Newscast Podcast
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
The 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'Connell.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer.
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Newscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Episodes to download
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Braverman Backs Reform
Today
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of betrayal.
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Labour Block Andy Burnham From Standing
Yesterday
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
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Decision Day for Andy Burnham
Yesterday
Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body vote on the future of the Greater Manchester mayor.
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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Saturday
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
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The Week: Trump Dominates Davos, Carney's Resistance & That Greenland 'Deal'
Friday
Adam and Chris wrap up the week with Caitriona Perry and Lyse Doucet.
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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Thursday
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.
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Will Trump Make A Deal Over Greenland?
Wednesday
Trump uses his Davos speech to ask for ‘immediate negotiations’ on Greenland.
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Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Last Tuesday
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant.
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Trump says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace”
Last Monday
European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.
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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Last Sunday
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
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The Under-16s Social Media Ban Debate
Sat 17 Jan 2026
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering the ban for under-16s.
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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
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Another Labour U-Turn
Wed 14 Jan 2026
The Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID to work in the UK.
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Trump Tells Iran Protestors “HELP IS ON ITS WAY”
Tue 13 Jan 2026
How might President Trump intervene in Iran?
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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Mon 12 Jan 2026
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
Sun 11 Jan 2026
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview
Sun 11 Jan 2026
Laura questions the former US ambassador in an exclusive interview.
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Is This The Beginning of the End for the Iranian Government?
Sat 10 Jan 2026
And a new age of foreign power?
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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.
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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
Thu 8 Jan 2026
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.
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US-Venezuela: Russian-Flagged Tanker Seized By US Military
Wed 7 Jan 2026
The US took control of the Venezuelan linked vessel with British support.
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UK Troops in Ukraine… But Only Under a Peace Deal
Tue 6 Jan 2026
The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine.
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US-Venezuela: Maduro Faces Court
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Venezuela’s president pleads not guilty to drugs charges.
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US-Venezuela: Who’s in charge of Venezuela now?
Sun 4 Jan 2026
Trump says the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, but who’s actually in charge?
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The Keir Starmer 2026 Interview
Sun 4 Jan 2026
Laura's been talking to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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US-Venezuela: Trump strikes, captures the President and says the US will take over
Sat 3 Jan 2026
President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 2)
Fri 2 Jan 2026
How did Donald Trump become Republican nominee for President in 2016? (Part 2)
