From the spectacle of WrestleMania 42… to the seriousness of the BBC Scotland Election Debate 2026 — this week had everything.

What do wrestling, politics, and public opinion have in common? More than you might think.

This episode is where culture, politics, and people all collide.

Big events. Big questions. And Scotland right in the middle of it all.

And for the first time — we’re bringing your questions into the conversation.

From global spectacle to national debate — this episode brings everything together.

In this episode of The Thistle & Dram, we cover a wide range of topics shaping conversation right now. From a review of WrestleMania 42, to a breakdown of the BBC Scotland Election Debate 2026, and for the first time, listener questions that bring your voice into the podcast.

We discuss ...