John Swinney on his next steps for independence ... and his thoughts on Peter Murrell

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

New Labour bid to strip Scotland of powers to punish SNP

Editor Laura Webster joins Political Reporters Abbi Garton-Crosbie and Hamish Morrison to discuss one Labour peer's new bid to strip Scottish Parliament powers, the latest on Peter Murrell, post-Scottish-election polling and our adventure around the Celtic Alliance nations. Support The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]