Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Released Tuesday, 12th August 2025
Good episode? Give it some love!
Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Sturgeon’s book stirs up Rowling row

Tuesday, 12th August 2025
Good episode? Give it some love!
Rate Episode
List

Nicola Sturgeon says a social media post by Harry Potter author JK Rowling prompted a wave of 'vile' abuse over the former first minister’s views on transgender policy.

It’s one of many more claims in Ms Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, which Natalie has read (most of at the time of recording this recording).

And as Spiderman webs his way through the streets of Glasgow, Slow Horses director Saul Metzstein tells us why his hometown is now like a second home to Hollywood.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Show More
Rate
List

Join Podchaser to...

  • Rate podcasts and episodes
  • Follow podcasts and creators
  • Create podcast and episode lists
  • & much more
Do you host or manage this podcast?
Claim and edit this page to your liking.
,