# Politics Show: Big by-elections preview pub quiz

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Podcast: [Scotcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scotcast-7160589)
Published: 2026-06-17T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xqq7
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## Resource

If you'd like to apply to attend our live show at the Edinburgh Festival, follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/edfest26-scotcast-live-20aug26 Natalie talks to the BBC’s Lynsey Bews and co-host of The Stooshie podcast, Justin Bowie, about by-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry triggered by the SNP's Stephen Flynn (pictured) and Stephen Gethins switching from Westminster to Holyrood. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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