Newscast Podcast
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's daily news podcast.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News so you're across all the day's top stories.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds to play Newscastβ€. It works on most smart speakers.
Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer.
GET IN TOUCH:
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔNewscast
Newscast is part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
The Global Story: /sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: /sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: /sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: /sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Episodes to download
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Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General
Tuesday
Russian general killed outside residential block by a bomb hidden in a scooter.
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The Chinese "Spy" is Named
Monday
A court order has been lifted which means man can now be identified.
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The Week: Sandwiches, Planning and the EU
Last Friday
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.
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Is The NHS Facing a β€Quad-Demic’?
Last Thursday
NHS bosses warn of a β€tidal wave’ of winter viruses.
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Why is Israel Attacking Syria?
Tue 10 Dec 2024
And, why the Islamic State group hope to benefit from the turmoil in Syria.
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What Next for Syria?
Mon 9 Dec 2024
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.
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Syria’s New Era as Assad’s Regime Ends
Sun 8 Dec 2024
What happened overnight and what happens next?
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Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France
Sat 7 Dec 2024
And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.
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The Week: Labour Milestones, McSweeney, and Reform
Fri 6 Dec 2024
Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.
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Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)
Thu 5 Dec 2024
What was in the Prime Minister’s β€Plan for Change’?
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French Government Falls, Au Revoir Monsieur Barnier
Wed 4 Dec 2024
A vote of no confidence for the French PM.
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Gregg Wallace Apologises for β€Middle-Class Womenβ€ Comment
Mon 2 Dec 2024
And, President Biden pardons son Hunter.
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What next for the assisted dying bill?
Sat 30 Nov 2024
And rebel forces in Syria have taken control of Aleppo
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MPs Vote in Favour of Assisted Dying
Fri 29 Nov 2024
The bill will now face more scrutiny before it can become law.
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Reeves My Lips, No New Taxes (On Business)
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Chancellor tells businesses she is β€not coming back with more borrowing or more taxesβ€.
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Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?
Sun 24 Nov 2024
And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.
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The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes
Sat 23 Nov 2024
And, could French missiles also now be fired into Russian territory?
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The Week: Ukraine, Israel and John Prescott Reflections
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Adam, Alex, Chris and Henry wrap up the week
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Remembering John Prescott
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Peter Mandelson pays tribute to Labour giant John Prescott.
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UK Storm Shadow Missiles Strike Russia
Wed 20 Nov 2024
And is President Biden Trump-proofing US support to Ukraine?