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1. Young, wild, AZ free

   7 april 2021 · 27 min

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   Looks like under-30s will be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab. But if the risks are so low, should we be worried? Fergus is back with all the answers and (right on cue) the Moderna jab arrives in Wales. Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Danny Wittenberg and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

2. AZ Good as it Gets?

   6 april 2021 · 33 min

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   An AstraZeneca vaccine trial on children gets put on pause while a possible link with rare blood clots is investigated. And former Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, talks climate change, fintech and... should Adam sell his Bitcoin? Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Danny Wittenberg and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

3. Brexitcast: The Earwax Anniversary

   1 april 2021 · 33 min

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   It's been three months since the end of the Brexit transition period - so the gang is back together to wang on about its impact on trade, the Irish border and relations between the UK and the EU. Lees meer

   Studio Director: Gerard Sudlow
   Producer: James Mallet
   Editor: Dino Sofos

4. Reporting Race

   31 maart 2021 · 30 min

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   Two stories, one issue. Sima Kotecha speaks to one of the co-authors of a government-commissioned report which says the UK "no longer" has a system rigged against minorities. And we also hear what's happened in the first few days of the George Floyd trial, with the BBC's Lebo Diseko. Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

5. Dr. Adler’s European Tour

   30 maart 2021 · 33 min

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   Katya and Fergus go on a (pretend/imaginary/studio-based) tour to hear what's going on in France, Germany, Spain and elsewhere around the continent. It's all planes, trains and staycations... Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Natalie Higgins, Danny Wittenberg, Alix Pickles and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

6. Tug Life

   30 maart 2021 · 25 min

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   Jane Garvey is back and, fortunately, the Suez Canal has reopened too! Chris Mason joins Jane for a chat outside Westminster to talk about the easing of lockdown restrictions in England. And we talk through what's happening in UK sex education classes, in light of recent claims of sexual abuse in schools. Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Ben Weisz with Danny Wittenberg, Alix Pickles and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the Assistant Editor and Dino Sofos was the Editor.

7. Gompertz Not Forgotten

   26 maart 2021 · 30 min

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   Arts Editor Will Gompertz looks back at some big celebrity moments as he leaves the BBC. What will the office look like when we return? Adam speaks to a project designer about the future of the work place. And, as China imposes sanctions on some UK MPs for spreading “misinformation”, China correspondent Robin Brant tells us why it’s happening. Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producers Georgia Coan, Ben Cooper and Ben Weisz. The studio director is Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the editor.

8. Move over Mondeo Man

   25 maart 2021 · 33 min

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   Ford is waving farewell to its Mondeo as Adam and Business Editor Simon Jack remember the good old days. And will you be allowed in a pub without a vaccine passport? Adam and Chris chat to a pub landlord about how she's preparing. Also today, Victoria Derbyshire and producer Frankie Tobi bring us an exclusive investigation into those fleeing domestic violence being housed in unsafe refuges. Lees meer

   Today's Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producers Cristina Criddle, Ben Cooper and Frankie Tobi. The studio director is Emma Crowe. Emma Close was the assistant editor and Dino Sofos is the editor.

9. Ship Happens

   24 maart 2021 · 32 min

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   On the day the Suez Canal gets blocked by a massive container ship, Adam decides to call up his favourite shipping expert, Michelle Wiese Bockmann. And Phil Prentice, from the High Streets Task Force, talks through what might happen to the UK hughstreet after John Lewis announces that a load of its shops have permanently closed. Lees meer

   Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper producing. The Studio Director is Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

10. The Week That Changed Everything

    23 maart 2021 · 36 min

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    One year on, the team look back at the week that sent the nation into lockdown. Adam, Laura and Fergus talk through political regrets, and how far from normal things still are. Newscasters share sounds of what they were up to right before lockdown. The sounds of freedom they look forward to hearing again. Lees meer

    Today’s Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producers Ben Weisz, Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The studio director is Emma Crowe. Emma Close was the assistant editor and Dino Sofos is the editor.

11. The Third Wave

    22 maart 2021 · 33 min

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    Boris Johnson warns that a third wave will “wash up on our shores” from Europe. Adam, Laura and Fergus get together to talk through all the big Covid stories of the day, including, when can we book our summer holidays? Also, Radio 1’s Ali Plumb explains why the most recent superhero blockbuster film is in a (Justice) League of it’s own… Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Ben Cooper, Georgia Coen
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

12. R we there yet?

    19 maart 2021 · 25 min

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    There are some chunky virus figures out. We look at the effect of the vaccine rollout and the return of schools with our Health Correspondent James Gallagher. We also chat with Jamie L. Manson, the President of Catholics for Choice, and the first LGBTQ person to lead a Catholic organisation in the United States on the Pope’s approach to same-sex marriage – and what she hopes will change. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Natalie Ktena, Daniel Wittenberg, Georgia Coan and Ben Weisz
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

13. Sturgent Update

    18 maart 2021 · 34 min

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    The Holyrood cross-party committee has said the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon misled the inquiry into complaints against former SNP leader Alex Salmond. And we get to grips with the exciting world of vaccine global supply chains. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Cristina Criddle and Daniel Wittenberg
    Output Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

14. Cummings Back

    17 maart 2021 · 33 min

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    The prime minister's former aide is ready to talk... and Laura and Adam are ready to listen. On today's Newscast we unpick some of the “blockbuster” Dominic Cummings moments from the Science and Technology Committee. And James Gallagher explains why people (himself included) are getting side effects after taking the Covid-19 vaccine. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Danny Wittenberg, Georgia Coan
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

15. Trident Tested

    16 maart 2021 · 28 min

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    The UK sets out its foreign policy plans. Lees meer

    Newsnight’s Mark Urban takes us through Britain’s new aims for defence and foreign policy. And Fergus and Katya are back to try and understand why Europe is divided over the AstraZeneca jab.

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Daniel Wittenberg
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

16. The Bill

    16 maart 2021 · 31 min

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    What's the best way to tackle violence against women?
    After a weekend of controversy around how a Sarah Everard vigil was policed, that national conversation continues. Laura and Adam chat to former prosecutor, Nazir Afzal about what difference changing the laws could make. Lees meer

    And also, Newscast waits around all episode for someone to discuss the Government's new bus strategy... and then two people come along at once.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Georgia Coan, Alix Pickles, Daniel Wittenberg
    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
    Assistant Editors: Emma Close, Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

    If you've been affected by the issues raised, you can find support at https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

17. Census Sensibility

    12 maart 2021 · 30 min

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    The census 2021 drops on doorsteps. Lees meer

    Mathematician Dr Hannah Fry tells us why it’s so important. And it’s Pym’s o’clock on Newscast as our health editor Hugh Pym, and his art teacher brother Will Pym, come together to talk through the first week back at school.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Natalie Ktena
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Deputy Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

18. Small Axe of the law

    11 maart 2021 · 31 min

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    Looks like the police are going to get more powers to shut down protests. We chat with former police Superintendent Leroy Logan, the real person behind John Boyega’s character, in BBC drama Small Axe. Fergus is also here to let us know about a vaccine production boost. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Georgia Coen, Cristina Criddle
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

19. Text Me When You’re Home

    10 maart 2021 · 35 min

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    How safe do women feel walking alone? The BBC’s Sima Kotecha and Journalist, Helena Wadia, talk through some of reasons why why so many women are speaking out about their personal safety on social media right now. And Adam catches up with BBC Health Editor, Hugh Pym, and Professor Alan McNally about what’s going on with NHS Test and Trace. Lees meer

    If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit the BBC’s Action Line: www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Danny Wittenberg, Alix Pickles
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

20. Piers Mor-gone

    9 maart 2021 · 29 min

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    As the Royal fallout rumbles on, we’ve had a response from the Palace and a strop from a TV presenter. Andrea Thompson, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire UK, talks us through some of the issues raised in Meghan and Harry’s interview. And we find out if it's worth bringing your own pencil to the polling station for May’s elections. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Russell Newlove
    Producers: Georgia Coan, Daniel Wittenberg, Alix Pickles and Ben Weisz
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Editor: Dino Sofos

21. A Night at the Oprah

    8 maart 2021 · 31 min

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    The night after Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, the BBC’s Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond breaks it down. Lees meer

    And it’s back to school in England - but all classroom tests involve swabs up your nose...

    Studio director: Russell Newlove

    Producers: Georgia Coan, Daniel Wittenberg, Alix Pickles, Louis Coan

    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz

    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

    Editor: Dino Sofos

    Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk

22. Dram drama

    5 maart 2021 · 30 min

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    Adam chats to Liz Truss about why it’s such a whisky business being the Secretary of State for International Trade. And the BBC's Orla Guerin talks through what impact Yemen’s ongoing civil war has had on children in the country. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Georgia Coan, Rick Kelsey, Danny Wittenberg
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

23. Ed Miliband

    4 maart 2021 · 35 min

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    Our podcasting rival (and shadow business secretary) Ed Miliband gives us his take on the Budget and the outlook for Labour. Lees meer

    And the latest on the drama of Buckingham Palace vs Meghan and Harry with our Royal Correspondent, Jonny Dymond.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Cristina Criddle, Georgia Coan and Ben Weisz
    Editor: Dino Sofos

24. Rishi Pickings

    3 maart 2021 · 33 min

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    On the day the chancellor defends his budget plans, we are joined by Radio 4’s Evan Davis and Laura to help us pick through the detail. And we bring back Sarah Smith and Nick Eardley as Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence at the inquiry into her government's unlawful handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond. Lees meer

    Producer: Georgia Coan
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

25. Mexican Coke

    2 maart 2021 · 33 min

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    We’re getting new details about Rishi Sunak’s Budget – and his personal habits. We ask how long before all cars are electric and speak to Eurovision’s executive supervisor about staging a contest during the pandemic. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles and Daniel Wittenberg
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

26. Darth Variant

    1 maart 2021 · 33 min

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    How strong is the force in the new coronavirus variants? Adam, Laura and Fergus unite to answer some of the biggest questions of the universe (like how worried should we be that Test and Trace can't seem to find a sixth person infected with the Brazilian strain of Covid-19)? And Paul Johnson, from the Institute of Fiscal Studies, tells us what we should be looking out for to seem smarter on budget day later this week. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Michael Regaard
    Producer: Alix Pickles
    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

27. Salmond Speaks

    26 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    Former First Minister Alex Salmond gives evidence to the committee investigating the Scottish government's mishandling of complaints against him. It’s a complicated story, but luckily our Scotland editor, Sarah Smith and political correspondent Nick Eardley are on hand to talk us through the events of the day. And James Gallagher explains how the government is deciding who should be vaccinated next. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Rick Kelsey and Alix Pickles
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

28. 'The Aldi Vaccine'?

    25 februari 2021 · 32 min

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    Even with limited supply, Belgium's biggest vaccine hub can jab 1000 patients a day. So why is it only managing 200?
    Adam and Fergus chat to Europe Correspondent Jean Mackenzie to discuss how public perceptions of the 'Aldi vaccine' could be hampering the rollout.
    And Oldham headteacher Glyn Potts drops in to discuss plans for teachers, not algorithms, to grade students this summer. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Ben Weisz, Alix Pickles
    Editor: Dino Sofos

29. The Jo Whiley Effect

    24 februari 2021 · 28 min

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    Fergus gives us the latest on the vaccine priority list, with everyone on the GP learning disability register now getting their turn. And Adam talks Tiger Woods with BBC Breakfast presenter – and proper golfer – Naga Munchetty. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Daniel Wittenberg
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

30. Baselines & Basslines

    23 februari 2021 · 35 min

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    The BBC's Scotland Editor Sarah Smith explains the unlocking plan north of the border and we hear from Dr Marc Baguelin, from Imperial College London who worked on the modelling that informed the UK government’s plans. Also, Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw and Newscaster Hannah share the tunes they want to hear in late June, when the clubs might open. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers Georgia Coen and Daniel Wittenburg
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Deputy Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

31. The Road to Freedom

    23 februari 2021 · 29 min

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    As Boris Johnson lays out his ‘cautious' and 'irreversible’ plan for lifting England’s lockdown, Adam, Laura, Fergus and Branwen talk you through the steps: from schools to stadia and beyond. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Natalie Ktena and Georgia Coan
    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
    Editor: Dino Sofos

32. MEGXIT II

    19 februari 2021 · 29 min

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    No return for Harry and Meghan... The BBC's royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, explains what's going on with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. We also try to figure out how poorer countries are going to get their vaccines, with Dr Robin Nandy, chief of immunisation at UNICEF. And astrophysicist, Dr Maggie Lieu, tells us exactly why landing on Mars is such a big deal. Lees meer

    Studio manager: Ashley Taylor
    Producers: Rick Kelsey, Georgia Coan, Kameron Virk, Jack Suddaby
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

33. "Bond, Recovery Bond"

    18 februari 2021 · 30 min

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    Keir Starmer wants savers to help pay for the Covid recovery. But will it work? We find out if economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, and former Labour party adviser Ayesha Hazarika, buy the bond idea. Also, our North America technology reporter James Clayton explains why Facebook is blocking news feeds to users in Australia. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe.
    Producers: Rick Kelsey, Kameron Virk and Jack Suddaby
    Editor: Dino Sofos

34. 'Half-truths' at the Grenfell Inquiry

    17 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    What’s the latest from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry? The BBC's Tom Symonds explains all. Adam chats to global health policy expert (and friend of the pod), Clare Wenham, about the possibility of a worldwide pandemic treaty. And the BBC's Freya Cole explains why Myanmar's biggest city is currently gridlocked. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Georgia Coan, Kameron Virk, Jack Suddaby
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

35. The 'Hostage' Princess

    16 februari 2021 · 29 min

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    Princess Latifa, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, goes missing. We hear the incredible story and the diplomatic knock-on, with James Landale and Panorama reporter Nawal Al-Maghafi. Lees meer

    Producers: Kameron Virk, Alix Pickles and Jack Suddaby
    Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Editor: Dino Sofos

36. The Newscast Vaccination Totaliser

    15 februari 2021 · 28 min

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    How do you actually pronounce "tocilizumab"? Fergus Walsh has got the secret! Well, that, and all the info on the government's next vaccine rollout sprint.
    Also, after a video of a large (rule-breaking) Orthodox Jewish wedding in North London was shared last month, Adam is joined by the BBC's Harry Farley to find out how the community has reacted. Lees meer

    Studio director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Kameron Virk, Natalie Ktena, Daniel Wittenberg, Jack Suddaby
    Episode editor: Ben Weisz
    Assistant editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

37. David Baddiel

    12 februari 2021 · 39 min

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    The writer and comedian shares his experiences of anti-semitism on the football stands and on Twitter. Adam is joined by the BBC's James Gallagher and economist Stephanie Flanders to talk healthcare and the health of the economy. And also, the legendary BBC Radio 4 Newsreader, Neil Sleat (who is leaving the BBC), has one final bulletin... just for us! Lees meer

    Producers: Alix Pickles, Ben Weisz, Danny Wittenberg, Jack Suddaby
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

38. Meet the Covid Recovery Group...

    11 februari 2021 · 32 min

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    If you choose not to get a vaccine, the risk is on you and the government shouldn't leave restrictions in place to protect anti-vaxxers. That's what Mark Harper, the Conservative chairman of the 'Covid Recovery Group' thinks. He joins us to tell us why his group is putting pressure on the government to lift lockdown. Lees meer

    And you may have noticed that it’s rather chilly outside. So we thought we’d head up to Braemar in The Highlands to find out what it’s like to fix a hydro-electric generator at minus 23C. Chilly!

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Rick Kelsey, Alix Pickles
    Editor: Dino Sofos

39. Genomics for Dummies

    10 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    It looks like we're going to have to understand new variants of the virus for a long time. Adam and Laura hear from the Cambridge scientist in charge of tracking them, Professor Sharon Peacock. And as quarantine hotels prepare to open up in the UK, we catch up with Rebecca in New Zealand as she leaves 14 days isolation. Lees meer

    Studio manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Danny Wittenberg, Alix Pickles, Kameron Virk, Jack Suddaby
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

40. Flight club

    9 februari 2021 · 32 min

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    An app to prove your vaccination status when you fly abroad could be on its way. We hear from Alexandre de Juniac, the head of the international airline trade body IATA, on whether the concept of vaccine passports could become reality. Also Greg James and Bella Mackie tell us how they’re loving going back to school for their new podcast. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Natalie Ktena, Alix Pickles, Georgia Coen
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Deputy Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

41. The Holy Dose

    8 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    Adam speaks to James Gallagher and Dr Vanessa Apea for the latest on vaccines, variations and how to ensure higher take-up among those in ethnic minorities. Lees meer

    And we are joined by Love Island’s Dr Alex, who’s just been appointed the government's youth mental health adviser.

    Studio Director: Russell Newlove
    Producers: Cristina Criddle, Georgia Coan, Jack Suddaby, Kameron Virk and Alix Pickles
    Episode editor: Ben Weisz
    Editor: Dino Sofos

42. Jackie Weaver, We Salute You

    5 februari 2021 · 41 min

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    Did you see the Handforth Parish Council virtual meeting? Everyone else did! Adam is joined by Mathamatician, Hannah Fry, and Medical Historian, Mark Honigsbaum, to talk about how pandemics actually end. And Radio 4’s Melvyn Bragg pops in to explain How to... Melvyn Bragg. It’s a bumper podcast for your locked down weekend. Lees meer

    Producers: Alix Pickles, Ben Weisz, Danny Wittenberg, Georgia Coan, Kameron Virk, Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

43. Viral Vaccine Invites

    4 februari 2021 · 31 min

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    Teachers have been sent messages inviting them to book appointments for vaccinations, against official priority rules. Our very own Newscast Reporter, Daniel Wittenberg, explains what’s going on. And North America Tech Reporter, James Clayton, walks Adam through the History of Amazon, after Jeff Bezos announces he'll step down as CEO of the e-commerce giant. Lees meer

    Producers: Kameron Virk, Georgia Coan, Frankie Tobi
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

44. Matt Hancock’s Movie Night

    3 februari 2021 · 31 min

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    The Health Secretary talks about Contagion the movie, as hospital admissions and deaths caused by Covid-19 are now on a “downward slope”. Our Health Editor Hugh, goes through the numbers. And elsewhere, Brexit tensions over the Irish border keep bubbling up, Laura and Katya join Adam to explain what’s next. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Michael Regaard
    Producers: Frankie Tobi, Georgia Coen and Jack Suddaby
    Output Editor: Rick Kelsey
    Editor: Dino Sofos

45. England’s Mutant Major Hurdles

    2 februari 2021 · 29 min

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    How is England clamping down on the new variant? Lees meer

    Professor Robin Shattock from Imperial College joins us to tell us about the new variant and how to vaccinate against it. And Sarah Smith gives us the latest lockdown news from Scotland.

    Also, the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is jailed. We discuss golden toilet brushes with Sarah Rainsford in Moscow.

    Studio Director: Russell Newlove
    Producers: Cristina Criddle, Georgia Coan and Jack Suddaby
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

46. Coups and Cladding

    1 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    As MPs debate the cladding crisis, Adam and Laura are joined by Sarah Corker and Newscaster Jenni Garratt to discuss how leasholders' woes could destabilise the housing market.
    And as the military seizes control in Myanmar, Fergal Keane explains how its detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi can be seen as both hero and villain. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Russell Newlove
    Producers: Jack Suddaby, Georgia Coan, Natalie Ktena, Rick Kelsey
    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

47. EU'll be vaccinated

    29 januari 2021 · 35 min

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    The AstraZeneca vaccine has been signed off by the EU today, but there's still a row about when they'll get their doses.
    Fergus and Vicki join Adam to make sense of the latest, as the bloc threatens to restrict vaccines crossing the border to Northern Ireland - overriding part of the Brexit deal. Lees meer

    Also, are you sleeping well? If not - Dr Guy Meadows has some great advice for you.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Jack Suddaby, Daniel Wittenberg, Kameron Virk, Rick Kelsey, Georgia Coan
    Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

48. JABSOLUTE SCENES

    28 januari 2021 · 34 min

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    A row erupts between the EU and drugs company AstraZeneca over vaccine shortages. Lees meer

    Adam, Laura and Katya talk to German MEP, Dr Peter Liese, who is not happy at all.

    And we're joined by Tom O'Hara from Janus Henderson Investors to find out why GameStop shares have caused such a frenzy.

    Studio Director: Michael Regaard
    Producers: Daniel Wittenberg and Georgia Coan
    Editor: Dino Sofos

49. Lockdown 3.1

    27 januari 2021 · 35 min

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    There’s no back to school until at least 8th March in England, on the day we finally hear about hotel quarantine. We hear from Rebecca who's stuck in a one of them in New Zealand. Adam, Laura and Hugh talk about the UK's latest travel restrictions and how we might come out of them. Lees meer

    Track listing in the student special:
    Aya Anne - Better (featuring King Marino)
    Cole LC - Grip N Slide
    H33RA - I DON'T MIND
    Kastro - outside
    The Mirror Ball Test - Amuse Bouche
    THEO - Jealous
    YazMean - AVENUE
    YourBoyWonder - DIFFERENT

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Jack Suddaby, Kameron Virk, Georgia Coan, Ben Weisz
    Reporter: De'Graft Mensah
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

50. Euan Blair

    26 januari 2021 · 30 min

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    The tech entrepreneur talks to us about moving people away from university and his dad's tech skills. It's also the sad day the UK went over 100,000 Covid deaths; Adam, Laura and Fergus process the moment with psychotherapist Julia Samuel. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Alix Pickles, Daniel Wittenberg, Ben Weisz
    Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
    Editor: Dino Sofos