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LIVE At Castfest: The Brexit Campaign 10 Years On
May 4, 2026
47m 02s
Electioncast: The Mega May Run In
May 3, 2026
42m 20s
Is Being Jewish Unsafe in the UK?
May 2, 2026
33m 02s
Electioncast: What’s Happening In England?
May 1, 2026
30m 58s
The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Apr 30, 2026
32m 27s
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| 5/4/26 | ![]() LIVE At Castfest: The Brexit Campaign 10 Years On | In today’s episode, first recorded live at Castfest, Adam and Chris turn back the clock to 2016 and the lead up to the Brexit referendum.They discuss how the referendum came about, and their memories from the campaign trail. Plus Dr Katya Adler sends a special dispatch from a cake stand in Brussels!You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Stephen Bailey. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 47m 02s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Electioncast: The Mega May Run In✨ | UK electionspolitical analysis+3 | Joe Pike | BBC News | UK | electionsUK politics+3 | — | 42m 20s | |
| 5/2/26 | ![]() Is Being Jewish Unsafe in the UK?✨ | antisemitismJewish safety+3 | Judith Moritz | — | UKGolders Green+1 | antisemitismJewish safety+5 | — | 33m 02s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Electioncast: What’s Happening In England?✨ | local authority electionspolitical analysis+3 | — | BBC NewsBBC Sounds+1 | EnglandLondon | electionspolitics+3 | — | 30m 58s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() The Week: The Price Of The Iran War✨ | Iran Warfinancial impact+4 | Ailbhe Rea | New StatesmanBank of England+2 | — | Iran Warfinancial impact+3 | — | 32m 27s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump✨ | King CharlesUS-UK relations+3 | James LandaleDaniela Relph+1 | BBC News | New YorkUS+1 | King CharlesTrump+6 | — | 47m 38s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The Morgan McSweeney Evidence✨ | politicsParliament+4 | Morgan McSweeney | BBC NewsNo 10+1 | — | Keir StarmerMandelson+5 | — | 36m 00s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?✨ | royal visitUS-UK relations+3 | Joe PikeGary O’Donoghue+1 | BBC News | USUK | KingUS state visit+3 | — | 35m 17s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() BONUS! Live At Castfest: The Newscast Q&A!✨ | live eventaudience interaction+3 | — | BBCBBC Sounds+2 | — | NewscastCastfest+3 | — | 35m 31s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() Gunshots At Trump's Press Dinner✨ | gun violencepolitics+3 | Lord Kim DarrochGary O’Donoghue | Secret ServiceBBC | United StatesUK | Trumpgunman+3 | — | 34m 27s | |
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| 4/25/26 | ![]() LIVE At Castfest: Could Trump Use The Falklands To Punish The UK?✨ | US foreign policyFalkland Islands+3 | — | BBC News | Falkland IslandsUS+2 | TrumpFalklands+7 | — | 41m 31s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Electioncast: Will Another Week Of Starmer Drama Impact The Elections?✨ | UK electionspolitical analysis+4 | — | BBCNewscast+1 | UK | UK electionsStarmer drama+5 | — | 41m 56s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?✨ | Keir Starmerpolitical analysis+3 | Lara SpiritHelen MacNamara | The Sunday TimesBBC+1 | — | Keir StarmerPeter Mandelson+5 | — | 33m 21s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Keir Starmer v The Civil Service✨ | politicscivil service+3 | Catherine HaddonFaisal | Institute for GovernmentBBC | — | Keir Starmercivil service+5 | — | 42m 23s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins✨ | politicsgovernment+3 | Olly Robbins | Downing StreetBBC+1 | — | Olly RobbinsLord Mandelson+4 | — | 34m 15s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)✨ | politicssecurity vetting+3 | Lyse Doucet | Foreign OfficeBBC+1 | — | MPsStarmer+6 | — | 39m 56s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?✨ | Iranpolitics+3 | Liz KendallLyse Doucet | BBC News | IranScotland+2 | Strait of HormuzIran+5 | — | 33m 40s | |
| 4/18/26 | ![]() Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: What Happens Next? | Laura and Paddy are back! Today, they’re discussing the key questions facing Sir Keir Starmer over the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson Sir Olly Robbins, the former chief Foreign Office official, was ousted by Starmer on Thursday after it was revealed that Mandelson had failed the foreign office vetting programme. The key questions are still to be answered formally over who knew what, and when.The PM is set to appear in the Commons on Monday, and Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by MPs on Tuesday. But how exactly did we get here? What are the key questions Starmer and Robbins need to answer? And could this be the final nail in the coffin for Keir Starmer’s premiership?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Rufus Gray with Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 36m 25s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: The Prime Minister Speaks Out | Today, Keir Starmer says it's "staggering" he was not told Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting for his appointment as US ambassador.Speaking from a summit in France, the prime minister says he's "absolutely furious" and will update MPs in Parliament on Monday. Opposition leaders are calling on Starmer to resign, accusing him of "catastrophically poor judgement" and of being "incompetent, gullible or a liar. Adam and Chris go through the details and discuss how damaging this could be.And, we take a deep dive into the Scottish Parliament elections, with cost of living, immigration and energy top of the agenda.Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth, James Cook and pollster and director of More in Common, Luke Tryl to look at what the parties are promising as they go head to head in their first debates. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 47m 53s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Mandelson Failed Security Vetting: Who Knew What, When? | Today, the Prime Minister has denied knowing that Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador until earlier this week. Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls to resign over allegations he misled Parliament and MPs when he claimed "full due process" was followed during the appointment.It came after the Guardian newspaper reported, external that Lord Mandelson was initially denied security clearance in late January 2025 but this was overruled by the Foreign Office to ensure the peer could take up the post.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 33m 26s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() The Legal Advisers Helping Migrants Pose As Gay | Today, an undercover BBC investigation has found evidence of law firms and legal advisors helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum.Migrants were advised to take staged photos at nightclubs, attend LGBT events and to go to GPs pretending to be depressed to obtain medical evidence to support their cases. Adam and Chris are joined by BBC politics investigation correspondent Billy Kenber, who uncovered the story.In response to our findings, the Home Office said: "Anyone found trying to exploit the system will face the full force of the law, including removal from the UK."Plus, Adam also checks in with Faisal, who’s in the US at the IMF’s annual conference. He fills us in on the indirect war of words between Rachel Reeves and her US counterpart, Scott Bessent.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonathan Greer. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 33m 43s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Can We Afford To Keep The UK Safe? | Today, a former Nato chief has said that the UK's security and safety is "in peril" and Sir Keir Starmer's government has shown "corrosive complacency" towards defence.In a directly political intervention, Lord Robertson - who is now a key government adviser - says "We cannot defend Britain with an ever-expanding welfare budget." It comes on the day the IMF has warned the energy shock from the Iran war will hit the UK the hardest of the world's advanced economies. Adam and Chris are joined by Ben Chu from BBC Verify and Helen Miller from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Anna Harris. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Jonathan Greer . The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 31m 20s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack | Today, an inquiry has found the Southport murders “could have been prevented” if the killer’s parents and authorities had done more in the years leading up to the attack.The inquiry’s report lists factors such as a "misunderstanding of autism" and “failure in information sharing” as examples of the “systematic failures”. Adam is joined by Judith Moritz, special correspondent and Daniel Sandford home Affairs correspondent who have been covering the story.Adam also catches up with Americast host and North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher after President Trump announcing a blockade of Iranian ports after the talks in Pakistan didn’t end up in a deal. This comes as President Trump has been publicly arguing with an unusual opponent… the Pope.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Anna Harris. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 37m 06s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | ![]() US-Iran Talks Fail... What Happens Next? | Today, we look at what the failure to reach an agreement between the US and Iran means for the war in the Middle East and the world.We also look at what stopped an agreement between the two sides, after differing accounts emerge.Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt are joined by political correspondent Joe Pike, who has the latest on the UK-US row over the Chagos Islands.And could an election in Hungary reshape political power in Europe?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The hosts were Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt. It was made by Chris Flynn with Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 25m 49s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | ![]() US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns | There are two massive stories to chat through today - the start of direct trilateral talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, and the return of Nasa's Artemis II crew.Paddy and Laura are on holiday so Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt host.To chat through news from Pakistan, they’re joined by Panorama filmmaker and foreign affairs and peace talks specialist Jane Corbin.And to explain what it’s like to return to earth from space, British astronaut Tim Peake.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The hosts were Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt. It was made by Chris Flynn with Chloe Scannapieco. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. | 33m 28s | ||||||
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