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Sunflower TurmOil

8 april 2022 · 30 min

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Sima Kotecha is sitting in for Adam while he’s on his holiday… and where Sima goes, her mum often follows. She’s realised that the war in Ukraine is having an impact on supply chains, in particular sunflower oil. Gary Lewis, the president of the National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association explains what’s happening. Lees meer

Actor Siobhán McSweeney, also known as Sister Michael from Channel 4’s Derry Girls, speaks about the government’s intentions to privatise the channel.

And we talk to a woman in Devon who’s trying to provide a home for a family that’s fled Ukraine, but they’ve been dogged by bureaucracy and delays. The BBC’s home editor Mark Easton is also on the programme, having interviewed Home Secretary Priti Patel about government schemes to help refugees.

Today's Newscast was made by Alison Gee, Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Watt Strategy?

7 april 2022 · 33 min

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Government launches its nuclear and wind energy plans... Secunder Kermani hosts today's Newscast. He's joined by the BBC's Alex Forsyth and Emma Pinchbeck, boss of the energy industry’s trade body, to pore over the details. Lees meer

Meanwhile, there's political chaos in Pakistan (where Secunder is based right now). The Wall Street Journal’s Saeed Shah explains what's been going on.

Today’s Newscast was made by Cordelia Hemming, Ben Cooper and Miranda Slade. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Sheer-an Relief

6 april 2022 · 28 min

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case... Sinéad Garvan, entertainment reporter, and Dr Hayleigh Bosher, an intellectual property expert, chat it all through with Alex Forsyth. What could the judgement mean for the music industry? Lees meer

And, from today employers and employees will start paying more National Insurance to help fund the NHS and social care. We're joined by the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, to examine the impact on people's budgets.

Today’s Newscast was made by Ben Cooper and Cordelia Hemming. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

DespAirports

5 april 2022 · 27 min

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Covid causes more travel chaos... Lees meer

With Easter getaways disrupted for people up and down the country, Steffan Powell (who's sitting in for Adam on today's episode) and medical editor, Fergus Walsh, talk through the latest Covid developments.

And, as the Environment Agency teams up with the makers of the video game Minecraft, Miles Jacobson, creator of the Football Manager game, explains the roles that video games can play in the real world.

Today’s Newscast was made by Cordelia Hemming, Ben Cooper and Miranda Slade. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Goodbye Dot Cotton

4 april 2022 · 30 min

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We mark the death of EastEnders legend June Brown, who played Dot Cotton. She was 95. Lees meer

In its latest report, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we need to cut emissions immediately and use technology to suck CO2 from the atmosphere. One of the authors, Gregory Nemet, tells Lewis Goodall that there’s reason to be optimistic.

And, as the cost of living continues to rise, we hear from one woman who’s been unable to heat her home for more than three weeks.

Today’s Newscast was made by Alison Gee, Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Newscastround

1 april 2022 · 33 min

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Celebrating 50 years of Newsround... Adam chats through some of the highs (and lows) of the programme with his fellow ex-presenters, Julie Etchingham and Krishnan Guru-Murthy, as well as current presenter, De’Graft Mensah. Lees meer

And we talk energy bills with the BBC's Simon Jack and Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times...

Today’s Newscast was made by Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Fresh Prince of Excheq-Air

31 maart 2022 · 29 min

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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak talks inflation, energy prices, taxes… and Will Smith. Lees meer

In Laura's last interview as the BBC's political editor, the chancellor defends his Spring Statement and says being popular is not his priority. He also likens his difficult week to Hollywood star Will Smith's after his wife received unwanted attention.

This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Chris Flynn. The editor was Alison Gee.

Shropshire Maternity Scandal

30 maart 2022 · 32 min

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A review into the maternity practices at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust by senior midwife, Donna Ockenden, has found that catastrophic failures may have led to the deaths of more than 200 babies, nine mothers and left other infants with life-changing injuries. Adam discusses the report and its consequences with Newsnight’s Sima Kotecha and Shaun Lintern, health editor at the Sunday Times. Lees meer

Also, Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend, has become the first MP to come out as trans. The BBC’s Gareth Lewis explains the significance.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Wined and Fined

29 maart 2022 · 33 min

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Police say they’re issuing 20 fines over No 10 lockdown parties, but will this put the PM under renewed political pressure? Adam is joined by Laura and the BBC’s Daniel Sandford to chew over what we know so far. Lees meer

Also… Will Smith’s Oscars slap apology is deconstructed by Lux Alptraum, who has studied the art of saying sorry.

And a report says Jackie Weaver did NOT actually have the authority. We get her reaction.

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

The Punchline

28 maart 2022 · 31 min

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Controversy at the Oscars as Will Smith hits Chris Rock… Adam is joined by the BBC’s Culture Editor Katie Razzall and LA-based entertainment reporter KJ Matthews to discuss the background to the slap - and the possible repercussions. Lees meer

Also… the UK ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons – currently in Warsaw - talks Biden, getting out of Kyiv and her own Ukrainian background.

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, John Murphy and Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham is the assistant editor.

Biden Joe’s Time

25 maart 2022 · 32 min

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The US President wraps up his trip to Europe, but is he taking the lead on Ukraine? Lees meer

The BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, who has been travelling with the US Commander-in-Chief on Air Force One, and Europe Editor, Katya Adler, drop by to chew over the transatlantic approach to the crisis.

Also… amid a growing feeling of global instability, Adam speaks to historian, philosopher, and best-selling author of 'Sapiens', Yuval Noah Harari, about the consequences – some unintended and overlooked – of the conflict in Ukraine.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Hannah Montgomery. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Permacrisis Chancellor

24 maart 2022 · 31 min

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Rishi Sunak has been accused of doing too little to help people struggling to feed their families and heat their homes, following Wednesday’s Spring Statement. Lees meer

Laura and Chris are joined by economists Miatta Fahnbulleh, who has advised three prime ministers, and Rupert Harrison, who was George Osborne’s chief of staff, to chew over the chancellor’s announcement. Could he have done more? Should he have done more?

This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Making a Spring Statement

23 maart 2022 · 32 min

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Spring is in the air… along with inflation and a rise in the cost of living. Lees meer

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveiled his Spring Statement today against a backdrop of rising inflation at home, and economic uncertainty abroad amid the Ukraine crisis.

To help pore over the pennies, percentages and decimal points in the Chancellor’s plans, Adam is joined by Laura, the BBC’s Evan Davis and Gareth McNab from debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.

Also… Phil McCann is at a petrol station in Chester to discuss the fuel duty cut.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

The Thaw that Counts

22 maart 2022 · 33 min

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There’s a heatwave in the North Pole (and the South Pole)… Adam chats to the BBC’s Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt, and Dr Bethan Davies, a glacial geologist, about what it all means. Lees meer

Simon Shuster, from TIME Magazine, tells us what it's like interviewing the Putin-critic, Alexei Navalny, after he was given nine years in a penal colony in Russia.

On “Spring Statement Eve” Chris pops on the pod to explain what we should all be looking out for from the Chancellor on Wednesday.

And Prof Al Edwards opens up about why Adam (who is still broadcasting from his cupboard at home because he's got Covid) is still getting two thick lines on his lateral flow test!

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, John Murphy and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Mr and Mrs

21 maart 2022 · 32 min

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As the crisis deepens in Ukraine and the West seeks to wean itself off Russian oil and gas, Adam takes a deep dive with Russia analyst Angela Stent, and her husband Daniel Yergin, a global energy expert. The couple are also put through Newscast’s Mr and Mrs quiz. Lees meer

Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe has spoken publicly for the first time, saying her case could have been resolved six years ago.

And Jonathan Van-Tam takes Chris Whitty to the football.

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Ferry Angry

18 maart 2022 · 34 min

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Did P&O break the law when they sacked 800 staff? We chat to Kathryn Evans, an employment lawyer, to find out... Lees meer

The US and Chinese Presidents have been talking about Ukraine. North America editor, Sarah Smith, makes her Newscast debut and explains what's what...

And the BBC's Fergal Keane is in Lviv in Ukraine, where a factory has been hit by an airstrike. We get the latest.

This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn, Miranda Slade and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Shipping News

17 maart 2022 · 29 min

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P&O Ferries has caused outrage after sacking 800 workers via a recorded video message. The company plans to replace them with cheaper agency workers. Chris gets the latest from the BBC’s Danny Savage in Hull, where a P&O crew had been refusing to leave their ship. Lees meer

Covid infection rates have been increasing rapidly across the UK – one of the people to catch the virus is Adam. GP Ellie Cannon worries about the long-term mental health fallout of the pandemic.

And Chris asks Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator, Lord Frost, if Boris Johnson is governing as a Conservative. His answer: “Up to a point.”

This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and John Murphy. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

TWOS-cast

16 maart 2022 · 33 min

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As the daily pod turns two, we’re still wrestling with Covid. Self-isolating at home following a positive lateral flow test, Adam - along with the BBC’s James Gallagher in the studio - reflects on that televised Downing Street briefing two years ago to the day, when it became clear that our lives would never be the same again. Lees meer

Also, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian aid worker detained for six years in Iran on charges of spying, has finally been released by Tehran. Adam discusses the news with Ceri Thomas, host of the podcast Nazanin, and journalist Jason Rezaian, who spent 18 months in an Iranian prison.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Arabian Flights

15 maart 2022 · 32 min

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Boris Johnson heads to Saudi to talk oil supply... Adam is joined by Laura and oil-expert, Prof Karen Turner, to discuss the trip and unpick the government’s energy strategy. Lees meer

The BBC’s correspondent in Moscow, Carrie Davies, is outside the court where Russian journalist, Marina Ovsyannikova, was fined and released after protesting against the invasion of Ukraine on TV.

And, as concern in China grows over rapidly-rising Covid cases, Natasha Loder, the Economist’s health policy editor, explains what the implications could be for the rest of the world.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Home Service

14 maart 2022 · 34 min

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Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has unveiled the government’s new “Homes for Ukraine” refugee scheme. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Mark Easton and prospective host, hotel manager Charlie Green to chew over how it will work. Lees meer

We ask the UK’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dame Barbara Woodward, what it’s like facing the Russians at the Security Council and what role China has to play in the Ukraine conflict.

And with food prices predicted to rise by 15% this year, we officially launch Newscast’s basket of goods.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The studio directors were Gareth Jones and Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Platform 5

11 maart 2022 · 31 min

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Taking the next train out of Ukraine... We speak to the BBC’s Fergal Keane in Lviv, where he’s been speaking to Ukrainians fleeing to Poland. Lees meer

Writer and podcaster, Jon Ronson, joins Adam and the BBC’s Marianna Spring to talk about culture wars and misinformation in Ukraine

And broadcasting (and election-graphics) legend, Jeremy Vine, gives us his verdict on South Korea’s presidential election coverage (which includes a faceless bear and presidential candidates enjoying a seaside sunset)!

Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Newscast + Ukrainecast

10 maart 2022 · 32 min

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As talks between Russia and Ukraine fail again, the human toll of the war is escalating. Lees meer

Laura, Chris and Adam are joined by Gabriel Gatehouse of Ukrainecast, to discuss the latest developments in both countries, and try to work out what President Putin and his small circle of “strongmen” are thinking.

The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale is in Turkey, where that meeting between Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and Ukraine’s Dmitry Kuleba ended without any meaningful discussion even beginning.

Labour’s Lisa Nandy reacts to the latest changes to the government’s refugee policy for Ukrainians and argues that much more bureaucracy needs to be stripped away immediately.

This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and John Murphy. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

From Russia with Steve

9 maart 2022 · 33 min

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Ordinary Russians are beginning to notice a difference in their daily lives as Western companies halt business in the country following the invasion of Ukraine. BBC Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg tells Adam what life is like in the city as sanctions begin to bite. Lees meer

Meanwhile… with the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine set to meet in Turkey, the BBC’s James Landale analyses what’s at stake and the prospects for success.

And… TV historian Dan Snow joins us from the Southern Ocean to explain how he helped to discover Shackleton's lost ship The Endurance.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Ben Cooper and John Murphy. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

McClosures

8 maart 2022 · 32 min

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McDonald’s joins the growing list of companies halting business in Russia, as Boris Johnson announces that the UK will phase out Russian oil imports.
Adam discusses the ramifications with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders and the BBC’s James Landale. Lees meer

And on the day that Ukrainian President Zelensky gives an historic address to the House of Commons, a report brands former speaker John Bercow “a serial bully.” Chris Cook of the Financial Times gives his assessment.

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Gareth Jones. The Assistant Editor was Alison Gee.

Crude Awakenings

7 maart 2022 · 32 min

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As oil and gas prices soar, can European countries wean themselves off Russian energy supplies? Boris Johnson has been meeting the Canadian and Dutch prime ministers to talk about more sanctions against Russia and what to do about many European nations’ dependence on Russian hydrocarbons. Adam, Laura and the BBC’s Simon Jack discuss the difficult politics and economics facing western leaders. Lees meer

Also… A new scientific study has found that even a mild infection of Covid could cause your brain to shrink. The BBC’s Rebecca Morelle explains what might be happening.

This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Natasha Fernandes. The studio manager was Jonathan Greer. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

One million refugees

4 maart 2022 · 30 min

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At least a million people have fled Ukraine in the space of a week, according to the UN. Adam is joined by David Miliband from the International Rescue Committee to examine the humanitarian crisis unfolding in eastern Europe. Lees meer

The BBC’s Jessica Parker tells us what it’s like on board a NATO surveillance plane monitoring activity around Ukraine.

And sports broadcaster Isabelle Westbury reflects on the life of Australian cricketing superstar Shane Warne, following his death at the age of 52.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Tim Walklate, Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

A week of war

3 maart 2022 · 28 min

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It’s been seven days since Russia invaded Ukraine. Adam and Laura are joined by former International Development Secretary Rory Stewart to discuss how the crisis is playing out, both worldwide and in Westminster. Lees meer

Also… A Ukrainian journalist explains why he’s ditched his day job to fight on the front line.

And… Arise, Sir Gav! Why is former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson getting a knighthood?

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Chelsea for sale

2 maart 2022 · 36 min

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As Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine, the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, says he plans to sell the club. BBC 5 Live’s chief football correspondent John Murray steps away from the commentary box to examine why the Russian billionaire is selling up. Lees meer

Also… Adam talks to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet about reporting from the front line in Kyiv, and chews over the latest developments in the crisis with Laura and security correspondent Frank Gardner.

And… BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher on a potential breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor is Alison Gee.

‘Barbaric and indiscriminate’ tactics

1 maart 2022 · 32 min

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Deadly blasts hit Ukraine’s biggest cities as Russia’s armoured convoy advances on Kyiv… Adam is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale and political correspondent Alex Forsyth to discuss Britain’s role in the crisis and whether diplomacy still has a part to play. Lees meer

And just four months on from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, a new United Nations report says that many of the effects of climate change are now ‘irreversible’. But Professor Richard Betts, lead author of the IPCC report, tells us there’s still a small window to prevent even worse outcomes for the planet.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Ukrainecast: What is Putin thinking?

28 februari 2022 · 44 min

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As fighting continues in Ukraine, Victoria Derbyshire and Gabriel Gatehouse look at how the crisis is being reflected in Russia. They’re joined by Angus Roxburgh, who spent three years as a consultant to the Kremlin, to discuss whether the people closest to Putin will stay loyal to him though this conflict. And the BBC’s Liza Fokht in Moscow has been asking Russians what they think about the invasion. Lees meer

Back in Ukraine, we catch up with Max, whose son and wife were injured when a missile hit their home in Kyiv last week.

This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Estelle Doyle with Natalie Ktena, Phil Marzouk and Alix Pickles. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Ukrainecast: Nuclear Reaction

27 februari 2022 · 39 min

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Putin moves Russia's nuclear forces to "special alert”, in response to what he described as “aggression” from Nato countries. Meanwhile as fighting continues in the streets across Ukraine’s biggest cities, President Zelensky says his delegation will meet with Russia at the Belarus border for talks. Lees meer

Is President Putin using his nuclear arsenal as a conflict deterrent or as a threat to the West? Victoria and Gabriel are joined by the former director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, Dr Patricia Lewis.

And as hundreds of thousands flee Ukraine, we hear from Newsnight’s Lewis Goodall from the border in Poland, where he’s been speaking to families trying to make their way to safety.

This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Phil Marzouk and Caitlin Hanrahan. The studio manager was Stephen Bailey. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Ukrainecast: The Resistance

26 februari 2022 · 37 min

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Ukrainians, from Kyiv to the UK, answer calls to defend their country. The capital has come under attack, but the residents and their president remain defiant, and Russian forces have so far failed to break through their resistance. Lees meer

Maxim Karaush was at home with family when their apartment building in Kyiv was hit by a missile. He tells Victoria and Gabriel why, after his wife and son were injured and his home destroyed, he asked to speak to us.

We aim to explain a fast-moving conflict and answer your questions about the war. Vitaly is with us again too, and he's been following a group of Ukrainian men in England as they prepare to return to fight for their homeland.

This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Estelle Doyle with Daniel Wittenberg and Phil Marzouk. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Ukrainecast: The Battle for Kyiv

25 februari 2022 · 35 min

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Ukraine government gives out guns as Russian forces approach... Victoria, Gabriel and Vitaliy talk through how the conflict has unfolded. Lees meer

Olga Malchevska, from the BBC Ukrainian Service in London, tells of how her family home was targeted, and Newsnight’s diplomatic editor Mark Urban joins us to explain what's going on with Putin's military strategy.

Today's Ukrainecast was produced by Estelle Doyle, Natalie Ktena, Tim Walklate and Molly Lynch. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor and Jonathan Aspinwall was the editor.

Ukrainecast

24 februari 2022 · 38 min

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Russian forces launch a full-scale assault and 100,000 people try to flee... Lees meer

This episode is a special Ukrainecast hosted by BBC's Victoria Derbyshire and Newsnight's Gabriel Gatehouse, alongside Vitaliy Shevchenko, the Russia editor at BBC Monitoring.

Today's podcast was produced by Danny Wittenberg and Natalie Ktena. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor and Jonathan Aspinwall was the editor.

"Full tonto"

23 februari 2022 · 29 min

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The UK Defence Secretary says Putin has made a mistake... Simon Smith, former British Ambassador to Ukraine (when Russia annexed Crimea and Russian-backed rebels took over parts of the Donbas region), and the BBC’s Carrie Davies in Rostov-on-Don (near the Ukrainian border) join Adam to discuss the twisting of history, sanctions and the latest in Ukraine. Lees meer

And.. What is the Metaverse? Bloomberg’s Naomi Nix envisions a life in virtual reality...

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Tim Walklate, Natalie Ktena, Molly Lynch and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Ash Taylor and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Putin Russia Under Pressure

22 februari 2022 · 34 min

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But does Moscow care about Western sanctions? Adam, Laura and the BBC's Lyse Doucet (in Ukraine) discuss the escalating crisis... Lees meer

Alok Sharma (the president of COP26) and film director Adam McKay talk climate and a bit of Hollywood... Also, why does the filmmaker want to have a pint with Andrew Marr?

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Molly Lynch, Natalie Ktena and Tim Walklate. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Rule Intentions

21 februari 2022 · 34 min

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Boris Johnson announces an end to all coronavirus restrictions in England... Chris and Fergus talk it through. Lees meer

Vladimir Putin has gone on TV to order troops into Eastern Ukraine. The BBC's James Landale explains what's been going on...

And we hear a bizarre tale about a glamorous design company that tricked its own staff into believing it was real (even though it wasn’t). The BBC's Catrin Nye tells all...

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, Alix Pickles and Sally Abrahams. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Storm Eunice batters the UK

18 februari 2022 · 31 min

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People have been hurt and buildings have been destroyed across the country today… Adam gets the latest on Storm Eunice from BBC broadcast meteorologist, Matt Taylor. Lees meer

And we catch up with what's been happening at the Winter Olympics... Aimee Fuller (host of The Winter Olympic Mile podcast) and Stephen McDonell (BBC China correspondent) know the score.

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Rare Red Warning

18 februari 2022 · 31 min

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A rare red weather warning has been issued across parts of the UK, and millions of people are being urged to stay at home as Storm Eunice approaches. Meteorologist Matt Taylor joins Adam, Alex Forsyth and Lewis Goodall, to explain what’s going on and how to stay safe. Lees meer

Also, West Yorkshire’s mayor, Tracy Brabin, gives us her take on the government’s levelling up plan, emergency funding for buses and why she’d like to take Michael Gove disco dancing.

Today’s Newscast was made by Alison Gee with Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Princely sums

16 februari 2022 · 36 min

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Prince Charles' Foundation will be investigated… The Metropolitan Police has announced it will investigate claims Prince Charles' charity offered honours help to a Saudi citizen. Royal Correspondent, Nicholas Witchell, talks us through the latest, as well as the reaction to Prince Andrew’s settlement and his future in public life. Lees meer

And Fergus Walsh joins Adam to chat through the news that the four UK nations will be offering covid jabs to children aged 5 to 11.

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Prince Andrew settles

15 februari 2022 · 36 min

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The duke has reached an agreement in a US civil sex assault case… Prince Andrew will pay an undisclosed sum to Virginia Giuffre as part of the agreement. Jonny Dymond, Dominic Casciani and Emily Maitlis join Adam to talk through what it all means. Lees meer

And tennis player Novak Djokovic says he’d miss out on tournaments rather than get vaccinated. We find out more from the man who's been speaking to him, the BBC’s Media Editor, Amol Rajan.

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Post Office scandal

14 februari 2022 · 34 min

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Why were hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongfully convicted and what will happen next? Lees meer

Adam is back on Newscast and starts the week by chatting with Nick Wallis, author of the book, The Great Post Office Scandal, about why it's called the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history.

And, is Russia still preparing to invade Ukraine? We discuss everything there is to know about the Ukraine crisis, with Newsnight's Mark Urban (in Kyiv) and the BBC's Steve Rosenberg (in Moscow).

This episode of Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Top of the Cops

11 februari 2022 · 33 min

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Newscast talks policing culture with the Culture Editor, Katie Razzall, who's sitting in for Adam. She chats to the BBC's Tom Symonds about what's happened since Dame Cressida Dick resigned. Lees meer

We hear from Rufus Norris (at the National Theatre) and Erica Whyman (at the Royal Shakespeare Company) about what the industry has been through over the last few years, as well as their hopes for the future.

Louis Theroux is back to talk about his new doc series.

And Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt makes an appearance too!

This episode of Newscast was made by John Murphy, Georgia Coan, Ben Cooper and Danny Wittenberg. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Cressida Khan’t Carry On

11 februari 2022 · 34 min

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick is stepping down after Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said he no longer has confidence in her leadership. Lees meer

On the day of the PM’s diplomatic trip to Nato, Laura’s in Brussels joining Chris and Politics Live’s Jo Coburn to tell us how the talks on Ukraine and Russia are going.

And Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells us what it was like being with the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, when they were mobbed by protesters.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Sally Abrahams and Alix Pickles. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

WhatsApp Wagatha?

9 februari 2022 · 30 min

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Vardy’s "nasty" messages were not about Rooney, apparently... Victoria Derbyshire sits in for Adam and chats to the Guardian Media Editor, Jim Waterson, about all things "Wagatha Christie". Lees meer

Prof Peter Openshaw (who advises the Government on Covid) tells us what he thinks about Boris Johnson’s surprise plan to scrap all the Covid rules very soon.

LBC radio host and West Ham fan, Iain Dale, takes us through what happened since the Kurt Zouma cat video was posted online.

And... Laura is on the move, again, talking partygate....

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Alix Pickles and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Mike Regaard and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Minister of Opportunities Knocks

8 februari 2022 · 30 min

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Jacob Rees-Mogg gets a new role in government...
Chris sits in for Adam and chats through the latest cabinet reshuffle with the BBC's Alex Forsyth. Lees meer

On the day that the Health Secretary announces plans to reduce NHS waiting lists, Natasha Loder (who's making a Radio 4 doc all about the NHS backlog) puts the problem into perspective.
And diplomacy continues in Russia and Ukraine... We chat to Carrie Davies in Moscow and Fergal Keane in Kiev.

Today’s Newscast was made by John Murphy with Alix Pickles and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Protesters surround Starmer

7 februari 2022 · 33 min

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Police have to protect the Labour leader... Lees meer

Arrests have been made after clashes between protesters and police protecting Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Naga (sitting in for Adam) gets the latest from Laura.

And broadcasting legend, BBC World Affairs Editor, John Simpson, talks about what it was like going to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe.

Aaron Bellwether

4 februari 2022 · 40 min

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Another Conservative MP submits letter of no confidence in the PM... Lees meer

Victoria Derbyshire sits in for Adam. She invites Newsnight’s Lewis Goodall and Craig Oliver (ex Comms Director for David Cameron) on the pod to try and understand what's going on at 10 Downing Street.

After the Chancellor unveiled £billions worth of support in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis yesterday, friend of the pod Claer Barrett (Consumer Editor at the Financial Times) jumps on to talk energy, taxes and wages.

And, which of the Bafta noms should we all watch this weekend? Radio 1 film critic, Ali Plumb, knows a good film when he sees it!

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Alix Pickles, Georgia Coan and Sally Abrahams. The studio director was Emma Crowe.

Resignation Street

3 februari 2022 · 29 min

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Four of the prime minister’s close aides have resigned in one day. Adam, Laura and Chris chew over the implications of the latest departures for Boris Johnson. Lees meer

Energy prices are soaring – so, what’s the government doing? Ofgem says millions of people will pay 54% more for their energy from April, or almost £700 on an average bill. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak explains what he’s doing to lessen the shock for households.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation, in protest against the Northern Ireland protocol... Chris is in Belfast.

Today’s Newscast was made by Alison Gee with Danny Wittenberg and John Murphy. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Levelling Shake-Up

2 februari 2022 · 32 min

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Government's plan to tackle regional inequality is published... Adam talks through what it means with the BBC’s Alex Forsyth and Sheffield filmmaker, Mark Herbert. Lees meer

More Tory MPs say they want Johnson out of Downing Street. Laura's got the latest...

And the BBC's Jon Kay tells us about his new pod, Fairy Meadow, all about the disappearance of a girl from a beach in Australia. 50 years on, can the mystery be solved?

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Alex Partridge. The studio director was Emma Crowe.