Newscast Podcast
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big 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 developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Newscast is hosted by trusted 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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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
Yesterday
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview
Yesterday
Laura questions the former US ambassador in an exclusive interview.
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Is This The Beginning of the End for the Iranian Government?
Saturday
And a new age of foreign power?
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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?
Friday
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.
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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
Thursday
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.
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US-Venezuela: Russian-Flagged Tanker Seized By US Military
Wednesday
The US took control of the Venezuelan linked vessel with British support.
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UK Troops in Ukraine… But Only Under a Peace Deal
Last Tuesday
The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine.
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US-Venezuela: Maduro Faces Court
Last Monday
Venezuela’s president pleads not guilty to drugs charges.
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US-Venezuela: Who’s in charge of Venezuela now?
Last Sunday
Trump says the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, but who’s actually in charge?
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The Keir Starmer 2026 Interview
Last Sunday
Laura's been talking to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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US-Venezuela: Trump strikes, captures the President and says the US will take over
Sat 3 Jan 2026
President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 2)
Fri 2 Jan 2026
How did Donald Trump become Republican nominee for President in 2016? (Part 2)
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 1)
Wed 31 Dec 2025
How did Donald Trump become Republican nominee for President in 2016? (Part 1)
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 2)
Tue 30 Dec 2025
How did Corbyn go from outsider to Labour leader?
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 1)
Mon 29 Dec 2025
How did Corbyn go from outsider to Labour leader?
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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
Christmas Eve 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.
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The Epstein Files And "The Invisible Man"
Tue 23 Dec 2025
The US Department of Justice have released the biggest set of documents yet.
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The Labour Deputy Leader Interview
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Lucy Powell reflects on how the Government handled 2025.
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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)
Sun 21 Dec 2025
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear
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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One)
Sat 20 Dec 2025
Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!
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The Week: The State of British Politics in 2025
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Chris Mason wraps up the political year of 2025
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Is The Economy On The Up?
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since 2023.
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Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money?
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Government announces return to Erasmus study scheme in 2027.
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Are Foreign Countries Interfering in UK Politics?
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politics.
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Doctors Vote To Strike (Again)
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England.
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'National Emergency' for Violence Against Women
Sun 14 Dec 2025
The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the justice system is failing women.
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Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
Sat 13 Dec 2025
PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.
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The Week: How Much Pressure Is Keir Starmer Under?
Fri 12 Dec 2025
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says hes “frustrated” in far reaching interview.
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Is Flu Different This Winter?
Thu 11 Dec 2025
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.
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Starmer's Plan To Fight The Right On Migration
Wed 10 Dec 2025
The PM pushes for urgent migration reform, and Trump doubles down on his security paper.
