The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast cover art

The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

By: Solid Media
Listen for free

About this listen

The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world.


Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines.


Scottish, Scotland, Scottish Politics, Political Podcast, Scottish Political Podcast, UK Politics, Scottish Independence, Indyref, Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond, Sturgeon, SNP, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Lib Dem, Scottish Greens, Alba Party, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Holyrood, Westminster, Brexit, Budget, Devolution, Policy, News

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solid Media Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • STARMER'S REPORT CARD - End of First Year - Marks Out of Ten

    STARMER'S REPORT CARD - End of First Year - Marks Out of Ten
    Jun 25 2025

    The 4th of July marks the first anniversary of Keir Starmer's election victory and time as Prime Minister. Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie evaluate his first 12 months in No 10 Downing Street, breaking down performance into domestic and foreign affairs performance.

    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
  • BREAKING: FERGUS EWING TO STAND AGAINST SNP IN 2026

    BREAKING: FERGUS EWING TO STAND AGAINST SNP IN 2026
    Jun 20 2025

    Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie discuss the news today that Fergus Ewing is leaving the SNP and standing as an independent candidate at the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election, bringing to an end an era of constant representation under the SNP banner for the Ewing dynasty since the Scottish Parliament was formed.


    Also - What is the role of independents in the Scottish Parliament and why do so few succeed? Only 3 have been elected as independents but can you name them?

    Scottish Disability numbers

    The Winter Fuel Allowance

    Assisted dying

    .... and Bernard cutting the podcast a little shorter to get out for a pint in the sun!

    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
  • SCOTTISH PARTY LEADERS - REPORT CARD - One Year From Scottish Election

    SCOTTISH PARTY LEADERS - REPORT CARD - One Year From Scottish Election
    Jun 14 2025

    Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie run the rule over each of the Scottish political party leaders and give them a mark out of ten for how they are performing. Including:

    John Swinney

    Anas Sarwar

    Russell Findlay

    Alex Cole-Hamilton

    Lorna Slater & Patrick Harvie

    Reform? Who is the Scottish Leader?

    Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The Stooshie, The Steamie, Scotcast, Americast etc etc then The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast could be a great show to add to your list of favourites.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
No reviews yet