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The Fourcast

Channel 4 News
Donald Trump
Iran
Ukraine
United States
Israel
Russia
Labour Party
Gaza
Keir Starmer
China
UK Economy
NATO
Syria
Reform UK
Hamas
Nigel Farage
Vladimir Putin
Strait Of Hormuz
Oil
Racism

A podcast from Channel 4 News taking an in-depth look at the biggest stories from Westminster, Washington and around the world. From global conflicts to the corridors of power, we expose, examine and interrogate what's really going on with the people who really know. Watch the episodes here: www.channel4.com/news/the-fourcast

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Should Britain tax wealth more heavily? With the government under pressure to find billions for public services and defence, Andy Burnham has refused to rule out a wealth tax.

But would taxing the richest households actually raise significant money... more

Nigel Farage has secured re-election in the Clacton by-election, but his political gamble to "stick two fingers up to the establishment" hasn’t gone according to plan. With novelty candidate Count Binface as Farage’s primary challenger, the self-desc... more

In the West Bank village of Qusra, Israeli settlers have spent days besieging Palestinian homes, cutting residents off from food and water - an attack even Donald Trump’s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has condemned as a “horrific act of terror... more

In 2019, Theresa May positioned the UK as a global climate leader by enshrining a legally binding Net Zero target by 2050. Fast forward seven years, and the political landscape on the British Right has transformed dramatically. With Conservative Lead... more

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Mark Littlewood
Director of Popular Conservatism
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Episode: The HUMILIATION that Farage might NEVER recover from
Sonia Sodha
Communications and policy expert, former Labour adviser
Independent commentator
Episode: The HUMILIATION that Farage might NEVER recover from
Adel Atieh
Palestinian ambassador to UNESCO
Palestinian Authority / UNESCO
Episode: ‘THIS IS A LAND GRAB’ - Israeli settler West Bank siege explained
Esther Solomon
Haaretz senior analyst
Haaretz
Episode: ‘THIS IS A LAND GRAB’ - Israeli settler West Bank siege explained
Minette Batters
Baroness, former president of the National Farmers Union
National Farmers Union
Episode: The Tories gave us NET ZERO - why have they given up on it?
Peter Lilley
Lord and former Cabinet Minister
Conservative Party
Episode: The Tories gave us NET ZERO - why have they given up on it?
Graham Stuart
Tory MP, former Energy and Net Zero Minister
Conservative Party
Episode: The Tories gave us NET ZERO - why have they given up on it?
Roman Yampolskiy
AI safety expert and author of Considerations on the AI Endgame
University/Research (Dr. Roman Yampolskiy)
Episode: Have AIs GONE ROGUE? These cyber experts told us what's behind the recent hackings
Katie Moussouris
Founder and CEO of Luta Security; former government cybersecurity advisor
Luta Security
Episode: Have AIs GONE ROGUE? These cyber experts told us what's behind the recent hackings

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Mark Urban
Co-host introducing and guiding the episode; frequent on-air host.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Host of The Fourcast; senior journalist and broadcaster.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 497 ratings
  • Shamefully pro Israeli

    You would hope for better from C4. Shame on them.

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    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Disappointed

    Dismayed at the title of the recent offering, ‘Is this what globalizing the intifada looks like? ‘ well no actually, why link an act of violence by a man struggling with mental health issues to protests against Palestinian injustice? Sloppy, sensationalist journalism from a podcast that, up to now, had reflected a diversity of opinion in a calm and rational manner. A big fail by a normally reliable source of news and comment.

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    icantbelieveitsnotnickname
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Harry and Megan

    Just registering my disagreement that Harry and Megan have no support in the UK or US they are certainly talked down in some of the press and social media but I feel a great deal of sympathy for their position, and wish them well. Harry was born a royal and the fact Charles and William haven't helped with security costs despite the threats Harry and his family face, and the enormous fortune Charles and William make from the royal estates seems unjustifiable to me. I think William and Kate in par... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don't fuel the hate
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Sensational news output !

    This has been my go to favourite quality news programme for quite a few years now and at the moment is quite simply must watch broadcast journalism and the podcast adds yet another layer ! Take a bow Channel 4 from a grateful Nurse Darryl

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    Darryl37
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast and detailed extension of key stories from Channel4 News episodes.

    Podchaser
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    clrobinson2020
    a year ago

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‘THIS IS A LAND GRAB’ - Israeli settler West Bank siege explained
Q: What does international law say about these settlements?
Alan Baker argues there are legal frameworks allowing settlements under certain conditions, while Adel Atieh and Esther Solomon point to international opinons and advisory opinions that contest the legality of land grabs and emphasize collective rights and state responsibility.
‘THIS IS A LAND GRAB’ - Israeli settler West Bank siege explained
Q: Is this merely hooliganism or part of a larger state-backed strategy?
There is a heated debate: some argue it is hooliganism that should be punished, while others contend it is part of a deliberate, state-supported effort to annex land and entrench settlements, with government officials seen as enabling it.
‘THIS IS A LAND GRAB’ - Israeli settler West Bank siege explained
Q: What happened in Kusra, and why is it significant?
The episode details settlers blockading Palestinian homes in Kusra, cutting off water and food, and building an outpost that escalated into a siege, highlighting how such actions are viewed as part of a broader pattern of settlement activity with potential strategic and legal implications.
Trump says he’ll HIT IRAN HARD TONIGHT after ceasefire collapses
Q: What does the memorandum mean for Iran and Gulf shipping?
The memorandum is framed as recognizing Iran's control of key chokepoints, but interpretations vary, and violations or adjustments have become a feature of the ongoing dynamics.
Trump says he’ll HIT IRAN HARD TONIGHT after ceasefire collapses
Q: Why is Iran trying to stop these ships passing?
Iran leverages control over strategic routes to pressure economic outcomes, while aiming to avoid full‑scale military engagement, hoping diplomacy or sanctions realign incentives.

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

This program provides in-depth, expert-driven analysis of major global and Westminster-focused stories, blending geopolitical risk, energy markets, economics, and policy developments. Episodes typically feature a mix of economists, political analysts, journalists, and security specialists who dissect strategic tradeoffs, sanctions, and international diplomacy, often with on-the-ground context from reporters. A standout trait is its willingness to tackle high-stakes topics with data, diverse viewpoints, and timely commentary from prominent think tanks and media affiliates. For potential listeners, the show offers rigorous, policy-relevant insights and a clear window into how global events could affect markets, governance, and public opinion.... more

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Recent guests on The Fourcast include:

1. Mark Littlewood
2. Sonia Sodha
3. Adel Atieh
4. Esther Solomon
5. Minette Batters
6. Peter Lilley
7. Graham Stuart
8. Roman Yampolskiy

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