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Debunking Debanking Jul 26, 2023

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Are bank accounts being closed because of people's political views?

It’s a claim made by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who’s at the centre of the story that’s led to the resignation of NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose.

Dame Alison admitted she had made a mistake in speaking to the BBC about Farage's relationship with the bank.

BBC global trade correspondent Dharshini David is on to talk though her tenure, and Today programme presenter Nick Robinson, who’s just interviewed Farage, also joins the conversation to put it into political context.

And trainer enthusiast and collector Kish Kash talks all things trainers with Adam following the news of some rare Apple computer trainers going on sale for $50,000.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Alexander Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor is Daniel Wittenberg.

Global Warnings Jul 25, 2023

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Hottest June on record, and July heat near 'impossible' without climate change.

Four records have been broken so far this year relating to the world’s climate. To discuss each of them, and understand how they could be linked, Adam is joined by climate editor Justin Rowlatt, as well as climate scientist Ed Hawkins.

Tim Leunig, former economic adviser to the then-chancellor Rishi Sunak is also on to go through green solutions on the table and who should pay for them.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The news editor was Damon Rose.

Greece's Wildfire Tragedy Jul 24, 2023

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Wildfires on several Greek islands have left many Brits worrying about how to get home, including BBC sports journalist Warren Muggleton, who was on holiday in Rhodes. He joins Adam and the BBC’s Azadeh Moshiri from Rhodes airport to discuss the impact of the fires on residents and tourists.

And Katya Adler is in Madrid unpacking Spain’s election results and reflecting on what they say about extreme politics in Europe.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Miranda Slade, Alex Collins and Douglas Hodgson. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The news editor was Damon Rose.

By-electioncast Jul 21, 2023

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Labour 1, Lib Dems 1, Conservatives 1.

For this LIVE Newscast, Adam chats with some of our favourite BBC political correspondents and reporters, Alex Forsyth, Chris Mason, Nick Watt, Jeremy Vine, David Wallace Lockhart, Jenny Kumar and polling expert John Curtice to discuss the ins and outs of the overnight by-election results.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alex Collins and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

AI: P45? Jul 20, 2023

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Adam is joined by BBC Click presenter Spencer Kelly and lawyer Tarun Tawakley to find out how the UK’s legislation on Artificial Intelligence in the employment sector stacks up, as well as how capable AI could be at replacing the human workforce.

And as the Women’s World Cup gets underway Down Under, Fox Sports commentator Jacqui Oatley reports on the first match of the tournament, the atmosphere in Sydney and how the Lionesses are looking.

Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Madeleine Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rate of the Nation Jul 19, 2023

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What the UK’s surprise inflation drop means for you…

PM presenter Evan Davis and Newsnight’s Ben Chu join Adam to chat about the slight drop in the UK’s inflation rate and what could be behind it, as well as all the different types of ‘flation’ we’ve heard about recently.

And Jean Lee, co-host of The Lazarus Heist podcast, discusses what we know so far about US soldier, Travis King, who is being held in North Korea after crossing the border during a tour of the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Alex Collins, Miranda Slade, Madeleine Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

McProblems Jul 18, 2023

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Fast food chain workers speak out over sexual abuse claims. Adam is joined by employment correspondent Zoe Conway and business reporter Noor Nanji who reveal how young people in particular are impacted. We hear from Christine, a former worker who tells us about her own experiences.

McDonald's said it would look into all reports of harassment, abuse or discrimination of any kind and that proven allegations would be met with "the most severe measures we can legally impose, up to and including dismissal".

With three seats up for grabs in the House of Commons, Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth unpack this week’s upcoming by-elections. They also look at what’s next after the government's Illegal Migration Bill cleared hurdles in the House of Lords.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Alex Collins and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The editor is Damon Rose.

Heat of the Moment Jul 17, 2023

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Why are temperatures soaring around the world?

Amol Rajan comes on Newscast to talk about his new job as host of University Challenge and gives us his thoughts on the BBC presenter scandal after a week of allegations in the media.

And the BBC’s Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt, dials in from Spain to bring us the latest news from Europe’s heatwave. Eleni Myrivili, the United Nation’s Chief Heat Officer, joins him to discuss how societies must adapt to higher temperatures.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Miranda Slade, Gemma Roper and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Hollywood Strikes Back Jul 14, 2023

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Culture editor Katie Razzall joins Adam to explain why, for the first time since the 1960s, both the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America are on strike. They also speak to the actor Brian Cox.

There’s more movie news as ‘Barbenheimer’ fever takes over the red carpet. BBC Radio 1’s in-house film critic Ali Plumb is on hand to tell us what’s behind the hype.

And friends of the pod Robert Peston and Steph McGovern talk about their own new podcast ‘The Rest Is Money’.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Alex Collins and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Pay Attention Jul 13, 2023

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Rishi Sunak makes what he says is the final offer on pay rises for the public sector. But what’s on the table, and where’s the money coming from? Chris and Faisal join Adam to discuss the government’s offer and the response from the unions.

Also, Sofia Bettiza, BBC reporter in Rome, and Mike Berners-Lee, climate scientist, discuss the heatwaves engulfing southern Europe and parts of the US.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

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