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Episodes to download
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Another Labour U-Turn
Wed 14 Jan 2026
The Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID to work in the UK.
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Trump Tells Iran Protestors 鈥淗ELP IS ON ITS WAY鈥�
Tue 13 Jan 2026
How might President Trump intervene in Iran?
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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Mon 12 Jan 2026
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
Sun 11 Jan 2026
We discuss the former US ambassador鈥檚 first interview since his sacking.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview
Sun 11 Jan 2026
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?
Sat 10 Jan 2026
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?
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.
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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting鈥o Far
Thu 8 Jan 2026
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
Wed 7 Jan 2026
The US took control of the Venezuelan linked vessel with British support.
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UK Troops in Ukraine鈥� But Only Under a Peace Deal
Tue 6 Jan 2026
The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine.
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US-Venezuela: Maduro Faces Court
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Venezuela鈥檚 president pleads not guilty to drugs charges.
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US-Venezuela: Who鈥檚 in charge of Venezuela now?
Sun 4 Jan 2026
Trump says the US will 鈥榬un鈥� Venezuela, but who鈥檚 actually in charge?
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The Keir Starmer 2026 Interview
Sun 4 Jan 2026
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鈥機onnell, 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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鈥嬧�婼tarmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
Sat 13 Dec 2025
鈥嬧�婸M Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.
