Newscast
BBC News
The BBC'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 BBC 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, BBC 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 BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH:
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
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Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC 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.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC 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.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Episodes
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May 27, 2020 • 33min
Testing (and tracing) times
Exploring the controversy of social distancing rules, implications of test and trace programs, government's efforts in testing infrastructure, ethical considerations in contact tracing, public scrutiny of government response, and the emotional challenges faced by a couple separated by COVID-19 and the high seas.
May 26, 2020 • 34min
Is this the way to Barnard Castle?
Founder of Transferwise and first Skype employee, Taavet Hinrikus, discusses immunity passports and a new app for those with Coronavirus antibodies. The podcast also covers the fallout from Dominic Cummings controversy, government tension, and the potential review of lockdown fines. Additionally, the episode explores the development of an app for sharing immunity status and discusses the availability of Remdesivir for critically ill patients.
May 25, 2020 • 29min
Cummings Up Roses?
The podcast discusses Dominic Cummings's controversial actions during lockdown and the public reaction. It explores the legal and moral implications, as well as the repercussions on British politics. The episode also touches on reopening plans amidst the controversies and the amusing shopping experiences amidst political turmoil.
May 24, 2020 • 29min
The Special One
Discussions on Dominic Cummings breaking lockdown rules and being compared to the 'special one'. Controversy, public outrage, and political fallout surrounding Cummings' actions. Ethical dilemmas of travel during lockdown and political tensions within the Tory party.
May 22, 2020 • 41min
Bastille on the future of the music industry
Dan Smith from Bastille, Beverley Whitrick, and Will Grant discuss the impact of the pandemic on the music industry, including challenges faced by artists, shifts to virtual interactions, struggles with recording during lockdown, and the importance of supporting small venues for the future of the industry.
May 21, 2020 • 41min
Inside Sage
Professor Sir Ian Boyd, a key member of Sage, discusses the government's lockdown timing and how Sage advises. Mark Zuckerberg's interview on Facebook's misinformation handling is highlighted. Topics include lockdown decisions, scientific advice, social bubbles, and misinformation challenges.
May 20, 2020 • 29min
Did Andy Gill have coronavirus?
Catherine Mayer investigates if her late husband, Andy Gill, had coronavirus from a China tour. They discuss the gendered impacts of the virus, his musical legacy, early COVID-19 cases, challenges in diagnosis, and coping with loss.
May 19, 2020 • 28min
Quarantina Fey
The chancellor says we’re facing “a severe recession, the likes of which we haven’t seen”, and today saw some bleak numbers on jobs and benefits. We talk to two people whose careers have been badly affected by the pandemic, including a drag queen who has become a security guard! Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena and Georgia Coan.
Studio manager: Emma Crowe
Editor: Dino Sofos
May 18, 2020 • 32min
Greece for the holidays?
The Greek minister for tourism discusses Greece's plans to welcome tourists this summer. Topics include social distancing on beaches, measures for tourist safety, and the importance of tourism to Greece's economy.
May 15, 2020 • 46min
Kermode, Mayo and Chris Addison
Will coronavirus permanently change the film industry? And when can we go to the cinema again? In this blockbuster episode, Simon Mayo, Mark Kermode, and actor and director, Chris Addison, join us to talk movies. And 'Brexitcast Strikes Back'! Dr Katya Adler is back for a Brexit update.Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
