Newscast Podcast
Special episodes for the Easter Weekend - Old Newscast!
The ѿý'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 ѿý News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from ѿý News so you're across all the day's top stories.
Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, ѿý Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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Episodes to download
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Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 2)
Today
The long-lasting impact of The Good Friday Agreement.
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Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 1)
Yesterday
Newscast takes you back to the day the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998
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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: What’s the Impact on the NHS?
Thursday
NHS could be forced to change gender guidance.
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The Supreme Court Decision on Sex and Gender
Wednesday
The UK’s highest court backs 'biological' definition of woman
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Could the Birmingham Bin Strike Spread?
Tuesday
And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.
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Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?
Monday
A landmark legal case begins against social media giant Meta.
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Steel, China, and the MP Refused Entry to Hong Kong
Last Sunday
Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse is in the studio.
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A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
Last Saturday
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.
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The Week: We (Try To) Answer Your Questions on Trump’s Tariffs
Last Friday
James, Alex, Caitríona and Dharshini wrap up the week of tariffs
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Is Donald Trump Still Interested in Ukraine?
Thu 10 Apr 2025
“Coalition of the willing” meet in Brussels to discuss plans for peacekeeping force.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% while cutting others
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Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to “Fight to The End”
Tue 8 Apr 2025
And, US says it will hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.
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Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China
Mon 7 Apr 2025
President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Is Globalisation Over?
Sun 6 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "the world as we knew it has gone"
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The Week: Trump’s Tariffs
Fri 4 Apr 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary round up a week dominated by President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump’s Tariffs: The Preview
Tue 1 Apr 2025
What can we expect from Wednesday’s highly anticipated tariff announcement?
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Au Revoir Marine Le Pen?
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.
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Why Would Justin Welby Forgive a Serial Child Abuser?
Sun 30 Mar 2025
And, how will the UK government respond to Trump’s tariffs?
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The Justin Welby Interview
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Listen to Laura's full interview with the former Archbishop of Canterbury
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The ѿý Journalist Arrested in Turkey
Sat 29 Mar 2025
And Laura speaks about her exclusive interview with Justin Welby
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The Week: Tariffs, Welfare Reform and Sue Gray speaks…
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal wrap the week
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Plus, the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
Wed 26 Mar 2025
A livestreamed special on the Chancellor’s announcements
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A Journalist Has Entered The Top Secret Military Chat
Tue 25 Mar 2025
And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.
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Talking About Talking About Peace Talks
Mon 24 Mar 2025
US and Russian officials are discussing a possible truce in the Ukraine war.
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The Rachel Reeves Weekender: Civil Service Cuts Confirmed
Sun 23 Mar 2025
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?
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The BIG Rachel Reeves Weekender
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Laura has been talking to the chancellor for a ѿý documentary.