Newscast

BBC News

Episodes

Mentioned books

undefined
Mar 14, 2022 • 34min

Home Service

Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has unveiled the government’s new “Homes for Ukraine” refugee scheme. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Mark Easton and prospective host, hotel manager Charlie Green to chew over how it will work. We ask the UK’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dame Barbara Woodward, what it’s like facing the Russians at the Security Council and what role China has to play in the Ukraine conflict. And with food prices predicted to rise by 15% this year, we officially launch Newscast’s basket of goods. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The studio directors were Gareth Jones and Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
undefined
Mar 11, 2022 • 31min

Platform 5

Taking the next train out of Ukraine... We speak to the BBC’s Fergal Keane in Lviv, where he’s been speaking to Ukrainians fleeing to Poland.Writer and podcaster, Jon Ronson, joins Adam and the BBC’s Marianna Spring to talk about culture wars and misinformation in Ukraine And broadcasting (and election-graphics) legend, Jeremy Vine, gives us his verdict on South Korea’s presidential election coverage (which includes a faceless bear and presidential candidates enjoying a seaside sunset)! Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
undefined
Mar 10, 2022 • 32min

Newscast + Ukrainecast

As talks between Russia and Ukraine fail again, the human toll of the war is escalating. Laura, Chris and Adam are joined by Gabriel Gatehouse of Ukrainecast, to discuss the latest developments in both countries, and try to work out what President Putin and his small circle of “strongmen” are thinking. The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale is in Turkey, where that meeting between Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and Ukraine’s Dmitry Kuleba ended without any meaningful discussion even beginning. Labour’s Lisa Nandy reacts to the latest changes to the government’s refugee policy for Ukrainians and argues that much more bureaucracy needs to be stripped away immediately.This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and John Murphy. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 9, 2022 • 33min

From Russia with Steve

Ordinary Russians are beginning to notice a difference in their daily lives as Western companies halt business in the country following the invasion of Ukraine. BBC Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg tells Adam what life is like in the city as sanctions begin to bite.Meanwhile… with the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine set to meet in Turkey, the BBC’s James Landale analyses what’s at stake and the prospects for success.And… TV historian Dan Snow joins us from the Southern Ocean to explain how he helped to discover Shackleton's lost ship The Endurance.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Ben Cooper and John Murphy. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 8, 2022 • 32min

McClosures

McDonald’s joins the growing list of companies halting business in Russia, as Boris Johnson announces that the UK will phase out Russian oil imports. Adam discusses the ramifications with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders and the BBC’s James Landale.And on the day that Ukrainian President Zelensky gives an historic address to the House of Commons, a report brands former speaker John Bercow “a serial bully.” Chris Cook of the Financial Times gives his assessment. This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Gareth Jones. The Assistant Editor was Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 7, 2022 • 32min

Crude Awakenings

As oil and gas prices soar, can European countries wean themselves off Russian energy supplies? Boris Johnson has been meeting the Canadian and Dutch prime ministers to talk about more sanctions against Russia and what to do about many European nations’ dependence on Russian hydrocarbons. Adam, Laura and the BBC’s Simon Jack discuss the difficult politics and economics facing western leaders.Also… A new scientific study has found that even a mild infection of Covid could cause your brain to shrink. The BBC’s Rebecca Morelle explains what might be happening.This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Natasha Fernandes. The studio manager was Jonathan Greer. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
undefined
Mar 4, 2022 • 30min

One million refugees

At least a million people have fled Ukraine in the space of a week, according to the UN. Adam is joined by David Miliband from the International Rescue Committee to examine the humanitarian crisis unfolding in eastern Europe.The BBC’s Jessica Parker tells us what it’s like on board a NATO surveillance plane monitoring activity around Ukraine.And sports broadcaster Isabelle Westbury reflects on the life of Australian cricketing superstar Shane Warne, following his death at the age of 52.Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Tim Walklate, Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 3, 2022 • 28min

A week of war

It’s been seven days since Russia invaded Ukraine. Adam and Laura are joined by former International Development Secretary Rory Stewart to discuss how the crisis is playing out, both worldwide and in Westminster.Also… A Ukrainian journalist explains why he’s ditched his day job to fight on the front line.And… Arise, Sir Gav! Why is former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson getting a knighthood?Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 2, 2022 • 36min

Chelsea for sale

As Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine, the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, says he plans to sell the club. BBC 5 Live’s chief football correspondent John Murray steps away from the commentary box to examine why the Russian billionaire is selling up.Also… Adam talks to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet about reporting from the front line in Kyiv, and chews over the latest developments in the crisis with Laura and security correspondent Frank Gardner.And… BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher on a potential breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor is Alison Gee.
undefined
Mar 1, 2022 • 32min

‘Barbaric and indiscriminate’ tactics

Deadly blasts hit Ukraine’s biggest cities as Russia’s armoured convoy advances on Kyiv… Adam is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale and political correspondent Alex Forsyth to discuss Britain’s role in the crisis and whether diplomacy still has a part to play.And just four months on from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, a new United Nations report says that many of the effects of climate change are now ‘irreversible’. But Professor Richard Betts, lead author of the IPCC report, tells us there’s still a small window to prevent even worse outcomes for the planet. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
 Get the app