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In a televised version of the popular podcast, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and guests chat about the stories behind the news.
Episode 57 : Electioncast: 7/7/2024
July. 07,2024
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Episode 56 : Electioncast: 6/7/2024
July. 06,2024
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Episode 55 : Electioncast: 4/7/2024
July. 04,2024
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Episode 54 : Electioncast: 3/7/2024
July. 03,2024
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Episode 53 : Electioncast: 2/7/2024
July. 02,2024
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Episode 52 : Electioncast: 1/7/2024
July. 01,2024
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Episode 51 : Electioncast: 30/06/2024
June. 30,2024
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Episode 50 : Electioncast: 29/06/2024
June. 29,2024
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Episode 49 : Electioncast: 28/06/2024
June. 28,2024
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Episode 48 : Electioncast: 27/06/2024
June. 27,2024
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Episode 47 : When It Hits the Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast
June. 25,2024
Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election?
Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits The Fan are coming together for a special election episode. Hosts from all three podcasts will discuss the role of the media in this summer's political campaign. Do newspapers still matter to political campaigns? Do the TV debates change people’s minds? And how much impact is social media really having?
The episode features Adam Fleming, Amol Rajan, Alex Forsyth, Marianna Spring, David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
This episode was a collaboration between the teams that make Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits the Fan.
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Episode 45 : Electioncast: Rwanda Policy Is 'Crap’, Says Tory Candidate
June. 23,2024
Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss how the government is responding to comments from a Tory candidate made at a private event in April, describing the Rwanda policy as ‘crap’.
James Sunderland, who’s also a Home Office aide, went on to say the policy will deter migrants from trying to enter the UK by crossing the Channel.
Laura’s been talking to the Home Secretary James Cleverly about it on her show.
They also discuss an update in the alleged election date betting story.
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Episode 44 : What’re the Odds? Alleged Election Betting and Undecided Punters!
June. 22,2024
Today, in this podcast recorded live on Radio 4, we’re looking at claims about betting on the election date, and Laura’s been given an internal Labour memo to candidates with warnings about undecided voters.
Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at the SNP manifesto and what Nigel Farage has called Reform UK’s ‘contract with the people’.
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Episode 43 : Electioncast: Q+A with AF+LK
June. 21,2024
Today, we answer your election questions.
Adam and Laura answer your questions on PR, election fatigue and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote.
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Episode 42 : Electioncast: Election Timing Betting Allegations
June. 20,2024
Adam, Jo and Laura look at the investigation into election timing betting. Also, discussions on the SNP manifesto, which focuses on Brexit and rejoining the EU, and what Nigel Farage has dubbed Reform UK’s 'contract for the people'.
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Episode 41 : Electioncast: The SNP Manifesto & Live in Birmingham
June. 19,2024
Today, we look at the SNP manifesto launch, where John Swinney focuses on future independence talks with the UK government.
Adam is in Birmingham with Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt, they are joined by James Cook who’s covering the SNP manifesto launch in Edinburgh. And they discuss Newsnight’s focus on the NHS, plus the news that Rishi Sunak's protection officer has been arrested over alleged election date bets.
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Episode 39 : Electioncast: Labour Uses the B-Word
June. 17,2024
Today, we look at Labour’s plans for business and the Reform Party’s “contract with voters”.
Keir Starmer has been speaking about Brexit and a “National Wealth Fund” on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak has stressed that the Conservatives “can win”. Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth and Simon Jack.
And Nigel Farage and Richard Tice have launched Reform UK’s policy plan calling it a “contract with voters” instead of a manifesto.
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Episode 38 : Electioncast: A National Health (Service) Check
June. 16,2024
Today, we look at what the parties are offering for the NHS and social care, and how they’re going to pay for it. Laura’s been speaking to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting about Labour’s plans. We also hear from transport secretary Mark Harper, and the leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is also explains why independence isn’t front and centre of his campaign. And, want to sound like you know about the football while watching England? Mark Pougatch, main presenter of ITV’s tournament coverage, is on hand.
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Episode 37 : Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority?
June. 15,2024
Today, we’re looking at warnings from Defence Secretary Grant Shapps about a big Labour majority. Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at Reform UK, which one poll put a point ahead of the Conservatives for the first time.
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Episode 36 : Electioncast: Your Voice Your Vote Q&A
June. 14,2024
Today, we answer your election questions.
Laura, Chris and Paddy are together answering questions on housing, boundary changes and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote.
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Episode 35 : Electioncast: Welcome to the Manifestival!
June. 13,2024
Looking at a week of manifesto launches, rounding up what pledges have been made by the parties so far. Plus, what happened when Jason Donovan met Ed Davey?
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Episode 33 : Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (Part 2)
June. 12,2024
Today, we look at the Sky News leaders’ event where the two main party leaders were quizzed on their plans for government. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer were interviewed by Beth Rigby before facing questions from the studio audience. The Labour leader was grilled on tax rises whilst the prime minister faced tough questions on the NHS and immigration. Adam is joined by former Conservative adviser Jo Tanner and former Labour adviser Tom Hamilton. And the Green Party launched their manifesto with a focus on taxing the wealthy to pay for the NHS and housing.
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Episode 32 : Electioncast: The Conservative Manifesto
June. 11,2024
Today, we look at the Conservative manifesto launch as Rishi Suank promises a further cut in National Insurance. Unveiling the party’s plans from Silverstone race track, the PM said he would "scrap entirely the main rate of self-employed National Insurance” and that the Conservatives would "keep cutting taxes in the coming years”. Does this all add up? Adam and Chris are joined by BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam and Newsnight Political Editor Nick Watt.
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Episode 30 : Electioncast: Manifesting Manifestos
June. 09,2024
Today, Laura is joined by Faisal Islam and James Cook to talk about what we can expect in manifestos this week, and how parties say they’ll pay for policies. They chat about the Conservatives’ announcement on welfare spending, Labour’s plans to build more prisons and Nigel Farage’s response to Rishi Sunak’s D-Day blunder. And we ask why the SNP didn’t mention Scottish independence on Friday’s debate.
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Episode 29 : Electioncast: How did Sunak's D-Day Blunder Happen?
June. 08,2024
Adam, Laura, and Henry on Rishi Sunak’s week.
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Episode 28 : Electioncast: The Big BBC Debate (Analysis!)
June. 07,2024
Today, we look at the first BBC election debate, where leading figures from the seven main parties take part.
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Episode 27 : Electioncast: Argy Bargy in Basildon and Billericay
June. 06,2024
Today, the election campaign quietened down as political figures took part in D-Day commemoration events. Adam, Chris and Laura discuss Lord Cameron’s visit to Normandy, how candidate selection works - and the rush to find candidates in some areas, as well as the Green Party’s NHS policy.
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Episode 26 : Electioncast: Starmer Uses the L Word
June. 05,2024
Starmer says Sunak lied during the TV debate.
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Episode 25 : Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (The Debate Unpacked!)
June. 04,2024
Adam, Chris, Alex & Dharshini analyse the first TV debate of the campaign.
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Episode 24 : Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (How Do You Win a TV Debate?)
June. 04,2024
The Newscast guide to the first debate of the election campaign.
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Episode 23 : Electioncast: Farage Runs (Again)
June. 03,2024
Nigel Farage to stand in election, and become leader of Reform UK.
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Episode 22 : Electioncast: Read My Lips... Migration and the NHS Back on the Agenda
June. 02,2024
Laura Kuenssberg has been talking to the health secretary and the shadow home secretary, as the Conservatives promise more GP surgeries, and Labour promises less immigration.
Sir Keir Starmer gave details of the policy to The Sun on Sunday. We also discuss the extent to which newspapers will play a role in this election.
We also hear about a Lib Dem NHS pledge. And we discuss the Green party, after an interview with one of its co-leaders, Adrian Ramsay.
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Henry Zeffman. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Episode 21 : Electioncast: What is Labour Doing Abbott Candidate Selection?
June. 01,2024
Newscast looks at how fighting within the Labour Party over who should be their general election candidates is only the latest turn in a long-running battle between its different political wings. Laura and Paddy look at what it’s meant for the campaign so far, and they discuss the Lib Dem’s strategy. Plus - the team answer questions from Newscasters including, what do polls actually tell us? Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Episode 20 : Trump Trumps Over Today’s Campaigning
May. 31,2024
How will Trump impact the UK election? And Diane Abbott is allowed to stand as Labour candidate.
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Episode 19 : Electioncast: Conservative Defects Again (Again!)
May. 30,2024
Adam, Chris, and Laura are joined by Jo Coburn, Politics Live presenter, to discuss the latest defection by a former Conservative MP. They also look at the ongoing argument within the Labour Party about Diane Abbott, and Rishi Sunak’s handling of a question about Partygate.
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Episode 18 : Electioncast: What’s Going on with Diane Abbott!?
May. 29,2024
Today, we look at the confusion around whether Diane Abbott can stand as a Labour candidate in the general election.
Keir Starmer has denied Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for the party, but Abbott told the BBC she has in fact been stopped from standing. Adam and Alex are joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to try and get to the bottom of what has happened with the veteran Labour MP. Meanwhile Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister in the south West of England and joins the pod. And, Marianna Spring is in the studio to talk about how the political parties are using social media to target voters on TikTok.
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Episode 15 : Electioncast: Labour's Tax Plan + Rishi Wants You
May. 26,2024
Today, Laura, Paddy, and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan to bring back mandatory national service. Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but spending cuts have not been ruled out. James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address social fragmentation and get young people 'out of their bubble'.
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Episode 14 : Electioncast: How Many More MPs Will Quit?
May. 25,2024
Laura and Paddy are back in the Newscast studio as the party leaders spend the weekend campaigning. Rishi Sunak met with veterans in his constituency in North Yorkshire as Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the West Midlands.
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Episode 13 : Electioncast: Michael Gove Votes to Leave
May. 24,2024
Today, we look at Keir Starmer kicking off his party’s Scottish campaign, and Jeremy Corbyn confirming he will stand as an independent candidate in Islington North.
Plus, a surprise announcement from Michael Gove!
Adam is joined by Chris from Westminster and James from Scotland.
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Episode 12 : Electioncast: Rwanda... Slogans... and No Farage!
May. 23,2024
Rishi Sunak confirms that no deportation flights to Rwanda will set off before the general election. Plus Nigel Farage says he will not run to be a MP.
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Episode 11 : Electioncast: IT’S ON!
May. 22,2024
Rishi Sunak has called the UK General Election for the 4 July. Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Faisal Islam and Alex Forsyth to discuss the surprise announcement by the Prime Minister this afternoon.
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Episode 10 : Starmer's Six Steps!
May. 16,2024
Keir Starmer reveals the “first steps” Labour would take if they won the general election. And find out how Rishi Sunak got on when he braved the panel on ITV’s Loose Women.
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Episode 9 : 12/05/2024
May. 12,2024
Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell, along with Henry Zeffman, chew over the week’s political news.
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Episode 8 : No Interest to Cut Rates… yet!
May. 10,2024
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at whether the UK economy has 'turned a corner' and, if so, why interest rates were kept the same. Twenty-four hours on from the shock defection of Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Chris speaks to the former Tory MP.
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Episode 7 : 05/05/2024
May. 05,2024
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Episode 6 : 28/04/2024
April. 28,2024
Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week’s political news.
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Episode 5 : Rail Britannia
April. 27,2024
Adam and Alex talk to shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh about Labour’s plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services. And we hear from comedian Michael Spicer about his new sketch show, No Room.
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Episode 4 : The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
April. 21,2024
Laura, Paddy, and Newsnight political editor Nick Watt discuss the US congress vote and Laura’s interview with Claire Coutinho.
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Episode 3 : Tory MP Suspended!
April. 20,2024
A Tory MP has been suspended. And, Josh Widdicombe on how he tried, and failed, to become a journalist.
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Episode 2 : Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?
April. 14,2024
Israel says the confrontation is 'not over yet'.
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Episode 1 : Israel-Gaza: Six months of war
April. 07,2024
Laura, Paddy, and Jeremy Bowen, chew over the day's news.
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