The National Podcast

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter Adonis Storr discuss a senior MEP's comments on Scotland and the EU, Scottish Labour's new position on Europe, a Scotland-based oil firm pulling out of an 'illegal' Gaza gas project, and more. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

Editor Laura Webster and Multimedia Reporter Lucy Jackson discuss the news that David Walliams has been named as the man who lost an injunction bid in an effort to stop the publication of sexual misconduct allegations. They also discuss the Scottish Government's debate on devolving broadcasting and whether the royals should be 'guest editing' publications. Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe Sign up to the Media Watch newsletter at thenational.scot/newsletters

Political Reporter interviews Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, who is currently challenging the UK Government's proscription of the group.  Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Land reform campaigner and former MSP Andy Wightman sits down with Political Reporter James Walker to discuss the reality of Scotland's land ownership and what can be done about it. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

Scottish Green MSP Kate Nevens speaks to The National Podcast after returning to Scotland from Jordan. She tried to visit the Palestinian West Bank, but was detained, interrogated, and turned back by Israeli forces illegally occupying the region. She tells her story to Political Editor Xander Elliards. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Laura Webster is joined by Hannah Shedden on The National LIVE podcast. The pair discuss Andy Burnham's secret Scottish independence polling operation, the latest concerning AI data centre news, and Neil Oliver backing his rapist 'friend' Russell Brand. Join The National from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

Join Editor Laura Webster and reporters Hamish Morrison and Lucy Jackson to discuss how John Swinney risks an internal SNP revolt, why some MSPs are getting a 20% pay rise, and a bid for an ICC arrest warrant for Donald Trump. Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe Sign up to Worst of Westminster and Media Watch newsletters at thenational.scot/newsletters Follow Hamish, Lucy and Laura on Instagram - www.instagram.com/hamishmorrisonjournalist/ www.instagram.com/lucyjacksonjourno/ www.instagram.com/laurawebsterjournalist/

Robin McAlpine of Common Weal and Professor Alf Baird join Editor Laura Webster to debate the path to independence. While Professor Baird and Liberation Scotland are working on the decolonisation of Scotland, McAlpine says the argument needs to focus much more on people's everyday lives and needs. It's a lively debate, exploring whether independence is a legal or a political issue.  Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

How has the right-wing media reacted to the US midterms? And what do a protest outside BBC Scotland and a journalist’s refused UK travel authorisation tell us about media coverage and press freedom? Lucy Jackson is joined by digital editor Laura Pollock on this week’s Media Watch. They discuss coverage of Abdul El-Sayed, his exchange with a Sky News journalist, and campaigners’ criticism of the BBC’s reporting on Gaza. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe from just £1

Editor Laura Webster and Foreign Affairs Editor David Pratt discuss the US elections results, and the latest Scottish headlines. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe