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Lynsey and Phil are joined by the Scottish Mail on Sunday's Hannah Rodger to discuss political reaction to the Peter Murrell embezzlement case; Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain (pictured) defending herself against claims of corruption; and Nicola Sturgeon's hint at a political comeback.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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A glut of staff from the world's most powerful AI companies have resigned in the past month, with one warning the world is in 'peril'.

AI philosopher Professor Shannon Vallor (pictured) from Edinburgh University tells us why she believes people have the power to make AI a force for good.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

First minister John Swinney was given details of an embezzlement charge against Peter Murrell (pictured) - the ex-SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon - weeks before it became public.

The BBC’s Phil Sim and Dave Cowan help us unpack a spate of developments in Murrell’s case, including the delay of his plea hearing until after the Holyrood election.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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The Scottish Police Federation is calling for guns to be routinely stored in police patrol vehicles to combat violent crimes.

David Kennedy (pictured), the police union’s general secretary, says anyone brandishing a knife should expect to be shot.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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BrewDog could be sold off after financial advisers were appointed to attract new investment in the Aberdeenshire-based company.

We ask beer industry commentator Melissa Cole, author of The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer, about the future of the business co-founded by James Watt (pictured).

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and David Henderson.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Natalie and Phil speak to former Labour spokesperson James Matthewson about the prospect of Sir Keir Starmer campaigning alongside Anas Sarwar after the Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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The collapse of Orbex has cast doubt on hopes of firing the first commercial rocket into space from Scottish soil.

We ask space scientist Dr Hina Khan whether the demise of the Moray rocket manufacturer spells the end for a launch site in Shetland.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Consumer expert Martin Lewis (pictured) has written to the Justice Secretary Angela Constance calling for changes to Scotland’s power of attorney system.

Lawyer Austin Lafferty tells us why having a power of attorney is more important than a will.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk