Episodes

  • An Interview with Patrick Harvie MSP

    An Interview with Patrick Harvie MSP
    Jul 10 2026
    We are delighted that Patrick Harvie, long-serving Scottish Greens MSP and former Co-Leader of the party joined Stuart Cosgrove on this edition of Talk Media. They talked about a range of fascinating subjects and this is the only place that you'll find out what Patrick and Lorna Slater did after they stormed out of Bute House on that fateful day when their relationship with Humza Yousaf and the SNP fell apart. Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Andy Burnham & The 10 In The North (with Catriona Stewart)

    Andy Burnham & The 10 In The North (with Catriona Stewart)
    Jul 2 2026
    Stuart Cosgrove sits down with Catriona Stewart to analyse three big stories in the media this week; Andy Burnham and the prospect of a No. 10 in The North, Catriona's piece in The Scotsman about the state of the Scottish Care system, and The Tartan Army Homecoming... Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Starmer OUT, Tartan Army IN (with Paddy Duffy)

    Starmer OUT, Tartan Army IN (with Paddy Duffy)
    Jun 25 2026
    Stuart is back with Paddy Duffy as they digest the big stories in the media this week. They're looking at the fallout from Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, the reaction to the Tartan Army invasion of Miami (and the damp squib welcome that England fans received in Boston). This episode was recorded on Wednesday morning (24th June 2026) so we don't know if we're through to the next round of the World Cup or not! They also discuss the conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. That topic contains discussion about sexual assault and abuse, and it starts at 30:20. If you want to skip that one, that's the place to press stop. As always, please do leave your feedback and questions in the comments. Have a great night, 'mon Scotland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Protests In Glasgow & The Tartan Army in the USA with Angela Haggerty

    Protests In Glasgow & The Tartan Army in the USA with Angela Haggerty
    Jun 18 2026
    Stuart Cosgrove is joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to get behind the headlines from this week. Angela was present at the anti-racism protest in Glasgow, and they also take a look at the Tartan Army's invasion of the USA. Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Will Hayward on the Rise of Plaid Cymru & The Fall of Welsh Labour

    Will Hayward on the Rise of Plaid Cymru & The Fall of Welsh Labour
    Jun 16 2026
    We are delighted to bring you something a little different this week in the company of multi award-winning journalist Will Hayward. Stuart and Will discuss Welsh politics, identity and how it all worked together to bring Plaid Cymru the leadership of the Senedd. For information on Will's books, have a look ⁠HERE⁠ You can read the Will Hayward newsletter on substack ⁠HERE⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Murrell, Sturgeon, Uygur, Piker & More with Laura Webster

    Murrell, Sturgeon, Uygur, Piker & More with Laura Webster
    Jun 3 2026
    Laura Webster, editor of The National, returns to the Talk Media hot seat as she and Stuart Cosgrove get behind the big stories of the week, talking more about the Peter Murrell scandal - specifically about the media's treatment of Nicola Sturgeon, touch on the ban on Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker entering the country and ask if degrees are even worth the paper they're printed on... All this and more in your FREE AD-SUPPORTED version of Talk Media. Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at ⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Murrell-Mania with Paddy Duffy

    Murrell-Mania with Paddy Duffy
    May 27 2026
    Paddy Duffy returns to the Talk Media hot seat as he and Stuart Cosgrove get behind the big stories of the week, talking about the Peter Murrell scandal and the Section 30 vote in the Scottish Parliament... All this and more in your FREE AD-SUPPORTED version of Talk Media. Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Latest from Iran & Ukraine with David Pratt

    The Latest from Iran & Ukraine with David Pratt
    May 22 2026
    Foreign Correspondent David Pratt (The National, The Herald) joins Stuart Cosgrove (Off The Ball, BBC Radio Scotland) to discuss the latest from the front lines of conflicts in Iran & Ukraine and how the UK media is portraying the conflicts. They also discuss the ongoing Labour leadership battle. Will it be Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, or can Keir Starmer hang on? Want to get TALK MEDIA fresh from the studio on the day of recording? Join the Supporters Club for £3.96/month at ⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins