Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Planet Holyrood 19/8/26 - Monica Lennon fails to make cut as Labour faces battle of the blokes | Should Andy Burnham back an early general election? | BBC Disclosure show on Glasgow

  Aug 19, 202632 min

  In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express and Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail, to discuss some of this week's hot topics in politics. The panel look at the battle for the Scottish Labour leadership and how it will now be slugged out by Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, they ponder whether Prime Minister Andy Burham should call a general election and dissect the BBC's controversial documentary on the troubles facing Glasgow city centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Planet Holyrood 12/8/26 - Indy ‘black hole’ revealed | ‘Drill baby drill’ u-turn | Should Sturgeon wheesht?

  Aug 12, 202632 min

  There's never a dull moment in Scottish politics and in this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the panel had plenty to chew over. Paul Hutcheon was joined by Ben Borland and John Ferguson, to dissect the Scottish government's Gers report - which was released today, look at the latest in Scottish Labour's leadership race and question whether it's time for Nicola Sturgeon to disappear from the political scene. You can listen to this episode of Planet Holyrood on Spotify or Apple podcasts, or watch it on the Daily Record youtube channel. Don't forget to follow us on instagram and Tiktok for the latest news and the best bits of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Planet Holyrood 05/08/26 | Nicola Sturgeon attacks the SNP's lack of 'vision'

  Aug 5, 202623 min

  Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of being "more Green than SNP" after the former first minister blasted John Swinney's election campaign strategy. The Record's Chris McCall is joined by John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Planet Holyrood 29/7/26 | Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics?

  Jul 29, 202630 min

  Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics? Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss who will be Scottish Labour’s 11th leader of the devolution era, if it is the worst job in Scottish politics, Monica Lennon’s Mick McCarthy jibe and if Scottish Labour could be riding on Andy Burnham’s coattails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Planet Holyrood 22/7/26 - Anas Sarwar’s legacy | Monica Lennon return to Holyrood? | The early days of Andy Burnham

  Jul 22, 202636 min

  Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and special guest Monica Lennon on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss outgoing Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s legacy and if Monica Lennon is considering becoming an MSP again and stand for leadership of the party. The panel also discuss the early days of Andy Burnham who was formally appointed Labour Party leader and Prime Minister this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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