The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie

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. Read more

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Episodes

WHO IS LORD OFFORD? Reform UK's New Leader in Scotland?

12/09/2025 49:57LIVE FROM UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW + Q&A - With Professor Chris Carman

11/25/2025 1:29:40 Ed Miliband - The Next UK Prime Minister? Bernard & Alex think he's one to watch.

11/17/2025 46:49"I Don't Think STV Has a Future" - Broadcasters in Crisis

11/10/2025 46:33Our Public Finances - Why Can't Westminster or Holyrood Manage Them?

10/31/2025 33:14 Show all episodes

Our take on The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie analyze the weekly political happenings with precision. From the General Election campaign to the future political scenarios or why the first debate has been more show than meaning, they go through everything happening in Scottish politics during these changing times. With expert guests like Professor Ailsa Henderson, they offer an educated look at politics in a way that's easy to understand for all listeners.