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2022
Westminster Picnic
A political picnic on Westminster’s College Green whilst parliament is on its summer recess. Adam and Chris review the key moments of the last 12 months including Partygate, the war in Ukraine and Prime Minister Johnson’s downfall with two of the journalists who helped break the news: Pippa Crerar, outgoing Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and BBC Political Correspondent Ione Wells. This episode was made by Sam Bonham, Alix Pickles, Clare Williamson, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
August 5, 2022
46 min
Economic Matters
The UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Marianna Spring talks through the defamation trial brought against the prominent radio host. Today’s Newscast was made by Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
August 4, 2022
31 min
China’s Taiwan Warning
Beijing is planning military drills near Taipei after reacting with fury to a controversial visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonnell examines the possible outcomes. And Adam speaks to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard about the launch of their new footballing podcast, ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Kamilah McInnis, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. Clip credit: Sky Sports Soccer Saturday
August 3, 2022
28 min
Truss Funds
Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has scrapped a plan to link public sector pay to local living costs, within hours of announcing it. The BBC’s Nick Eardley runs us through the latest. Also, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 terror attacks with Osama Bin Laden, has been killed in a US drone strike. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Kabul and BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss what happened. And George the Poet stops by to discuss his new book, his podcast and his PhD. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Danny Wittenberg and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
August 2, 2022
35 min
From Russia with Steve and Angela
Are Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions? Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University. It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
August 1, 2022
30 min
Rooney 1-0 Vardy
Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial. Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling. It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
July 29, 2022
30 min
Profit Scorning
Energy companies have posted huge profits, but energy bills are still going up. The BBC’s Carrie Davies talks through the figures and what’s happening to consumer costs. The 22nd Commonwealth Games are getting underway in Birmingham. Adam is joined by athletes Jonnie Peacock and Ama Agbeze (who’s also a Brummie) to discuss what makes these Games so special. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Dave O’Neill. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham
July 28, 2022
23 min
The Roar of the Lionesses
England head to Wembley for the Euro 2022 final. Gabby Logan and eight-year-old Tess, whose celebrations at the semi-final went viral, chat to Adam about what’s happening right now in women’s football. The BBC’s Zoe Kleinmann jumps onto Newscast to explain why Instagram is upsetting so many of its users. And Roger Harrabin, environment and science editor, is leaving the BBC after 35 years. What are his tips for Newscast on how to report climate change? This episode was produced by Chris Flynn and Clare Williamson and the technical producer was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.
July 27, 2022
36 min

About the podcast Newscast

Reviewing 12 months in UK politics from College Green

Newscast

About the podcast Newscast

Categories

Westminster Picnic

Economic Matters

China’s Taiwan Warning

Truss Funds

From Russia with Steve and Angela

Rooney 1-0 Vardy

Profit Scorning

The Roar of the Lionesses

About the podcast Newscast

Categories