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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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31:17

Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by...

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2024/01/29

Today, we look at whether the system failed victims of the Nottingham attacks. Families of the victims of the Nottingham attacks are calling for a public inquiry into the case. Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order on Thursday for killing Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as Ian Coates, 65, in June. But Mr Webber's parents said they were "horrified" and "disgusted" there were no immediate plans for an inquiry.Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust chief

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29:17

Why is trust in UK politics so low?

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2024/01/28

Today, we look at whether the voters trust political leaders. Laura, Paddy and Henry wrap up what the politicians made of the focus groups on Laura's show. Can politicians be trusted with the big issues voters believe the country faces? Who does the public think would make a good Prime Minister? And why some politicians have had enough of politics. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest

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21:47

What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus...

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2024/01/27

Today, we look at what’s going on in voters’ minds. The Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, along with the polling company More In Common have organised a series of focus groups to understand public opinion and what’s going on behind the opinion polls with a range of voters in the north west of England.Laura and Paddy discuss what the focus groups think of Britain in 2024, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.You can see Britain in a Room on Laura’s programme on BBC One at 9am on Sunday.You can join our

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32:59

An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris

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2024/01/26

Today, we look at this summer’s Paris Olympics. With six months to go until the opening ceremony we see how Parisians are preparing, the hopes of Team GB and who could be the breakout stars of this year’s games.To guide you through Adam is joined by the Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, Katherine Grainger, Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Rebecca Adlington, BBC Sport presenter Sarah Mulkerrins and sports reporter for Le Parisien, Romain Baheux.You can join our Newscast

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35:51

Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock + PAUL FROM...

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2024/01/25

Today, we look at why Labour have lost so many general elections historically, and whether this year will be different? Adam and Chris are joined by former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock, who also talks about the big changes needed in social care following the death of his wife. Also - Adam and Chris are joined by a Traitor from the hit BBC series. Who is it? And what’s the secret to the show’s success? You can join our Newscast online community here:

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24:08

Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?

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2024/01/24

Today, we look at whether the Conservative party could be looking to get rid of another prime minister, as an ex minister calls for him to go.Chris has been speaking to Sir Simon Clarke who says his party are on course for “a shattering defeat” at the next election.Adam and Chris are joined by former adviser to David Cameron and director of the ResPublica think tank, Phillip Blond. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was

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31:19

Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer...

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2024/01/23

Today, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations.To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell.Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Razzall

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31:19

Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week

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2024/01/22

Today, we look at rising cases of measles in the UK, and a huge boost to Trump’s presidential campaign. As the government launches a catch up campaign for missed MMR Vaccines - we ask why are so many children not being vaccinated? It comes as the West Midlands has seen more than 200 cases of measles since 1st of October. James talks to Preet Kaur Gill, Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, and Helen Bedford, Professor of Children’s Health at UCL Institute of Child Health.And in the US, Florida

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32:27

Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal, and...

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2024/01/21

Today we look at what the UK is doing in response to increasing global threats.Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary, as well as SNP leader Humza Yousef, who’s asked Sir Keir Starmer for a meeting.And as The Traitors enters its final week, Paddy has been speaking to this season’s standout star Diane.Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman is also on as we talk about it all.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily

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30:24

How to avoid campaign cock ups, and the state of the SNP

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2024/01/20

Today we look at why SNP leader Humza Yousaf insists Labour will win the next election.Paddy and Laura also discuss the power of the electoral campaign trail, after an awkward exchange between the PM and a member of the public. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Bella Saltiel and Maia Davies. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The

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33:22

How is AI Threatening Elections?

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2024/01/19

Today, we look at how AI could play a role in this year’s elections around the world. Is AI threatening democracy? Is it influencing how people vote? To discuss Adam is joined by former global chair of news at Twitter (X) Vivian Schiller, chief executive of Demos Polly Curtis and executive director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge professor Gina Neff.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's

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33:49

Is the World Becoming Less Safe?

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2024/01/18

Today, we look at the tensions rising across the globe. Adam is joined by former head of the Foreign Office Sir Simon Fraser and the Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb. They discuss the shipping crisis in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine and the possible return of President Trump. And Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds joins us from the World Economic Forum in Davos. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

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32:12

Green light for Rwanda flights?

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2024/01/17

Today, we look at a government win in the Commons with plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.Adam and Chris talk through what this means for Sunak’s flagship policy, who the Tory rebels were, and what the Rwandan president said about the plans.But what happens now the bill has passed? Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani tells us whether courts will ever allow flights to take off.Plus, we hear from a listener with a very special piece of political memorabilia. Do you have any political memorabilia

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29:57

The Post Office Scandal: Fujitsu’s Recorded Delivery

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2024/01/16

Today, the two companies at the centre of the Post Office tech scandal were questioned by MPs. Fujitsu’s Paul Patterson and the head of the Post Office, Nick Read were grilled by the Business and Trade Select Committee. The UK boss of the tech company said Fujitsu had a “moral obligation” to contribute to compensation. Adam speaks to the BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack, Rebecca Thomson who first broke the story for Computer Weekly in 2009, and journalist Nick Wallis. You can join our Newscast

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33:01

Race for The White House: A Don Deal for Trump?

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2024/01/15

Today, we look at the Iowa caucus, where voters brave bitterly cold weather to decide who will be their Republican US presidential candidate.Adam is wished a ‘happy caucus day’ by Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, who tells us why the former president wants to run again. And there’s a special report from Iowa with Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring.Plus, Adam and Chris give us a round up of everything going on at Westminster as Rishi Sunak addresses

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25:58

Cameron and Starmer on the Yemen Strikes

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2024/01/14

Today, Laura’s been speaking to foreign secretary David Cameron and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.Paddy and Henry join her to discuss the interviews in which she pressed them both on their support for airstrikes in Yemen.Starmer was also pressed on accusations he’d changed his mind over foreign and domestic policies.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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32:24

Yemen strikes: The political fallout

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2024/01/13

We look at how Westminster is reacting to the US and UK airstrikes in Yemen.Laura and Paddy discuss why the UK got involved, Sunak’s decision not to ask Parliament first, and Labour backing the military action. Laura’s got Sir Keir Starmer on her BBC One show on Sunday, and the Sunday Times’ Gabriel Pogrund is currently writing a book about him. Gabriel joins to give Newscasters the inside track on what’s going on inside the Labour party.You can join our Newscast online community here:

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34:16

Who are the Houthis and why are the US and UK bombing...

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2024/01/12

Today, we look at why the UK and US have launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the strikes were "necessary and proportionate" to protect the global shipping routes in response to a series of attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis say they have been supporting Hamas by targeting ships on route to Israel.Meanwhile, the UK have announced a £2.5bn aid package to Ukraine with Rishi Sunak visiting Kyiv. This weekend also

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32:57

Rwanda Bill Revolt (again)

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2024/01/11

Today, we look at the return of the Rwanda Bill as the Prime Minister faces a significant potential rebellion from his own side. More than 40 Tory MPs on the right of the party, including Liz Truss, argue the legislation must be toughened up. But former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland, from the centrist One Nation group of MPs, has backed three changes which would tone down some measures.James and Chris talk to Robert Jenrick the former Immigration Minister who resigned over the policy in

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34:13

The Post Office Scandal: Justice Delivered?

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2024/01/10

Today, we look at Rishi Sunak’s plan to bring in a new law that will overturn convictions for victims of the Horizon IT scandal.James and Chris talk to Rebecca Thomson, the journalist who first broke the story back in 2009.Alicia Kearns, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee is also on, after having grilled Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, over the UK’s approach to the war in the middle east, as well as military support for Ukraine. You can join our Newscast online community here:

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