In a week of U-turns and rebellions over Labour’s welfare reform plans, Brian Leishman MP joins Unspun Live for a blistering interview.

The Alloa & Grangemouth MP tells Andrew Learmonth why he’s voting against the bill, what’s gone wrong inside the party, and how Labour risks repeating the worst mistakes of austerity.

He also talks Grangemouth, wealth taxes, being “Aff the leish man”, and what Anas Sarwar needs to do to win next year's election.

Ahead of our shows at the Fringe in August, we are joined by political broadcasting guru and The Herald columnist Brian Taylor. He tells us about the skills he employs to get the most out of an interview with political figures. We also chat about those joining us during our four day appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Later, we discuss Scotland's Future in 25 years and are joined by founder of Scotland 2050 Barrie Cunning.

Former SNP MP Stewart McDonald also hops on the podcast to tell us his thoughts on John Swinney's leadership amidst mounting tensions in the SNP.

After Scottish Conservatives pledged to renew their party at their conference over the weekend, The Herald's political correspondents Hannah Brown and Kathleen Nutt analyse whether or not this is possible and if John Swinney's expected push for independence will strengthen them as the party in opposition. Political Editor Andrew Learmonth also speaks to Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie who says his party needs to stop “self-flagellating” over past mistakes and instead focus on rebuilding trust with voters.