<p>This week, the programme is about cute disabled kids, how attitudes to disabled people are different in New York, kettles, faces, headlines, hackathons and a brilliant woman who's bringing education to kids spending time in a hospice in Wales.
Paul Carter joins Emma Tracey in a show where we've deliberately edited out all the stuff about that welfare bi ... Show More
Nov 26
What Rachel Reeves didn't say about Motability in the Budget
<p>The Autumn Budget was pronounced today and, as expected, it came with some changes to VAT exemptions on higher-end Motability cars and the types available. Emma Vogelmann from Transport for All gives us the charity's reaction.</p><p>It's the BBC's Scam Safe week and, as Tradin ... Show More
31m 16s
Apr 2025
The Week: Trump’s Tariffs
Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary discuss what the impact of President Trump’s tariffs could be on the UK. What it means for the unique case of Northern Ireland? And, what the American people make of it all? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just ... Show More
30m 1s
Mar 2025
Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump?
Today, in this extra episode, Laura and Paddy get back together to talk after Laura met President Zelensky.He told her, and a group of other journalists, that he is still "ready to sign" a US-Ukraine minerals deal after leaving the White House without it being agreed.Laura explai ... Show More
17m 3s
Mar 2025
Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Today, we look at the news that ministers could abandon plans to freeze some disability benefits.Paddy, Laura and Henry discuss where the news came from, and what the plans were in the first place.And, after a week in which Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that he was get ... Show More
22m 34s
Oct 2024
The Prime Minister on Newscast
Adam and Chris speak to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who’s in the studio.He opens up on “headwinds” and “choppy moments” in his first 100 days, and three priorities for the budget.We also hear what slogan he has printed on his wallet, how the Starmers have adjusted to family ... Show More
39m 31s
Sep 23
Trump, Tylenol and Autism
<p>During a televised news conference on Monday night, President Trump repeatedly gave out unproven medical advice that linked autism to Tylenol and childhood vaccines.</p><p>Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains what Mr. Trump said and what decades ... Show More
27m 37s