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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news 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 news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.

Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, La... more

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Latest Episodes

Today, President Trump has publicly criticised Keir Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

The comments came during a press conference at the White House alongside the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. President Trump sai... more

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Today, President Trump outlined the objectives of Operation Epic Fury saying he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran.

The president said the objectives of the operation in Iran are "clear", including "destroying Iran's missile capabilities", "an... more

Today, we look at the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli attacks on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump released a statement late in the evening saying he was targeted via intelligence and tracking sy... more

Today, we look at US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

US president Donald Trump has described ongoing "major combat operations" and called for Iranian government forces to lay down their arms.

Iranian forces say they have struck a US naval base in Bahr... more

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Anna Foster
BBC journalist reporting from Israel
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Episode: Ali Khamenei Killed
Clive Meyer
Correspondent (Tel Aviv)
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Episode: The US and Israel attack Iran
Hannah Spencer
New Westminster MP for Gorton and Denton
Green Party of England and Wales
Episode: By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
David Lammy
Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister
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Episode: The David Lammy Interview
Sir Tony Radakin
Former Chief of the Defence Staff of the UK
Episode: The Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin Interview
Katya Adler
BBC's Europe Editor
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Episode: Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Dr. Hilary Cass
Author of a significant review into treatment of children and young people questioning their gender
NHS
Episode: Are Britain's 'Brexit Years’ Over?
Gisèle Pelicot
Survivor and key witness in a high-profile rape trial in France.
Episode: Victoria Derbyshire on the Gisèle Pelicot Interview
Tim Shipman
Political editor of The Spectator magazine
The Spectator
Episode: The Week: How Keir Starmer Survived

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Adam Fleming
Host at Newscast
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Laura Kuenssberg
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Paddy O'Connell
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4.4 out of 5 stars from 10.1k ratings
  • It used to be good.

    This used to be good but it’s all about the presenters talking about themselves now. Maybe a change of presenters would get it back on track.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bill the guitarist
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Great roundup of the day

    Well presented and digestible round up of the day’s news. Was surprised to see so many bad reviews which makes me think that one person has got it in for this team. If you don’t like it, don’t listen to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickitynicknicknick
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • So interesting

    I have only just listening to Newscast after faithfully listening to Americast for a long time. Interesting and informative. As well presented as Americast. I will definitely be following this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Raven
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Matt Chorley

    Please don’t let Luke Sullivan on again. He can’t speak!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ccmatic
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the show

    Can’t get enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrs mc gonagall's sister
    United States2 months ago

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The US and Israel attack Iran
Q: Should Andy Burnham be allowed to stand somewhere else in by-elections?
Powell indicates that, given current circumstances, there is nowhere else suitable for Burnham to stand, and stresses the importance of unity within the Labour team and avoiding further by-elections.
The US and Israel attack Iran
Q: What went wrong?
Lucy Powell explains that Labour must reflect and act with urgency to reconnect with voters, emphasizing the need for a clearer narrative about Labour's governance and policy achievements to rebuild a broad-based coalition.
The David Lammy Interview
Q: What's your instinct about what it says about Britain in 2026 that people are grabbing a box of Freddos?
It's offending behavior that needs to be addressed, linking mental health, education, and organized crime.
The David Lammy Interview
Q: As a minister, why do you want to sort of do these big sort of set piece things?
To outline a vision for the department and address the historical underfunding of the justice system.
The Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin Interview
Q: How important has President Zelensky's leadership been to the Ukrainians being able to fight this far?
Radakin emphasized that Zelensky's leadership has been pivotal, galvanizing international support and maintaining morale.

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What is Newscast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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These podcasts share a similar audience with Newscast:

1. Americast
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4. The News Agents - USA
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How many episodes of Newscast are there?

Newscast launched 9 years ago and published 2009 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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What guests have appeared on Newscast?

Recent guests on Newscast include:

1. Anna Foster
2. Clive Meyer
3. Hannah Spencer
4. David Lammy
5. Sir Tony Radakin
6. Katya Adler
7. Dr. Hilary Cass
8. Gisèle Pelicot

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