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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.
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Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk to get involved/give feedback.
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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 Rodger, Helen McArdle and David Bol.
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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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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 down the timeline which will see most Covid restrictions lifted across both England and Scotland.
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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 Herald's new series Scotland's Future.
He is joined by Westminster Editor Hannah Rodger, Scottish Political Editor Tom Gordon and Politics Correspondent David Bol.
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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 Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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, Stephen Kerr from the Convervatives, Labour's Paul O'Kane and Liam McArthur for the Liberal Democrats. _______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 and Sarah Boyack._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 him for his brilliant contributions over the last year._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 behaviour of former MP Owen Paterson. _______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Scotland._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 ready to hold such a world-focused event. Also making up the panel are Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr and Friends of the Earth Scotland transport campaigner Gavin Thomson._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Conservative MSP Maurice Golden._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on voiceslive@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Alistair Grant are joined by Stephen Flynn, SNP MP for Aberdeen South, Andrew Bowie, Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine & vice-chair of the Conservative Party, and Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on voiceslive@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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, the end of the furlough scheme and Covid vaccine passports._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 the SNP's independence unit, and Donald Cameron, Scottish Conservative MSP and shadow cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture._______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on voiceslive@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Herald's political team are joined by SNP MSP Clare Adamson, Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney and Scottish Conservative MSP Oliver Mundell. _______________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on voiceslive@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 re-joining the EU as an independent country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 social care.Brian is joined by Miles Briggs of the Scottish Conservatives, Fiona Hyslop of SNP and Claire Baker of Scottish Labour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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.The panel looked at the introduction of Covid passports, pressure on the NHS and the Gender Recognition Bill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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