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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The Newscast Security Briefing
Tue 15 Aug 2023
The threats facing the UK, as three are suspected of spying.
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Wildfires in Hawaii
Mon 14 Aug 2023
The deadliest event of its kind in the US in more than a century.
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Hip-Hop Happy Birthday
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Broadcasting legend Trevor Nelson celebrates 50 years of hip-hop.
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Small Boats, Big Numbers
Wed 9 Aug 2023
Understanding the asylum system, and the benefits of 5000 steps.
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Oil Or Nothing?
Mon 31 Jul 2023
More oil exploration in the North Sea, plus money for carbon capture tech announced.
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Energy Profits With Ed Miliband
Thu 27 Jul 2023
The shadow climate secretary on record energy firm profits.
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Debunking Debanking
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Are bank accounts being closed because of people's political views?
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Global Warnings
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Hottest June on record, and July heat near 'impossible' without climate change.
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Greece's Wildfire Tragedy
Mon 24 Jul 2023
Wildfires are raging on several Greek islands affecting residents and tourists.
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Hollywood Strikes Back
Fri 14 Jul 2023
‘Succession’s’ Brian Cox tells Newscast he backs the strikes.
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BBC Presenter Allegations: Huw Edwards Named
Wed 12 Jul 2023
His wife has issued a statement on his behalf.
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BBC Presenter Allegations: New Claims
Tue 11 Jul 2023
A BBC presenter sent abusive and menacing messages to a second young person.
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BBC Presenter Allegations: The Lawyer's Letter
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Lawyer for young person disputes claims. The Sun stands by story.
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