Newscast
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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
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May 2, 2023 • 33min
NHStrike a Deal
More than a million NHS staff in England are to receive a 5% pay rise, after health unions backed a pay deal with the government. Adam and Chris are joined by health editor Hugh Pym, as well as Unison head of health Sara Gorton, who chairs the joint NHS union group.And as the BBC launches an emergency pop-up radio service for Sudan, we hear from presenter of the first edition - Omar El Tayeb.Journalist and podcaster Zach Stafford is also on to talk us through why, or whether, The Met Gala matters.
Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong and George Dabby. The technical producer Emma Crowe. The news editor was Damon Rose.With thanks to Met Gala 2023/Vogue for the audio of Doja Cat meowing in the interview with Emma Chamberlain.
Apr 28, 2023 • 31min
Richard Sharp Resignationcast
The BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned after a report found he broke transparency rules over his dealings with Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment. Adam is joined by culture and media editor, Katie Razzall, and whitehall editor at the Sunday Times, Gabriel Pogrund, who uncovered the story that prompted the report.And we look at the present and future of artificial intelligence with AI expert Nina Schick, and Will Jackson creator of human-like robot AMECA.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The news editor was Damon Rose.
Apr 27, 2023 • 32min
Newscarpool Karaoke
Adam pays homage to James Corden’s final carpool karaoke. Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, joins him in the passenger seat and gives his take on the government’s response to the crisis in Sudan.And, with local elections in England and Northern Ireland happening next week, Adam and Chris are joined by Professor Sir John Curtice to find out what the opinion polls suggest.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cordelia Hemming and Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Apr 26, 2023 • 28min
Bobbies and Jobbies
Has the government honoured its manifesto pledge and successfully recruited 20,000 police officers since 2019? Crime, justice and police commentator Danny Shaw joins Adam and Chris to fact check those claims. Also under the microscope is the government’s new target to reduce sewage overflows by 2050.6-Music’s resident news hound Matt Everitt also drops by for a summary of all the music-related stories, including Ed Sheeran’s plagiarism court battle with the family of Marvin Gaye.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Chloe Desave and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
Apr 25, 2023 • 32min
Escape from Khartoum
After the first evacuation planes carrying British nationals arrive in Cyprus, Adam hears one Newscaster’s first-hand account of fleeing war-torn Sudan, and speaks to Larry Madowo, CNN’s international correspondent, from Nairobi.And the BBC’s media editor Katie Razzall is in the studio to tell us about three major court cases that Prince Harry has made against tabloid newspapers.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby, Cat Farnsworth and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.
Apr 24, 2023 • 33min
CoroNation
How popular is the monarchy under King Charles? Adam is joined by BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell and Radio 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell to talk through new polling into the public mood ahead of the King's coronation.And political editor Chris Mason and former head of the Foreign Office, Sir Simon Fraser, discuss the government’s options, with thousands of British citizens trapped in Sudan. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
Apr 21, 2023 • 34min
Raab Resignationcast
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from the government after a report upheld bullying allegations against him. Adam is joined by Sima Kotecha, Newsnight’s UK Editor, Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, and Lord Gavin Barwell, Theresa May’s former chief of staff.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
Apr 20, 2023 • 35min
Raabullying Probe Delay
Westminster waits for report into Dominic Raab’s behaviourThe Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering the much anticipated report into alleged bullying by the Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab. Adam and Chris talk about what to expect and are joined by Sir Alex Allan, who was the government’s independent adviser on ministerial interests from 2011-2020.Adam catches up with Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland from the You, Me and the Big C podcast. They discuss a new documentary following the last years of Deborah James’ life, as well as the impact of Covid on cancer treatments and the importance of early diagnosis. And, in solidarity with BBC presenter Claire Frisby - who presented the news in the dark after a studio malfunctoin - Adam and Chris switch the lights off for some of the show.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Chris Flynn. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
Apr 19, 2023 • 32min
The Most Expensive Thing Since Sliced Bread
With inflation still high, when will food prices start to fall?Adam talks to business editor Simon Jack to make sense of today’s numbers and why things like bread and cereal cost so much. Also, the BBC’s Sarah Smith and Jeremy Barr from the Washington Post discuss Fox News’ settlement over a defamation case with the voting machine company, Dominion, for $787.5m.And Sophie Raworth explains what it’s like doing ultra marathons, after one recent runner had her medal taken away for driving some of the route.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The series producer is Tim Walklate.
Apr 18, 2023 • 32min
More SNProblems
The SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party's finances has been released without charge pending further investigation.To untangle what this all means for the party and its new leader, Adam is joined by Scotland editor, James Cook, and chief political correspondent, Nick Eardley.Also, after two major sport events are disrupted by protesters, former captain of the Wales women’s football team, Laura McAllister, and sociology professor, Dr Graeme Hayes, assess how effective protests can be in the sporting arena.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Cat Farnsworth and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Sam Bonham.
