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
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
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
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Apr 16, 2020 • 33min
Sir Keir Starmer
Labour's new leader, Sir Keir Starmer, discusses Dominic Raab's reluctance on exit strategy, Europe easing measures, and new CPAP machines for Covid-19. The podcast also explores creative endeavors, lockdown decisions, leadership challenges, pandemic-related words, and innovative CPAP solutions for patients.
Apr 15, 2020 • 36min
Geraint Thomas
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas discusses Trump halting WHO funding, while government announces increased care home testing. Topics include challenges in COVID-19 testing, controversies over social care worker badges, and implications of US funding cuts to WHO. Thomas shares his charity cycling event for NHS fundraising.
Apr 14, 2020 • 35min
More questions than answers
Ruth Alexander from BBC Radio 4's 'More or Less' talks about the UK economy's potential 35% shrink by June. They also discuss 5G conspiracy theories and TV recommendations. Topics include COVID-19 death toll stats, challenges in measurement, and comparing UK and Ireland death rates. The podcast delves into dispelling misinformation, discerning valid concerns, and exploring nostalgic TV series like 'The West Wing'.
Apr 10, 2020 • 38min
New York, New York
British journalists Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, along with Anthony Zurcher, discuss America's handling of coronavirus. Congresswoman Donna Shalala shares insights on healthcare disparities and the impact of COVID-19. They cover Bernie Sanders' campaign suspension, New York City's struggles, and the government's response. Shalala explores the US healthcare system, implications on the presidential election, and contrasting views on reopening the economy.
Apr 9, 2020 • 36min
Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory
The Homeland and Peaky Blinders stars tell us how they’re helping supply meals to NHS staff. And we're joined by epidemiologist and author of 'The Rules of Contagion', Adam Kucharski.Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena and Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
Apr 9, 2020 • 36min
Katya Adler and Hugh Bonneville
European correspondent Katya Adler and actor Hugh Bonneville discuss the global impact of the virus. Topics include the virus's impact on Italy, America, and South Korea, declining physical touch in European cultures, alarming death tolls in the UK, US, and Italy, challenges faced by charities, successful handling of the pandemic in South Korea, and guests reciting inspiring pop song lyrics for fun.
Apr 7, 2020 • 22min
Collectively Responsible
The podcast discusses the UK Prime Minister's illness and its impact on leadership, navigating uncertainty in balancing health and economics, challenges of holidays during restrictions, and finding moments of joy amidst dark times.
Apr 7, 2020 • 28min
Inside intensive care
Behind the scenes in an intensive care unit. Fergus Walsh talks to Adam about the day he spent at the University College London Hospital ICU, witnessing medics and patients fight coronavirus.Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Apr 6, 2020 • 13min
PM in intensive care
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened”. The prime minister has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise "where necessary". Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg and James Gallagher to discuss.Producers: Nick Rotherham, Frankie Tobi and Ione Wells
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Apr 5, 2020 • 16min
PM admitted to hospital
PM Boris Johnson hospitalized for coronavirus, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer resigns. Impact on government, leadership changes discussed. Public compliance, vaccine distribution strategies analyzed. Hosts share fitness anecdotes, sponsor ad for Quince brand clothing.
