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Unspun Live is The Herald’s Scottish politics podcast — bringing you interviews, analysis, and insight from the heart of Holyrood.Hosted by some of the finest journalists in the business, each episode cuts through the noise to explore the big ideas, tough decisions, and real stories behind the headlines.
The Herald Politics Team hosts Unspun Live, a news show with 52 episodes published.
In her first major interview since becoming MSP for Shetland and Minister for Public Finance, Hannah Mary Goodlad opens up about her background and her priorities in government. She also tells political correspondent Han
Q Manivannan made history when they were elected to Holyrood in May. Their arrival at parliament brought international attention, security escorts, and a wave of abuse. But it also brought thousands of letters from migra
Shelter Scotland's assistant director Gordon Llewellyn-MacRae speaks to The Herald's political correspondent Hannah Brown about how he expects the housing crisis to deepen this year as he voices concerns around the Scott
The SNP is the largest party in Holyrood by a significant margin - but missed out on the crucial majority - so what next for Scottish independence? The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy and political corre
The Herald's Brian Taylor sits down with First Minister John Swinney for his first interview since last week's Holyrood election. And it's a conversation only these two could have. Speaking at Bute House, Swinney opens u
A live recording of The Herald and Women in Public Affairs Holyrood hustings. Chaired by The Herald's editor Catherine Salmond, the panel brought together Shirley-Ann Somerville (SNP), Jackie Baillie (Scottish Labour), S
The parties have set out their big promises on tax, spending and the cost of living. But how much of it adds up? In this episode of Unspun Live , Andrew Learmonth speaks to David Phillips from the Institute for Fiscal St
In a busy election campaign, serious conversations around policy are few and far between. But with one in five children living in poverty, deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy speaks to Chris Birt , the associate dire
In the latest of The Herald’s leaders’ interviews, Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay weighs up the prospect of becoming first minister, following the endorsement of Ross Greer. But given that prospect is unlikely,
First Minister John Swinney joins Unspun Live as the Holyrood election campaign gathers pace. In this wide-ranging interview, the First Minister discusses the tough choices ahead for Scotland’s finances, including the ne
In the latest of The Herald’s leader interviews, Russell Findlay sets out his pitch for the next month's election. He sets out his party's plans to cut the “vast layer of lanyard-wearing people who don’t appear to actual
In the second of The Herald’s leader interviews, Anas Sarwar sets out his pitch for the election. He tells Kevin McKenna why he believes Scotland “can’t afford a third decade of the SNP” and insists his “first loyalty is
In the first of The Herald’s leader interviews, Alex Cole-Hamilton sets out his pitch for the Holyrood election. He also explains why he would refuse to back John Swinney to be FM under any circumstances. We talk NHS and
Christina McKelvie was the SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse when she died of secondary breast cancer, aged 57, on March 27, 2025. Her partner, and SNP depute leader, Keith Brown speaks to Political Correspon
Reform UK’s Holyrood campaign is up and running but not without turbulence. In this episode of Unspun Live , we go inside the party’s manifesto launch in Renfrewshire, where Nigel Farage brought the showbiz and Malcolm O
Last week a fire tore through a listed building on Union Street, just yards from Glasgow Central Station, shutting down Scotland’s busiest railway hub and sending more than 200 firefighters to battle the blaze. In this e
In an Unspun Live first, all four of The Herald's political journalists share their thoughts on how Scottish politics will change after the upcoming Holyrood election. Political Editor Andrew Learmonth is joined by Deput
New polling suggests Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour Party will slump to fourth in May's Holyrood election. Political Editor Andrew Learmonth and Deputy Political Editor Rebecca McCurdy break down the party's conference in
Alba Party leader Kenny Macaskill said his party may be unable to field candidates in the upcoming Holyrood election because of financial issues. Christina Hendry - who is the niece of party founder Alex Salmond - is one
Ever wondered what Alex Cole-Hamilton's pot noodle of choice is? Then this is the podcast for you. The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader shares his thoughts on the upcoming Holyrood election, working with the SNP and Scot
John Swinney
Scottish First Minister · Scottish National Party
3 appearances on this show
Brian Taylor
Vice President of Worship & Creative Arts · KingSpry Investigations and Compliance Services
3 appearances on this show
Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader · Scottish Labour
2 appearances on this show
Keith Brown
co-owner and chef · The Toast Factory
1 appearance on this show
Jim Wallace
Associate Professor, School of Public Health Sciences · University of Waterloo
1 appearance on this show
Graham Simpson
Founder & Medical Director · Eternity Medicine
1 appearance on this show
Susie McCabe
stand-up comedian
1 appearance on this show
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