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.Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from BBC News so you're across all the day's top stories. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
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.The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
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.The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
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Jul 5, 2024 • 33min
Electioncast Results: A New Labour Government
Explore the new Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer with guests James Timpson and Sir Patrick Vallance. Topics include unexpected cabinet appointments, government ethics, analysis of election results, and reflections on the political environment. Join the Newscast online community for more daily political news analysis.
Jul 5, 2024 • 34min
Electioncast Results: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister, his vision includes rebuilding communities, NHS improvement, and clean energy. The podcast analyzes his arrival in Downing Street and election results, such as Liz Truss losing her seat and Nigel Farage's victory.
Jul 5, 2024 • 36min
Electioncast Results: Labour Wins General Election
Political commentators Adam and Chris discuss Labour's landslide victory in the 2024 General Election, with Keir Starmer becoming Prime Minister. They analyze the crushing defeat for the Conservatives, Nigel Farage's triumph, and the Lib Dems' resurgence. The implications on Scottish politics and potential leadership shifts are also explored.
Jul 3, 2024 • 37min
Electioncast: It's Over To You!
The podcast discusses the final day of campaigning for the UK general election, with insights on conservative politics, newspaper endorsements, competition between political parties, memorable TV moments with politicians, pre-election reminders, and the launch of a new politics podcast along with a heartwarming story of music revival in Afghanistan.
Jul 3, 2024 • 41min
Electioncast: David Dimbleby on Election Night Fever
Legendary broadcaster David Dimbleby joins Newscast to discuss the upcoming UK election night, the challenges of election campaigns, historical contexts, complexities of the UK political landscape, and the excitement of election night coverage.
Jul 2, 2024 • 37min
Electioncast: Chris' Pit Stop and Policy Station
BBC journalist Chris Mason joins the podcast from the campaign trail to discuss the final days of campaigning and parties' plans for the NHS and cost of living. They touch on covering the General Election campaign, key policy areas, and party positions. The episode also explores campaign activities of political leaders, healthcare policies, and voters' concerns, offering insights into the upcoming election landscape.
Jul 1, 2024 • 31min
Electioncast: Getting The Message?!
The hosts discuss final messages and stunts by political parties before the election. Stories of remote voters are shared, including an 18-year-old figure skater and a man in Tanzania. Nigel Farage's rally for Reform UK is analyzed for its impact on the election. The chapter explores smaller parties' strategies, Labour's plans to boost voter turnout, and the anticipation of election night dynamics.
Jun 30, 2024 • 30min
Electioncast: Sunak and Labour's Final Sunday Pitch
Labour's campaign chief, Pat McFadden, discusses why he, not Keir Starmer, appeared on the podcast. Topics include Rishi Sunak's campaigning efforts, tax policies, Brexit impact, renewable energy transition, and election emotions.
Jun 29, 2024 • 33min
Electioncast: The Run In
The podcast covers final days of campaigning, racism in Clacton, defining campaign moments in history, remote voting experiences, election drama, postal voting challenges in Scotland, and concludes with promotions and advertisements.
Jun 28, 2024 • 41min
Electioncast: Sunak’s Response to Racial Slur
Newsnight's Kirsty Wark and Nick Watt discuss Rishi Sunak's response to a racial slur. They also explore the influence of young voters on social media during the election. The podcast delves into political dynamics, memory techniques, and the impact of unofficial influencers on campaigns.
