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A Musk Listen Apr 12, 2023

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Elon Musk speaks to the BBC about Twitter, tackling hate speech and not posting after 3am.

Adam is joined by the BBC’s technology reporter, James Clayton, and culture and media editor, Katie Razzall, to dissect the hour long interview.

And with the news that 248 phones are stolen in London a day, Adam speaks with consumer champion and watchdog presenter, Matt Allwright, to discuss why the police don’t investigate these crimes and what people can do to protect their devices.

If you’ve had your phone or other device stolen, the Met Police says: “It’s important victims contact the police as soon as a robbery occurs, the ‘Golden Hour’ after a robbery is critical to catching robbers.”

Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Biden in Belfast Apr 11, 2023

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President Biden visits Belfast to mark anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Adam and Chris discuss what's on the agenda during Biden's trip, whether his meeting with Sunak is a "bilat" or just a coffee, and what it all means for the Special Relationship. They also speak with Mark Lucas, who used to make party political broadcasts for New Labour, about Keir Starmer's new ads which attack Rishi Sunak and his wife. And junior doctors across England have begun a four-day-strike seeking better pay, but how is the industrial action affecting different parts of the country? Nikki Fox, Matthew Hill and Sharon Barbour cover health for the BBC in different corners of England and join Adam to paint the picture. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

He Said Xi Said Apr 06, 2023

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As French leader Emmanuel Macron meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and diplomatic correspondent James Landale join Adam to talk about China’s growing presence as a mediator in world conflicts.

Sainsbury's has defended its new minced beef packaging after some shoppers complained it turned the meat to mush. Carbon-footprint expert Professor Mike Berners-Lee explains whether the low-plastic packaging could help in the climate crisis.

And we find out when everyone in the UK will soon hear a test emergency message on their phone.

Today’s Newscast was presented Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Adam Chowdhury and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

SNPolice Investigation Apr 05, 2023

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Former SNP boss - and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, the former Scottish first minister - Peter Murrell has been released without charge, pending further investigation into party finances. Scotland Editor James Cook explains the background to his arrest and what this means for the party.

Jeff Leigh-Jones, who escaped a modern day cult, joins Catrin Nye, the BBC Journalist whose new documentary uncovered how the organisation operated.

Today’s Newscast was presented Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Living With Parkinson's Apr 04, 2023

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What’s it like to have the condition?

Former BBC North America editor Mark Mardell joins Sima Kotecha and Marianna Spring to talk about living with Parkinson’s disease. Sima’s dad Suresh, who also has the condition, joins too.

Mark is also on hand to explain the significance of Donald Trump’s historic court hearing in New York as he becomes the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Marianna Spring and Sima Kotecha. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Miranda Slade, Chloe Desave, and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

A Striking Comeback Apr 03, 2023

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More teacher strikes are planned... But are there others coming too?

Alan Jones, industrial correspondent for PA, joins Marianna Spring and Sima Kotecha (who are sitting in for Adam) for a strike action audit.

After a pro-war blogger was killed in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe, the BBC’s Will Vernon is in Moscow to help make sense of what’s happening in Russia.

Also, Sima’s mum and Marianna’s dad celebrate 50 years since the first mobile phone call.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Marianna Spring and Sima Kotecha. It was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Arresting Developments Mar 31, 2023

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The BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring joins Adam to talk about how the world is reacting to Donald Trump's indictment online, as well as how US voters are experiencing the news on their feeds. The UK government says it has struck the "biggest trade deal since Brexit", but how big are the benefits for the economy? The BBC's trade and economics correspondent Dharshini David gives her analysis. And, as The Guardian apologises for its historic links to slavery, board member and historian David Olusoga tells Newscast what the paper is doing to try to atone. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Madeleine Drury. The assistant news editor is Damon Rose.

Slipping through the Net Zero? Mar 30, 2023

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Government launches its new UK climate plan, but does it go far enough?

Adam and Chris are joined by Labour’s Liz Kendall, the shadow minister for health and social care, and Emma Pinchbeck, boss of Energy UK, the energy industry’s trade association.

And the government’s former health tsar and co-founder of Leon Restaurants, Henry Dimbleby, outlines the impact he thinks obesity is having on the NHS.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Rufus Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Government Barges In Mar 29, 2023

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Ministers are exploring using ferries to house migrants.

Adam and Chris delve into plans announced today that would see illegal immigrants housed at RAF bases - as well as suggestions they could be moved onto barges - and ask why some Conservative MPs aren’t happy.

Twitter boss Elon Musk calls for a pause to the development of Artificial Intelligence, saying it poses a threat to humanity. Adam chats with the BBC’s technology editor, Zoe Kleinman, and techy, Ivana Bartoletti, about whether we’re ready for the new tech.

And star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Divina Di Campo, pays tribute to Paul O’Grady.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Cordelia Hemming and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Female Journalists Talk About Their Online Trolls Mar 28, 2023

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The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Sima Kotecha and Marianna Spring in conversation.

In a special edition of Newscast, some of the women who regularly report on this podcast reveal the online abuse they get as female journalists.

Laura, Sima and Marianna discuss the shocking messages they've been sent, how they deal with them, and whether speaking out about trolls makes any difference.

Also, Dr Julie Posetti, from the International Centre for Journalists, explains what can be done to tackle this issue. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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