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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What Tommy Sheridan did next’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dmdp Alba leader Kenny MacAskill says the pro-independence party founded by Alex Salmond (pictured) is unlikely to field candidates in the Holyrood election. Kirk Torrance, an adviser to the former first minister and ex-SNP leader when he formed Alba, tells us why the party needs fresh leadership. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'What's going on in the Peter Murrell case?': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rgbs Lynsey and Phil are joined by the Scottish Mail on Sunday's Hannah Rodger to discuss political reaction to the Peter Murrell embezzlement case; Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain (pictured) defending herself against claims of corruption; and Nicola Sturgeon's hint at a political comeback. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Is AI coming for your job?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dl6n A glut of staff from the world's most powerful AI companies have resigned in the past month, with one warning the world is in 'peril'. AI philosopher Professor Shannon Vallor (pictured) from Edinburgh University tells us why she believes people have the power to make AI a force for good. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

First minister John Swinney was given details of an embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell (pictured) - the ex-SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon - weeks before it became public. The BBC’s Phil Sim and Dave Cowan help us unpack a spate of developments in Murrell’s case, including the delay of his plea hearing until after the Holyrood election. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What’s it like to be a police officer?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002982x The Scottish Police Federation is calling for guns to be routinely stored in police patrol vehicles to combat violent crimes. David Kennedy (pictured), the police union’s general secretary, says anyone brandishing a knife should expect to be shot. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘STV boss on costs, cuts and a backlash’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002nkws BrewDog could be sold off after financial advisers were appointed to attract new investment in the Aberdeenshire-based company. We ask beer industry commentator Melissa Cole, author of The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer, about the future of the business co-founded by James Watt (pictured). Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and David Henderson. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What has Anas Sarwar done?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002r3f1 Natalie and Phil speak to former Labour spokesperson James Matthewson about the prospect of Sir Keir Starmer campaigning alongside Anas Sarwar after the Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Could Scotland tap into the AI goldrush?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qgvt The collapse of Orbex has cast doubt on hopes of firing the first commercial rocket into space from Scottish soil. We ask space scientist Dr Hina Khan whether the demise of the Moray rocket manufacturer spells the end for a launch site in Shetland. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘One lawyer quit to become cabin crew’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d9mxConsumer expert Martin Lewis (pictured) has written to the Justice Secretary Angela Constance calling for changes to Scotland’s power of attorney system.Lawyer Austin Lafferty tells us why having a power of attorney is more important than a will.Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why Sarwar finally turned on Starmer’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n020l2 Sir Keir Starmer has thanked his “strong and united” Cabinet for their support after Anas Sarwar (pictured) called for the Prime Minister’s resignation. We ask the BBC’s Paris Gourtsoyannis whether the Scottish Labour leader’s dramatic move could divide his party. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk