Newscast
BBC NewsThe 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'Connel... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1987 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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Adam, Chris, Laura and Paddy go through the biggest stories of 2025 with the help of economics editor Faisal Islam and international editor Jeremy Bowen.
They also reveal what it was like to be on the inside as they happened, and discuss how Keir St... more
Today, the US department of justice has released the largest amount of so-called “Epstein files” so far - but what exactly is in the latest batch? Among the latest files is an email from someone called ‘A’ from ‘Balmoral’ asking Ghislaine Maxwell for... more
Today, Adam is joined by Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell to reflect on her first few weeks in the role and what lies ahead for the Labour government in 2026.
The pair also discuss Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s new comments on the UK’s relation... more
Today, we’re bringing you some of the best bits from Newscast’s 25-hour Podcast-A-Thon!
Back in November, Adam was challenged by Pudsey Bear to record a 25-hour long episode of Newscast in aid of Children In Need. Members of the Newscast family drop... more
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- Defund the BBC
I will no longer listen to any BBC based podcast. Too blatantly biased. Its staff have long since shed impartiality.
Apple Podcasts1Yabadabadoobeedoo
United Kingdoma month ago - Re Andrew and Epstein
Whilst having no time for Andrew, he deserves all that’s coming to him. But , why are the Yanks solely focusing on him? Surely there must be many many “names” in America every bit as guilty . Can they not investigate their own?. Is this lazy investigating or are they too afraid to turn over many of their own stones?
Apple Podcasts1on the pipsUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Oh dear
Why is that parrot for the Boris “government” and her little helper still getting payed by the public, to peddle their propaganda? These people are the anthesis of journalism and should have been kicked out the moment the tories were- for cronyism and corruption.
Apple Podcasts1JbtruecrimeUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Hostile to the UK government
I have ceased to listen to this on a regular basis. It is consistently hostile to the current UK government to the point of being anti-patriotic - especially the commentaries of Chris Morris and Laura Kuensberg. For example today, the statement, directed at the UK, that the UK is "irrelevant". Maybe we haven't had so big a part in peacemaking in Gaza but there is no need for our national broadcaster to sneer, at us, it. This is an extension of the general attitude of the BBC which despite its ... more
Apple Podcasts1tmtl1United Kingdom3 months ago - Laura simply too rude
I just can’t listen anymore due to the levels of rudeness
Apple Podcasts1Skype user13United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #204 |  United States/News/Politics |
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Spotify | #15 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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Focused on daily events and emerging stories, this podcast engages listeners with expert insights from seasoned journalists, making it a go-to source for understanding contemporary political dynamics in the UK and abroad. Each episode provides a deeper analysis of significant news, including interviews and discussions surrounding current affairs that have immediate implications and long-term significance in politics, health, and society. Notably, it covers a wide range of topics, from specific political maneuvers to analysis of international relations, ensuring the audience stays well-informed regardless of their prior knowledge of the events discussed.
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Newscast launched 9 years ago and published 1987 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Newscast include:
1. Sumi Somaskanda
2. Sally Lawrence
3. Alexander Dragonetti
4. Danny Robins
5. Armando Iannucci
6. Asma Khalid
7. Vanessa Buschschlüter
8. Shabana Mahmood
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