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S7E14 The Future of Foreign Aid: Retreat or Reinvention?
In this episode of Spotlight, we turn from devolved politics to global challenges, asking the important question: do we still value development aid? Host Nicola McEwen is joined by leading…
S7E13 Power, Policy and the Next Five Years - After the Elections Ep.8
In the final episode of our election podcast series, now 'After the Elections', we look at the results of the Scottish election, what it means for the future of public policy, and how soon we might…
S7E12 In England and Wales - On the Elections Ep.7
In this episode of our On the Elections podcast series, we're looking to England and Wales, where elections are also being held tomorrow, 7th May. In England, almost 5,000 councillors will be elected…
S7E11 Can the Next Scottish Government Fix Public Services? On the Elections Ep.6
This week on the UofG Spotlight On the Elections podcast, we're talking about whether the next Scottish government can fix public services. What are the parties proposing to fix the problems in…
S7E10 Can the next Scottish Government Revive the Economy? On the Elections Ep.5
In today's episode, we're talking about the economy, and particularly whether the next Scottish Government can revive the economy in Scotland. Host Professor Graeme Roy is joined by three experts.…
S7E9 The Manifestos - On the Elections Ep.4
In this episode of the UofG Spotlight On the Elections podcast, we're looking at what's in the manifestos of the Scottish parties. Hosts Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale talk to Professor Alistair…
S7E8 The Rise of the Right - On the Elections Ep.3
This week we're looking at the rise of the right in Scotland. We're seeing Reform UK emerge in Scotland as a serious contender, and given the electoral system one that is likely to see a sizeable…
S7E7 An Election in the Shadow of War? On the Elections Ep.2
In today's episode of our UofG Spotlight: On the Elections series, we're looking at the election through the lens of global politics and growing global insecurity, specifically the US and Israel's…
S7E6 On the Elections Ep.1: The Polls and the Policies So Far
Kicking off our 'On the Elections' series of the UofG Spotlight podcast, hosts Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale talk to guests Chris Carman and Mark McGeoghegan. A 'state of the race' episode, they…
S7E5 Are We Tackling Poverty in Scotland?
In this episode of Spotlight, Kezia Dugdale speaks with Jim McCormick, Chief Executive of The Robertson Trust, about the Scottish Government's new Child Poverty Framework and what truly drives…
S7E4 The Future of Higher Education in the UK
Higher education is facing one of the most challenging periods in its recent history. Rising financial pressures, declining international student numbers, and shifting expectations. So what does a…
S7E3 Hard choices ahead? Budget Challenges Facing the Next Scottish Government
In this episode, Nicola McEwen and Graeme Roy look ahead to the challenges facing the next Scottish Government as it confronts a tight fiscal landscape. Nicola speaks with Matt Donoghue from the…
S7E2 Work, Ageing and the Employment Rights Act
This week Kez Dugdale is joined by Professor Kathleen Riach and Professor Melanie Simms from the University of Glasgow to discuss work, ageing and employment rights. Kat takes us through her recent…
S7E1 Challenging Scotland's Political Leaders
We're kicking off Season 7 of our UofG Spotlight podcast with a live episode challenging our political leaders on public service reform in Scotland. Recorded live on Monday 19 January 2026 at our…
S6E5 Trump's Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions
In this latest episode of Spotlight, we reflect on a turbulent year in American politics and its global ripple effects. Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale are joined by two leading voices in international…
S6E4 The UK Budget: What You Need to Know
This week's episode takes a quick look at the UK Government's Budget: What it means for Scotland? Why has the Government made these tax decisions? Was this a Budget for growth? What does lifting…
S6E3 Legal Aid Reform: What It Means for Families and Women
In this episode, we tackle a critical and timely issue in the Scottish policy landscape: access to justice. Kezia speaks with two leading academics and legal aid practitioners, Fiona McPhail and Jen…
S6E2 The State of Poverty: Systems, Silos and Solutions
In this Challenge Poverty Week special, Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale explore the governance of poverty with Claire MacRae and Thomas Rochow from the Centre for Public Policy. This week the First…
S6E1 Beyond the Repair Shop: Rethinking Health Systems
In this season opener of Spotlight, Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale explore the future of Scotland's health, focusing on prevention, systems change, and the social determinants of health. Nicola…
S5E11 Beyond Srebrenica and Responsibility to Protect
This powerful episode marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Hosts Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugale reflect on the events of July 1995, when over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were…
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