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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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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Nov 18, 2019 • 34min
The B-Files
Special guest Jeremv Vince joins in to discuss political turmoil and controversies surrounding the upcoming election, including tax cuts and Brexit impact. The podcast also delves into the role of social media in UK politics and shares humorous mishaps in election coverage and behind-the-scenes banter.
Nov 15, 2019 • 35min
TGIF Electioncast: Matt Forde & Salma Shah
Comedian Matt Forde and adviser Salma Shah discuss political interviews and big election numbers. They delve into Labour and Tory economic policies, communication tactics of politicians like Jeremy Corbyn, and immigration debates. The podcast also explores the complexities of campaigning, crisis management, and manifesto announcements.
Nov 14, 2019 • 28min
Brexitcast: Tusk No One
Donald Tusk, soon to be former President of the European Council, discusses urging Brits not to give up on stopping Brexit. The podcast explores immigration policies post-Brexit, Brexit uncertainties, legal obligations, and a funny quiz on identifying quotes. It also touches on upcoming Brexit negotiations, trade roles, and alignment with EU norms.
Nov 13, 2019 • 21min
Electioncast: A Warm Yorkshire Welcome
It's all in a day's campaigning... Boris Johnson faces the rough and the smooth of being on the road: heckles from unhappy voters on flooding, then a set-piece-speech setting out an optimistic vision for Britain.
Producers: Harriet Noble, Emma Close, Poppy Damon and Rianna Croxford
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 12, 2019 • 30min
Electioncast: Feat. Emily Maitlis
Political commentator and journalist Emily Maitlis discusses Russian interference in elections, staff cuts at the Environment Agency, the need for a flood fund post-Brexit, and social media strategies for engaging young voters. The podcast also covers the impact of flooding on politics and emergency responses during crises.
Nov 11, 2019 • 32min
Electioncast: Pulling pints. And candidates
It’s week two of the campaign and we've decided we need to learn some election slang. Laura joins us to discuss Nigel Farage’s announcement that the Brexit Party won’t run in seats won by the Tories in 2017. And our Reality Check team look into the parties’ spending claims.
Nov 8, 2019 • 33min
TGIF Electioncast: Ash Sarkar & Paul Harrison
Journalist Ash Sarkar and former Tory special advisor Paul Harrison discuss the evolution of internet culture in politics, the impact of 'Shit Posting' on political discourse, insights into political campaigns, analysis of Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, Brexit discussions, and frustrations over debate formats.
Nov 7, 2019 • 31min
Brexitcast: Brexit Through The Carpark
The election is ON. But what does it all mean for Brexit? Meanwhile the BBC’s Media Editor, Amol Rajan, tells us more about campaigning on the interweb and so-called "s**t posting". Producers: Poppy Damon and Rianna Croxford
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 6, 2019 • 24min
Electioncast: A-Tom Bomb
Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson's sudden resignation is discussed along with the Tory campaign launch. Topics include party dynamics, potential successors, Brexit sentiments, and party unity. Also, the Green Party's climate campaign, possible alliance pacts, and voter focus on environmental issues are explored.
Nov 5, 2019 • 25min
Electioncast: That's All Fawkes!
There’s a distinct smell of Brexit in the air as the Lib Dems hit the campaign trail.Producers: Harriet Noble, Emma Close, Rianna Croxford and Poppy Damon
Editor: Dino Sofos
