How First Past The Post has caused extreme inequality in UK

Can we use comedy to beat the far-right? With Jacob Hawley

Stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley of the Screen Rot podcast joins Political Editor Xander Elliards to discuss bringing politics into comedy in a crazy world, why Scotland fans should want England to lose at football, why the Fringe isn't championing Scottish talent, and more. Head to https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jacob-hawley-tickets/artist/5391850 [https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jacob-hawley-tickets/artist/5391850] for tickets for his upcoming show. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Scotland set to BAN AI data centres

Editor Laura Webster and Political Reporter James Walker discuss the SNP's plans to put a temporary ban on data centres, the latest on Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election mess, and more Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Nigel Farage RESIGNS - Our reaction

Political Editor Xander Elliards and Editor Laura Webster discuss Nigel Farage's resignation as an MP to trigger a by-election in Clacton. This is a political stunt - will the media be prepared to call it that? Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Andy Burnham RULES OUT a Scottish independence referendum

Editor Laura Webster and Digital Editor Laura Pollock discuss Andy Burnham's rejection of a second independence referendum, Nigel Farage's questionable financial arrangements, the scandal facing Highland Council and proposals for a mansion tax in Scotland. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

'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]