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Episodes to download
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Will Labour's Plan To Stop Small Boat Crossings Work?
Thu 30 Jan 2025
The home secretary announces new laws
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Fergal Keane Travels Inside Gaza
Tue 28 Jan 2025
And, the UK population is set to grow but what's behind the numbers?
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Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.
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Is This a Rachel Reeves Reset?
Sun 26 Jan 2025
Plus, President Trump says Keir Starmer is doing a “very good job”
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Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released
Sat 25 Jan 2025
The swap on Saturday was the second exchange since the ceasefire.
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The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.
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Southport Killer Sentenced
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Axel Rudakubana sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in jail for Southport attack.
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Prince Harry’s Day Out Of Court
Wed 22 Jan 2025
The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages
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Why Wasn't the Southport Killer Stopped?
Tue 21 Jan 2025
PM warns of “new and dangerous threat” from violence-obsessed individuals.
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President Trump Is Back
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Newscast, Americast, Ukrainecast + The Global Story join forces to dissect Trump’s speech
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Southport Killer Pleads Guilty
Mon 20 Jan 2025
18 year old, Axel Rudakubana, murdered three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class.
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How Does BBC News Cover President Trump?
Mon 20 Jan 2025
What challenges does covering Donald Trump pose for BBC News?
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An Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Begins
Sun 19 Jan 2025
Hostages are expected to be released while the displaced return home.
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The Art of Dealing With Donald Trump
Sat 18 Jan 2025
World leaders prepare for the next president ahead of his inauguration
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The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.
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Has the Government Changed its Mind on Grooming Gang Inquiries?
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Five local inquiries & a national 'rapid audit'
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Resignationcast: Tulip Siddiq
Tue 14 Jan 2025
And, Israel and Hamas are thought to be close to agreeing a ceasefire deal.
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AI, The NHS and You
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Starmer says artificial intelligence presents a “vast potential”
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AI, Musk + Will the PM Sack Tulip Siddiq?
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Kemi Badenoch calls for Labour minister to go over corruption claims
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Rachel Reeves in China BUT Should She Have Gone?
Sat 11 Jan 2025
The Chancellor defends her visit to Beijing.
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Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.
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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”
