COLUMNIST Paul Kavanagh is joined by National editor Callum Baird for the latest Wee Ginger Dugcast.
There's plenty on the agenda, with a busy week past and a busy weekend upcoming.
There was a big focus on independence at the SNP conference – and it served as a reminder of a certain media double standard.
On a similar note, we're looking forward to the massive independence march this weekend. The National will be giving out 10,000 free copies of our special souvenir edition to celebrate our 10,000 Steps campaign – come along and help us out!
The pair also pore over the local election results in England, which aren't making good reading for Tories as they hold their Scottish conference.
Plus, we reveal a very special upcoming guest...
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