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://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.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://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.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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Oct 26, 2023 • 36min
AI: Nothing to 'Lose Sleep Over'?
Professors Hannah Fry and Gina Neff discuss the risks and opportunities of AI at the AI safety summit. They stress the importance of understanding and managing these risks. The podcast also explores the comparison of advanced technology to past inventions and the potential consequences of AI-generated deep fake election content. The director and musician from Bastille discuss their involvement in the podcast and their love for the nature documentary, Planet Earth. They talk about the challenges of filming elusive wolves and the impact of the Planet Earth series on our understanding of animal behavior.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 34min
365 Days of PM Rishi Sunak: How's He Done?
Reflecting on one year of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the hosts discuss his achievements, challenges, and upcoming tasks. They also explore the discomfort within Labour regarding their position on the Israel-Gaza conflict. In addition, they delve into the challenges and opportunities of private funding and collaboration for a UK space mission, as well as the potential impact of commercial spaceflight. The episode concludes with listener interaction and announcements about upcoming events.
Oct 24, 2023 • 32min
Israel-Gaza: High Stakes Diplomacy
Diplomacy in the Israel-Gaza conflict, the release of hostages, and the role of mediators. The significance of aircraft carriers and the potential for miscalculation. The history and impact of kabootzim in Israel. The expansion of football tournaments and the environmental implications.
Oct 23, 2023 • 29min
Israel-Gaza: Policing UK Protests
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and Imam Ibrahim Mogra unite their communities during the Israel-Gaza conflict. They discuss the religious aspects of the conflict, roles of faith leaders, grief, healing, and peaceful protests.
Oct 22, 2023 • 27min
Israel-Gaza: The West Bank Strike
The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, including the strike in the West Bank. It also explores the UK government's support for Israel's goal and the increasing concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. There is reflection on 9/11 and America's response, as well as a discussion on humanitarian aid, crossings into Gaza, and recent by-elections. The disastrous by-elections for the Conservative Party and the sea change in British politics are also highlighted.
Oct 21, 2023 • 32min
Sweary WhatsApps At The Covid Inquiry
WhatsApp messages during the 'eat out to help out' moment, disinformation on social media, types of disinformation and lies including fake footage and staged pictures, Twitter's influence in spreading misinformation
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 6min
By-Electioncast Live!
Labour's historic double by-election win is analyzed and reacted to in this live podcast. The topics discussed include statistical quirks in the results, the impact on the Conservative party, Labour's poll lead and planning system reform, the political landscape of Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire, and the significance of recent by-elections. The delay in declaring the election result and the potential timing for a general election are also discussed, along with reflections on the impact of the by-elections on politics.
Oct 19, 2023 • 26min
Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen
Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen, chief international correspondent and international editor respectively, discuss the Middle East conflict, Rishi Sunak's visit to Israel, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They explore the impact of world leaders' visits on Israeli decision-making and speculate on the risks of a ground invasion in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Oct 18, 2023 • 38min
Gaza Hospital Blast: The Information War
The podcast discusses the Gaza hospital blast and the conflicting claims surrounding it. It also explores the complexities of diplomacy in the region and the challenge of negotiating with Hamas. Additionally, it examines the US and British military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and the implications of an Israeli land invasion of Gaza. The podcast concludes with practical tips for being resilient in the face of chaos.
Oct 17, 2023 • 29min
Emergency episode: The Gaza Hospital Strike
BBC International Correspondent Lyse Doucet and colleague Anna Foster discuss the ongoing tensions in Israel and Lebanon, the role of women in the Israeli military, and the crisis in the Middle East. They also explore the verification and discussion of the recent Gaza hospital strike.
