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LK Today! Sep 06, 2021

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Laura Kuenssberg is back in Westminster as MPs return from their summer breaks. She has a big old catchup with Adam about what's happening in the House of Commons and the growing political storms around social care and vaccinations. And the tech trial of the century kicks off on Tuesday in Silicon Valley... Elizabeth Holmes (who was called "the next Steve Jobs") goes on trial for fraud. Who is she and what is going on? We chat with the technology author, Margaret O’Mara. Today’s Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan and producer Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the Assistant Editor.

Winner Takes It All Sep 03, 2021

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Abba release 10 new songs and Paralympics GB win more than 100 medals!

Adam and Katya reunite with their favourite tribute act, Abalicious! And Channel 4 presenter, Ed Jackson, tells us which Paralympics moments get his gold, silver and bronze medals.

Today’s Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan with producers Georgia Coan, Ben Cooper and Natalie Ktena. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham.

Lorry Seems To Be The Hardest Job Sep 02, 2021

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It’s been a summer of shortages. First it was chicken, then it was milkshakes and beer. We were also short of Newscast episodes for a while. Now companies are complaining of a lack of lorry drivers. The BBC’s Transport Correspondent Caroline Davies tells us what the problem is and what’s being done.

And on Newscast, we’re going to be the home of your climate coverage ahead of the crucial COP26 in Glasgow next month. We start by taking you through the history of previous COP summits with former US Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern.

Today’s Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producers Danny Wittenberg and Natalie Ktena. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham.

Raabsolute Scenes Sep 01, 2021

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Dominic Raab has been questioned by MPs on the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan, during an appearance at the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. We chat with the head of the committee Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative MP, who served in Afghanistan. Our Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, joins us from Kabul to share what she’s been hearing from Afghans about their dreams and fears for the future.

And remember Piers Morgan? Ofcom has cleared ITV over the now ex-Good Morning Britain host’s comments about Meghan Markle. Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom board member and former chief executive of ITN, helps us understand the media regulator’s thinking.

Today’s Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producers Danny Wittenberg, Alix Pickles and Ben Cooper. The studio manager was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Day Zero Aug 31, 2021

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A new chapter begins for Afghanistan. Adam chats with the BBC’s Yalda Hakim and Secunder Kermani, who's in Afghanistan. What's it like on the streets of Kabul as the Taliban take control?

And Fergus gives us all the coronavirus catchup we needed... Vaccines, back to school and will the bank holiday festivals cause more spikes in infections?

This episode of Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with producers Caitlin Hanrahan and Alix Pickles. The Studio Manager is Nick Jones. The Editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Rise of the Taliban Aug 18, 2021

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We're back with an emergency episode on Afghanistan.

Chris sits in for Adam and chats with the BBC's Yalda Hakim about the situation in Kabul. Who are the Taliban and have they changed like they say they have?

And how difficult is it to get those at risk out of the country? Shabnam Nasimi, Director of Conservative Friends of Afghanistan, tell us how she is trying to do just that. This episode of Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producer Alix Pickles. The Studio Director is Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham is the Assistant Editor.

The SW1 Podcast Aug 13, 2021

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The last eight months in Westminster have been wild. It’s worth a recap.

We began the year in lockdown, with the NHS on the brink and the economy shrinking. Now, as Newscast heads off on our summer holidays, Adam and Chris take a trip down memory lane to find out where we’ve got to on some of the biggest talking points of this year, whether it’s the health or economic recovery from the coronavirus, international travel or trade in the post-Brexit world.

To help us, we listen to some of the headline political interviews we’ve done from our Westminster studios. We talk business with Liz Truss, get geeky with Ed Miliband, bitchy with Sir Alan Duncan and bougie with interior designer Celia Sawyer, and plenty more.

But first, we hear from a special guest about some of his most memorable soundbites of 2021 so far…

This episode of Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Caitlin Hanrahan. The studio manager was Emma Crowe. The editor was Emma Close.

Teacher, Batman, Sunak, Spy Aug 12, 2021

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A case of old-school spying in Berlin?

A security guard working for the British Embassy in Germany has been arrested, accused of spying for Russia. Newscast has been to our very own “GCHQ,” aka Gordon Corera HQ…

And we send up the bat signal for comic book expert, Susana Polo, and ask why Batman and Robin are revealing new sides to their identity at the moment.

Today's Newscast was made by Maz Ebtehaj, with Danny Wittenberg and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. Sam Bonham is the assistant editor.

Behind Taliban Lines Aug 11, 2021

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Why is there a war in Afghanistan?

With the Taliban making advances in Afghanistan and US-led forces withdrawing after 20 years in the country, the BBC’s Secunder Kermani and government advisor, Professor Michael Semple, explain what’s happening on the ground.

And, as singer Rihanna celebrates becoming a billionaire, blogger and podcaster, Charisse Kenion, explains how Fenty Beauty (Rihanna's beauty company) has boomed.

Today’s Newscast was made by Maz Ebtehaj, with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham

COP-portunity Knocks Aug 10, 2021

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Alok Sharma on Climate, Carbon and COP acronyms.

COP26 President Alok Sharma joins Adam to talk all things Climate, Carbon and COP. He takes us deep into the negotiations, explaining how he’s going to meet the 100 billion climate pledge, what he's doing about NCDs and his plans for Net Zero by 2050. And we give him the ultimate Newscast welcome – with a COP26 acronym quiz! Also, Branwen gives us the run-down of the national picture on A-Level results day and when we can expect exams to return to normal.

Today’s Newscast was made by Natalie Ktena with Caitlin Hanrahan and Alix Pickles. The Studio Director is Emma Crowe. The Assistant Editor is Emma Close.

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