Newscast Podcast
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes Monday to Sunday at 5pm.
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.
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Episodes to download
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Andy Burnham’s NHS-Style Social Care Plan
Sunday
The prime minister proposes a national care service for England.
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The Week: When Burnham Met Trump
Friday
Are the UK government getting better at dealing with Trump’s White House?
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How Did OpenAI Hack An Australian Government Website?
Thursday
A rogue OpenAI agent accessed private data in the first known case of its kind.
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Burnham vs Trump, Putin and... Danny Dyer
Last Wednesday
Andy Burnham meets President Trump, takes on Russia and responds to Danny Dyer.
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Will Trump "Annihilate" Or "Negotiate" With Iran?
Last Tuesday
Trump repeats Iran ultimatum and says AI should be rebranded 'super intelligence'.
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Is Europe Entering A New Level Of Threat?
Last Monday
Plus, why has there been a rise in mental distress among children and young people?
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The Earl Spencer Diana Interview Analysis
Sun 20 Sep 2026
We go through the UK exclusive interview with Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer.
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The Earl Spencer Diana Interview
Sun 20 Sep 2026
Laura speaks to Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer.
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Why Is Diana’s Brother Making Claims About The King Now?
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Behind the scenes of the Earl Spencer interview and a royal war of words.
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The Week: Is The Economic Pain Still To Come?
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Bank of England holds interest rates, but energy price hike expected.
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Is Energy About To Get Even More Expensive?
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Damage to a major pipeline in Saudi Arabia puts global oil supply at risk.
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Is The State Pension Unaffordable?
Tue 15 Sep 2026
The state pension is set to rise by 3.9%, is the triple lock affordable and fair?
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Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”
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Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
Sun 13 Sep 2026
The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?
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How Reform's £72 Million Mega Donations Change UK Politics
Sat 12 Sep 2026
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.
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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Fri 11 Sep 2026
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.
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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
Wed 9 Sep 2026
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?
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Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
Tue 8 Sep 2026
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Chancellor John Healey aims for ‘vibes boost’ in first major economic speech.
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How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
Sun 6 Sep 2026
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to separate the party from the past.
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How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
Sat 5 Sep 2026
Nigel Farage tells Laura he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks.
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The Undercover Reform Investigation
Fri 4 Sep 2026
Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.
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Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
Thu 3 Sep 2026
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?
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How Did Andy Burnham Do In His First PMQs?
Wed 2 Sep 2026
And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason...
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Keir Starmer Resigns (Again)
Tue 1 Sep 2026
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.
