
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2012 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Today, Andy Burnham faced his first PMQs, and Nigel Farage has told Chris the UK is a "complainants' society" after questions about Reform’s funding.
Adam and Chris unpack Chris’ first interview with Nigel Farage after he returned to parliament as ... more
Today, after standing down as Prime Minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has decided to announce his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
It comes on Andy Burnham’s first day addressing MPs in the House of Commons as Prime Minister. W... more
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes.
Sir Craig Oliver, who was in charge of communications for the Remain campaign, and chief executive of Vote Leave Matthew ... more
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes.
Sir Craig Oliver, who was in charge of communications for the Remain campaign, and chief executive of Vote Leave Matthew ... more
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Niche feedback but the episode on 29/07/26 was a genuinely first rate discussion on the PMs speech today on adult social care reform and the Casey Commission. Bravo Newscast team 👏👏👏
I generally enjoy listening to Newscast and the various presenters, except for anything presented by or including Laura Kuenssberg. She tries so hard to be “part of the club” by telling jokes and ridiculous anecdotes, and using funny voices to try to be funny, which ruins the entire episode and quite frankly is annoying and is taking up listening space. 8 minutes into an episode and we still haven’t got to the interview because she is waffling utter nonsense just to be heard and get some air tim... more
Excellent content but enthusiastic presentation too often slides into glib narcissism.
If it’s a new day, do try to work into the program how it’s all trumps fault.
It’s years past time to be open minded and maybe report on the news without the crutch of saying Trump - just one day per week. It just looks like you are a one trick pony with no other answers or investigation than Trump flapped his wings and everything in the news changed. Quality news organizations can look beyond this to the real story, or should.
I have as much regard for the feelings of kier Starmer as he has for the feelings of disabled people he wanted to push into extreme poverty after taking heating from the elderly.
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A concise, current-events oriented news program that covers UK and international politics, security, tech policy, and economics through interviews with correspondents, policymakers, and experts. Episodes blend on-the-ground reporting, historical context, and expert analysis to explain why events matter—from geopolitical tensions and national policy shifts to tech regulation and social issues. Notable strengths include high-profile international guests, a balance of domestic and global perspectives, and a consistent emphasis on context and explanation that helps listeners connect the dots across stories. Potential listeners who want quick, informed briefs plus deeper dives with credible sources will likely find it valuable, while sponsors ma... more
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