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Newscast

The BBC's news podcast with episodes published every day at 5pm. This week Newscast is live from Edinburgh Fringe.

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What’s Piling Up On Andy Burnham’s Desk?
The issues the new PM will be forced to face.
13 Aug 2026,34 mins
Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
12 Aug 2026,33 mins
Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
11 Aug 2026,37 mins
Subscriptions, 'Intergalactic Affairs' + Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.
10 Aug 2026,36 mins
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 2)
Bigotgate and the first TV leaders debates.
09 Aug 2026,39 mins
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 1)
Three leaders face their first national test.
08 Aug 2026,29 mins
Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.
07 Aug 2026,23 mins
Is AI Going Rogue?
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company.
06 Aug 2026,28 mins
Why Have The Conservatives Picked An Ex Neo-Nazi Council Candidate?
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to stand for a Somerset Council election.
05 Aug 2026,28 mins
Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.
04 Aug 2026,34 mins
Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.
03 Aug 2026,37 mins
Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 2)
The rapid rise of David Cameron to leader of the Conservative Party.
02 Aug 2026,33 mins
Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 1)
The rapid rise of David Cameron to leader of the Conservative Party.
01 Aug 2026,30 mins
Is The World Cup For Sale?
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.
31 Jul 2026,32 mins
How Does The UK Fight Wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
30 Jul 2026,34 mins
What is Andy Burnham's Plan to 'Fix' Social Care?
And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?
29 Jul 2026,39 mins
Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
28 Jul 2026,41 mins
Why Are The Spain & France Wildfires So Bad?
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated across both France and Spain.
27 Jul 2026,37 mins
The Andy Burnham Interview
Listen to Laura K's full interview with Andy Burnham.
27 Jul 2026,26 mins
Behind The Scenes Of Andy Burnham’s First Week As Prime Minister
Laura Kuenssberg has been behind the scenes in the PM’s first week.
26 Jul 2026,37 mins
Old Newscast: How Labour Won In 1997 (Part 2)
Adam looks back at Labour’s election victory with Jeremy Vine and Kirsty Wark.
26 Jul 2026,31 mins
Old Newscast: How Labour Won In 1997 (Part 1)
Adam looks back at Labour’s election victory with Jeremy Vine and Kirsty Wark.
25 Jul 2026,20 mins
A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
24 Jul 2026,37 mins
Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
23 Jul 2026,38 mins
Is Andy Burnham Rewarding Starmer’s Challengers?
And how will the new Prime Minister pay for the £2 bus fare cap in England?
22 Jul 2026,31 mins
Andy Burnham's (Un)Funded Tax Cut
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans for a “cost of living government”.
21 Jul 2026,32 mins
Andy Burnham Appoints His New Cabinet
Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.
21 Jul 2026,33 mins
Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister and promises “breathing space now”.
20 Jul 2026,39 mins
What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.
19 Jul 2026,42 mins
How Is Andy Burnham Preparing For Government?
The incoming prime minister is making decisions on people and policy.
18 Jul 2026,41 mins