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The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm. 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. Watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer: https://bbc.in/3VoD7vJ. GET IN TOUCH: Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480 Email newscast@bbc.co.uk Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscast

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  1. The Week: Welfare Plans and EU Deals

    2026-11-13 · 39 min

    Today, Andy Burnham’s been on a trip to COP31 in Turkey and the 9th European Political Community Summit in Ireland. With the latest preview of Alan Milburn’s report into Britain’s nearly one million Neets, under-25s who…

  2. Are Under-25s About to Lose Sickness Benefits?

    2026-11-12 · 31 min

    Today, the boss of tech giant Nvidia has quit following revelations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Jensen Huang’s dramatic exit has sent the company’s shares plummeting. Adam is joined by economics editor,…

  3. What Are The Risks In Andy Burnham's EU Strategy?

    2026-11-11 · 41 min

    Today, what will Andy Burnham lay out in the UK-EU summit in Brussels next week?Adam and Chris speak to Stuart Ingham, former director of the No 10 Policy Unit, who gives his assessment on how Keir Starmer’s government…

  4. The David Walliams Allegations

    2026-11-10 · 37 min

    Today David Walliams has been named as the ‘well-known celebrity’ who was fighting in the courts to block the publication of serious allegations against him of sexual misconduct. The comedian and author is accused of…

  5. The Most Expensive Affair In History?

    2026-11-09 · 29 min

    Today, Jensen Huang ‘rockstar’ CEO of the US tech giant Nvidia has admitted being unfaithful to his wife amidst claims he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Shares in Nvidia plunged as trading opened on Monday…

  6. Are There More Russell Brands In The Media Industry?

    2026-11-08 · 33 min

    Today, we look at the political fallout from the Russell Brand case.The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says there’s evidence that what happened with Russell Brand is still happening today and it’s time for the media…

  7. What Might Be In A New Brexit Deal?

    2026-11-07 · 31 min

    Today, Laura and Joe are looking at what might be in a new deal between the UK and European Union.An agreement is expected at a summit later this month, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been saying he wants a closer…

  8. The Week: What Trump's Midterms Defeat Means For The UK And Everyone Else?

    2026-11-06 · 31 min

    Adam and Chris look back at the week with deputy political editor of The Sunday Times Lara Spirit and Ailbhe Rea the political editor of the New Statesman. They discuss a potential formal apology for slavery from the…

  9. Russell Brand Guilty Of Rape E

    2026-11-05 · 36 min

    Today, comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual offences and remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing next week. Adam is joined by Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, presenter of Fame…

  10. Trump Blamed As Democrats Win Big In The US Midterms

    2026-11-04 · 53 min

    Today, with most of the votes counted in the US midterm elections the Democratic Party has taken control of Congress. A string of Republican strongholds turned blue including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. President…

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BBC
Oldest episode in feed
09/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length
33 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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