Newscast Podcast
Keir Starmer in the (Corporate) Hot Seat
The daily news podcast from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 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. Who will win the race to lead 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.
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Episodes to download
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Keir Starmer in the (Corporate) Hot Seat
Yesterday
We look at a tricky week for the PM with Qs about pay and perks
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Instagram Gets Reel with Teen Safety
Tuesday
Social media company Meta introduce new controls on teen accounts.
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Huw Edwards Sentenced
Monday
And, another β€attempted assassinationβ€ of former President Donald Trump.
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Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife!
Last Sunday
A list of difficult problems for Keir Starmer...
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Will Starmer Avoid the Political "Unsayables"?
Last Saturday
And no long-range missiles yet for Ukraine from the UK
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Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin?
Last Friday
Putin warns the West not to cross his 'red line' on long-range missiles.
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How Healthy is the NHS?
Thu 12 Sep 2024
The Prime Minister says the NHS must β€reform or dieβ€ after damning report.
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The Day The Economy Stood Still
Wed 11 Sep 2024
GDP figures show the UK economy failed to grow in July.
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Americast: Harris V Trump... and a Taylor Swift Endorsement!
Wed 11 Sep 2024
And why is "THEY'RE EATING THE DOGS" trending on X?
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A Commons Duel on Winter Fuel
Tue 10 Sep 2024
And, another candidate is voted out of the Tory leadership race.
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Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis
Sun 8 Sep 2024
​​Laura, Paddy and Henry unpack what the PM had to say.
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Starmer Tells Laura the NHS is Broken
Sat 7 Sep 2024
…in his first major TV interview since becoming PM.
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Rebel MPs, Leadership Dreams and Parliamentary Pets
Fri 6 Sep 2024
And, what’s happening at Green Party Conference?
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Interview: The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The new first minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan talks to Adam and Chris.
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Monsieur Brexit(cast) Returns
Thu 5 Sep 2024
Michel Barnier is named as the new French prime minister.
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Grenfell: 72 β€Avoidableβ€ Deaths
Wed 4 Sep 2024
​​A report into the Grenfell Tower fire has found that all deaths were avoidable.
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Is THIS Austerity in Scotland?
Tue 3 Sep 2024
The Scottish government confirms budget balancing cuts
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UK Bans (Some) Arms Sales to Israel
Mon 2 Sep 2024
And Ofsted, a winter fuel row & a tory leadership contest!
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Interview: Former Trump Russia Advisor Fiona Hill
Sun 1 Sep 2024
On Putin, UK defence policy and the spirit of volunteering.
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Keir Diary… A Week in the Life of the PM
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Recapping a busy week for Sir Keir Starmer.
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Harris in the Hot Seat
Fri 30 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris sits down for her first big interview as presidential nominee.
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Party Conference, Tory Leadership and the Budget Q+A!
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Adam, Henry and Paddy answer your questions about the next few months in politics.
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Interview: Actor and RADA President David Harewood
Sun 25 Aug 2024
On becoming President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, acting and race