# Stewart Mcdonald

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What will Nicola Sturgeon's legacy be?

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to step down at the next Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. One of the original MSPs elected to Holyrood in 1999, Sturgeon has dominated Scottish and UK politics over the past two decades. The Salmond-Sturgeon era began in 2004 and she went on to s…

Show 382. Stewart McDonald

Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland. Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence.  This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Stu…

By-Election Fallout: Labour’s Comeback, SNP’s Crisis, and Reform’s Rise

Air Date: June 8, 2025 This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio.  Host: Bernard Ponsonby Guests: Mark Diffley from the Diffley Partnership, Reform UK's Thomas Kerr, Scottish Labour MSP Pauline McNeill and Stewart McDonald Former SNP MP for Glasgow Sou…

Episode 12: Brian Taylor on the art of a good interview

Ahead of our shows at the Fringe in August, we are joined by political broadcasting guru and The Herald columnist Brian Taylor. He tells us about the skills he employs to get the most out of an interview with political figures. We also chat about those joining us during our four day appearance at t…

Scottish Election 2026: The Most Boring Election & Why It Matters More Than Ever

Go Radio Politics Show: April 26th, 2026. This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio.  In one of the most candid and clear-eyed discussions of the Scottish election so far, Bernard Ponsonby is joined by Johann Lamont (former Scottish Labour Leader), Stew…

How the SNP won the Scottish election

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘John Swinney: the election interview’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002sqyp John Swinney’s SNP has come out on top in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The BBC’s Phil Sim, former Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont and ex-SNP MP …

Politics Show: John Healey and 'Murrell inquiry' disputes

Natalie talks to ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald and former Scottish Conservative adviser Adam Morris about the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey (pictured); the political wrangling over a parliamentary inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal; and the unrest that followed a knife attack in Bel…

Are we a target in a global disinformation war?

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: - Should kids be banned from social media? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xg6v - Should we take kids’ phones away? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qrmy First Minister John Swinney (pictured) was reportedly targeted by an Israel…

Politics Show: Devolution, defence and Kate Forbes

This week, Andy Burnham (pictured) announced plans to expand the prime minister’s office to Manchester and create a 'No. 10 North' as part of a 'rewired Britain' if he becomes Labour leader. David talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald and former Labour adviser James Matthewson about how Burnham’…

Why Scottish politicians must wake up to defence threats, plus UK Labour conference

Andrew Quinn has all the latest from the UK Labour Party conference, while Alistair Grant talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald about why Scottish politicians need to pay more attention to defence and security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices