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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. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk to get ...
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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. _______________________________________________ Produced by Jack Aitchiso…
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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…
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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 West…
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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 produ…
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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…
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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 …
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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. ___________________________________…
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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 ye…
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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. _____________________…
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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. _______________________________________________ …
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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…
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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. _________________________…
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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 Aber…
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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 passp…
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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, Scot…
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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 Adamso…
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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/p…
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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 Scotti…
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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 passpor…
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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 MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Patrick Harvie, co-leader of …
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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. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for…
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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 be back next week with our regular offerings. ________…
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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 during the pandemic, and what they hope will change in t…
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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 voiceslive@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Cr…
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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 Tuesday over the easing of restrictions across the country.…
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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 to two top lobbyists and two journalists. Our lobbyis…
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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 correspondent Helen McArdle weigh in on the topic. ___…
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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 Ballantyne, founder and director of Scottish Centre …
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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, Drew Hendry, SNP MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and S…
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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 upcoming Euros, in particular the dedicated fan space crea…
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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 at University of Glasgow Adam Tomkins, and Stuart McKi…
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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 on Dominic Cummings’ tell-all criticism from the last…
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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 education, where John Swinney was removed as educati…
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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 made history as the first permanent wheelchair user ele…
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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. ___ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-f…
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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. ___ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for p…
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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. ___ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLic…
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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. ___ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o…
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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. _____________________ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/pr…
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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. ___ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good…
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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. Join him in the lead up to the Holyrood election where he'll be grilling the party leaders on their policies, and asking them the questions that really matter. He'll be bringing fr…
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