Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members 15 September 2026 15.09.2026 31min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.   A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 10 September 2026 10.09.2026 31min

  The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 08 September 2026 08.09.2026 32min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.   A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 03 September 2026 03.09.2026 33min

  The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 01 September 2026 01.09.2026 39min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 25 June 2026 25.06.2026 31min

  The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  Meet our Local Heroes 24.06.2026 14min

  This episode was recorded ahead of the official Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament, marking the beginning of our seventh session. As has become customary, MSPs invite one person from their local area to join us at Holyrood, to take part in the events of the day. We call these guests our local heroes, as they are selected thanks to the incredible work they do in their communities. All have fascinating stories, and in this episode you'll meet four of them.
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 23 June 2026 23.06.2026 31min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  Time to meet your Makar! 19.06.2026 15min

  Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay) is Scotland's Makar, or national poet. He's part of the programme for the Opening Ceremony taking place on 27 June 2026, to officially mark the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament. He chats to us about the role, his inspiration behind the poem, and what else he's working on at the moment.
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 18 June 2026 18.06.2026 31min

  The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 16 June 2026 16.06.2026 30min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 11 June 2026 11.06.2026 34min

  The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 9 June 2026 09.06.2026 30min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 4 June 2026 04.06.2026 28min

  The First Minister answers questions from party leaders in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 31min

  The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions 28th May 2026 28.05.2026 45min

  The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and women MSPs 27.03.2026 41min

  In this podcast, the Presiding officer speaks with women Members about a range of topics including: How social media and rising workloads have shaped modern political life Why unpredictable hours make it tough for MSPs with caring responsibilities The importance of cross‑party working and respect in debate Why mentoring and supporting women in politics matters more than ever How getting out into communities helps rebuild trust And much more. The podcast features the Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Shona Robison MSP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Fiona Hyslop Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Sarah Boyack MSP, and Rhoda Grant MSP  
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  In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Professor Kezia Dugdale 27.03.2026 22min

  In this conversation, the Presiding officer and Professor Kezia Dugdale explore: The growing pressure and polarisation in political debate Why respectful discussion matters more than ever How Parliament can open its doors to more women and people from under‑represented backgrounds The reality of balancing public service with modern family life Why diverse leadership leads to better decisions for Scotland  
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  First Minister's Questions 25th March 2026 25.03.2026 50min

   The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include: Joe FitzPatrick To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Dr Pam Gosal MBE To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to research by Women's Rights Network Scotland reportedly showing that some children have been assaulted in Scottish hospitals.  Pauline McNeill To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland report indicating that staff shortages mean young prisoners at HMP & YOI Polmont lack enough opportunities for work, education or recreation and spend “far too long locked in their cells".  Jamie Greene To ask the First Minister, in light of the reported rise in protests and rhetoric aimed at immigrants and minority groups, what action any future Scottish administration can take to restore kindness, decency and tolerance to politics.  A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
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  First Minister's Questions 19th March 2026 19.03.2026 45min

   The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include:Stuart McMillan To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Network Rail regarding the organisation having a greater say over what types of businesses can be located in close vicinity to key transport hubs such as Glasgow Central. Edward Mountain To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to regulate deposit fees in care homes. Katy Clark To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that the Scottish Information Commissioner is taking legal advice on further legal action against the Scottish Government and his comments that he “can no longer trust the Government to handle this information unsupervised".A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report