Newscast
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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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You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
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
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Nov 29, 2019 • 25min
Climatecast!
Last night Channel 4 hosted a debate among party leaders focusing on climate change. Although seven were invited only five took to the stage, with Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage being replace with ice sculptures. Sadly we couldn’t afford any frozen effigies of prominent politicians, but we can bring you a special episode with Leila Nathoo and David Shukman looking back at the debate.Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 28, 2019 • 29min
What's Gove Got To Do With It?
BBC Scotland Editor Sarah Smith joins Adam and Chris to discuss SNP manifesto, Channel 4 leaders debate, Scottish independence, and Brexit opposition. The podcast also covers political figure dynamics, controversies, and a fun Tina Turner quiz.
Nov 27, 2019 • 35min
The Receipts Special
Exploring relationship dilemmas during elections, Labour's NHS announcement, American trade deal fears, the influential impact of big Facebook pages on voter opinions, navigating political differences in relationships, and inspiring voter registration through diverse content.
Nov 26, 2019 • 26min
Electioncast: Stormzy vs MC Gove
The Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis attacks Labour’s record on anti-Semitism, we take the political temperature in the South West…. and Michael Gove (sort of) tries his hand at rap.Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi and Cristina Criddle
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 25, 2019 • 26min
Stand by your man... ifesto
It’s manifesto season, and today we’re looking at not one but five launches (well, one is technically a “contract”). Plus we explain nurse numbers using Christmas cupcakes.Producers: Emma Close, Harriet Noble and Cristina Criddle
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 23, 2019 • 30min
Reflectioncast: David Blunkett & Polly Mackenzie
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett and Nick Clegg's ex policy director Polly Mackenzie discuss the election campaign and leaders' Question Time debate. Topics include handling tough questions, Brexit's impact, political strategy, fact-checking, manifesto spending, Brexit frustration, economic disparities in UK regions, and political dynamics.
Nov 22, 2019 • 22min
Electioncast: Ask the Leaders
Podcast covers behind-the-scenes at Sheffield University, misogyny in Labour, Brexit negotiations, Scottish independence, and live debate reactions
Nov 21, 2019 • 29min
Brexitcast: Gimme Gimme Gimme
Brexitcast gang discusses Labour's manifesto launch, tax increases, and Brexit options for the UK. They explore doubts about securing a trade deal post-Brexit, share musical t-shirts, and banter about political issues with humor and satire.
Nov 20, 2019 • 28min
Electioncast: Folder Fillers
The Liberal Democrats launch their manifesto in a North London nightclub and Boris Johnson says he wants to change National Insurance rules.Producers: Emma Close and Nick Rotherham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 20, 2019 • 30min
Electioncast: Debate Night
The prepared sound bites of the two protagonists were almost drowned out by the guffaws from the cynical audience. And then the BBC's top hacks foraged for facts through the manifesto of the Green Party (for England and Wales).Producers: Emma Close, Franki Tobi and Rianna Croxfrod
Editor: Dino Sofos
