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David Lammy Talks Trump on Newscast Nov 07, 2024

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Today, we speak to the Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Adam and Chris speak to him about the election of Donald Trump, whether he regrets calling him “deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic” and what the government’s approach to the new US government will be.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper. The technical producer is Michael Regaard. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast USA: How Did Trump Do It? Nov 06, 2024

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Today, we look at how Donald Trump was able to win the presidency again.

Adam talks to Caitríona Perry and Christian Fraser from the BBC Election programme and checks in with Chris Mason on the reaction at home.

And…Adam bumps into Bradley Whitford, who played Josh in the West Wing outside the White House.

Adam takes us through the election map to see what swung it for Trump

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You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast USA: Trump Back Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump looks set to become President of the United States for the second time.

Adam spent the night in the BBC bureau in Washington as the results came in.

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You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast USA: What Happens After The Votes? Nov 05, 2024

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Today, we’re in Washington DC on election day in the United States.

Adam is joined by Clive Myrie and Victoria Derbyshire to talk about some of the people they have spoken to on their tour of the swing states.

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You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Electioncast USA: One Day To Go! Nov 04, 2024

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Today, as the countdown to the US election enters its final hours, we discuss what a win for either candidate might mean internationally, and whether an appearance on SNL or a squirrel in New York could make all the difference.

Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent; Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at the University of Oxford; and Nick Bryant, former BBC correspondent in New York and Washington and author of ‘The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself.’

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Questions for Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch Nov 03, 2024

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Laura’s joined by James and Simon to talk through her interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who presented the first Labour Budget in over a decade this week.

Plus we hear from new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch about the future of the party, after her victory over Robert Jenrick among Tory members. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, James Cook and Simon Jack. It was made by Ben Mundy with Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Antonio Fernandes. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Kemi Badenoch Wins Tory Leadership Race! Nov 02, 2024

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Reaction to the new Conservative Party leader.

Almost four months after their crushing general election defeat, which triggered Rishi Sunak's resignation, the Conservatives have picked their woman.

Laura, Chris and Henry talk through this historic moment, and look at her victory speech and priorities in the coming weeks.

You can listen to the Newscast profile of Kemi Badenoch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k058cc

You can listen to the Newscast interview with Kemi Badenoch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k0rmnm You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Henry Zeffman. It was made by Ben Mundy with Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

The Week: The Budget, Sunak’s Farewell and the US Election Nov 01, 2024

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Today, Adam, Alex, Nick Watt and Ben Chu discuss The Budget, Rishi Sunak’s legacy as he steps back as Leader of the Conservative Party and the economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of the US Election.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

The Budget: NHS, Wages and Farms Oct 31, 2024

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Today, we look at how the Budget will impact the NHS, businesses and farmers.

Adam speaks to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting about how the money for the NHS will be spent and when people might feel the benefits of the extra spending. And how will Chancellor Rachel Reeves changes to National Insurance contributions affect some NHS services?

Simon Jack, business editor, explains how businesses are feeling about the planned changes to National Insurance. And, Adam discusses why farmers are so annoyed about changes to inheritance tax with host of Farming Today Charlotte Smith.

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You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The Budget: Everything You Need To Know Oct 30, 2024

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Today we look at Labour’s first Budget in 14 years.

Adam and Chris are joined by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. They look at all the headlines from the Budget and analyse the political reaction.

The government outlined a historic tax increase of £40 billion, including an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers from April. Rachel Reeves also set out plans to continue the freeze on fuel duty and a £22.6bn increase in the "day-to-day health budget" for the NHS.

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You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

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