Newscast Podcast
The UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the ±«Óãtv.
The UK's flagship daily news podcast from the ±«Óãtv, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of ±«Óãtv News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and the impact of climate change.
Can Rishi Sunak turn the Conservatives fortunes around? Will Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party win the next general election? Newscast will give you all the best insights from ±«Óãtv News so you're across all the day's top stories.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, ±«Óãtv Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. Joined by special guests, including Lyse Doucet, Katya Adler, Marianna Spring, John Simpson and Victoria Derbyshire among others.
In this election year, Newscast will track all the developments from Westminster - as well as following all the big developments around the world, from the race to the White House, to the war in Ukraine.
Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on ±«Óãtv One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on ±«Óãtv iPlayer
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Newscast is part of the ±«Óãtv News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
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The Today Podcast: /sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Americast: /sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: /sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Episodes to download
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Marina Litvinenko on the death of Alexei Navalny
Sat 17 Feb 2024
The widow of Alexander Litvinenko is in the studio.
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Ukrainecast: Alexei Navalny Reported Dead
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Putin’s main rival, Alexei Navalny, is dead according to the Russian prison service.
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By-Election Newscast Special!
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Labour overturn Tory majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections
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Was The Recession Inevitable?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
And is Taylor Swift the most influential person on the planet?
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Biden, Trump and the Survival of Nato
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Nato defence spending hits a record high - but can the alliance survive Trump?
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Steve Wright Tributes + Labour Suspend Another Candidate
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Long time ±«Óãtv radio presenter Steve Wright dies at the age of 69
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Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
There are warnings the health service is unprepared for a rollout
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How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
Sun 11 Feb 2024
Michael Gove tells Laura a no-fault eviction ban is on the way.
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Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
Sat 10 Feb 2024
How have attitudes towards climate policies shifted in recent years?
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Is Biden Too Old?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
And we talk to comedian Matt Forde about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer
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Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
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Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
Wed 7 Feb 2024
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
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Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Another Conservative faction emerges as Sunak gambles on Rwanda.
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Mon 5 Feb 2024
He will postpone public duties, Buckingham Palace says.
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Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
The mother of Brianna Ghey, Esther, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg
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Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
Esther Ghey says she is “open†to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter’s killers
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Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
Sat 3 Feb 2024
More powers announced for coroners to demand data from social media firms
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Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
The convicted sex offender was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.
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Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
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Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
Wed 31 Jan 2024
The former first minister has been giving evidence.
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Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
Tue 30 Jan 2024
The DUP backs deal to return the devolved government in Northern Ireland
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Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by Authorities
Mon 29 Jan 2024
The victims’ families have visited Downing Street to call for a public inquiry
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Why is trust in UK politics so low?
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Laura, Paddy & Henry discuss whether politicians can fix the issues the voters care about?
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What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus group results are in!
Sat 27 Jan 2024
Laura and Paddy on what voters make of the state of the country.
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An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Your guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock + PAUL FROM THE TRAITORS
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the General Election?
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Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Ex government minister Simon Clarke is calling for the PM to stand down.
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Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Rishi Sunak: if Houthis attack again, the UK won’t hesitate to strike
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Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Why are less children being vaccinated against Measles?
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Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal, and DIANE FROM THE TRAITORS!
Sun 21 Jan 2024
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary and Paddy's been talking to Diane.