Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.
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
2/21/2024 • 58 minutes, 11 seconds
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
2/14/2024 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
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
2/7/2024 • 58 minutes, 21 seconds
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
1/31/2024 • 58 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
11/8/2023 • 58 minutes, 8 seconds
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
11/1/2023 • 58 minutes, 8 seconds
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
10/25/2023 • 57 minutes, 38 seconds
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.
10/18/2023 • 57 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
10/11/2023 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
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
10/4/2023 • 57 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
9/27/2023 • 58 minutes, 6 seconds
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