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Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament 100 Episodes Jun 23, 2026

Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister's Questions (FMQs) and other content.

Episodes

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 23 June 2026 Jun 23, 2026 1888 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
Time to meet your Makar! Jun 19, 2026 916 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.
First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 18 June 2026 Jun 18, 2026 1884 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
First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 16 June 2026 Jun 16, 2026 1809 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
First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 11 June 2026 Jun 11, 2026 2078 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
First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 9 June 2026 Jun 9, 2026 1840 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
First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 4 June 2026 Jun 4, 2026 1718 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
First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 2 June 2026 Jun 2, 2026 1871 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
First Minister's Questions 28th May 2026 May 28, 2026 2731 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
In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and women MSPs Mar 27, 2026 2505 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
In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Professor Kezia Dugdale Mar 27, 2026 1366 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
First Minister's Questions 25th March 2026 Mar 25, 2026 3000  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 Rig

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