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 | 1964 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by Joe Pike to look at government plans to offer young people on benefits taxpayer funded jobs in areas such as construction and hospitality.
The goal is to tackle rising unemployment, with over 900,000 young peopl... more
Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan to discuss the future of the entertainment industry after Netflix agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion. But with regulators... more
The Prime Minister backed Rachel Reeves’ budget on Monday. On the same day, Keir Starmer, not once, not twice, but on three separate occasions spoke about Brexit. We discuss what’s actually going on…
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker... more
An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess, the woman who died after she came into contact with poison intended for a former Russian agent, has reached the conclusion that President Putin was “morally responsible for her death”.
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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 Kingdom20 days 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 Kingdoma month 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 Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 months ago - Laura simply too rude
I just can’t listen anymore due to the levels of rudeness
Apple Podcasts1Skype user13United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #140 |  United States/News/Politics |
YouTube | #186 | United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #101 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #14 | United Kingdom/News |
Spotify | #126 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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What is Newscast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This daily news podcast focuses on the most significant and pressing stories in politics, especially those originating from Westminster. It integrates insights from top BBC journalists and experts, offering listeners thorough analyses of current events and their implications. Covering a wide range of topics—from international political dynamics to local issues—the episodes often feature high-profile guests, ensuring a blend of storytelling and informative commentary. Notably, it aims to keep its audience engaged and informed, addressing issues that resonate with the public's interests and concerns.
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Newscast launched 9 years ago and published 1964 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. Claer Barrett
2. Helen Macnamara
3. John Healey
4. Sundar Pichai
5. Dr. Madeleine Sumption
6. Tom Baldwin
7. Charlie Mayfield
8. Matthew Doyle
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