Newscast Podcast
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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.
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Episodes to download
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What Happens After the Death of a Pope?
Tue 22 Apr 2025
And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.
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Old Newscast: The Global Financial Crash, 2008 (Part 2)
Mon 21 Apr 2025
How the Lehman Brothers collapse sparked the global financial crisis
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The Death of the Pope
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Vatican says Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure.
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Old Newscast: The Global Financial Crash, 2008 (Part 1)
Sun 20 Apr 2025
How the Lehman Brothers collapse sparked the global financial crisis
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Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 2)
Sat 19 Apr 2025
The long-lasting impact of The Good Friday Agreement.
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Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 1)
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Newscast takes you back to the day the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998
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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: What’s the Impact on the NHS?
Thu 17 Apr 2025
NHS could be forced to change gender guidance.
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The Supreme Court Decision on Sex and Gender
Wed 16 Apr 2025
The UK’s highest court backs 'biological' definition of woman
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Could the Birmingham Bin Strike Spread?
Tue 15 Apr 2025
And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.
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Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?
Mon 14 Apr 2025
A landmark legal case begins against social media giant Meta.
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Steel, China, and the MP Refused Entry to Hong Kong
Sun 13 Apr 2025
Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse is in the studio.
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A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
Sat 12 Apr 2025
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.
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The Week: We (Try To) Answer Your Questions on Trump’s Tariffs
Fri 11 Apr 2025
James, Alex, Caitríona and Dharshini wrap up the week of tariffs
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Is Donald Trump Still Interested in Ukraine?
Thu 10 Apr 2025
“Coalition of the willing” meet in Brussels to discuss plans for peacekeeping force.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% while cutting others
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Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to “Fight to The End”
Tue 8 Apr 2025
And, US says it will hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.
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Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China
Mon 7 Apr 2025
President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Is Globalisation Over?
Sun 6 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "the world as we knew it has gone"
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The Week: Trump’s Tariffs
Fri 4 Apr 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary round up a week dominated by President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump’s Tariffs: The Preview
Tue 1 Apr 2025
What can we expect from Wednesday’s highly anticipated tariff announcement?
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Au Revoir Marine Le Pen?
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.
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Why Would Justin Welby Forgive a Serial Child Abuser?
Sun 30 Mar 2025
And, how will the UK government respond to Trump’s tariffs?
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The Justin Welby Interview
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Listen to Laura's full interview with the former Archbishop of Canterbury
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The BBC Journalist Arrested in Turkey
Sat 29 Mar 2025
And Laura speaks about her exclusive interview with Justin Welby
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The Week: Tariffs, Welfare Reform and Sue Gray speaks…
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal wrap the week
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Plus, the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris.
