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.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, ѿý Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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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.
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Episodes to download
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German Electioncast! (The Lookahead)
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Everything you need to know before votes on Sunday.
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Trump v Zelensky?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
President Trump calls President Zelensky a “dictator” in latest round of war of words.
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Outside the Room Where the Russia-US Peace Talks Happened
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Russia and the US agree to appoint teams to start negotiating the end of the war.
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Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.
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Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine.
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The Week: What Next For Ukraine, The New World Order And Some Signs Of Growth?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week
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Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.
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Has the Met Police Just Become Less Safe?
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.
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Government Minister Sacked Over Whatsapp Messages
Sun 9 Feb 2025
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sent a string of offensive and abusive messages.
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Interview: The Families Taking TikTok to Court
Sun 9 Feb 2025
Laura speaks to parents suing TikTok for the alleged wrongful deaths of their children.
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A Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine?
Sat 8 Feb 2025
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.
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Brexitcast Returns
Fri 7 Feb 2025
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the ѿý Radio Theatre.
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Starmer’s Plan to ‘Build Baby Build’
Thu 6 Feb 2025
And a look back at the Coronavirus Newscast era.
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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.