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Newscast BBC Podcasts
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The UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day’s big 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 developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and much more.
Newscast is hosted by Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell.
By the way, you can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say ‘”Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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Got a question or a comment? Get in touch with us on email at newscast@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
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Let The Games Begin!
Today we look at the start of Olympics in Paris.
Adam is joined by Sarah Mulkerrins from BBC Sport, our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding and four time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper.The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham. -
Did Biden Explain Why He's Quitting the Race?
Today, Adam is joined by Justin Webb from Americast following Joe Biden's primetime address, announcing he is stepping down from the US presidential race.
US President Joe Biden has told Americans that it's time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Purvee Pattni. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham. -
Sir Keir Starmer's PMQs Debut
Today, we discuss the first post-election edition of Prime Minister’s Questions - and the first since Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak swapped places.
Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to talk through the day’s political news, including PMQs, the seven Labour MPs who have been suspended after voting against the government and Baroness Eluned Morgan being elected as the new leader of Welsh Labour.
And, why has the album ‘brat’ by British popstar Charli XCX inspired so many memes about Vice-President Kamala Harris? Adam enlightens Chris on memes and the concept of brat summer.
Newscast is going to the Edinburgh Festival! Apply for tickets here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/edfest24-newscast
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Sam McLaren and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham. -
Jess Phillips on Misogyny... Bibby Stockholm + JD Vance
Today, we look at the National Police Chiefs Councils report into rising violence against women and girls, with Home Office minister Jess Phillips.
The report estimates at least one in 12 women (about 2 million) in England and Wales would be victims of violence every year, and that the problem had been growing.
Adam and Jess also discuss the closing of the Bibby Stockholm barge, the Strictly Come Dancing scandal and JD Vance.
Plus, Adam and Chris are re-united to round up the political week so far.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Hal Haines. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham. -
Everything You Need to Know About Kamala Harris
Today, everything you need to know about Kamala Harris.
We profile Vice-President Kamala Harris, who is the new favourite to be Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden announced he would not be running.
What does she stand for? What has she done in her time as VP? And, is she the first truly meme’d politician?
Adam is joined by Astead W Herndon, national politics reporter for the New York Times and Maegan Vazquez, breaking news political reporter for Washington Post.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam Mclaren and Gemma Roper The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham. -
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats - and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the democratic nominee.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Justin Webb, Sarah Smith and Marianna Spring. It was made by Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
Customer Reviews
My Favorite Podcast
I’m a longtime American devotee of your show and just want to thank you for expanding to the weekend. The crisis period we’ve all lived through rolls on, and nobody really can say when things will stabilize. The high standard of journalism set by the BBC is more essential than ever.
Underwhelming. Trying too hard to be funny
Much better alternatives out there - TRIP, News Agents, even Coffee House Shots.
Slanted viewpoints
I used to really enjoy this podcast back when it was Brexitcast and even in the last couple of years as Newscast. But it seems the last few months or so, the viewpoints feel less and less balanced and more and more slanted in a left leaning direction.I've always looked to the BBC for a balanced approach, but it seems Newscast is following suit with a lot of the other BBC articles I read on the News app. Sad and disappointing.