
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 293 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

Zack Polanski and the Green Party are facing pressing questions after Andy Burnham’s Labour held Keir Starmer’s former seat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
The result is a setback for Polanski’s hopes of challenging Labour on the left of ... more
In the last few days a former German spy chief has been accused of selling state secrets, a British navy sailor has been charged with espionage and now two Latvians have been picked up near a British air base in Cambridgeshire - not to mention the my... more
The unprecedented survival of Christa Pike following a botched lethal injection in Tennessee has plunged the American capital punishment system into a deep legal and constitutional crisis.
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The sudden withdrawal of American heavy bombers from RAF Fairford back to the United States follows a major incident near the Gloucestershire airbase. Five men were arrested near the base, with the UK government saying it showed "strong indications" ... more
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What a scoop!! Well done C4 (and Verbatim) 👏🏻
There is such a thing as ADHD
You would hope for better from C4. Shame on them.
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.
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
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The show consistently tackles big-ticket topics in politics, economics, international affairs, and policy, often featuring high-profile guests and data-driven panels. Episodes frequently examine debt, taxation, climate policy, migration, and geopolitical flashpoints, with a distinctive emphasis on how global events intersect with domestic power dynamics. A notable strength is the balance of expert analysis, practical policy discussion, and real-world implications for readers and listeners who want to understand what drives headlines and policy decisions. The format of live debates, regional context, and cross-issue analysis tends to attract professionals in business, policy, journalism, and public affairs seeking fresh perspectives and cred... more
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Recent guests on The Fourcast include:
1. Megan Kenyon
2. Rachel Millward
3. Sir Mark Lyall Grant
4. Ian Woods
5. Dr. Joel Zivot
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7. Trita Parsi
8. David Jordan
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