Podcast Episodes

Trump’s ‘Truths’: From Nuclear War To Sydney Sweeney (Live at Edinburgh Fringe!)

Today, Newscast was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in front of a live audience.

Adam was joined by Americast’s Sarah Smith and friend of the podcast James Cook to discuss all things Trump. They chat…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Live At The Edinburgh Fringe: Brian Cox and James Graham!

Today, Newscast was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in front of a live audience.

Adam was joined by friends of the podcast Brian Cox, actor, and James Graham, playwright and screenwriter, who are pu…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Old Newscast: The Expenses Scandal, 2009 (Part 1)

Today’s Old Newscast focuses on 8 May 2009 - the day that The Daily Telegraph publishes the first in a long series of stories about MPs expenses. We hear how the information that changed the way the …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Battle For Car Finance Compensation

Today, a landmark result from the Supreme Court rules that lenders won't have to pay compensation to millions of motorists over car finance loans.

The Court determined dealerships weren't duty-bound …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump v Carney (Again)

Today, US President Donald Trump has said that Canada’s move to recognise a Palestinian state threatens a trade deal between the countries.

The news comes as US special envoy to the Middle East, Stev…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tsunami Warnings Across the Pacific

Today, a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific.

The quake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at about 11:25am local ti…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The UK’s (Conditional) Plan To Recognise A Palestinian State

Today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including a ceasefire and a commitment to a long-term p…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Welcomes Starmer To Scotland

Today, Trump and Starmer have met in Scotland and held a joint press conference covering a range of topics from aid in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, to wind energy.

The US President met UK Prime Minis…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Old Newscast: Nelson Mandela Is Released From Prison, 1990 (Part 1)

Over the summer holidays, we’ve brought back Old Newscast - where we pick big news days in history and look at what happened and the consequences. In this episode, that day is 11 February, when Nel…

Published on 1 month ago

Doctor’s Strike + Donald Trump’s Visit (Live from Latitude Festival)

Today, Adam and Chris takeover the Listening Post at Latitude Festival in Henham Park to discuss the day’s news in front of a live audience.

The government is under pressure as resident doctors begin …

Published on 1 month ago