How to lobby at Holyrood, and other stories

Nicola Sturgeon in the USA, Donald T***p in Florida, MSPs at Holyrood. This week has been a routine one in politics, which led us to discuss the First Minister's trip to the US, and the Scottish Parliament's record in scrutinising the executive.
Joining podcast host Maurice Smith this week was regular contributor Steven Purcell -- an independence supporter who's been out canvassing for Labour in Glasgow -- and experienced researcher and campaigner Robert McGeachy.

Robert has co-written with former MSP Mark Ballard a new book which advises groups on how to manage campaigns and lobby the Scottish Parliament and government. It's aimed at public and private bodies as well as the third sector, and is aimed at being a "do it yourself" guide for organisations who can't afford those slick lobbyists who are supposed to be getting put on a register by parliament sometime soon...