on lack of dentists, farming and violence in schools
5/25/202358 minutes, 26 seconds
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Debate Night

An audience in Glasgow put their questions on the week in Scottish politics to a panel of politicians. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Alasdair Allan MSP from the SNP, Conservative’s Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Entrepreneur Mike Soutar and Designer Anna Campbell- Jones.
5/18/202357 minutes, 46 seconds
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Troon: a panel takes questions on reform of rape trials, strikes in the health service, and freedom of speech

Topical debate on the big issues in Scotland from an audience in Troon. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Siobhan Brown MSP from the SNP, the Conservative MSP Jamie Greene, Carol Mochan MSP from Labour, the criminologist David Wilson, and the author Sara Sheridan.
5/10/202358 minutes, 4 seconds
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Dumfries: a panel take questions on the week's events in Scottish politics, including on business growth and free speech

An audience in Dumfries put their questions on the week in Scottish politics to a panel of politicians. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Stuart McMillan MSP from the SNP, Pauline McNeill MSP from Labour, the Conservatives' Brian Whittle MSP, Lorna Slater, Green MSP and Scottish government minister, and entrepreneur Alison Edgar.
5/4/202357 minutes, 57 seconds
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Stirling: The panel take questions on the week's events in Scottish politics, as well as the coronation & horse racing

A panel join Stephen Jardine in Glenrothes to take questions on the week in Scottish politics from an audience in Stirling. With Collette Stevenson MSP, Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP, Alexander Burnett MSP, Aamer Anwar, and Ayesha Hazarika.
4/26/202357 minutes, 43 seconds
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Aberdeen: The panel take questions on the new First Minister’s cabinet, oil and gas imports, and the state of the high street

A panel join Stephen Jardine in Aberdeen to take questions on the big issues in public life in Scotland. Including the new First Minister’s cabinet, politician’s second jobs, oil and gas, and the state of the high street. On the panel; the SNP's Karen Adam MSP, Douglas Lumsden MSP from the Scottish Conservatives, Labour's Michael Marra MSP, broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, and economist James Bream.
3/29/202358 minutes, 2 seconds
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Glasgow: The panel take questions on the SNP leadership race, poverty, and the effects of lockdown

A panel join Stephen Jardine in Glasgow to take questions on the SNP leadership race, how to tackle poverty and the effects lockdown had on Glasgow
3/23/202357 minutes, 59 seconds