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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The Tates in the States
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.
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Starmer and Trump, United in America?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
The Prime Minister flies out for crucial meeting with US President.
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Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
Tue 25 Feb 2025
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.
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The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
Mon 24 Feb 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House
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German Electioncast! (The Results)
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Conservatives declare victory but there’s a big surge from the far right.
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How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
Sun 23 Feb 2025
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?
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German Electioncast! (The Lookahead)
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Everything you need to know before votes on Sunday.
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Trump v Zelensky?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
President Trump calls President Zelensky a “dictator” in latest round of war of words.
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Outside the Room Where the Russia-US Peace Talks Happened
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Russia and the US agree to appoint teams to start negotiating the end of the war.
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Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.
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Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine.
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The Week: What Next For Ukraine, The New World Order And Some Signs Of Growth?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week
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Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.
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Has the Met Police Just Become Less Safe?
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.
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Government Minister Sacked Over Whatsapp Messages
Sun 9 Feb 2025
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sent a string of offensive and abusive messages.
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Interview: The Families Taking TikTok to Court
Sun 9 Feb 2025
Laura speaks to parents suing TikTok for the alleged wrongful deaths of their children.
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A Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine?
Sat 8 Feb 2025
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.
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Brexitcast Returns
Fri 7 Feb 2025
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.
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Starmer’s Plan to ‘Build Baby Build’
Thu 6 Feb 2025
And a look back at the Coronavirus Newscast era.
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Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back
Tue 4 Feb 2025
Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes.
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Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
Mon 3 Feb 2025
And, Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Brussels to meet EU leaders.
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A Battle Within Labour Over Welfare Reform?
Sat 1 Feb 2025
Changes to the system are an urgent issue at the top of government.
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The Week: Mandelson Backtracks, Badenoch v Patel and Heathrow Expansion
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal round up the political week.
