The National Podcast

Racism on the streets of Glasgow and the dismal police response

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss the disorder in Glasgow on Tuesday night and attacks on people because "of their skin colour". Elsewhere, we discuss claims of "anti-Scottish" comments on GMB and John Curtice's thoughts on the upcoming by-election in Aberdeen South. Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

How Glasgow is fighting racism and right-wing hate

Tabassum Niamat livestreamed the events of Kenmure Street five years ago. Now, she continues her work as a campaigner. Here she speaks to Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie about her work. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Iris Duane on how the Scottish Greens are taking on Unionists in Holyrood

Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie interviews Iris Duane, a newly elected Scottish Green MSP and one of Scotland's first two trans MSPs, about what her party is aiming to achieve, her views on independence and more. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why did Police Scotland spy on Donald Trump protesters?

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter Steph Brawn discuss the latest news that Police Scotland spied on Donald Trump protesters during his visit to the country.   Support The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why the new EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces is unworkable

Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie sits down with the Equality Network's Scottish Trans Policy & Public Affairs Officer Florence Oulds to discuss the EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe] from just £1