Newscast Podcast
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Episodes to download
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Andy Burnham鈥檚 NHS-Style Social Care Plan
Today
The prime minister proposes a national care service for England.
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The Week: When Burnham Met Trump
Friday
Are the UK government getting better at dealing with Trump鈥檚 White House?
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How Did OpenAI Hack An Australian Government Website?
Thursday
A rogue OpenAI agent accessed private data in the first known case of its kind.
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Burnham vs Trump, Putin and... Danny Dyer
Wednesday
Andy Burnham meets President Trump, takes on Russia and responds to Danny Dyer.
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Will Trump "Annihilate" Or "Negotiate" With Iran?
Tuesday
Trump repeats Iran ultimatum and says AI should be rebranded 'super intelligence'.
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Is Europe Entering A New Level Of Threat?
Last Monday
Plus, why has there been a rise in mental distress among children and young people?
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The Earl Spencer Diana Interview Analysis
Last Sunday
We go through the UK exclusive interview with Princess Diana鈥檚 brother Earl Spencer.
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Why Is Diana鈥檚 Brother Making Claims About The King Now?
Last Saturday
Behind the scenes of the Earl Spencer interview and a royal war of words.
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The Week: Is The Economic Pain Still To Come?
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Bank of England holds interest rates, but energy price hike expected.
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Is Energy About To Get Even More Expensive?
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Damage to a major pipeline in Saudi Arabia puts global oil supply at risk.
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Is The State Pension Unaffordable?
Tue 15 Sep 2026
The state pension is set to rise by 3.9%, is the triple lock affordable and fair?
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Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying 鈥渨hoever wins AI, wins鈥�
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Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
Sun 13 Sep 2026
The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform鈥檚 record donations?
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How Reform's 拢72 Million Mega Donations Change UK Politics
Sat 12 Sep 2026
How the record donations change the country鈥檚 political landscape.
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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Fri 11 Sep 2026
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.
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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
Wed 9 Sep 2026
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?
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Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
Tue 8 Sep 2026
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Chancellor John Healey aims for 鈥榲ibes boost鈥� in first major economic speech.
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How New Is Andy Burnham鈥檚 Labour?
Sun 6 Sep 2026
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to separate the party from the past.
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How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
Sat 5 Sep 2026
Nigel Farage tells Laura he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks.
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The Undercover Reform Investigation
Fri 4 Sep 2026
Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.
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Burnham鈥檚 Big Economic Choices
Thu 3 Sep 2026
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham鈥檚 first budget?
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How Did Andy Burnham Do In His First PMQs?
Wed 2 Sep 2026
And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason...
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Keir Starmer Resigns (Again)
Tue 1 Sep 2026
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.
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Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 2)
Sun 30 Aug 2026
We bring together two of the most influential people from each camp.
