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Donald Trump is threatening more tariffs over Greenland. What could that mean for the UK?
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
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Episodes to download
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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Today
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
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The Under-16s Social Media Ban Debate
Yesterday
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering the ban for under-16s.
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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Friday
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Thursday
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
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Another Labour U-Turn
Wednesday
The Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID to work in the UK.
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Trump Tells Iran Protestors “HELP IS ON ITS WAY”
Tuesday
How might President Trump intervene in Iran?
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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Last Monday
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
Last Sunday
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview
Last Sunday
Laura questions the former US ambassador in an exclusive interview.
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Is This The Beginning of the End for the Iranian Government?
Last Saturday
And a new age of foreign power?
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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.
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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
Thu 8 Jan 2026
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.
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US-Venezuela: Russian-Flagged Tanker Seized By US Military
Wed 7 Jan 2026
The US took control of the Venezuelan linked vessel with British support.
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UK Troops in Ukraine… But Only Under a Peace Deal
Tue 6 Jan 2026
The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine.
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US-Venezuela: Maduro Faces Court
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Venezuela’s president pleads not guilty to drugs charges.
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US-Venezuela: Who’s in charge of Venezuela now?
Sun 4 Jan 2026
Trump says the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, but who’s actually in charge?
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The Keir Starmer 2026 Interview
Sun 4 Jan 2026
Laura's been talking to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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US-Venezuela: Trump strikes, captures the President and says the US will take over
Sat 3 Jan 2026
President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 2)
Fri 2 Jan 2026
How did Donald Trump become Republican nominee for President in 2016? (Part 2)
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 1)
Wed 31 Dec 2025
How did Donald Trump become Republican nominee for President in 2016? (Part 1)
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 2)
Tue 30 Dec 2025
How did Corbyn go from outsider to Labour leader?
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 1)
Mon 29 Dec 2025
How did Corbyn go from outsider to Labour leader?
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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
Christmas Eve 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.
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The Epstein Files And "The Invisible Man"
Tue 23 Dec 2025
The US Department of Justice have released the biggest set of documents yet.
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The Labour Deputy Leader Interview
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Lucy Powell reflects on how the Government handled 2025.
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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)
Sun 21 Dec 2025
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear
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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One)
Sat 20 Dec 2025
Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!
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The Week: The State of British Politics in 2025
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Chris Mason wraps up the political year of 2025