# In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Professor Kezia Dugdale

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Podcast: [Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament](https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasts-by-the-scottish-parliament-865107)
Published: 2026-03-27T16:39:16+00:00
Episode link: https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-presiding-officer-rt-hon-alison-johnstone-msp-and-professor-kezia-dugdale/
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Duration seconds: 1366

## Resource

In this conversation, the Presiding officer and Professor Kezia Dugdale explore: The growing pressure and polarisation in political debate Why respectful discussion matters more than ever How Parliament can open its doors to more women and people from under‑represented backgrounds The reality of balancing public service with modern family life Why diverse leadership leads to better decisions for Scotland

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