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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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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’

Newscast ·

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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33:39

Ask Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Newscast ·

2024/07/30

Today, we speak to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the day after she announced her public spending audit and blamed the Conservatives for a ‘black hole’ in public finances.Adam and Chris join Chancellor Reeves in the Treasury to hear about the conversations she had with officials the day after the election and whether it’s fair to accuse Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt of a ‘cover up’. And, Adam is joined by BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay to talk about his reporting from Southport, where a community mourns

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31:47

Is There a ‘Black Hole’ in the Budget?

Newscast ·

2024/07/29

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of cuts to spending in order to address what she called a £22 bn ‘black hole’ in public finances. To discuss the government’s plans, Adam is joined by Chris - fresh from the chancellor’s press conference - and Faisal to discuss the chancellor’s announcements, how the claims have been calculated and the response from the opposition benches. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you

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45:49

The Ben Houchen Interview

Newscast ·

2024/07/28

Today we speak to Ben Houchen, the Conservative mayor for Tees Valley who was given a life peerage by Boris Johnson. Adam speaks to Ben about his role as mayor, how he got into politics and how he managed to defeat national trends to hold his position in the 2024 local elections.Ben explains why he thinks the party should have gone shorter with their leadership campaign and his relationship with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.You can join our Newscast online community here:

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31:51

Around the World in 73 Elections

Newscast ·

2024/07/27

Today, we look at some of the elections that are taking place around the globe in 2024!6 months after they discussed the future of democracy in 2024, Adam reunites with political scientist Ben Ansell for an update on the elections taking place this year. They discuss the US election; why the Democrats chose to make their campaign all about democracy, and how unprecedented events have changed the US political landscape. They also chat about what we can learn from election results in the UK, France

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35:55

Let The Games Begin!

Newscast ·

2024/07/26

Today we look at the start of Olympics in Paris. Adam is joined by Sarah Mulkerrins from BBC Sport, our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding and four time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent.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 was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper.The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam

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26:45

Did Biden Explain Why He's Quitting the Race?

Newscast ·

2024/07/25

Today, Adam is joined by Justin Webb from Americast following Joe Biden's primetime address, announcing he is stepping down from the US presidential race.US President Joe Biden has told Americans that it's time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories

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31:33

Sir Keir Starmer's PMQs Debut

Newscast ·

2024/07/24

Today, we discuss the first post-election edition of Prime Minister’s Questions - and the first since Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak swapped places. Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to talk through the day’s political news, including PMQs, the seven Labour MPs who have been suspended after voting against the government and Baroness Eluned Morgan being elected as the new leader of Welsh Labour. And, why has the album ‘brat’ by British popstar Charli XCX inspired so many memes about Vice-President

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31:06

Jess Phillips on Misogyny... Bibby Stockholm + JD Vance

Newscast ·

2024/07/23

Today, we look at the National Police Chiefs Councils report into rising violence against women and girls, with Home Office minister Jess Phillips. The report estimates at least one in 12 women (about 2 million) in England and Wales would be victims of violence every year, and that the problem had been growing.Adam and Jess also discuss the closing of the Bibby Stockholm barge, the Strictly Come Dancing scandal and JD Vance. Plus, Adam and Chris are re-united to round up the political week so far

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35:21

Everything You Need to Know About Kamala Harris

Newscast ·

2024/07/22

Today, everything you need to know about Kamala Harris. We profile Vice-President Kamala Harris, who is the new favourite to be Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden announced he would not be running. What does she stand for? What has she done in her time as VP? And, is she the first truly meme’d politician?Adam is joined by Astead W Herndon, national politics reporter for the New York Times and Maegan Vazquez, breaking news political reporter for Washington Post.You can

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29:14

Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!

Newscast ·

2024/07/21

US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats - and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the democratic nominee.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, Justin Webb, Sarah Smith and Marianna Spring. It was made by Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Hannah

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33:49

Is The Chancellor Taking a Chance on Public Sector Pay?

Newscast ·

2024/07/21

Rachel Reeves hints at above-inflation pay rises for teachers and some NHS workers.Laura and Paddy talk through today's Reeves' interview, as well as shadow chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, who says Labour's claim of the "worst economic inheritance since World War Two" is "absolute nonsense". 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 Laura Kuenssberg and

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28:29

Keir Starmer, JD Vance and Hulk Hogan… What a week!

Newscast ·

2024/07/20

Today, we look at what Labour’s Kings Speech says about the way they’re going to govern.Laura and Paddy also talk about the good, and less good, sides of diplomacy as Keir Starmer hosts European colleagues, but critical comments from Trump’s new VP pick emerge.Plus, Hulk Hogan gets involved in politics.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

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37:19

Newscast x Americast Q & A

Newscast ·

2024/07/19

Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harris does run to be President, who would be her VP? And, Is President Michelle Obama a possibility? Adam is joined by Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring.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

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21:42

Breaking Newscast: Super Massive IT Outage

Newscast ·

2024/07/19

Today, we’re looking at major IT outages that have hit industries across the world. More than 1,000 flights are cancelled. Banking, healthcare and shops are also affected.Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike says a "defect" in one of its software updates hit Windows operating systemsYou 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 was made by

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