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:
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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
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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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Dec 22, 2022 • 32min
Driving Home For Christmas?
As further strike action hits air, road, and rail over Christmas, we discuss the implications with the the country’s most recognised travel journalist Simon Calder, and Radio 2’s travel reporter Bobbie Pryor. Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge talks about how business is going as food prices rise, and gives his best Christmas recipes on a budget.And Scotland makes history in passing a bill that makes it easier to change your legal gender.
This episode of Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alix Pickles and Phil Marzouk. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
Dec 21, 2022 • 28min
Call In a Strike
As thousands of ambulance workers across England and Wales strike, we discuss how it’s impacting people at a local level. BBC Radio Sheffield’s Toby Foster, BBC Radio Cornwall’s Julie Skentelbery, and BBC Radio Kent’s Anna Cookson join Adam to discuss how listeners have reacted to the industrial action. Also, it’s been a busy week for former US president Donald Trump. Americast host Justin Webb fills us in on the news from across the pond.This episode of Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Greg Brosnan. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
Dec 20, 2022 • 32min
The Ambulance Strike
Health bosses have warned they cannot guarantee patient safety during strikes by thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales on Wednesday. Adam is joined by Unison boss Christina McAnea and BBC health reporter Jim Reed to explore how the industrial action could impact the NHS.And the BBC’s Fergus Walsh celebrates some of the latest medical innovations, including a trial of a personalised cancer vaccine and how a baby's life was 'probably saved' by umbilical stem cells. This episode of Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Alix Pickles and Phil Marzouk. The studio manager was Philip Bull. The assistant editor was Louisa Lewis.
Dec 19, 2022 • 29min
Rwanda Ruling
Where does Monday's High Court ruling leave the Rwanda migrant plan? The UK High Court has found that the government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Dominic Casciani and Nick Eardley to discuss the political, legal and practical ramifications of the decision. Former White House adviser, and soon-to-be Chancellor of Durham University, Fiona Hill, talks about fears of nuclear war, the upcoming winter in Ukraine and how high fees may have kept her away from university. And we find out who’s won the Newscast World Cup sweepstake…This episode of Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Phil Marzouk. The studio manager was Philip Bull. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Dec 16, 2022 • 31min
Support v Disruption: Striking a Balance?
Does the public support the strikes? We speak to two Broadcasters who chat to the general public for a living. 5 Live Breakfast’s Nicky Campbell and presenter of Radio 4’s Any Questions, Alex Forsyth, are on to help us try to figure out what the mood of the country is. Marina Glasgow, the chief conciliator at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - also known as ACAS - explains her role in finding a resolution to the disputes. And actor and director Mark Gatiss talks about his famous Christmas ghost story, class, and why he’s supporting the strikers.Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham.
Dec 15, 2022 • 31min
Three Wise Political Editors
ITV’s Robert Peston and Sky’s Beth Rigby join Chris and Adam to look back on a tumultuous year in politics, recapping the biggest political moments of 2022 - as well as what happened behind the scenes.Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are on strike in the first of two days of industrial action this month. Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern explains what impact the strikes are having on the NHS.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
Dec 14, 2022 • 33min
The Iceland Boss: Frozen Food For Thought
The UK rate of inflation is down, but will it continue to fall? Adam speaks to Richard Walker, the managing director of Iceland Foods, about the price of food this Christmas… as well as his ambitions to be prime minister.Who is Sam Bankman-Fried, the man behind the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX? Adam is joined by the BBC’s cyber reporter Joe Tidy and Jamie Bartlett, presenter of the BBC Sounds podcast series The Missing Cryptoqueen.Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Damon Rose
Dec 13, 2022 • 28min
Leaping to Nuclear Fusion Conclusions
Is today’s scientific breakthrough the “holy grail” of clean energy?Adam is joined by the BBC’s science editor, Becky Morelle, who explains what nuclear fusion is, and why today’s news is a big deal.Chris Mason talks us through Rishi Sunak’s immigration plans. And business editor, Simon Jack, joins Newscaster Chana Horn to discuss what impact the current strike action is having in her business and the wider economy. Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Benita Barden. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Dec 12, 2022 • 32min
Weather (Or Not) To Travel
Bad weather adds to a week of significant strike disruption. Chris tells Adam why there’s no hope of the strikes being called off, despite talks, and crisis management expert Rob Doran explains what the government might be doing to soften the blow caused by the industrial action.And after Adam’s successful performance on Celebrity Mastermind at the weekend, presenter Clive Myrie gives his take on why he triumphed.Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Dec 9, 2022 • 32min
Banking "Big Bang" Theory 2.0
Is it the biggest shake-up for 30 years?The government has announced banking reforms that it says will "cut red tape" and "turbocharge growth". The BBC's economic editor, Faisal Islam, and banking analyst, Frances Coppola, unpack the government's plans to ease regulation.And winner of this year’s Turner Prize, Veronica Ryan, discusses the artwork that got people’s attention, and whether the Elgin Marbles should be returned. Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and Khadra Salad. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
