Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast

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Political decisions in the age of AI: Who makes the final call?

September 21, 2026

In this discussion chaired by Louise Wilson from Holyrood Connect's Digital Leadership Exchange, Jenny Young MSP, David Green MSP, David Kirkwood MSP and Professor Mark Wong explore how AI is already influencing political decision‑making, examining where algorithmic support can improve outcomes and where human judgement must remain.Rather than asking whether machines should decide, the discussion focuses on the harder question: how politicians can retain control, ensure transparency and take ...

Holyrood Election 2026: Post-match analysis

May 19, 2026

Join the editors of Holyrood – Scotland’s only dedicated political media title – political scientist Sir John Curtice and pollster Mark Diffley,  for immediate reaction to the Scottish Election 2026 results and what they mean for parliament and the country. Together with a number of leading Scottish politicians, to be announced, the expert panel will discuss:Scottish Election resultsWho makes up the new Scottish government and what deals might need to be doneWhat this means for each party lea...

Breaking the Cycle

March 31, 2022

Holyrood's Chris Marshall talks to Sean Duffy, chief executive of the Wise Group, and SNP MSP Rona Mackay, a member of the Scottish Parliament's Criminal Justice Committee, about Scotland's stubbornly high prison population and the effectiveness of community-based alternatives to incarceration. This podcast is sponsored by the Wise Group.

Question Time · Very high booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast?

The publicly listed email for Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast: steven.perrie-clyde@holyrood.com.

How many listeners does Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast?

Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior policy and politics figures connected to Scottish governance—elected officials (e.g., MSPs/committee members), senior leaders of public bodies/regulators, and recognized policy commentators (e.g., senior political scientists and established pollsters). Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in Scottish public bodies or regulators; Credible media/policy recognition as a pollster or political analyst; Elected office with committee specialization. Recent guests include Mark Diffley, Sir John Curtice, and Rona Mackay.

How hard is it to get booked on Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Politically Speaking: Scotland’s flagship political podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Equality, and Governance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.