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
Episodes
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Jun 6, 2019 • 38min
Doncaster Races meets Game of Thrones
Brexit minister James Cleverly discusses Tory leadership race, while Justine Greening shares why she didn't run. Topics include Brexit chaos, leadership contests, Irish border implications, and complexities of post-Brexit solutions.
May 27, 2019 • 32min
From Tusk ‘til Dawn
So they let us loose on the actual BBC coverage of the Euro election results and it wasn’t a total car crash. Phew. But more importantly, WE’RE GETTING A CAT!!! While you’re helping us think of a name, you can listen back to our ‘best bits’ from the results programme.Editor: Dino Sofos
Producer: Poppy Damon
May 24, 2019 • 31min
TREXIT
Analyzing the aftermath of Theresa May resigning and its impact on Brexit. Delving into leader resignations and compromises within the government. Speculating on the upcoming Tory leadership contest and EU relations. Engaging in political banter and awards ceremony.
May 21, 2019 • 28min
Size Matters
The podcast discusses Brexit negotiations, the challenges of compromise, sanctions for European Parliament MPs, scandal involving politicians, outdated donation rules, and emotional connections to politicians.
May 19, 2019 • 3min
THANK YOU BREXITCASTERS!
Hosts express gratitude for winning Listeners' Choice Award at British Podcast Awards. Voice notes from Dr. Adler, Laura, and Chris thanking Brexit casters and emphasizing listener support.
May 17, 2019 • 19min
EX-X-X Party Talks
Labour and Tories fail to agree on Brexit, ending cross-party talks. Podcast explores advertising ethics on adult sites, potential solutions post-negotiations. Uncertainty in Brexit negotiations, discussions on indicative votes and referendum prospects.
May 16, 2019 • 29min
In Europe but not sung by Europe
Scott Mills, Radio 1 host at Eurovision in Tel Aviv, discusses Brexit drama, Eurovision semi-finals, surprising performers, controversial political ads, Game of Thrones, populist nationalists, and UK politics
May 9, 2019 • 35min
The Poisoned Chalice Trophy
Horse racing commentator Cornelius Lysaght joins in for a fun take on the Conservative leadership race. The podcast dives into the runners and riders of the top job with a witty twist, offering insights and humor on the political steeplechase ahead.
May 3, 2019 • 20min
A kick in the ballots
The podcast delves into the impact of local elections on the main political parties, highlighting losses for the Tories and limited gains for Labour. The discussion focuses on the Brexit dilemma and political disagreements, emphasizing the importance of compromise and unity amidst frustrations. Also, the analysis explores the aftermath of recent election results, Brexit implications, and the growing influence of smaller parties in the evolving political landscape.
May 1, 2019 • 17min
My way or the Huawei
Adam has ploughed through 25 episodes of Game of Thrones since last week’s Brexitcast, so that gives you an idea of how busy things are in Brussels. Meanwhile, in Westminster…Editor: Dino Sofos
