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Newscast

The BBC"s daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day"s biggest news 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 news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O"Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to

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33:52

Ticket to Merseyside

Newscast ·

2023/03/07

Tickets to the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool this May sold out in 90 minutes after huge demand. Find out if Adam managed to get his hands on one.Also, Chris Mason and the BBC's Dominic Casciani try to make sense of new legislation to try to stop people crossing the Channel on small boats.And Tom Bateman joins us from Jerusalem to explain why hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting against judicial reforms in Israel.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim

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32:16

Elon Musk Have His Say

Newscast ·

2023/03/06

Can Twitter protect its users from trolling? The BBC’s disinformation & social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, is in the studio to tell us about her Panorama investigation into the platform and her Twitter exchange with Elon Musk..Also, Adam and Chris are joined by the former head of the Home Civil Service, Lord Kerslake, to discuss the controversy surrounding Sue Gray’s potential new role, the government’s migrant plans, and why Blackberry messaging was safer than Whatsapps. Today's

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33:35

Partygate People

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2023/03/03

MPs from the privileges committee have said Boris Johnson may have misled Parliament multiple times over Partygate - but the former PM insists he will be vindicated by their report.Meanwhile, Tory MPs say they’re angry that Sue Gray, who lead the Partygate probe, has been offered a job by the Labour party. Alex Forsyth explains why these two stories matter.Nicola Adams, two-time Olympic boxing champion and backer of the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign, joins Adam and the BBC’s Natalie Pirks to examine why

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33:24

Isabel Oakeshott Has Entered The Chat

Newscast ·

2023/03/02

Behind the scenes on the Covid WhatsApp leak… Chris Mason speaks to Isabel Oakeshott, the journalist who leaked messages that Matt Hancock sent during Covid. The Former Health Secretary has called it a betrayal.We're also joined by the BBC's Judith Moritz to discuss the findings and failings of MI5, after an inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 finally concludes. And, as families across the UK celebrate World Book Day, the author Michael Rosen jumps in the studio to share his thoughts

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30:56

Coronavirus Newscast: Hancock’s Whatsapps

Newscast ·

2023/03/01

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock disputes claim he rejected care home Covid advice.Adam is joined by Chris and BBC media editor Katie Razzall to discuss Matt Hancock’s Whatsapp messages at the height of the pandemic, which were leaked to the Daily Telegraph.Also, Justin Webb from Americast and the BBC’s Victoria Gill examine FBI Director Christopher Wray’s comments that Covid-19 most likely originated in a Chinese government-controlled lab.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine

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30:51

The Gathering Stormont

Newscast ·

2023/02/28

Can Rishi Sunak sell his deal to Northern Ireland’s political parties?Adam is joined by Mark Carruthers, BBC Northern Ireland’s politics presenter, to trace the Prime Minister’s trip across the region. Meanwhile in Westminster, Chris has the latest on Rishi Sunak’s meeting with the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers. Plus, The Independent’s flight-free travel editor Helen Coffey explains how the aviation industry’s climate ambitions have had their wings clipped in a new report.Today’s Newscast was

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32:46

Brexitcast: Win-Windsor?

Newscast ·

2023/02/27

There’s a new trade deal for Northern Ireland with the EU. It’s goodbye Northern Ireland Protocol, and hello Windsor Framework – but it’s unclear whether the Democratic Unionist Party will back the agreement and bring back the power-sharing government.PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen were all warm smiles in Windsor when they pitched their plan to use “green lanes” and “red lanes” to cut customs checks and allow Northern Ireland a say in new EU rules. Adam gets together Brexitcasters

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26:21

Brexitcast: Another done deal?

Newscast ·

2023/02/26

Downing Street says they are having "final talks" with the EU on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Adam, Chris and Katya get together for a Sunday night Brexitcast! Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming. The technical producer was Holly Palmer. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

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37:58

Ukrainecast: 12 months on

Newscast ·

2023/02/24

Ukrainians gather for a special broadcast at the BBC Radio Theatre, hosted by Ukrainecast and Newsnight. They share their fears for families at home, feelings of guilt about escaping to safety and the need for justice. Host Victoria Derbyshire, BBC Monitoring’s Russia editor Vitaly Shevchenko and Newsnight’s diplomatic editor Mark Urban reflect on the past year and discuss what the next 12 months could bring. This episode was made by Ben Carter, Fiona Leach, Natasha Fernandes, Luke Radcliff, Arsenii

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33:26

Five Missions Impossible?

Newscast ·

2023/02/23

The Labour leader sets out his big plan. Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, says it’s part of a ten year vision!And Tom Tugendhat, Conservative minister for security, says the government is already training Ukrainian pilots to fly British fighter jets, as Ukraine prepares to mark one year since the Russian invasion.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and Victoria Derbyshire and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Pearse Lynch and Danny Wittenberg. The senior news editor was Sam

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31:12

Salad Barred

Newscast ·

2023/02/22

Why is there a shortage of fruit and vegetables in the UK?After Tesco became the latest supermarket to introduce limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce, Adam is joined by the BBC’s Faisal Islam and Farming Today’s Anna Hill to discuss what this all means for our shopping trolleys.We hear from JOsh Baker, host of The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2 of the investigative podcast I’m Not a Monster, after her bid to regain UK citizenship was rejected. And Chris

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32:24

Ukraine War: From Our Own Correspondents

Newscast ·

2023/02/21

The BBC’s foreign reporters assemble and discuss the war. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv, John Simpson in Lviv, Sarah Smith in Warsaw and Steve Rosenberg in Moscow, following two high-stakes speeches from Presidents Putin and Biden.Clive Myrie also "dials up" from Kharkiv to give us the latest from the east of the country.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Danny Wittenberg, Pearse Lynch and Maddie Drury. The technical producer was

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32:14

Nicola Bulley: "We Can Let You Rest Now"

Newscast ·

2023/02/20

A body found in a Lancashire river on Sunday was that of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police have said, before reading a family statement which criticised media intrusion.Adam speaks to the BBC’s Judith Moritz, who is in St Michael's on Wyre, as well as a former detective superintendent - Julie Mackay.And we discuss the heavily criticised changes to Roald Dahl’s books with culture editor Katy Razzall and children’s author Philip Ardagh.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was

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32:49

Sturgeon’s Succession, with Brian Cox

Newscast ·

2023/02/17

Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey, who are standing in for Adam, speak to actor and SNP member Brian Cox about Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, and who he would like to see in charge of the party.And as Rishi Sunak travels to Belfast to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, they get the latest on developments from Ireland correspondent Chris Page.More NHS strikes have been announced for March. Baron Victor Adebowale, Chair of the NHS Confederation, talks about how they could be resolved.Today's episode was

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33:25

Plenty More Fish in the SNP

Newscast ·

2023/02/16

Scotland is looking for a new first minister. As the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon starts to take shape, Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark, “fresh” off the sleeper train from Edinburgh, and Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, share their views on what’s next for Scottish politics and independence.The family of missing Nicola Bulley say speculation about her private life needs to stop. A policing expert, and a press officer who worked on the Madeleine McCann case, explain why Lancashire Police revealed

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36:23

Resignationcast: Nicola Sturgeon

Newscast ·

2023/02/15

Scotland’s first minister says she will resign.Chris Mason (who was on a train en route to Edinburgh) gives his instant reaction to the decision... And we get more analysis about Sturgeon's resignation speech, her legacy and the future of Scottish and UK politics with the BBC’s Alex Forsyth (in Westminster), Scotland editor James Cook (in Edinburgh) and special correspondent Jim Naughtie (in the studio with Adam in London).Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate

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31:40

Council Culture

Newscast ·

2023/02/14

Why are so many councils in England raising taxes? Adam and the BBC’s Alex Forsyth are joined by Conservative councillor David Shelvey and Labour councillor Bev Craig to look at the pressures on local councils.And Bake Off judge, Prue Leith, and her son, Conservative MP Danny Kruger, debate assisted dying ahead of a documentary they've made together.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer

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32:18

Born in the UFO

Newscast ·

2023/02/13

Why is the White House shooting down flying objects? Adam is joined by the BBC’s security correspondent, Gordon Corera, and North America correspondent, Sarah Smith, to discuss the mystery that’s gripping America. After a weekend of showbiz news Radio 1 DJ, Jack Saunders, gives his take on the performances and pageantry at the Brits and the Super Bowl.And one week on from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, we get an update from Lyse Doucet who is in Turkey.Today's episode was presented by

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29:33

The Struggle For Aid In Syria

Newscast ·

2023/02/10

The first aid deliveries has started to arrive in Syria after Monday’s deadly earthquakes.Adam speaks to Syrian director, Waad Al-Kateab, who directed of the award winning documentary ‘For Sama’, and her husband Hamza Al-Kateab, a doctor and human rights activist, who say much more support is needed.The UK has narrowly avoided a recession according to new statistics. Paul Johnson, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies explains what that actually means for people’s daily lives.Today's episode

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29:14

The Earthquake Response

Newscast ·

2023/02/09

How are search and rescue teams saving people in Turkey and Syria?The BBC's Anna Foster describes how the relief effort is playing out on the ground in one of the cities hardest hit by the earthquakes.Baroness Amos, Labour member of the House of Lords, and former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, gives a bit of perspective on the situation in Turkey and Syria. And Lord Frost, former Conservative minister and chief Brexit negotiator talks Brexit,

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