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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Nov 13, 2018 • 25min
Klaxons & Crinkley Bottoms
THE DRAFT TEXT HAS BEEN AGREED. SOUND THE KLAXON! In other news, Chris Mason has gone AWOL after saying that Mr Blobby knows more about Brexit than he does. So instead, we’re joined by Sam Coates off of The Times for a special Emergency Brexitcast. Enjoy!
Nov 8, 2018 • 30min
DannyDyercast
You've been nagging us for ages to change our theme music, so we did. And it has Danny Dyer and Hayley from Love Island in it. You can thank us later.
Nov 1, 2018 • 35min
See You Next Tuesday?
Could the proverbial hit the fan in Westminster next week? In other news, Adam has recorded a special report from the swanky BBC Sounds launch party. Lucky you.
Oct 25, 2018 • 28min
Are we nearly there yet?
The podcast discusses the progress of Brexit negotiations, focusing on the Irish border issue and differing views between Theresa and Michel. It also explores unexpected support for the Prime Minister at the 1922 Committee and debates on the People's Vote campaign, European reform, and the influence of past political marches on Brexit discussions.
Oct 18, 2018 • 28min
Kafka, crap microphones and willies in zips
Another summit, which we’ll explain with the help of Franz Kafka, an analogy of a willy stuck in a zip and some terrible microphones that the BBC really need to replace
Oct 15, 2018 • 25min
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: About last night…
The podcast delves into the intricacies of Brexit negotiations, explaining the Irish backstop and customs union. It explores the challenges of a no-deal Brexit and the intense political drama surrounding summit speculation. The hosts provide a playful discussion on baby names and humorous bets related to the Royal Baby, adding a light-hearted touch to a heavy topic.
Oct 11, 2018 • 34min
Aren’t you bored yet?
Michel Barnier and Adam explore the comical side of Brexit negotiations and key figures. They analyze recent negotiations, speeches, linguistic elements, economic factors, and predict future scenarios. The discussion highlights the complexities, challenges, and uncertainties surrounding Brexit negotiations with a touch of humor.
Oct 3, 2018 • 29min
Truly Abba’d
We’re at the Conservative party conference, where Theresa May has been dancing again and talking ‘no deal’.
Sep 26, 2018 • 35min
Starmer Drama!
We’ve recorded Brexitcast at the Labour party conference in Liverpool and Adam has a Sound of Music quiz. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?
Sep 21, 2018 • 45min
The Dom Raab Special
We’re joined by the actual Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab. This episode went out live on the telly during what’s usually the ‘Politics Live’ show. Head to the BBC iPlayer if you want to watch us squirm in their TV studio.
