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.
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Episodes to download
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Biden, Trump and the Survival of Nato
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Nato defence spending hits a record high - but can the alliance survive Trump?
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Steve Wright Tributes + Labour Suspend Another Candidate
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Long time BBC radio presenter Steve Wright dies at the age of 69
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Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
There are warnings the health service is unprepared for a rollout
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How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
Sun 11 Feb 2024
Michael Gove tells Laura a no-fault eviction ban is on the way.
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Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
Sat 10 Feb 2024
How have attitudes towards climate policies shifted in recent years?
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Is Biden Too Old?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
And we talk to comedian Matt Forde about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer
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Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
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Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
Wed 7 Feb 2024
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
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Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Another Conservative faction emerges as Sunak gambles on Rwanda.
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Mon 5 Feb 2024
He will postpone public duties, Buckingham Palace says.
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Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
The mother of Brianna Ghey, Esther, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg
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Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
Esther Ghey says she is “open” to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter’s killers
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Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
Sat 3 Feb 2024
More powers announced for coroners to demand data from social media firms
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Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
The convicted sex offender was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.
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Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
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Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
Wed 31 Jan 2024
The former first minister has been giving evidence.
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Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
Tue 30 Jan 2024
The DUP backs deal to return the devolved government in Northern Ireland
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Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by Authorities
Mon 29 Jan 2024
The victims’ families have visited Downing Street to call for a public inquiry
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Why is trust in UK politics so low?
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Laura, Paddy & Henry discuss whether politicians can fix the issues the voters care about?
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What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus group results are in!
Sat 27 Jan 2024
Laura and Paddy on what voters make of the state of the country.
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An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Your guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the General Election?
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Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Ex government minister Simon Clarke is calling for the PM to stand down.
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Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Rishi Sunak: if Houthis attack again, the UK won’t hesitate to strike
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Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Why are less children being vaccinated against Measles?
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Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal
Sun 21 Jan 2024
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary and Paddy's been talking to Diane.
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How to avoid campaign cock ups, and the state of the SNP
Sat 20 Jan 2024
Laura and Paddy look at how Scotland might vote and the art of campaigning.
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How is AI Threatening Elections?
Fri 19 Jan 2024
With more people voting in 2024 than ever before - what sway will AI have?
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Is the World Becoming Less Safe?
Thu 18 Jan 2024
As global leaders meet at Davos - Adam and Chris discuss the conflicts facing the world
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Green light for Rwanda flights?
Wed 17 Jan 2024
The government moves a step further with plans to send asylum seekers abroad.
