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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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27:55

Them’s the Breaksitcast

Newscast ·

2022/07/07

Boris Johnson has resigned but says he will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a new leader of the Conservative Party is chosen. Adam, Chris and Emma reflect on a momentous day in Westminster and discuss who could be in the running to succeed him. Conservative MP Bim Afolami is also in the studio to explain why he resigned as a vice-chairman of the party this week. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editors were Alison Gee and Sam Bonham

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35:26

Boris Johnson resigns

Newscast ·

2022/07/07

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits as Conservative leader. He’s said a “herd instinct” at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on. But a growing number of Tory MPs say he has to leave No 10 now rather than wait. Laura and Chris join Adam to discuss what it all means.This edition of Newscast was made by Alison Gee and Sam Bonham. The technical producer is Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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20:14

Resignationcast (Gove sacked)

Newscast ·

2022/07/06

The Levelling Up Secretary, Micheal Gove, is removed by Boris Johnson, and the Attorney General, Suella Braverman, says she will stand for the party leadership.On another extraordinary night in Westminster, Adam and Chris are joined by former-Boris Johnson adviser, Will Walden, to talk it all through. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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33:03

Resignationcast (Part 3)

Newscast ·

2022/07/06

What is going on in No 10 Downing St right now? As more ministers quit and pressure grows on Boris Johnson to resign, Adam is joined by Chris, Vicki and Alex to talk through the latest.This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Joe Leates. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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20:15

Resignationcast (Part 2)

Newscast ·

2022/07/05

Can Boris Johnson survive? In our second emergency Newscast of the night, Adam, Vicki and Chris discuss the latest comings and goings in Westminster. And, Will Walden, ex-Johnson aide, joins to talk it all through too. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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19:33

Resignationcast (Part 1)

Newscast ·

2022/07/05

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit Boris Johnson's cabinet. In the first emergency Newscast tonight, Adam and Chris chew over the latest news and talk through what could happen next. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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31:35

Fuel Stop

Newscast ·

2022/07/04

More than a dozen protesters have been arrested for driving too slowly during demonstrations over rising fuel prices. The BBC’s Katy Austin steers Adam and Chris through what’s been happening. Branwen Jeffreys is back on the podcast to explain why rising food prices are changing what’s on the menu in the school canteen.And ahead of his Mastermind appearance, Adam gets quizzed on his specialist subject by Bond villain David Meyer. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix

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32:12

Omicron and On

Newscast ·

2022/07/01

Should we be worried about the rise in Covid infections? Adam is joined in the studio by Newscast regular, the BBC’s James Gallagher.Political correspondent Ione Wells gives us the latest from Westminster following allegations that Chris Pincher groped two men. He’s now been suspended as a Tory MP.And Dragons’ Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett talks to Adam about podcasting with Matt Hancock and his love of musicals.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Daniel Wittenberg, Cordelia

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27:39

No Pact

Newscast ·

2022/06/30

The Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran says there’ll be no election pact with the Labour Party. As the Nato summit comes to an end, she talks to Adam, Emma Vardy and Sima Kotecha about defence spending.Also, octopuses, jellyfish and surfing are on the table. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

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35:39

There’s Summit about Nato

Newscast ·

2022/06/29

The defensive alliance strengthens its defences and invites Finland and Sweden to join.Adam is joined by Katya and BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner, who are covering the organisation's summit in Madrid.And You, Me and the Big C producer Mike Holt is also on to celebrate the life of Dame Deborah James.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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30:25

Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced

Newscast ·

2022/06/28

Breaking news on the pod as Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced to twenty years in prison. Also as Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon proposes 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence, Adam is joined by Chris and BBC Scotland Editor James Cook.And the first results from the 2021 census have been released today! Professor Jane Falkingham from the University of Southampton pores over the details.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn

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32:47

G7-Force

Newscast ·

2022/06/27

World leaders meeting in Bavaria promise to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes”. Adam chats to Chris, who's interviewed the PM there, and Vicki, back in Westminster, about what’s been discussed so far.Meanwhile, there has been a deadly airstrike on a crowded shopping centre in the city of Kremenchuk. Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko has an update on the situation on the ground. And it may have been the biggest music weekend of the year, but Adam didn’t manage to watch any of Glastonbury... so

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35:59

Dowden and Out

Newscast ·

2022/06/24

Oliver Dowden quits as Conservative Party chairman after the Tories lose two by-elections. Adam, Chris and Alex are joined by Will Walden, former advisor to Boris Johnson, to discuss the prime minister’s political future.Also, the US top court ends the constitutional right to abortion. Sarah Smith is in Washington to explain what this means for millions of women in the country.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Michael

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30:53

Brexit and by-elections

Newscast ·

2022/06/23

Six years after the UK voted to leave the EU, Adam and Victoria Derbyshire speak to one of Brexit’s orchestrators, Nigel Farage. The former politician gives his views on whether it’s been a success.Chris Mason and pollster Chris Curtis from Opinium also join to speak about what the results of the by-elections in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton might mean.This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

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33:09

Earthquake in Afghanistan

Newscast ·

2022/06/22

Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Sayed Rahman from the International Rescue Committee, who’s in Kabul, after an earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan.Also, the polio virus has been detected in London’s sewers. Fergus explains all.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

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30:23

Trainstopping

Newscast ·

2022/06/21

The biggest train strike in 30 years has disrupted travel for millions. Simon Jack and Anna-Jane Hunter, a former Network Rail director, join Adam to discuss the prospect of further disruption over the summer, and not just on the rails.And BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall takes us through the latest decision to ban transgender players from women’s international rugby, while rugby league’s governing body considers its inclusion policies.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia

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37:24

Happy 5th Birthdaycast!

Newscast ·

2022/06/20

The biggest rail strikes in 30 years are going ahead after last-minute talks went nowhere. Chris and Laura are back with Adam to think through what it means for passengers and the government.They’re also here to mark the podcast’s birthday with a look at what’s next in the UK’s relations with Europe, plus a trip down Brexitcast memory lane.And a newer friend of the podcast, the BBC’s disinformation reporter Marianna Spring also joins us to talk about her Panorama documentary looking at the role

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35:57

Running Up That Chart

Newscast ·

2022/06/17

Zoe Ball reacts to Kate Bush’s return to number one and the possibility that the UK might host next year’s Eurovision. We reopen the "Newscast Travel Desk" after Gatwick airport announces it will cut some summer flights, with the help of BBC transport correspondent, Katy Austin. And playwright, James Graham, explains the political backdrop to his new crime drama "Sherwood". Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma

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32:43

An ‘odious position’

Newscast ·

2022/06/16

We speak exclusively to Sir Alex Allan, who resigned as the PM’s ethics advisor in 2020, about the resignation of his successor Lord Geidt.He tells Adam and Vicki that he’s “really upset” about the situation, and in an unexpected turn, reveals his love for cult rock band the Grateful Dead.There’s analysis from Chris and BBC Breakfast business journalist Nina Warhurst in the studio, as well as a look at interest rates as they reach their highest point since 2009.This edition of Newscast was made by

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32:49

Geidt Outta Here

Newscast ·

2022/06/15

Adam and Vicki react to the sudden news that Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt has quit. They’re joined by home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani and former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption, who gives his view on the resignation, as well as the cancellation of the first flight to Rwanda that was due to deport asylum seekers. And weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker invites a sweaty Adam into the brand new BBC News TV studio to give us our very own forecast. Today’s Newscast was

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