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The Fourcast

Channel 4 News
Iran
Donald Trump
United States
Israel
Ukraine
Labour Party
China
Russia
Gaza
Keir Starmer
UK Economy
Nigel Farage
United Kingdom
NATO
Strait Of Hormuz
Oil
Racism
Artificial Intelligence
Hamas
Andy Burnham

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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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.

Sentenced to death at age 18 for the 1995 murder of Colleen ... more

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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Megan Kenyon
Journalist
The New Statesman
Episode: What next for Zack Polanski as Greens LOSE Holborn & St Pancras by-election?
Rachel Millward
Green Party Deputy Leader
Green Party
Episode: What next for Zack Polanski as Greens LOSE Holborn & St Pancras by-election?
Sir Mark Lyall Grant
Former National Security Advisor
Former UK Government/National Security Adviser
Episode: SPY WARS: can Europe’s spooks handle ‘EXPLOSION’ in Russian spy attacks?
Ian Woods
Journalist and author of Surviving Execution
Independent journalist
Episode: What next for Christa Pike as death row inmate WAKES UP after two lethal injections
Dr. Joel Zivot
Anesthesiologist who advised Pike's legal team
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Episode: What next for Christa Pike as death row inmate WAKES UP after two lethal injections
Robin Maher
Staff at Death Penalty Information Center
Death Penalty Information Center
Episode: What next for Christa Pike as death row inmate WAKES UP after two lethal injections
Trita Parsi
Founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP? What the RAF Fairford saga tells us about UK-US relations
David Jordan
Dr David Jordan, Freeman Air and Space Institute
Freeman Air and Space Institute
Episode: SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP? What the RAF Fairford saga tells us about UK-US relations
Jim Townsend
Former senior official at the Pentagon
US Department of Defense (former)
Episode: SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP? What the RAF Fairford saga tells us about UK-US relations

Host

Matt Frei
Host of The Fourcast, Channel 4 News

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 506 ratings
  • Excellent

    What a scoop!! Well done C4 (and Verbatim) 👏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SocksyG
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • ADHD

    There is such a thing as ADHD

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PDA1977
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Shamefully pro Israeli

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

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    1
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom4 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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    1
    icantbelieveitsnotnickname
    United Kingdom5 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 Kingdom6 months ago

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#36
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#21
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#91
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#221
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#90
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#118
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Is the horn of AFRICA about to EXPLODE?
Q: What explains the breakdown of the Pretoria agreement and what could reverse that trajectory?
The breakdown stems from a cascade of failures, including lack of guarantors, weakening political processes, and the deregistration of the TPLF; without credible mediation and disarmament mechanisms, external pressure or a political shift within Ethiopia would be needed to reverse this trajectory.
Is the horn of AFRICA about to EXPLODE?
Q: Nicholas, tell us a little bit about the external players in this too, and where neighbouring Eritrea and players like the UAE come into this conflict.
External powers are heavily involved and maneuver to influence outcomes, with Sudan, Egypt, the UAE, Israel, and other regional actors shaping alignments; the Red Sea corridor becomes a strategic prize that could influence who sides with or against the Ethiopian government.
Britain is ‘SKATING ON THIN FISCAL ICE’ - former Bank of England economist
Q: Should the government consider breaking long-held welfare or tax pledges to regain fiscal room?
There is broad discussion about potentially relaxing some long-standing commitments, such as the triple lock, and using targeted tax or spending adjustments to create room for growth, though there is debate about political costs.
Britain is ‘SKATING ON THIN FISCAL ICE’ - former Bank of England economist
Q: What is the big risk the government faces as the budget approaches?
The panel emphasizes the risk of losing market confidence if the government cannot credibly balance the books, leading to higher borrowing costs and tighter economic conditions.
Can Trump block Canada's Europe alliance?
Q: What could be the practical implications for the UK and other states if Canada's model evolves?
If the association model takes hold, it might inspire similar alignments with democracies on security, research, and people-to-people exchange, potentially affecting UK-EU dynamics post-Brexit and prompting broader debates about non-member participation in the European project.

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

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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2. Rachel Millward
3. Sir Mark Lyall Grant
4. Ian Woods
5. Dr. Joel Zivot
6. Robin Maher
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8. David Jordan

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