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
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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
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2023 • 29min
A Spy in Parliament?
Researcher suspected of spying for China in UK Parliament. Escaped prisoner highlights issues in prisons. Interviews with justice secretary on prisons' importance. Controversy around Chinese interference in UK politics. Balancing trade and security with China's influence. Apologies, Greece, and Quentin Somerville mentioned.
Sep 9, 2023 • 31min
How the Police Caught Daniel Khalife
Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife is discussed, including how the police tracked him down without a phone. The earthquake in Morocco and Rishi Sunak's visit to the G20 are also mentioned.
Sep 8, 2023 • 36min
The Modi Bunch: India's G20 Ambitions
The podcast discusses India's ambitions as the host of the G20, the absence of bids for offshore wind projects in the UK, and the urgency of addressing climate change. It also touches on the British Prime Minister's visit to India and the slow parliamentary processes in the UK.
Sep 7, 2023 • 37min
Re-New Horizons
The UK rejoins the EU's flagship scientific research schemeWhat does it mean to the country? The UK’s top scientific advisor Dame Angela McLean is on, as well as Katya Adler, who tells us whether this could be a thaw in UK/EU relations.And what does the case of the escaped Wandsworth prisoner tell us about the state of prisons? Former BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw and former Head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips gives Adam the lowdown.Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Stephanie Mitcalf, Rufus Gray and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
Sep 6, 2023 • 32min
CrisisCast: Escaped prisoner, School Concrete and THAT kiss
The podcast discusses an escaped prisoner and the ongoing issue of RAAC in schools. PR gurus discuss the government's handling of concrete. They also talk about Spain's World Cup kiss and its implications for the country's treatment of women.
Sep 5, 2023 • 28min
Sewage Happens (Again)
An investigation reveals illegal sewage spills by water companies. Birmingham City Council faces financial crisis. Sewage discharges in waterways adversely affect surfers. Concerns raised about new regulations for building houses.
Sep 4, 2023 • 30min
'F***ing good job'
'F***ing Good Job' - David Miliband, former Labour foreign secretary and chief executive of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the ongoing Ukraine crisis and concerns about the US approach. Also, controversial language and hot microphones, closure of locations in England, shadow cabinet reshuffle, and the issue of crumbling concrete in schools.
Sep 3, 2023 • 24min
The Costs of Crumbly Concrete and THAT Piers Morgan Answer
BBC political chief correspondent Laura Kuenssberg discusses her interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt regarding the crumbly concrete crisis and the government's response. The podcast also covers her exchange with Piers Morgan, where he denies involvement in phone hacking and calls Prince Harry a "shameless hypocrite".
Sep 2, 2023 • 25min
Laura and Paddy's weekend Newscast is here!
Talking crumbly concrete and Sunak’s in tray.Welcome to the first ever weekend Newscast, with Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell!Today they hear from Kirstie Allsopp, from the TV show Location, Location, Location, about falling house prices. And they talk about the political impact of the concrete problem in schools. Also, a surprise guest pops into the studio for a very special Newscast outro. Btw, in case you've missed it, Laura and Paddy will be on Newscast on Saturday and Sundays, popping into the Newscast studio from their respective weekend TV and radio shows. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. 00:04 Hello from Laura and Paddy!
02:48 Crumbly concrete in schools
09:01 What next for Rishi Sunak
13:30 House prices are down with Kirstie Allsopp
20:02 Special guest!
Sep 1, 2023 • 29min
RAAC To School
Potential dangers of RAAC concrete in schools discussed, along with the financial implications. Interview with a parent affected by the issue. The podcast also explores how a change in measuring growth could reveal the UK's economy to be better than expected.
