The Brian Taylor Podcast
by The Herald
You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. He'll be bringing fresh analysis and insight into the biggest stories across Scotland, drawing on years of experience in the media industry, and talking to the people who make and break the news. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get involved/give feedback.
Episodes
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#41 Is there an end to Covid-19 restrictions for Scotland?
After Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that face coverings will remain obligatory in certain settings until April 18, our panel discusses restrictions and the pressure on the NHS in Scotland. They then turn to war in Ukraine and the return of Partygate to the news agenda. Brian is joined by Hannah…
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#40 What was announced in Rishi Sunak's spring mini-Budget?
In the latest episode of the Brian Taylor Podcast, members of the Herald Politics and Business teams analyse Chancellor Rishi Sunak's spring Budget statement. The team launches into questions of what it will mean for Scots and will it be enough amid the cost-of-living crisis....
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#39 The Russia-Ukraine crisis and the end to Covid restrictions
In this episode, we are joined by experienced journalists to discuss two of the biggest news stories on the agenda. Foreign affairs journalist David Leask and Herald political reporter Kathleen Nutt provide analysis of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, while health correspondent Helen McArdle breaks…
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#38 Timelines for Scotland's future, conflicts between tories and turmoil in Ukraine
The Brian Taylor Podcast is back! In our first episode back, Brian speaks to the Herald's politics teams about the biggest topics in the country's political sphere. This includes the future of the Prime Minister as he visits Scotland on Valentine's Day, tensions surrounding Ukraine and the…
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#37 Scottish Budget special: Council tax rises and public sector pay
In the last podcast of 2021, Brian is joined by Pam Duncan-Glancey, Jamie Halcro-Johnson, John Ferry and Fiona Hyslop to discuss the Scottish budget. Tune in again in the new year for even more analysis and discussion from Brian. _______________________________________________ Produced by Elle...
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#36 Omicron in Scotland: Should we be worried?
In this week's episode, Professor Linda Bauld answers your questions about the Omicron variant in Scotland. She addresses concerns over Christmas restrictions, vaccinations and overseas travel. Brian is also joined by Clare Adamson of the SNP and Miles Briggs of the Scottish Conservatives....
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#35 Glasgow's QEUH, migrant policy and drug reform
In another packed episode, listen to Brian Taylor and his guests discuss Scotland's drug policy, a horrific tragedy in the English channel which saw the deaths of more than twenty migrants, and further reported deaths of children at Glasgow's QEUH. Brian is joined by SNP MSP Gillian Martin…
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#34 Scotland's justice system and vaccine passports
In this week's episode, the panel discuss the sentencing of Esther Brown's murderer, and ask the question: is the government to soft on justice in Scotland? They then look at the proposed extension of the vaccine passport scheme. Brian is joined by Alex Cole-Hamilton, Audrey Nicoll, Murdo Fraser...
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#33 Corruption, Cambo and COP - oh my!
This week, political attention has been focused on Westminster, COP26 and a trip to Gibraltar. Brian is joined by Elena Whitham, Graham Simpson and Claire Baker. And this week, the podcast says goodbye to regular co-host Alistair Grant, as he leaves The Herald for pastures new. We'd like to thank...
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#32 UK Government U-turn on MPs' standards system overhaul and COP26 takes over Glasgow
As COP26 takes over Glasgow, our panel including Emma Harper, Rachael Thomson and Daniel Johnson discuss all things climate change. We delve into ending the use of coal, supporting other nations and Scotland’s contribution to climate action. The panel also tackles a developing row over the...
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#31 COP26 preview - and Scottish reaction to the Budget
As COP26 approaches, we're excited to bring you a special conference preview episode. Climate change and Glasgow is on the agenda in this week's podcast, with Deidre Brock, Iain Stewart, Sarah Boyack and Mark Ruskell joining the panel. They also discussed the UK Budget and what it means for...
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#30 How Green is Scotland - and is Glasgow ready for COP26?
In this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, we invite Karin Goodwin of The Ferret to discuss our exclusive, joint investigation, answering the question: 'How Green is Scotland?'. They discuss air pollution, and move on to a fuller conversation around COP26, and whether or not Glasgow is...
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#29 What’s next for Scotland’s economy?
Have you started your Christmas shopping? In this week’s episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, conversation is focused on the ongoing fuel crisis and shortages across the UK. Brian and David Bol of The Herald’s political team are joined by Labour MSP Pauline McNeil, SNP MSP Paul McLennan and...
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#28 'Apocalyptic' fuel price hikes and stand up comedy from Boris Johnson
It's been quite a week in Scottish politics.. Grim warnings for huge increases in energy prices, and stand up comedy from the Prime Minister among the very serious stuff in his Tory party conference speech - and somebody knicked Andy Murray's tennis shoes. This week, Brian and The Herald's…
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#27 Cost of living, Covid passports - and does Keir Starmer need to 'read the room' on independence?
Monica Lennon, Jamie Greene and Rona Mackay appeared in this week's episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast. The MSPs from Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives and the SNP joined host Brian Taylor and David Bol from The Herald's political team. They discussed Keir Starmer's comments on Scotland…
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#26 Independence special: Former first minister Henry McLeish with new ideas on the union
It's been seven years since the 2014 independence referendum. In this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, former first minister Henry McLeish brings forth new ideas on the union and the panel debate Scotland's future. Brian and Henry were joined by Michael Russell, political director at...
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#25 Scottish ambulance backlogs, vaccine passports and Universal Credit cuts
Calls for action on the Scottish ambulance delays and backlogs are a focal point of this week's episode. Meanwhile, the Covid vaccine passports provoke a debate weighing up the possibility for incentives rather than deterrents being used to drive vaccination. Brian and Alistair Grant of The...
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#24 SNP depute leader Keith Brown on indyref2, health spending and EU membership
In this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by depute leader of the SNP Keith Brown. Their conversation comes in the midst of this year's virtual SNP Conference, and they catch up on Scottish independence, spending on health and social care and the implications of...
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#23 Should an independence referendum be held before 2023?
It's a big week in Scottish politics, and in this latest episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, conversation focuses on the prospect of a second independence referendum in the wake of the Programme for Government released earlier this week, as well as Boris Johnson's new tax to fund health and…
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#22 Covid vaccine passports, NHS waiting times and the Gender Recognition Reform Bill
In this week's episode, Brian is be joined by the SNP MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire Jim Fairlie, Labour's shadow cabinet secretary for social justice & social security Pam Duncan-Glancy, and the Scottish Conservatives' shadow cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, Liz Smith....
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#21 SNP/Green deal and what it means for indy, and NHS recovery plan
Parliament returns next week, and ahead of the big day, all five parties joined Brian in this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast.Brian and Alistair Grant of The Herald's political team are joined by Stephen Kerr, chief whip for the Scottish Conservatives in Holyrood, Kaukab Stewart, SNP...
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#20 GERS figures, taxation and Cambo oilfield
This week's episode comes in the wake of this year's GERS figures. Brian and David Bol of The Herald's political team are joined by SNP Financial Secretary Richard Thomson and Shadow Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise Jamie Halcro Johnston....
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#19 Here's what we have to say on Scottish independence
While Brian enjoys a well-deserved break, we use this episode to take a look back on some of the key exchanges on the constitutional debate since we started this podcast. We hear excerpts from episodes 7, 13 and 17, and feature clips from Mike Russell, Rishi Sunak, and Pam-Duncan Glancey. We'll…
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#18 The future of Scotland's schools: how do we come out of this crisis?
In this education-special episode, Brian and his expert panel take a deep dive into Scotland’s schools, and tackle the question of what we need to do for our young people coming out of this crisis. We hear powerful testimonies from children across Scotland about their experiences of education...
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#17 Rishi Sunak on independence, taxation and Glasgow jobs
In a special episode, Brian discusses the economy, jobs, furlough and independence with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak during his visit to Scotland. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on...
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#16 What do we do about Scotland's drug deaths problem?
This week, Brian and his guests take a look at Scotland's drug death problem ahead of annual figures being released. He's joined by Murdo Fraser, Willie Rennie, Kirsten Oswald, and Gillian Mackay. The panel also discusses Scotland's current Covid situation ahead of a decision being made on…
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#15 A look at lobbying: Who really has access to power in Scotland
This week's special edition of the Brian Taylor Podcast builds upon a special investigation by The Ferret and The Herald into 'Who Runs Scotland'. After it took a deep dive into lobbying revealing hundreds of secret lobbying meetings in 2020 as well as Scotland's professional lobbyists, we speak…
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#14 Covid-19 special: Rising cases and relieving restrictions — what's next for Scotland
In a coronavirus special, Brian and his guests look at what is next for the country in the fight against the virus amid record-breaking daily case figures and looming restriction changes. Conservative MSP Donald Cameron, SNP MP Dave Doogan and Labour MSP Martin Whitfield and the Herald's health...
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#13 Brexit and IndyRef special - what's next for Scotland?
Following the fifth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Brian and his guests tackle all things referendum, both past and possible future. In a heated discussion, former shadow secretary of state for Scotland Peter Duncan, former Conservative MSP and current leader of Reform UK Scotland Michelle...
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#12 Will lockdown ever end? Reaction to Scotland’s ‘cautious’ approach
In the 12th episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian asks the question: will it ever end? But he’s not talking about Scotland’s trials and tribulations in international football, but the pandemic in Scotland. He’s joined by Roz Foyer, general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress…
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#11 Is the Euro 2020 fan zone a mistake in Covid recovery?
Anticipation is heating up for the Euros - and the conversation is ramping up in this week's episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast. Brian's joined by David Bol of The Herald, and an esteemed panel including Fiona Hyslop, Alex Cole-Hamilton and Craig Hoy. The group focus their attention on the...
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#10 What's next for Scottish businesses as we exit lockdown - and is it too late?
In the latest episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian and The Herald’s Westminster correspondent Hannah Rodger are joined by Mhairi Taylor, the owner of Glasgow-based Cafe Ziques, business minister in the Scottish Government Ivan McKee, former Tory frontbench MSP and current professor of law…
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#9 What do the SNP and Green talks really mean?
In the latest episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian and The Herald’s Alistair Grant are joined by former leader of Scottish Labour Kezia Dugdale, SNP MSP Rona Mackay, Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer and former Conservative adviser and director of Message Matters Andy Maciver. The group focus…
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#8 Cabinet reshuffle, Rangers 'celebrations' and local lockdowns
Brian Taylor and Alistair Grant are joined by SNP MP Alison Thewliss, new Labour MSP Paul Sweeney and returning Conservative MSP Miles Briggs in this week's episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast. They take a look at the Cabinet reshuffling in the Scottish Parliament, and pay particular attention to...
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#7 Holyrood election: What happens now?
The dust has settled on a busy weekend of election results, but that doesn't mean the debate is over. With the SNP returning just one seat short of a majority, attention now turns to what comes next. In the seventh episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian talks to Pam Duncan-Glancey MSP, who…
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#6 Keith Brown
In the sixth of our election leaders' special episodes of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by the depute leader of the Scottish National Party, Keith Brown. They caught up about the Covid-19 response, the environment and his opinion on working with the Alba Party. ___
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#5 Anas Sarwar
In the fifth of our election leaders' special episodes of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by the leader of the Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar. They caught up about jobs, NHS pay rise and taxes. ___
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#4 Willie Rennie
In the fourth of our election leaders' special episodes of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie. They caught up about mental health, independence and recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. ___
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#3 Alex Salmond
In the third of our election leaders' special episodes of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by the leader of the newly formed Alba Party and former first minister, Alex Salmond. ___
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#2 Patrick Harvie
In the second episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Scottish Greens. The pair chat about possible coalitions, the environment and independence. _____________________
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#1 Douglas Ross
In the first of our election leaders' special episodes of The Brian Taylor Podcast, Brian is joined by the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross. They caught up about independence, the leadership of the Scottish Conservatives and hopes for the upcoming election. ___
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Introducing: The Brian Taylor Podcast
You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. Join him in the lead up to the Holyrood election where he'll be grilling the party leaders on their policies, and asking them…
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About this show
You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. He'll be bringing fresh analysis and insight into the biggest stories across Scotland, drawing on years of experience in the media industry, and talking to the people who make and break the news. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get involved/give feedback.
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