Newscast Podcast
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The ѿý's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of ѿý News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from ѿý News so you're across all the day's top stories.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, ѿý Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask ѿý Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on ѿý One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on ѿý iPlayer.
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Newscast is part of the ѿý News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
The Global Story: /sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: /sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: /sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: /sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Episodes to download
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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.
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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 ѿý News Cover President Trump?
Mon 20 Jan 2025
What challenges does covering Donald Trump pose for ѿý 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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