political_debates

Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the relationship between SNP MSPs and its MPs at Westminster, the representation of rural areas in government policy-making, and the need for rural MSPs to caucus together. They also touch on the upcoming local and mayoral elections and the impact of dissatisfaction with the Conservatives. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of rural areas in Scotland's future prosperity. We reflect on the Scottish Government's response to the Cass review, and the challenges facing the SNP in the upcoming general election. The hosts discuss the need for a caucus to represent rural areas, the lack of response from the Scottish government on important issues, and the potential impact of local by-election results on the SNP's future. They also touch on the need for better scrutiny of legislation and the possibility of a second chamber in Scotland.

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Facts are either right or wrong, right?

...wrong?

In this special episode of the This is Money podcast Tim Harford, presenter of the BBC series More or Less and all-round Undercover Economist makes a second guest appearance.

We talk about facts and stats - checking them, debunking them, reporting them, baffling with them, battling over them.

But that's just the start.

Tim argues that we think of facts as being either the truth or lies, but that actually factual claims can form part of our identity.

We talk about the importance of factual claims made by those in positions of power - but also of trying to keep some facts out of the political domain altogether.

We also discuss the impact of social media on the way in which we consume news and facts. And whether we're too dependent on numbers altogether.

Don't believe us? You'll have to listen and see.