HeyJaredNewscast
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth.Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and…
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 89
- Latest publication
- Sep 24, 2026
- Audience
- Apple #20 · US
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 3, 2026
Latest episodes
How Did OpenAI Hack An Australian Government Website? (opens the original)
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Today, we look at how a rogue OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website in June and accessed private data in what experts say is the first known case of its kind in the world. Tech and AI editor Zoe Kleinman and cyber correspondent Joe Tidy tell us what it means for trust in online privacy, AI companies, and government regulation. And, Zoe brings her sunglasses for a look at why Meta are removing cameras from a range of Ray-Bans. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If y
Burnham vs Trump, Putin and... Danny Dyer (opens the original)
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Andy Burnham (and Chris!) have returned from a busy 24 hours in New York where the prime minister met US President Donald Trump for the first time, and gave his first major international speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister talked about fighting against Russian disinformation and pushing global AI standards. Chris has come straight from the airport to the Newscast studio to talk through the big news lines from the visit. He also reveals what happened behind-the-scene
Will Trump "Annihilate" Or "Negotiate" With Iran? (opens the original)
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Today, President Trump has repeated his threats to “annihilate” Iran in a speech at the UN General Assembly. In a very broad speech covered Iran, Cuba, AI and the midterm US elections. And, he again clashed with reporters following a major dispute with US TV networks. Adam unpacks it all with the BBC’s chief Washington presenter, Caitríona Perry. And, Ed Davey has told the Lib Dem conference they would cut income tax and rejoin the EU single market if they win the next general election. Ahead of
Is Europe Entering A New Level Of Threat? (opens the original)
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Today, we take a look at what’s happening in Europe as Germany’s Friedrich Merz faces pressure after a local election defeat. Also in the region, there has been a wave of warnings about the new threats posed by Russia. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Poland’s Donald Tusk and senior intelligence staff from across Europe have both spoken out about the hybrid Russian warfare facing the west, including sabotage and threats to cyber-security. Adam speaks to BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler. And, the head of a
The Earl Spencer Diana Interview Analysis (opens the original)
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Royal correspondent Daniela Relph joins Laura and Paddy in to chat through the interview with Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer. They discuss his comparisons between the press’s treatment of Harry and Meghan with Diana, the lasting impact of her death, and what he thinks of the Royal Family. And Laura takes us behind the scenes of the interview. 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 speaker
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