On this episode, Graeme Roy speaks to Professor Chris Carman, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship, and postdoc Dr Fraser McMillan. Chris and Fraser discuss their latest Scottish Election Study research and what it is telling us about public attitudes and how they might shape outcome of the forthcoming election.

Kezia Dugdale talks to Professor Danny Blanchflower on the topic of economic wellbeing and happiness.

We also hear from Katrine Bussey, Political Editor of the Press Association Scotland with this week's political forecast.

Time stamps

(01:27) Chris Carman and Fraser McMillan

(29:11) Danny Blanchflower

(50:27) Katrine Bussey

About Spotlight

UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way. 

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First published: 23 April 2021

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