Latest Labour feuds revealed as election fallout continues

'Why do Reform set the news agenda?': Is Scotland's political coverage BROKEN?

Campaigner Talat Yaqoob joins Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie to discuss the state of Scotland's media, with a particular eye on the lack of diversity we see.  Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why are the SNP on board with spending BILLIONS on defence?

Political Reporter Steph Brawn is joined by Sophie Johnson of Stop the War to discuss the Defence Investment Plan.  Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why are fascist-style demonstrations on the rise in Scotland?

Digital editor Laura Pollock is joined by political reporter Steph Brawn on The National Podcast LIVE where they dissect the news that fascist-style demonstrations on Scotland’s streets have been “emboldened” by the likes of Reform UK. Later, the pair discuss whether fears that Scottish Labour may have been compromised by Russian spies and Laura talks to Rob Murray, the British Red Cross Director for Scotland, about how his team is managing the crisis in Venezuela. To donate to the emergency DEC appeal, visit their website here. [https://donation.dec.org.uk/venezuela-earthquake-appeal]

This Scottish festival is moving to England. Is it a huge blow, or an opportunity?

Multimedia Reporter Alasdair Ferguson sits down with Claire Duffy of Glasgow TV Festival to discuss Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Manchester and what comes next for Scotland's screen sector. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

John Curtice tells us what Andy Burnham means for Scotland

Editor Laura Webster is joined by Political Editor Xander Elliards for today's National Podcast LIVE. They discuss the news that John Curtice has given his verdict on what an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for Scottish Labour and the SNP. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had to be prepared for war to be able to deter potential enemies as he set out the £15 billion defence investment plan yesterday and the Home Office will make it more difficult for asylum seekers from Gaza to flee the ongoing genocide by coming to the UK. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe] from just £1