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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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56:43

Interview: The First British Astronaut Helen Sharman

Newscast ·

2024/08/18

Today we speak to the first British astronaut Helen Sharman.Helen went to space in 1991 after responding to a radio advert calling for people to apply to become Britain’s first astronaut. After 18 months of intensive training she spent eight days in space conducting experiments.Adam and Helen talk about living in the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War, whether humans really will make it to Mars in the next decade, and the Nasa astronauts stuck in space. You can join our Newscast online

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32:45

How safe is the world right now?

Newscast ·

2024/08/17

Today we look at the Gaza ceasefire talks and Ukraine’s shock incursion into Russia.To discuss the future of the two conflicts, Adam and Paddy are joined by chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and security correspondent Gordon Correra.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 latest political news

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34:45

The Infected Blood Scandal Payouts

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2024/08/16

Today, we look at the pay-outs to victims of the infected blood scandal.The government has pledged to push ahead with compensation payments from the end of 2024, and announced that victims will receives payments for life. Adam is joined by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General, to discuss the scandal and how the government will pay for it.Plus, are there more rail strikes on the way? What about in the health service? Adam speaks to political correspondent Nick Eardley. If you want to listen, just

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34:07

University Challenged

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2024/08/15

Today, thousands of students receive their results from A-level, T-level, BTec Nationals and other Level 3 qualifications. Adam is opening Newscast University for one day only! He’s joined by BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys, who tells us what today’s results reveal about the state of higher education in the UK.And the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Dr Rosamund Lewis, the technical lead for mpox at the WHO,

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38:29

Is Ukraine's Advance Damaging Putin?

Newscast ·

2024/08/14

Today, we look at the latest inflation figures and how Russian state media are covering Ukraine’s continuing advance into Russia.James Cook is in for Adam, and he’s joined by political correspondent Alex Forsyth and chief economic correspondent Dharshini David to discuss the rise in the rate of UK inflation. They also talk about the Scottish government’s spending cuts, which include no longer providing winter fuel payments to all pensioners.And Russia editor Steve Rosenberg speaks to James from

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29:29

6 Tory Leadership Candidates

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2024/08/13

Today, we look at the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.Who are the 6 candidates? Who’s backing whom? And why have the Tories introduced a yellow card system?Adam and Alex speak to the Spectator’s political correspondent, James Heale. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with

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36:22

How will Putin Respond to Ukraine’s Attack in Russia?

Newscast ·

2024/08/12

Today we look at Ukraine’s surprise advance across the Russian border and the escalating tensions in the Middle East.121,000 people have evacuated from Russia’s western Kursk region after the Ukrainian military crossed the border in an unexpected move. Adam speaks to Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko alongside Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist and Sophia Gaston, Head of Foreign Policy at the think tank Policy Exchange.And, Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent, discusses the

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40:12

The Lord John Bird Interview

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2024/08/11

Today, we speak to Lord John Bird, the co-founder of the Big Issue magazine and anti-poverty campaigner.Lord Bird was born into poverty and spent time rough sleeping before starting the Big Issue in 1991. In 2015 he was appointed a crossbench People’s Peer. Adam talks to Lord Bird about growing up in poverty, the impact prison had on his life and how the Big Issue continues to support people who are vulnerably housed and homeless.You can join our Newscast online community here:

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30:32

Has The Tide Turned After The Riots?

Newscast ·

2024/08/10

Today, we look at whether after a week of riots, we have seen the end of unrest on Britain’s streets. In a call with the Prime Minister, King Charles has praised Britain’s community spirit in response to the riots and gave his "heartfelt thanks" to the officers who had worked to restore peace across the country. More than 700 people have now been arrested for alleged offences in connection with the riots, and police promised “hundreds” more to come. Adam and Paddy are joined on Radio 4 by

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104:28

LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival!

Newscast ·

2024/08/09

Today, Newscast at the Edinburgh Festival for a special, extended episode!Adam is joined by Scotland Editor James Cook, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar, comedian Catherine Bohart, and host of BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News Des Clarke.Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The Assistant Editor is Chris Gray. The Senior News Editor is Sam Bonham.Thanks also to the team at BBC Scotland and Dynamic Earth!

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37:45

The Riots Q+A

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2024/08/08

Today, we answer your questions about the violent disorder which has spread across the UK since the Southport attack. Adam is joined by political and investigations correspondent Joe Pike, senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha, and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone.Plus, Adam speaks to disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, about the website whose story gave a false name to the 17-year-old charged over the Southport attack.You can join our Newscast online

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33:25

Counter-Protests Take To The Streets

Newscast ·

2024/08/07

Adam makes his Newsnight debut on the night counter-protests take to the streets in response to the riots in recent weeks.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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40:29

The Riots and The Courtroom

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2024/08/06

Today, we look at more suspects appearing in court across the country after a week of violence. Around 100 people have now been charged and more than 400 people have been arrested. The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging some rioters with terrorism offences. Adam is joined by UK home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford and Danny Shaw, who was until recently an advisor to Yvette Cooper. And, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate. Who

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40:37

The Riots, the Rioters and the Response

Newscast ·

2024/08/05

Today, we look at the almost 400 arrests made after violence across the country over the past six days.Sir Keir Starmer chaired an emergency meeting of Cobra on Monday morning to discuss the government’s response to the violent disorder. He announced a ‘standing army’ of police officers to help tackle the riots.But, what do we know about the people taking part? How will the legal system cope? And, what happens next? James Cook is in for Adam and is joined by political correspondent Alex Forsyth,

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48:55

Interview: Médecins Sans Frontières's Dr Natalie Roberts

Newscast ·

2024/08/04

TitleThe Dr Natalie Roberts InterviewShortAdam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans FrontièresLongToday we speak to Dr Natalie Roberts, Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).Natalie discusses her early medical career in the NHS, working in some of the world's most dangerous countries and how the charity has responded to accusations of racism. Médecins Sans Frontières is a medical charity which provides help in areas around the world experiencing

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33:08

What's Behind the Violence on England's Streets?

Newscast ·

2024/08/03

Today, we look at what causing people to riot on the streets of England.Unrest has broken out in multiple towns and cities through the week, the first example of which was see in Southport, where three young girls were killed on Monday.In Sunderland on Friday night, three police officers were injured and needed hospital treatment during what police called the "serious and sustained levels of violence".Home an legal affairs Dominic Casciani tells us what we know about who’s behind it, and why it’s

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43:45

Team Newscast Goes To The Olympics

Newscast ·

2024/08/02

Today, we’re in Paris! Team GB are climbing up the medal table and there’s controversy in the boxing.Adam runs around the Olympics host city to catch up on the sport with 5 Live’s Kelly Cates, hear from Team GB's gold medal winning rowers Lauren Henry and Georgie Brayshaw, and ask the Paris 2024 CEO Etienne Thobois how you organise such a massive event.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn

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36:56

Starmer Calls Out ‘Gang of Thugs’

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2024/08/01

Today, we look at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to the disorder that spread across the country in the wake of the Southport attack.The PM described those involved as ‘thugs’ as he announced a new ‘national violent disorder programme’ to clamp down on violent groups. To discuss what the programme could look like, Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani and political correspondent Alex Forsyth.And the BBC director general, Tim Davie, has defended the decision not

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30:31

The Assassination of Hamas's Political Leader

Newscast ·

2024/07/31

Today we look at the killing of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.Haniyeh was involved in negotiations to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza strip. His killing came hours after an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and raises fears of wider conflict in the Middle East. Adam speaks to international editor Jeremy Bowen and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.We also discuss the arrests that followed disorder in Southport on Tuesday night with north of England

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9:32

Breaking Newscast: Huw Edwards admits child abuse...

Newscast ·

2024/07/31

Today we look at the court hearing where former-BBC News presenter, Huw Edwards, pleaded guilty to making indecent images.He admitted to having 41 indecent images of children which had been sent to him by another man on WhatsApp.Adam is joined by Culture & Media Editor, Katie Razzall.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It

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