Today, we look at President-elect Trump’s first administration appointments and Wes Streeting’s much-trailed NHS reforms. Adam speaks to BBC News Chief Presenter Caitriona Perry and Social Media and Disinformation Correspondent Marianna Spring about what happened when Biden and Trump met and what Elon Musk’s new role as head of a Department of Government Efficiency mean. And, BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym decodes what reforms the Health Secretary Wes Streeting has proposed in a speech at the NHS pr...
Nov 13, 2024•35 min
Today, we look at the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. He has resigned after growing pressure due to a report which found that he did not follow up rigorously enough on reports of abuse of young boys and men by John Smyth. In his resignation letter, he said the report "exposed the long-maintained conspiracy of silence about the heinous abuses of John Smyth”. Adam speaks to the BBC’s religion editor Aleem Maqbool to discuss what has changed in the past 24 hours to cause t...
Nov 12, 2024•16 min
Today, we look at the assisted dying legislation that’s been published ahead of a vote in Parliament. Under the bill, adults with less than six months to live would be given the right to end their own life. They would need to meet several requirements - including approval from two independent doctors and a High Court judge. Adam is joined by the BBC’s deputy political editor Vicki Young and medical editor Fergus Walsh to discuss the safeguards set out in the bill, how leading politicians are say...
Nov 12, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at the relationship between President-elect Donald Trump and the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin has denied media reports that Donald Trump held a call with Vladimir Putin, in which he is said to have warned Putin against escalating the war in Ukraine. Adam speaks to Christopher Steele, the former head of the Russia Desk at MI6, Author of “Unredacted: Russia, Trump and the Fight for Democracy” and a director of Orbis Business Intelligence about what Trump’s election mea...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min
Today, Laura’s been trying to get answers from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, about when the UK Government will meet its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Laura and James are joined by Henry to discuss possible points of difference between the Treasury and the UK chief of defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - who told Laura he wants ‘resources’ to match ‘ambitions’. And, did Laura have the next British Ambassador to the US sitting on her panel? You can join our Newscast onli...
Nov 10, 2024•28 min
Today, we look at who is tipped for key roles in President-Elect Trump’s White House. Donald Trump has announced that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will be his new Chief of Staff. Laura and James speak to Gary O'Donoghue, BBC’s Senior North America Correspondent, about what her role will be and what challenges she might face - as well as which other famous faces from his campaign team might take key roles in the Trump administration. Plus, Laura and James look at the reaction to the electio...
Nov 09, 2024•34 min
Today, we look at what a Donald Trump victory means for the UK and Kemi Badenoch’s first week as leader of the opposition. Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth and Nick Watt discuss the political and economic impact of Donald Trump winning the US election. They also talk about the planned increase in tuition fees and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision. 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 mo...
Nov 08, 2024•31 min
Today, we speak to the Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Adam and Chris speak to him about the election of Donald Trump, whether he regrets calling him “deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic” and what the government’s approach to the new US government will be. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere 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 spe...
Nov 07, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at how Donald Trump was able to win the presidency again. Adam talks to Caitríona Perry and Christian Fraser from the BBC Election programme and checks in with Chris Mason on the reaction at home. And…Adam bumps into Bradley Whitford, who played Josh in the West Wing outside the White House. Adam takes us through the election map to see what swung it for Trump You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast ...
Nov 06, 2024•38 min
Donald Trump looks set to become President of the United States for the second time. Adam spent the night in the BBC bureau in Washington as the results came in. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere 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. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was pre...
Nov 06, 2024•42 min
Today, we’re in Washington DC on election day in the United States. Adam is joined by Clive Myrie and Victoria Derbyshire to talk about some of the people they have spoken to on their tour of the swing states. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere 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. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest...
Nov 05, 2024•38 min
Today, as the countdown to the US election enters its final hours, we discuss what a win for either candidate might mean internationally, and whether an appearance on SNL or a squirrel in New York could make all the difference. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent; Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at the University of Oxford; and Nick Bryant, former BBC correspondent in New York and Washington and author of ‘The Forever War: Ameri...
Nov 04, 2024•36 min
Laura’s joined by James and Simon to talk through her interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who presented the first Labour Budget in over a decade this week. Plus we hear from new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch about the future of the party, after her victory over Robert Jenrick among Tory members. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to p...
Nov 03, 2024•33 min
Reaction to the new Conservative Party leader. Almost four months after their crushing general election defeat, which triggered Rishi Sunak's resignation, the Conservatives have picked their woman. Laura, Chris and Henry talk through this historic moment, and look at her victory speech and priorities in the coming weeks. You can listen to the Newscast profile of Kemi Badenoch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k058cc You can listen to the Newscast interview with Kemi Badenoch here: https:...
Nov 02, 2024•30 min
Today, Adam, Alex, Nick Watt and Ben Chu discuss The Budget, Rishi Sunak’s legacy as he steps back as Leader of the Conservative Party and the economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of the US Election. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of...
Nov 01, 2024•31 min
Today, we look at how the Budget will impact the NHS, businesses and farmers. Adam speaks to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting about how the money for the NHS will be spent and when people might feel the benefits of the extra spending. And how will Chancellor Rachel Reeves changes to National Insurance contributions affect some NHS services? Simon Jack, business editor, explains how businesses are feeling about the planned changes to National Insurance. And, Adam discusses why farmers are so an...
Oct 31, 2024•40 min
Today we look at Labour’s first Budget in 14 years. Adam and Chris are joined by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. They look at all the headlines from the Budget and analyse the political reaction. The government outlined a historic tax increase of £40 billion, including an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers from April. Rachel Reeves also set out plans to continue the freeze on fuel duty and a £22.6bn increase in the ...
Oct 30, 2024•36 min
Today, we look at the final week in the US election campaign. Adam is joined by BBC News Chief Presenters and hosts of the BBC’s US election night coverage Caitriona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda. They discuss the final week, Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden - including a comedian guest’s controversial remarks about Puerto Rico - and Kamala Harris’ choice of venue for her ‘closing argument’ event on Tuesday evening. And, Adam speaks to UK correspondent Daniel Sandford about how the teen...
Oct 29, 2024•33 min
Today, Newscast hears from Kemi Badenoch who has made it into the final two of the Conservative leadership race. Kemi speaks to Adam and Chris about her early life in Nigeria and her political journey, she reflects on her reputation for being direct in interactions with colleagues, and why she’s pitching principles rather than policies to attempt to win over the Conservative membership. She discusses her time in government, what she believes the party has got wrong and how she’ll try to change t...
Oct 29, 2024•33 min
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee. Home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani was in court and then headed back to the Newscast studio to explain the background. And, we learned more about what to expect in the budget during a speech from Keir Starmer today. Chris looks at the politics while PM/The Bottom Line/Dragon’s Den’s Evan Davis makes sense of the economics. You can join o...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min
Today, with just three days to go until the ‘bazooka’ Autumn Budget is announced, Laura, Adam and Henry chat about what to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Plus Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced her plans to rebuild schools and find those extra 6,500 teachers - but Labour’s ‘working person’ definition row rumbles on. And we also hear from the Remoter voters, who are gearing up to cast their ballot in the US election. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://ti...
Oct 27, 2024•27 min
Today, we look at overnight strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, by Israel. The IDF says they have struck ‘precise’ military targets. Adam and Laura talk to the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams about what happened, what the response has been and what might happen next in the Middle East. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newsca...
Oct 26, 2024•26 min
Adam, Alex, Jo and Matt discuss the chancellor confirming changes to her fiscal rules, a ban on disposable vapes and a split in the cabinet over assisted dying legislation. Plus, Chris tells us what it’s been like flying for over 24 hours with the PM to Samoa. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhe...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min
This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Kemi Badenoch. Adam and Alex speak to Fraser Nelson, former editor of The Spectator, who has known Kemi Badenoch for years since they were colleagues at The Spectator. They find out how her childhood in Nigeria and moving to the UK aged 16 influenced her political views, why she’s unafraid of courting controversy and what her pitch to Conservative members is. You can listen to the profile o...
Oct 25, 2024•28 min
This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Robert Jenrick. Adam and Alex speak to Mark Spencer, former MP for Sherwood who has known Robert Jenrick since 2014 and as MPs for neighbouring constituencies. They discuss how Robert Jenrick became an MP after defeating UKIP in the 2014 Newark by-election, how he became the ‘first millennial cabinet minister’ under Boris Johnson and how he’s rebranded for this leadership contest. You can l...
Oct 25, 2024•28 min
Today, we discuss Kamala Harris’ change in tone: from asking voters to choose joy, to calling her opponent Donald Trump a ‘fascist’. Adam is joined by BBC News chief presenters, Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry from Washington to talk about how both campaigns are approaching the final fortnight of the campaign, the latest polling in the crucial swing states and the news Beyonce might make an appearance with Harris in Houston, Texas. And, diplomatic correspondent James Landale chats about Keir...
Oct 24, 2024•34 min
Today, the Labour party have denied interfering with the US election after the Trump campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Adam is joined by Justin Webb, Americast host, and Nick Watt, Newsnight political editor, to discuss the allegations made by the Trump campaign of "blatant foreign interference" and Labour’s response. They discuss previous examples of Brits getting involved in US elections - and how it tends to go down with voters. And, Adam and Maria...
Oct 23, 2024•39 min
Today, we look at the release of more prisoners to help ease overcrowding in jails. The government is releasing 1,100 more prisoners early, in the second wave of emergency releases since September. It comes as the Justice Secretary announced a review of sentencing with a focus on new forms of punishment outside of jails, including a form of house arrest. Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, and former director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald. Also, Adam spea...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min
Today, Newscast hears from Robert Jenrick who has made it into the final of the Conservative leadership race. Robert speaks to Adam and Chris about his early life and why he became a Conservative, his time in government and why he thinks he’s the person to lead the Conservative party. He shares his diagnosis of why the Conservatives did so badly in the general election - and how he plans to turn the party around if he wins. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen...
Oct 22, 2024•32 min
Today, a police officer has been cleared of murdering Chris Kaba who he shot in south London. Martyn Blake, shot Chris Kaba, who was unarmed, during a police vehicle stop in Streatham in September 2022. The officer denied intending to kill the 24-year-old. Adam speaks to UK Correspondent Adina Campbell who has been following the case, and Danny Shaw, Former BBC Home Affairs Correspondent & now commentator on police and crime issues. And Michael Gove reflects on his career as an MP and talks ...
Oct 21, 2024•37 min
