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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news 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 news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news 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. GET IN TOUCH:
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Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastYou can register for Castfest tickets here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/castfest-2026
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2019 • 32min
Electioncast: An Ele-Xmas Carol
So that’s it... campaigning is over! We hear what the party leaders got up to on the final day, Jeremy Vine quizzes Adam on the Labour and Conservative manifestos and we bring you an Ele-Xmas carol.Producers: Emma Close, Harriet Noble & Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
Dec 10, 2019 • 32min
Electioncast, Actually
It’s the penultimate day of the campaign! Boris Johnson is driving through a polystyrene wall, Jon Ashworth’s been caught on tape and Hugh Grant wants people to vote tactically. Plus Emma Barnett joins us to talk last night’s under-30s Question Time.Producers: Harriet Noble, Emma Close and Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
Dec 9, 2019 • 35min
Electioncast: (Not) So Solid Crewe
On this podcast, they discuss Boris Johnson's controversy over a sick boy's photo, and visit undecided voters in Crewe. They explore the impact of NHS under-resourcing and shifting political alliances in Crew and Nantwich. The episode also delves into online political discourse on local Facebook groups and the influence of social media on national politics.
Dec 7, 2019 • 36min
Reflectioncast: Guto Harri & Laura Parker
Former Boris Johnson adviser Guto Harri and Momentum's Laura Parker discuss insights on political figures, cultural interests, truthfulness in UK politics, and the impact of avoiding scrutiny on public perception. They also touch on the emotional toll of election campaigning post-Brexit.
Dec 6, 2019 • 28min
Electioncast: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN
Highlights from the final leaders' debate, scrutiny of political figures, debate on Brexit and public services, politicians' lies, and analysis of the recent political debate.
Dec 5, 2019 • 37min
DEAD RINGERS SPECIALl!
Impressionists Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens join to poke fun at Brexit in a lively banter session. They mimic politicians, discuss party promises, and analyze UK-EU trade negotiations. The episode offers a glimpse into the comedic process of creating a special Dead Ringers episode focused on election results.
Dec 4, 2019 • 32min
Electioncast: Snow Comment
In this extra-special bumper edition we talk Trump’s tiff with Trudeau, Labour’s spending plans and Jo Swinson meeting some bees. Plus Northern Ireland, what the parties are promising to disabled voters, and the history of general elections. And perhaps most importantly… what is the weather going to be like when we go to the polls?Producers: Harriet Noble and Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
Dec 3, 2019 • 26min
Electioncast: Trump's In Town
President Trump’s in the UK for the NATO summit, so we called up our favourite America-watcher Emily Maitlis to dissect what that means, if anything, for the election. Plus Jeremy Corbyn says sorry for anti-semitism in the Labour party, and we take a trip to Merseyside to find out what a “Southport Swinger” is.Producers: Harriet Noble and Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos
Dec 2, 2019 • 26min
JOHN CURTICECAST
Political journalists John Pienaar and Vicki Young discuss the aftermath of the London Bridge attack and Professor John Curtice explains election polls. Topics include political responses to terrorism, austerity impact on public services, EU travel permissions, and contrasting views on radicalization.
Nov 30, 2019 • 31min
Reflectioncast: Leaders respond to London Bridge attack
Former political advisers Jo Tanner and Lord Stewart Wood reflect on the election campaign, while BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner discusses the aftermath of the London Bridge attack. They analyze political responses to the tragedy, upcoming NATO summit preparations, and insights on the political landscape in Wales.
