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Kaye asks how old is old? Also on the show, cheerleading, homeopathy and hacking.

PHONE IN
Mike Russell, who represents Argyll and Bute, recently announced he is to stand down as an MSP. Mr Russell, who will be 67 in August, said it may be time for someone younger to represent the constituency. As well as that, all but one of the US presidential candidates is over 70. 

On the phone in Kaye asks - how old is old?

Also on the show....

CHEERLEADING 
Cheer is the new Netflix documentary everyone is talking about, but what's the cheer scene like in Scotland? We’ll speak to the woman who says what we need is more cheerleaders.

HOMEOPATHY
A government watchdog has told the Society of Homeopaths to stop its members advertising sham therapies that promise to treat autism. It did however renew its accreditation despite a plea from the NHS that it should be revoked. So why are some people turning to homeopathy for autism?

PROPERTY SURGERY
Taking your calls on holiday homes in today's property surgery. You can call 08 08 5 92 95 00 text 80295.

ST KILDA CENTRE - EDGE OF HOPE 
Documentary 'Edge Of Hope'  airs tonight on BBC Alba and follows the trials and tribulations faced by a community in the Hebrides as they try to raise 9 million pounds for a world class visitor centre. We’ll speak to the documentary director and Vice Chair of the St Kilda Centre Board.

BULLYING AT WORK 
A senior home secretary official has accused home secretary Priti Patel of bullying and has suggested he will be taking legal action. Since then other civil servants have made comments about her leadership, with reports this morning that a former aide to Ms Patel received a £25,000 payout after claiming she was bullied by the then employment minister. So what are your rights when it comes bullying in the workplace? Is there help and support? And what’s the  difference between a workplace bully and a tough boss? 

CORONAVIRUS
Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith joins us for a coronavirus update. Does he think the media are getting the reporting right?

HACKING 
Smart cameras and baby monitors can be watched by criminals over the internet by default, security chiefs warn. The National Cyber Security Centre is advising people to tweak the settings after buying them. So what can be hacked and how can you protect yourself?

NAME THE PLACE 
Can you name this week's place name in Scotland from Professor Carole Hough's clues?

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