Bedste Westminster Online-podcasts (2024)

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The Prime Minister on Newscast 39:31

10h ago39:31

39:31

Adam and Chris speak to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who’s in the studio. He opens up on “headwinds” and “choppy moments” in his first 100 days, and three priorities for the budget. We also hear what slogan he has printed on his wallet, how the Starmers have adjusted to family life in Downing Street, and what Donald Trump ate for dinner when th…

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The Prime Minister is coming on Newscast… 1:46

6h ago1:46

1:46

Today, a sneak peek at Keir Starmer’s interview on Newscast with Adam and Chris. 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 a…

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The Week: Workers’ Rights, Tax Talk and Tory Leadership Drama 33:49

12h ago33:49

33:49

Adam and Chris are joined by Katy Balls, Political Editor of the Spectator, and Patrick Maguire, The Times’ Columnist, to discuss all the political news of the week. They discuss the government’s much-previewed package on workers’ rights, hints about what may be in the Chancellor’s first budget later this month, and relive the drama of the Tory lea…

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Hurricane Milton and a Storm of Misinformation 36:43

4h ago36:43

36:43

Today, more than 3 million homes and businesses in Florida have been left without power after Hurricane Milton tore through the centre of the state. Adam is joined by Americast hosts Justin, Marianna and Sarah to discuss what we know about the scale of damage and destruction from the storm. And beyond the impact the hurricane has had on Florida res…

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Robert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch 26:46

23h ago26:46

26:46

Today, in a surprise twist, James Cleverly was knocked out of the race to become the next Tory leader. Adam is joined by Chris and BBC Newsnight political editor Nick Watt to discuss how Cleverly went from first place to eliminated in just 24 hours. How will a Jenrick-Badenoch showdown change the vibe of the contest? And how have Labour MPs respond…

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The Boris Johnson Interview (Unpacked) 30:31

2d ago30:31

30:31

Today, we look in more detail at Matt Chorley’s interview with Boris Johnson and the race to be the next leader of the Tory party. Alex and Chris discuss with Matt his lively interview with the former PM. You can listen to it in full here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jwdwdv Plus, Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the race to be the nex…

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Matt Chorley interviews Boris Johnson 32:57

2d ago32:57

32:57

Today, hear Matt Chorley’s interview with Boris Johnson on his 5 Live show. They discuss his exit from Downing Street, whether Brexit helped the Covid vaccination programme and his chances of becoming PM again. 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 smar…

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Sue Gray + Keir Starmer... What Went Wrong? 25:48

3d ago25:48

25:48

Today, we look at the resignation of Sue Gray as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Why has Gray gone now? What does this tell us about how well Downing Street is working? Who will replace her? Alex and Chris are joined by the programme director at the Institute of Government Alex Thomas. To hear more about the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7th att…

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The Conflict: One Year On 28:32

4d ago28:32

28:32

One year on since the 7 Oct 2023 attack on Israel, Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen reflect on their past year of reporting and what is next for the Middle East. Rich in story telling, analysis and personal experience, we hear from the BBC's best journalists who have been covering the Middle East. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If y…

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How Is The Middle East Shaping UK Politics? 28:31

4d ago28:31

28:31

Today, we take a closer look at how the conflict in the Middle East is creating challenges for the UK Government. Laura, Paddy and Nick Watt discuss how much of a diplomatic role the UK can play in the conflict, as well as how escalating tensions abroad can shape domestic politics presenting challenges for the government. You can now listen to News…

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How Might Israel Respond to Iran? 24:48

6d ago24:48

24:48

Today, we discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East after an eventful week. Paddy and Laura are joined by Baran Abbasi, reporter and presenter for BBC Persian, to discuss Iran’s role in the conflict in the Middle East. They also discuss how Iranians feel about Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that "Iran will pay a heavy price" after lau…

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The Week: Middle East, Tory Conference + Assisted Dying 32:44

8d ago32:44

32:44

Adam, Alex, and Chris discuss how the UK has reacted to crisis in the Middle East as Israel launches a ground invasion in Lebanon targeting Iranian backed military group Hezbollah, how a new vote on assisted dying has come about in parliament, and the Tory leadership candidates’ pitches to conference. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speak…

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Jeremy Bowen’s Hamas Interview 35:17

8d ago35:17

35:17

Today the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen has published an interview with a senior member of Hamas. The interview was recorded on Tuesday - hours before Iran attacked Israel with ballistic missiles. Adam is joined by Jeremy for an update on the conflict in the Middle East, and a chat about his interview with Khalil Al-Hayya, the most senior member of Hamas outs…

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4 Tory Leadership Hopefuls Take The Stage 37:07

9d ago37:07

37:07

Today, the four MPs who hope to become the next Conservative leader had 20 minutes each to deliver a speech to conference about why they should choose them. Adam catches up with Chris Mason about the atmosphere at Tory conference, what each leadership hopeful had to say in their speeches, and why the Prime Minister has chosen to pay back £6,000 wor…

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Iran Fires Missiles at Israel 12:35

10d ago12:35

12:35

Today, we look at Iran launching a missile attack at Israel. The Israeli military says around 180 missiles were fired, most of which were intercepted. No injuries have been reported so far. The strike follows Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, with what it calls a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah. Adam and the BBC’s s…

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Israel Invades Lebanon 26:23

10d ago26:23

26:23

Today, we look at Israel’s invasion of Lebanon which the Israeli military are calling a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah. An Israeli source has told the BBC that their ground forces have gone only "very close walking distance" into Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claims that Israel’s forces have not crossed the bor…

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Israel Tells US it Plans to Enter Lebanon 29:06

12d ago29:06

29:06

Today, Israel tells the US it plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Adam is joined with Jeremy Bowen, International Editor, and Anna Foster, BBC News correspondent in Beirut, to discuss the developments in the region, the hundreds of thousands of Lebanese people displaced following strikes around the country, and what further esc…

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Labour Lads, Tory Tussles and the Middle East 27:02

13d ago27:02

27:02

Today, the Conservative Party conference kicks off - but have the Tories got their timings all wrong over the leadership contest? Why is Rosie Duffield MP saying that Keir Starmer ‘has a problem with women’ after quitting Labour? And can the world handle another global conflict? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to list…

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Hezbollah's leader killed... Is wider war now inevitable? 28:54

14d ago28:54

28:54

Today, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah after Israeli strikes on Beirut. So could this act result in wider war across the Middle East? Paddy and Laura are joined by the BBC’s security correspondent, Frank Gardner, to make sense of today’s developments. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to lis…

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The Week: What Does Project Labour Look Like? 34:54

15d ago34:54

34:54

Today, we look at what we’ve learned about how Labour will govern, after its conference in Liverpool this week. Adam, Alex, Nick and Vicki are in the studio to go through it, and look ahead to the challenges facing the PM internationally. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play News…

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The Riots, The Police and Social Media 57:30

16d ago57:30

57:30

Today, Adam and Marianna are joined by Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, the head of UK Counter Terror Policing. They discuss what his role entails and the content his team had to assess in the wake of riots in the UK this summer. Matt Jukes describes how his team deal with online threats, the job of governments and regulators to balance freedom w…

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Are Israeli Troops Going Into Lebanon? 34:27

17d ago34:27

34:27

Today we look at Israeli warnings that it’s preparing for the possible entry of troops into Lebanon, after extensive air strikes. International editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to Adam from Jerusalem. And Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister warned British citizens in Lebanon to “l…

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Starmer's Tunnel Vision 36:18

18d ago36:18

36:18

Today, we look at Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party conference. The prime minister promised light at the end of a tunnel, but of hard choices on the way. He also defended the cut to winter fuel payments for pensioners, and called for 'restraint and de-escalation' on the border between Lebanon and Israel. Adam, Chris, Henry and Alex chat it …

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Stand By Your Plan, Rachel Reeves? 40:22

19d ago40:22

40:22

Today, we look at Rachel Reeves’s first conference speech as chancellor, in which she stood by her winter fuel allowance cut, was heckled by a protestor, and said “Britain’s best days lie ahead”. Adam, Chris and Alex are there in Liverpool to go through what she said. Plus we hear from the woman herself. She spoke to Adam after addressing the audie…

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Can Labour Get Control At Conference? 28:31

20d ago28:31

28:31

Today, we once again turn to the row over gifts given to Labour politicians. The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, tells Laura she doesn’t believe she broke any rules after accepting free outfits, and a stay in a New York apartment owned by a Labour donor. Meanwhile, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the use of her £14,000 dona…

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Interview: Vladimir Kara-Murza On Life In A Russian Prison 32:22

21d ago32:22

32:22

In this bonus episode we bring you Laura’s full interview with Vladimir Kara-Murza and his wife Evgenia. The Russian-British citizen was jailed in Russia after criticising President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Evgenia has been fighting for his release ever since, and last month he was freed as part of the largest prisoner exchange since …

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Between a Frock and a Hard Place? 28:56

21d ago28:56

28:56

Today, the focus is once again on the Labour party which is having to deal with some difficult stories as it prepares to kick off its annual party conference in Liverpool. Laura is in Liverpool waiting for Labour conference to begin; she and Paddy discuss the news that the PM, Chancellor and Deputy PM will no longer accept donations for clothing. W…

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The Week: Keir Starmer in the (Corporate) Hot Seat 31:08

22d ago31:08

31:08

Today, we look at a tricky week for the Prime Minister where he has faced difficult questions over his judgement. Adam, Chris, Paddy and Alex are re-united in the studio for the return of the Newscast BBC 1 show. What have they all made of the row over the pay of Sue Gray? Is it a problem for Starmer that he's top of the freebie league table? What …

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The 1500th Episode 33:00

23d ago33:00

33:00

Today, on Newscast’s 1500th episode, Chris and Alex join to mark the occasion, and talk about the politics of the day after the PM insisted he is “completely in control”. He made the comment after the BBC revealed a row within government over staff pay. Plus, the BBC has heard testimony from more than 20 female ex-employees who say former Harrods o…

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Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon 33:24

24d ago33:24

33:24

Today, we discuss what’s going on with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon. James Cook is joined by International Editor, Jeremy Bowen, and Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner, to discuss how the devices exploded, why Israel seems to have infiltrated Hezbollah’s communications network, and what this could mean for escalating tensions i…

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Instagram Gets Reel with Teen Safety 34:23

25d ago34:23

34:23

Today, we look at new measures that aim to protect teens on Instagram. Social media company, Meta, have announced "built-in protections" to teen accounts as well as greater controls for parents. But will it work? James is joined by the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman plus disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring. And Munir…

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Huw Edwards Sentenced 37:18

26d ago37:18

37:18

Today, we look at the sentencing of former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards. He’s avoided prison, but has been given a suspended six-month prison sentence for child abuse image offences at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Adam is joined by the BBC’s legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, and media editor Katie Razzall. Support services can be found her…

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Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife! 27:41

27d ago27:41

27:41

Today, at least eight people have died whilst trying to cross the Channel from France to England. Foreign secretary David Lammy spoke to Laura, with Keir Starmer’s upcoming trip to Italy where immigration has also been a key issue for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Laura and Paddy, joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt, also react to Lammy speaking about…

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Will Starmer Avoid the Political "Unsayables"? 30:23

28d ago30:23

30:23

Today, we look at what happens now with Ukraine’s use of long-rage missiles after Sir Keir Starmer failed to signal any decision over allowing Kyiv to fire the UK-provided weapons into the Russian territory. Plus, the prime minister says he will do the difficult things, but what are some of the issues that need fixing and are still ‘unsayable’ for …

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Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin? 42:25

29d ago42:25

42:25

Today, we discuss the Prime Minister’s visit to the White House to discuss the US and UK’s support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Russia had started the war in Ukraine and could end it "straight away”. Adam is joined by Chris Mason, who is in Washington with the Prime Minister ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden. We als…

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How Healthy is the NHS? 36:54

30d ago36:54

36:54

Today, we look at a damning report into the state of the NHS. The Lord Darzi review finds the NHS “is in critical condition”, with “ballooning” waiting times and delays in A&E and cancer care. Speaking after the report, the Prime Minister told reporters the NHS must “reform or die” and there will be no more money without reform. Adam is joined by h…

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The Day The Economy Stood Still 26:35

1M ago26:35

26:35

Today, we round up all the latest stories about the UK economy. Adam is joined by BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam and Chief Economics Correspondent Dharshini David to dig into what the latest GDP figures tell us about the economy, as well as what Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Faisal about the decisions she has taken on Winter Fuel Payments and th…

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Americast: Harris V Trump... and a Taylor Swift Endorsement! 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

And why is "THEY'RE EATING DOGS" trending on X? Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia, sparring over key issues and exchanging deep personal attacks. The momentous meeting was marked by question dodging, finger pointing… and pet-eating! The Americast Team analyses the night from the heart of the ac…

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A Commons Duel on Winter Fuel 42:51

1M ago42:51

42:51

Today, we look at what was billed as one of the first big tests for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the House of Commons, the vote over winter fuel. Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to look at the result of the vote in Parliament, and they discuss the next round of voting in the Conservative leadership contest. Plus, around 1700 offenders have b…

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The Princess’s Video Message 35:53

1M ago35:53

35:53

Today, we look at an update on the recovery of Catherine, Princess of Wales. The Princess of Wales has released a video saying that she has completed chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Adam is joined by BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph to discuss her health and this new style of royal communication. And, more councils are to be given powers to…

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Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

Today, we’re going through the PM’s first major television interview since getting the job.He defended his decision to cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners, and said his government is "going to have to be unpopular" to deliver change.Paddy’s also been talking to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who says he’ll call in the private …

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Sir Keir Starmer: The Interview 28:01

1M ago28:01

28:01

Sir Keir Starmer has sat down with Laura for his first major TV interview as PM, so as well as it going out on BBC One, we thought we'd put it in you Newscast feed too. She spoke to him on Saturday morning in the Downing Street Cabinet Room. Another Newscast with Henry and Paddy, as usual, follows this one. Enjoy!…

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Starmer Tells Laura the NHS is Broken 25:43

1M ago25:43

25:43

Today, we’re looking at what Keir Starmer has to say about the state of the NHS and its future. Laura sat down with the PM for his first major television interview since getting the job. He told her the previous government ‘broke’ the NHS in ways which were ‘unforgiveable’. She chats it through with Paddy. We'll be dropping the full interview next …

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Rebel MPs, Leadership Dreams and Parliamentary Pets 33:45

1M ago33:45

33:45

Today, we’re recapping a busy first week back in Westminster - and hearing from the Green Party conference in Manchester. Adam is joined by Matt Chorley at the end of his first week on 5 Live to chat about how the Labour government is disciplining potential rebel MPs, the latest dispatch from the Conservative leadership contest and the number of Pa…

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Interview: The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan 37:50

1M ago37:50

37:50

Today Adam and Chris talk to Eluned Morgan, the new first minister of Wales, about her upbringing at the heart of Welsh politics, the working relationship with a new Westminster government, 20mph speed limits and the tough job of uniting Welsh labour after a tumultuous year. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, …

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Monsieur Brexit(cast) Returns 26:04

1M ago26:04

26:04

Today, we look at Michel Barnier’s surprise selection as French Prime Minister, and a “historic success” for the far-right in Germany. The EU’s former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been named as the new French prime minister in a surprise announcement by Emmanuel Macron. But will this finally break the deadlock in Paris? And, Germany’s ant…

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Grenfell: 72 “Avoidable” Deaths 33:40

1M ago33:40

33:40

Today we look at the publication of the report into the Grenfell Tower fire.The chair of the inquiry Sir Martin Moore-Bick concluded all 72 deaths “were all avoidable”.Adam and Chris speak to Kate Lamble, presenter and producer of the BBC’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast and BBC London presenter Eddie Nestor.You can now listen to News…

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Is THIS Austerity in Scotland? 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

Today the Scottish government has confirmed up to £500 million of spending cuts to help balance the books ahead of the autumn statement. Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robinson said financial mismanagement of the previous UK government and continuing Labour austerity are to blame for the pressures. But could the SNP have done more to prevent th…

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UK Bans (Some) Arms Sales to Israel 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Today we look at what’s on the political agenda as Parliament returns. Adam and Chris discuss the government’s decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel and explore the introduction of a new system for grading schools in England. Plus are the Labour backbenches gearing up for a rebellion? An early day motion has been tabled proposing delaying…

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Interview: Former Trump Russia Advisor Fiona Hill 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

Today we speak to Fiona Hill, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, former presidential adviser to George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump and Labour’s new defence adviser. Fiona Hill was born in Bishop Auckland in County Durham before studying Russian at university and moving to the US. She testified during Trump’s first impeachment tria…

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