Newscast

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The UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day’s big stories so you’re never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you’re ready if someone picks yours covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and much more. Newscast is hosted by Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. By the way, you can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say ‘”Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGot a question or a comment? Get in touch with us on email at [email protected] or WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

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Around the World in 73 Elections

Jul 27 2024 31 mins  
Today, we look at some of the elections that are taking place around the globe in 2024!6 months after they discussed the future of democracy in 2024, Adam reunites with political scientist Ben Ansell for an update on the elections taking place this year. They discuss the US election; why the Democrats chose to make their campaign all about democracy, and how unprecedented events ha

Let The Games Begin!

Jul 26 2024 35 mins  
Today we look at the start of Olympics in Paris. Adam is joined by Sarah Mulkerrins from BBC Sport, our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding and four time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented

Did Biden Explain Why He's Quitting the Race?

Jul 24 2024 26 mins  
Today, Adam is joined by Justin Webb from Americast following Joe Biden's primetime address, announcing he is stepping down from the US presidential race.US President Joe Biden has told Americans that it's time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign.You can join our Newscast online communit

Sir Keir Starmer's PMQs Debut

Jul 24 2024 31 mins  
Today, we discuss the first post-election edition of Prime Minister’s Questions - and the first since Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak swapped places. Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to talk through the day’s political news, including PMQs, the seven Labour MPs who have been suspended after voting against the government and Baroness Eluned Morgan being elected as the new leade

Jess Phillips on Misogyny... Bibby Stockholm + JD Vance

Jul 23 2024 31 mins  
Today, we look at the National Police Chiefs Councils report into rising violence against women and girls, with Home Office minister Jess Phillips. The report estimates at least one in 12 women (about 2 million) in England and Wales would be victims of violence every year, and that the problem had been growing.Adam and Jess also discuss the closing of the Bibby Stockholm barge, the

Everything You Need to Know About Kamala Harris

Jul 22 2024 35 mins  
Today, everything you need to know about Kamala Harris. We profile Vice-President Kamala Harris, who is the new favourite to be Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden announced he would not be running. What does she stand for? What has she done in her time as VP? And, is she the first truly meme’d politician?Adam is joined by Astead W Herndon, national polit

Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!

Jul 21 2024 29 mins  
US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats - and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the democratic nominee.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Flem

Is The Chancellor Taking a Chance on Public Sector Pay?

Jul 21 2024 33 mins  
Rachel Reeves hints at above-inflation pay rises for teachers and some NHS workers.Laura and Paddy talk through today's Reeves' interview, as well as shadow chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, who says Labour's claim of the "worst economic inheritance since World War Two" is "absolute nonsense". You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere. Newsca

Keir Starmer, JD Vance and Hulk Hogan… What a week!

Jul 20 2024 28 mins  
Today, we look at what Labour’s Kings Speech says about the way they’re going to govern.Laura and Paddy also talk about the good, and less good, sides of diplomacy as Keir Starmer hosts European colleagues, but critical comments from Trump’s new VP pick emerge.Plus, Hulk Hogan gets involved in politics.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newsc

Americast x Newscast Q+A

Jul 19 2024 37 mins  
Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harris does run to be President, who would be her VP? And, Is President Michelle Obama a possibility? Adam is joined by Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/ne