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The Fourcast

Channel 4 News
Donald Trump
Iran
Ukraine
Labour Party
United States
Israel
Russia
Gaza
Keir Starmer
China
UK Economy
NATO
Conservative Party
Syria
Hamas
Kemi Badenoch
Elon Musk
Racism
Vladimir Putin
Reform UK

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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Despite his job seemingly looking assured just a few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino’s position as President of FIFA is now in jeopardy.

With the footballing federations of Europe, North America and Asia all rejecting Infantino’s plans to sell off part ... more

The war between the United States and Iran has spread across the Middle East.

Fresh strikes in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt, alongside escalating Houthi attacks on international shipping, have raised fears that the region is entering a dangerous ne... more

Social care is the thorny issue which politicians have failed to solve for decades.

Today though, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham put it back on the political agenda as he called for a ‘National Care Service’, saying that social care in the UK i... more

As thousands of people are forced to flee their homes amid devastating wildfires in France, Spain and Scotland, the climate emergency seems closer to people’s lives than ever.

Despite this, governments around the world are seemingly rolling back the... more

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Orysia Lutsevych
Head of Ukraine Forum at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Zelenskyy SACKS top general - is this Ukraine's BIGGEST WARTIME CRISIS? | The Fourcast Indicators
Neal Lawson
Ally of Andy Burnham and co-founder of Compass
Compass
Episode: How RADICAL will Andy Burnham be on the economy?
Peter Hyman
Strategist who worked in Downing Street and advised Keir Starmer
Former Downing Street adviser
Episode: How RADICAL will Andy Burnham be on the economy?
Caroline Wheeler
Political editor at the i Paper
i Paper
Episode: How RADICAL will Andy Burnham be on the economy?
Kate Mason
Broadcaster and football journalist
BBC/Channel 4? (as introduced in the episode)
Episode: Trump-Infantino: is this the World Cup that BROKE FIFA?
Carl Anka
Football writer
The Athletic
Episode: Trump-Infantino: is this the World Cup that BROKE FIFA?
Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery
Former Rear Admiral, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies
Foundation for Defence of Democracies
Episode: Iran war oil shock: world economy on brink of something ‘EVEN WORSE’
Rebecca Willis
Professor in energy and climate governance at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: ‘OUR ECONOMY WILL COLLAPSE’- why Britain’s heatwaves are going to get worse
Tessa Khan
Environmental lawyer and executive director of Uplift
Uplift
Episode: ‘OUR ECONOMY WILL COLLAPSE’- why Britain’s heatwaves are going to get worse

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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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darryl37
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast and detailed extension of key stories from Channel4 News episodes.

    Podchaser
    5
    clrobinson2020
    a year ago

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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.
Trump says he’ll HIT IRAN HARD TONIGHT after ceasefire collapses
Q: How do you see what's happening today? Is the war back?
The guest describes a resumed cycle of targeted strikes and political posturing, with both sides testing upper limits while signaling a potential path back to negotiation.
Trump says he’ll HIT IRAN HARD TONIGHT after ceasefire collapses
Q: Do you believe the IRGC wants escalation?
The guest suggests that escalation is not the IRGC's preferred path; they respond to US moves, and the reaction is more tactical than an outright desire for renewed broad war.
Tom Holland and Christopher Nolan on recreating The Odyssey
Q: What makes the IMAX experience crucial for this film, and how did you address the noise and movement of the camera?
They describe the IMAX format as immersive and transformative, requiring engineering to silence the cameras with a blimp system so that dramatic and dialogue scenes could be captured with intimacy and scale.

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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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1. Orysia Lutsevych
2. Neal Lawson
3. Peter Hyman
4. Caroline Wheeler
5. Kate Mason
6. Carl Anka
7. Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery
8. Rebecca Willis

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