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.
Latest episodes
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29 min
Planet Holyrood 30/09/26 | Will Andy Burnham win Scotland back?
It was a question Scottish Labour members were sick of being asked. Does Andy Burnham get Scotland? Better yet, what can he do for the profile of newly elected Scottish Labour lead…
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25 min
Planet Holyrood 16/9/26 - John Swinney’s Cardiff summit ... is it as worthless as chip paper? | Scottish Labou…
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail to discuss the 'Cardiff Agreement' and what it may mean for Sc…
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28 min
Planet Holyrood 9/9/26 - IndyRef2 trigger .. Burnham says NO VOTE until it’s clear Scots want one | Murrell in…
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express and John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail to look at so…
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35 min
Planet Holyrood 02/09/26 | In Conversation with Joe Fagan
The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan. He is asked why he wants to go for what many see as the hardest job in politic…
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32 min
Planet Holyrood 19/8/26 - Monica Lennon fails to make cut as Labour faces battle of the blokes | Should Andy B…
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 s…
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32 min
Planet Holyrood 12/8/26 - Indy ‘black hole’ revealed | ‘Drill baby drill’ u-turn | Should Sturgeon wheesht?
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…
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23 min
Planet Holyrood 05/08/26 | Nicola Sturgeon attacks the SNP's lack of 'vision'
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 join…
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30 min
Planet Holyrood 29/7/26 | Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scott…
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 F…
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36 min
Planet Holyrood 22/7/26 - Anas Sarwar’s legacy | Monica Lennon return to Holyrood? | The early days of Andy Bu…
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 Scottis…
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38 min
Planet Holyrood 15/06/26 | The countdown to Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins
Andy Burnham expected to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister next week, having promised "new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by taking…
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16 min
Plant Holyrood 8/7/26 - Yes Scotland police probe ... is this more BAD NEWS for the SNP?
There's been some big news stories in Scottish politics over recent years, with the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal dominating the headlines. In the latest episode of Planet Hol…
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24 min
Planet Holyrood 01/07/26 | What is Andy Burnham's vision for Scotland?
Andy Burnham has pledged to devolve more powers to Scots towns and cities as part of the "biggest rebalancing our country has seen". The Labour MP, who is expected to replace Keir…
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41 min
Planet Holyrood 24/6/26 | Keir Starmer’s legacy | Andy Burnham’s transformation of UK and 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 why Keir…
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28 min
Planet Holyrood 17/6/26 | Stephen Flynn World Cup questions | Aberdeen by-election | UK national football team…
Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers and Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest news lines from across the world of Scottish politics and beyond. Listen to the Planet Holyroo…
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32 min
Planet Holyrood 10/6/26 | SNP Murrell chaos continues | Belfast incident fallout reaches Glasgow | Should Scot…
The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by The Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and the Scottish Daily Express' Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest lines fr…
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35 min
Planet Holyrood 3/2/26 - Peter Murrell scandal: the aftermath | Nicola Sturgeon interview leaves more question…
Daily Record Political Editor, Paul Hutcheon, is joined by the Scottish Express Editor, Ben Borland, and the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson to discuss the latest revelations on Peter…
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32 min
Planet Holyrood 27/5/26 - Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling SNP funds as party chief executive
Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Sunday Mail’s Dan Vevers and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Peter Murr…
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48 min
Planet Holyrood special - Former Labour MSP Paul O’Kane speaks on the future of Scottish Labour after the part…
Scottish Labour were left disappointed after taking a bit of a battering at the ballot box in the latest Scottish election. In a Planet Holyrood special, former Labour MSP Paul O’K…
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22 min
Planet Holyrood 20/5/26 - Jenny Gilruth named Deputy First Minister as John Swinney reshuffles SNP Cabinet | P…
Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Sunday Mail’s Dan Vevers and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss…
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38 min
Planet Holyrood 13/05/26 | Labour meltdown as Starmer expected to be challenged and Holyrood debrief
The SNP have become the biggest party in the Scottish Parliament, with an overall pro-indy majority, but have fallen short of their self-appointed IndyRef2 trigger. In Westminster,…