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Newscast

The BBC"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 BBC News experts so you"re ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted 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 listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds

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31:13

The Week: Trump Victory and a New Shadow Cabinet

Newscast ·

2024/11/08

Today, we look at what a Donald Trump victory means for the UK and Kemi Badenoch’s first week as leader of the opposition.Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth and Nick Watt discuss the political and economic impact of Donald Trump winning the US election. They also talk about the planned increase in tuition fees and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision.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

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31:24

David Lammy Talks Trump on Newscast

Newscast ·

2024/11/07

Today, we speak to the Foreign Secretary David Lammy.Adam and Chris speak to him about the election of Donald Trump, whether he regrets calling him “deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic” and what the government’s approach to the new US government will be.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereYou 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

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38:16

Electioncast USA: How Did Trump Do It?

Newscast ·

2024/11/06

Today, we look at how Donald Trump was able to win the presidency again.Adam talks to Caitríona Perry and Christian Fraser from the BBC Election programme and checks in with Chris Mason on the reaction at home. And…Adam bumps into Bradley Whitford, who played Josh in the West Wing outside the White House.Adam takes us through the election map to see what swung it for Trump You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereYou can now listen to Newscast on a

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41:32

Electioncast USA: Trump Back

Newscast ·

2024/11/06

Donald Trump looks set to become President of the United States for the second time.Adam spent the night in the BBC bureau in Washington as the results came in.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereYou 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.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented

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37:47

Electioncast USA: What Happens After The Votes?

Newscast ·

2024/11/05

Today, we’re in Washington DC on election day in the United States. Adam is joined by Clive Myrie and Victoria Derbyshire to talk about some of the people they have spoken to on their tour of the swing states.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereYou 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.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest

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36:16

Electioncast USA: One Day To Go!

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2024/11/04

Today, as the countdown to the US election enters its final hours, we discuss what a win for either candidate might mean internationally, and whether an appearance on SNL or a squirrel in New York could make all the difference. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent; Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at the University of Oxford; and Nick Bryant, former BBC correspondent in New York and Washington and author of ‘The Forever War: America’s

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32:37

Questions for Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch

Newscast ·

2024/11/03

Laura’s joined by James and Simon to talk through her interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who presented the first Labour Budget in over a decade this week.Plus we hear from new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch about the future of the party, after her victory over Robert Jenrick among Tory members. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to

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29:51

Kemi Badenoch Wins Tory Leadership Race!

Newscast ·

2024/11/02

Reaction to the new Conservative Party leader.Almost four months after their crushing general election defeat, which triggered Rishi Sunak's resignation, the Conservatives have picked their woman. Laura, Chris and Henry talk through this historic moment, and look at her victory speech and priorities in the coming weeks.You can listen to the Newscast profile of Kemi Badenoch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k058ccYou can listen to the Newscast interview with Kemi Badenoch here:

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30:47

The Week: The Budget, Sunak’s Farewell and the US...

Newscast ·

2024/11/01

Today, Adam, Alex, Nick Watt and Ben Chu discuss The Budget, Rishi Sunak’s legacy as he steps back as Leader of the Conservative Party and the economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of the US Election.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/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the

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39:39

The Budget: NHS, Wages and Farms

Newscast ·

2024/10/31

Today, we look at how the Budget will impact the NHS, businesses and farmers.Adam speaks to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting about how the money for the NHS will be spent and when people might feel the benefits of the extra spending. And how will Chancellor Rachel Reeves changes to National Insurance contributions affect some NHS services?Simon Jack, business editor, explains how businesses are feeling about the planned changes to National Insurance. And, Adam discusses why farmers are so annoyed

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35:45

The Budget: Everything You Need To Know

Newscast ·

2024/10/30

Today we look at Labour’s first Budget in 14 years. Adam and Chris are joined by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. They look at all the headlines from the Budget and analyse the political reaction.The government outlined a historic tax increase of £40 billion, including an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers from April. Rachel Reeves also set out plans to continue the freeze on fuel duty and a £22.6bn increase in the

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32:42

Electioncast USA: One week to go!

Newscast ·

2024/10/29

Today, we look at the final week in the US election campaign.Adam is joined by BBC News Chief Presenters and hosts of the BBC’s US election night coverage Caitriona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda. They discuss the final week, Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden - including a comedian guest’s controversial remarks about Puerto Rico - and Kamala Harris’ choice of venue for her ‘closing argument’ event on Tuesday evening.And, Adam speaks to UK correspondent Daniel Sandford about how the teenager

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32:54

Interview: Kemi Badenoch

Newscast ·

2024/10/29

Today, Newscast hears from Kemi Badenoch who has made it into the final two of the Conservative leadership race.Kemi speaks to Adam and Chris about her early life in Nigeria and her political journey, she reflects on her reputation for being direct in interactions with colleagues, and why she’s pitching principles rather than policies to attempt to win over the Conservative membership. She discusses her time in government, what she believes the party has got wrong and how she’ll try to change the

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41:31

Tommy Robinson Jailed

Newscast ·

2024/10/28

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.Home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani was in court and then headed back to the Newscast studio to explain the background.And, we learned more about what to expect in the budget during a speech from Keir Starmer today. Chris looks at the politics while PM/The Bottom Line/Dragon’s Den’s Evan Davis makes sense of the economics.You can join our

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26:44

Is ‘Working People’ Working For Labour?

Newscast ·

2024/10/27

Today, with just three days to go until the ‘bazooka’ Autumn Budget is announced, Laura, Adam and Henry chat about what to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.Plus Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced her plans to rebuild schools and find those extra 6,500 teachers - but Labour’s ‘working person’ definition row rumbles on.And we also hear from the Remoter voters, who are gearing up to cast their ballot in the US election.You can join our Newscast online community here:

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26:18

Israel Strikes Iran

Newscast ·

2024/10/26

Today, we look at overnight strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, by Israel. The IDF says they have struck ‘precise’ military targets. Adam and Laura talk to the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams about what happened, what the response has been and what might happen next in the Middle East. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play

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29:23

The Week: Fiscal Rules, Disposable Vapes and Assisted...

Newscast ·

2024/10/25

Adam, Alex, Jo and Matt discuss the chancellor confirming changes to her fiscal rules, a ban on disposable vapes and a split in the cabinet over assisted dying legislation.Plus, Chris tells us what it’s been like flying for over 24 hours with the PM to Samoa. 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/newscastcommunityhere

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27:40

Conservative Leadership Profile: Kemi Badenoch

Newscast ·

2024/10/25

This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Kemi Badenoch.Adam and Alex speak to Fraser Nelson, former editor of The Spectator, who has known Kemi Badenoch for years since they were colleagues at The Spectator. They find out how her childhood in Nigeria and moving to the UK aged 16 influenced her political views, why she’s unafraid of courting controversy and what her pitch to Conservative members is. You can listen to the profile of

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27:39

Conservative Leadership Profile: Robert Jenrick

Newscast ·

2024/10/25

This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Robert Jenrick.Adam and Alex speak to Mark Spencer, former MP for Sherwood who has known Robert Jenrick since 2014 and as MPs for neighbouring constituencies. They discuss how Robert Jenrick became an MP after defeating UKIP in the 2014 Newark by-election, how he became the ‘first millennial cabinet minister’ under Boris Johnson and how he’s rebranded for this leadership contest.You can listen

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34:21

Kamala Harris Calls Donald Trump ‘A Fascist’

Newscast ·

2024/10/24

Today, we discuss Kamala Harris’ change in tone: from asking voters to choose joy, to calling her opponent Donald Trump a ‘fascist’. Adam is joined by BBC News chief presenters, Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry from Washington to talk about how both campaigns are approaching the final fortnight of the campaign, the latest polling in the crucial swing states and the news Beyonce might make an appearance with Harris in Houston, Texas.And, diplomatic correspondent James Landale chats about Keir

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