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Three Lionesses on the Scoresheet
England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time. The BBC's Vicki Sparks speaks to Adam from Sydney, straight after commentating on the match. And the BBC's Dominic Casciani talks us through DNA evidence and updates in Andrew Malkinson’s case after he had a wrongful conviction for rape overturned by the Court of Appeal last month. We also hear from Neal Keeling, chief reporter at the Manchester Evening News, who covered the original court case, who reflects on his reporting at the time of Andrew’s conviction.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.00:00 - Discord 4000 02:08 - Lionesses 18:33 - Andrew Malkinson case 35:48 - Women's World Cup final

The Newscast Security Briefing
Three people have been arrested and are suspected of spying for Russia in the UK. It’s BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone’s exclusive, and he’s in the studio to give the background. And, information from 10,000 employees at the Police Service of Northern Ireland has been mistakenly released. An ex PSNI officer is on to discuss why many are feeling unsafe as a result, as well as Jordan Dunbar, presenter of BBC podcast series Blood On The Dance Floor, which is about the killing of a Northern Irish police officer. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner describes what the intelligence services are focussing on, and is on throughout. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Damon Rose.This podcast has been edited since it was first published to delete a section in which a contributor said police suspect the Real Ira of the shooting of an officer and the killing of journalist Lyra McKee. In fact police believe the New Ira are responsible.01:04 - PSNI data leaks 14:32 - Three are suspected of spying for Russia 20:38 - The focus of British intelligence services

Wildfires in Hawaii
At least 96 people died in wildfires in Hawaii, making them the deadliest in the US in more than a century.CBS reporter Jessica Kartalija is on the island of Maui and tells us about why the toll is so large, and the questions being asked in its aftermath.What can be done to mitigate against wildfires and make towns and cities more resilient? We talk to Dr Kimiko Barrett, an adviser to the Biden administration on wildfires, and analyst at Headwaters Economics.And Americast host Justin Webb explains how the events are playing out in American politics.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday’s episode is hosted by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Clare Williamson. The technical director is Gareth Jones and the editor was Damon Rose.00:00 - James Cook’s experience of reporting on wildfires 02:54 - The situation in Maui 12:02 - Why the fires spread so fast, and the political reaction

Some Strike It, Doc
Adam’s joined by the BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed who lets him peek inside two junior doctors’ pay slips - a new trainee and an old hand. And we try to answer the question of whether they earn more or less than a barista. TV and theatreland’s James Graham talks England and penalties, from Southgate to Kane and the Lionesses. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. BBC Sounds audio: 00:00 - Steps count on a stationary cycle 03:19 - NHS pay slips and waiting 19:17 - Playwright James Graham on Southgate, penalties and the Lionesses

Hip-Hop Happy Birthday
Broadcasting legend Trevor Nelson celebrates 50 years of hip-hop. He chats to Adam about the early days of hip-hop, his stand-out tracks and the impact the music has had on popular culture.The BBC's Ben Chu and the FT’s Yuan Yang talk about the Chinese economy. What is going wrong and should the rest of the world be worried? 00:00 - Steps count 02:23 - Chinese economy 14:43 - Cost of living 16:16 - 50 years of hip-hopYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Joe Wilkinson and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Small Boats, Big Numbers
Understanding the asylum system, and the benefits of 5000 steps.Chief political correspondent Nick Eardley discusses the government’s latest immigration policy proposals and leading immigration barrister Colin Yeo explains how the legal system works for asylum seekers.New research says that doing more than just 3967 steps a day can boost your health. Stats legend Sir David Speigelhalter explains what the numbers mean, and best-selling author of The Salt Path, Raynor Winn, tells Adam how walking has changed her life. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor is Damon Rose.01:40 - Understanding the asylum system 21:35 - The benefits of 5000 steps

What the Hack?
Voters’ personal details stolen in cyber attack.The Electoral Commission has revealed that they have been the subject of a ‘complex attack’ and hackers have accessed electoral registers. BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy and Mihaela Jembei from the Information Commissioner’s Office join Adam to discuss what we know so far, and who could be behind the breach.Niger has closed its airspace as a military group continues their coup. CNN’s international correspondent, and friend of the podcast, Larry Madowo is on to talk about how Russia, France, and the US are all involved in the story. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.02:09 - Electoral Commission cyber attack 17:38 - Niger coup latest

Disease X
How to stop the next pandemic One of the UK's most secretive research centres has been looking into Disease X. James Gallagher and Professor Dame Jenny Harries tell us more about how the centre hopes to safeguard the UK against the next pandemic. The BBC's Ellie Price explains what's going on as the first asylum seekers board the Bibby Stockholm housing barge in Dorset. After a tense penalty shootout, the Lionesses have made it to the quarter-finals! Former England goalie Siobhan Chamberlain joins Adam to celebrate. And Marianna Spring has returned to Conspiracyland for the next episode in her series Marianna in Conspiracyland. She tells us about her latest investigation which takes her to Ireland. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor was Damon Rose. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

Sea Change
The Edinburgh Fringe kicks off this week! Adam is checking out the vibe at the Festival with comedians John Robins and Rosie Holt.Oceans reached their hottest ever recorded temperatures this week. BBC’s former climate analyst Roger Harrabin and Blue Planet cameraman Doug Allan join Adam to discuss the findings and share what they’ve seen when working around the world’s oceans. And… What do you call your TV remote? This week’s debate between Newscasters rumbles on. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The editor is Sam Bonham.

All We Need Is Radio Rajar
Adam gets out his hoofer-doofer (everyone else calls it a remote control) and starts flicking through the media landscape in search of answers for why no-one is watching or listening to the stuff they were just a few years ago.Legendary disc jockeys Tony Blackburn and Shaun Keaveny give their take on the latest Rajar ratings which show a steep decline in listening to traditional networks like Radio 2 and Radio 4.And Danny Cohen, former boss of BBC television, and Helen Daly from the Radio Times talk through a new Ofcom report on what we’re now watching (clue: not so much terrestrial television, especially soaps).You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tom Smithard with Miranda Slade and Chloe Desave. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Argy Bargey
The row over the barge set to house hundreds of asylum seekers.Adam is back in the studio and is joined by home affairs editor Mark Easton, as well as BBC Solent journalist Sophie Cridland to discuss when people might start to board the great big boat called Bibby Stockholm.Rishi Sunak has said Nadine Dorries's constituents are not being properly represented. Alex Forsyth is on to talk about why, and why she’s not yet stood down like she said she would.And Americast host and North America editor Sarah Smith takes us through the US legal system, to help us understand what Trump’s indictment means.You can hear more of Sarah’s interview with the former FBI director James Comey here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g485ncYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Boozenews
Alcohol tax up, house prices down, and food inflation slowing.There’s loads of news about the changing price of various things, including alcohol, so The Newscast Arms is reopening.At the bar with us is:- Cost of living correspondent Coletta Smith, who explains how the government's alcohol tax changes will work. - Boss of Iceland Richard Walker, who talks about how customers might experience slowing inflation. - Property website Zoopla’s research and insights director Richard Donnell, who chats through why house prices are falling. - And Newsnight’s Kirsty Walk, who takes us through why a by-election has been called in Scotland.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast Landlady was Alex Forsyth. The podcast was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, Alex Collins, and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Oil Or Nothing?
Rishi Sunak has defended granting 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences, and said the government will fund a carbon capture project in the north east of Scotland.Scotland editor James Cook and climate analyst Sepi Golzari-Munro join Alex Forsyth to discuss what it could mean for the nation, and for the whole of the UK.The BBC’s Good Morning Scotland presenter Martin Geissler’s interviewed the prime minster this morning. He also joins to reflect on his exchange which went viral. And weather presenter Elizabeth Rizzini comes into the studio to explain why the weather’s so rubbish at the moment. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Alex Forsyth. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins, Hayley Clarke and Darin Graham. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Junk Food for Thought
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Dr Dolly van Tulleken join Adam to chat about confusing portion sizes, ultra-processed foods and how the government could act to improve Britain’s diet. And BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen unpicks events in Israel after a tumultuous week which saw mass protests after a vote passed limiting the power of the country’s Supreme Court. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Miranda Slade, Alexander Collins, Gemma Roper and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Energy Profits With Ed Miliband
Ed Miliband, shadow climate change secretary, joins Adam and Alex to talk about Labour’s position on windfall taxes and green energy.And Justin Webb, host of Today and Americast, reflects on his emotional interview with Andy Malkinson, who was formally cleared on Wednesday after serving 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of rape.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, Gemma Roper and Douglas Hodgson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Tim Walklate.

Debunking Debanking
Are bank accounts being closed because of people's political views?It’s a claim made by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who’s at the centre of the story that’s led to the resignation of NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose.Dame Alison admitted she had made a mistake in speaking to the BBC about Farage's relationship with the bank.BBC global trade correspondent Dharshini David is on to talk though her tenure, and Today programme presenter Nick Robinson, who’s just interviewed Farage, also joins the conversation to put it into political context.And trainer enthusiast and collector Kish Kash talks all things trainers with Adam following the news of some rare Apple computer trainers going on sale for $50,000.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Alexander Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor is Daniel Wittenberg.

Global Warnings
Hottest June on record, and July heat near 'impossible' without climate change.Four records have been broken so far this year relating to the world’s climate. To discuss each of them, and understand how they could be linked, Adam is joined by climate editor Justin Rowlatt, as well as climate scientist Ed Hawkins.Tim Leunig, former economic adviser to the then-chancellor Rishi Sunak is also on to go through green solutions on the table and who should pay for them.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfK.Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The news editor was Damon Rose.

Greece's Wildfire Tragedy
Wildfires on several Greek islands have left many Brits worrying about how to get home, including BBC sports journalist Warren Muggleton, who was on holiday in Rhodes. He joins Adam and the BBC’s Azadeh Moshiri from Rhodes airport to discuss the impact of the fires on residents and tourists.And Katya Adler is in Madrid unpacking Spain’s election results and reflecting on what they say about extreme politics in Europe.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfK.Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Miranda Slade, Alex Collins and Douglas Hodgson. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The news editor was Damon Rose.

By-electioncast
Labour 1, Lib Dems 1, Conservatives 1. For this LIVE Newscast, Adam chats with some of our favourite BBC political correspondents and reporters, Alex Forsyth, Chris Mason, Nick Watt, Jeremy Vine, David Wallace Lockhart, Jenny Kumar and polling expert John Curtice to discuss the ins and outs of the overnight by-election results.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfK Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alex Collins and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

AI: P45?
Adam is joined by BBC Click presenter Spencer Kelly and lawyer Tarun Tawakley to find out how the UK’s legislation on Artificial Intelligence in the employment sector stacks up, as well as how capable AI could be at replacing the human workforce.And as the Women’s World Cup gets underway Down Under, Fox Sports commentator Jacqui Oatley reports on the first match of the tournament, the atmosphere in Sydney and how the Lionesses are looking.Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Madeleine Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rate of the Nation
What the UK’s surprise inflation drop means for you…PM presenter Evan Davis and Newsnight’s Ben Chu join Adam to chat about the slight drop in the UK’s inflation rate and what could be behind it, as well as all the different types of ‘flation’ we’ve heard about recently.And Jean Lee, co-host of The Lazarus Heist podcast, discusses what we know so far about US soldier, Travis King, who is being held in North Korea after crossing the border during a tour of the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfK Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Alex Collins, Miranda Slade, Madeleine Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

McProblems
Fast food chain workers speak out over sexual abuse claims. Adam is joined by employment correspondent Zoe Conway and business reporter Noor Nanji who reveal how young people in particular are impacted. We hear from Christine, a former worker who tells us about her own experiences.McDonald's said it would look into all reports of harassment, abuse or discrimination of any kind and that proven allegations would be met with "the most severe measures we can legally impose, up to and including dismissal".With three seats up for grabs in the House of Commons, Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth unpack this week’s upcoming by-elections. They also look at what’s next after the government's Illegal Migration Bill cleared hurdles in the House of Lords.You can join our Newscast online community here:https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfKToday's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Alex Collins and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The editor is Damon Rose.

Heat of the Moment
Why are temperatures soaring around the world?Amol Rajan comes on Newscast to talk about his new job as host of University Challenge and gives us his thoughts on the BBC presenter scandal after a week of allegations in the media.And the BBC’s Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt, dials in from Spain to bring us the latest news from Europe’s heatwave. Eleni Myrivili, the United Nation’s Chief Heat Officer, joins him to discuss how societies must adapt to higher temperatures.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Miranda Slade, Gemma Roper and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Hollywood Strikes Back
Culture editor Katie Razzall joins Adam to explain why, for the first time since the 1960s, both the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America are on strike. They also speak to the actor Brian Cox.There’s more movie news as ‘Barbenheimer’ fever takes over the red carpet. BBC Radio 1’s in-house film critic Ali Plumb is on hand to tell us what’s behind the hype.And friends of the pod Robert Peston and Steph McGovern talk about their own new podcast ‘The Rest Is Money’.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Alex Collins and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Pay Attention
Rishi Sunak makes what he says is the final offer on pay rises for the public sector. But what’s on the table, and where’s the money coming from? Chris and Faisal join Adam to discuss the government’s offer and the response from the unions.Also, Sofia Bettiza, BBC reporter in Rome, and Mike Berners-Lee, climate scientist, discuss the heatwaves engulfing southern Europe and parts of the US.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

BBC Presenter Allegations: Huw Edwards Named
His wife has issued a statement on his behalf. Huw Edwards been named as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images, in a statement issued on his behalf by his wife.Media editor Katie Razzall and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani have been covering events since allegations were made in The Sun on Friday. They join Adam in the studio to talk about what’s in the statement. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Danielle Okine. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

BBC Presenter Allegations: New Claims
A young person has told BBC News they felt threatened by the presenter at the centre of a row over payment for sexually explicit photos. We go through the new details, and speak to Radio 4 presenter Sarah Montague, after she interviewed the man in charge of the BBC, director general Tim Davie. And Craig Oliver, former senior editor at BBC News, gives his verdict on how the corporation is covering itself.Also, in Ireland people are going to the pub to watch the news. Political correspondent Gavan Reilly from Virgin Media News tells us why.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereWe have made a small amendment to this podcast since we published it. Originally it was said that GB News broadcast Tim Davie’s interview live on its channel, which it didn’t. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Gemma Roper. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

BBC Presenter Allegations: The Lawyer's Letter
The lawyer for the young person disputes claims against BBC presenter, after a weekend of allegations, but The Sun stands by its story.The BBC’s culture editor Katie Razzall and home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani explain what we know, and what we still don’t know. They explore the legal difficulties in covering this story, including why the BBC presenter can’t be named.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Gemma Roper. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Just Stop Sport?
In this Newscast, Adam is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and tennis commentator Katie Smith to talk about how the crowds reacted when Just Stop Oil stopped play at the Ashes and Wimbledon. And the managing director of Silverstone, hosting this weekend’s Formula 1, tells Adam that the British Grand Prix is pulling out the stops to prevent any attempts to invade the circuit. And drinks journalist Alice Lascelles from the Financial Times celebrates the this summer’s cocktail - the Hugo Spritz. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Rufus Grey and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Angela Of The North
"I got death threats to my children"Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, tells Newscast that she’s worried about her family’s safety.Adam and Chris are joined by Angela Rayner to talk about her family's safety, her accent, snobbery, Mhairi Black, Taylor Swift and opera.And there’s a new social media app in town called Threads. But can it dethrone Twitter as a go-to platform for journalists? Political Correspondent at PoliticsJOE Ava Santina, and Lucy Fisher. Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times give their take.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Rufus Gray with Miranda Slade. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Alzheimer's: Am I At Risk?
Broadcaster Fiona Phillips reveals her diagnosis, and we’re joined by experts who help us understand the condition.BBC medical editor Fergus Walsh, and professor of clinical neurology Paresh Malhotra explain how common it is, and the drugs that could help us cope with it in the future.And Karen White, whose dad was diagnosed with the condition in 2017, tells us what it’s like to care for a person with it.And Newscasters who work for the NHS, and the BBC’s health editor Hugh Pym, dial into Adam’s phone-in clinic to give their analysis of the service in 2023.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Dawn Of The Threads
Meta will launch a Twitter rival app on Thursday. Adam is joined by Shiona McCallum, BBC tech reporter, and Vivian Schiller, the former head of news at Twitter, to talk about the effect they expect it to have on our online lives. Chris Mason is also on with the latest as the police reopen an investigation into a 'jingle and mingle' event at Conservative HQ while Covid restrictions were in place. And, business editor Simon Jack has been investigating what’s going on with Nigel Farage’s bank accounts, after Mr Farage claimed an account of his was shut for political reasons. We hear what he’s found. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The news editor was Damon Rose.

Jeremy Bowen on Israel's Military Operation
The BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen explains what’s behind what appears to be one of Israel’s biggest military operations in years in the occupied West Bank.And Adam and Chris discuss how fuel retailers will be forced to publish live prices under a new scheme aimed at stopping them overcharging.Plus - the prospect of Orkney Island Council considering an ‘Orkxit’, and what’s ‘new’ about the New Conservatives.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Miranda Slade, and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Paris is Burning
Adam’s joined by Europe editor, Katya Adler, and Amina Kalache, a journalist from the Paris suburb of Nanterre where a 17 year old boy, Nahel M, was shot dead by a police officer while at the wheel of a car.And Hugh Pym, the BBC’s health editor, tells Adam what’s in the Government’s long-awaited plan to plug the long-term gaps in NHS England’s staffing. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereJoanna did, and that’s where she posted her astoundingly detailed spreadsheet, logging every single Newscast intro that’s ever existed. We hear from her on the pod. Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Alex Collins, George Dabby and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Check Your Privileges Committee
Tory MPs are accused of interfering with the Partygate probe.Adam and Chris are joined by shadow leader of the House of Commons Thangam Debbonaire to discuss what the latest report from the Privileges Committee could mean for freedom of speech. Plus, Conservative peer and former ministerial adviser Lord Finkelstein reveals how his parents’ experience of the Holocaust shaped his own world view. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alison Gee with Cordelia Hemming, Rufus Gray and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Ged Sudlow. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Thames They Are A-Changin'
Thames Water is in talks to secure extra funding as the government says it is ready to act in a worst case scenario if the company collapses. Adam is joined by Newsnight’s economics editor Ben Chu to explain why the company is in trouble, and how it could affect the public. And Chris Stark from the UK Climate Change Committee is in the studio to go through a new report by the body, which concludes that the UK is no longer a world leader. They’re joined by climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Hancock's Three Hours
The ex-health secretary says pandemic planning was "completely wrong" in Covid inquiry evidence.Health reporter Jim Reed, who spent three hours watching the testimony joins Adam, along with Emma Norris from the Institute for Government.Also, a damning report into English and Welsh cricket says racism, sexism, classism and elitism are widespread in the game. West Indies cricket legend Michael Holding, and former professional cricketer now journalist, Isabelle Westbury, give their reaction.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, George Dabby, Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Stephen Lawrence: The 6th Suspect
How the BBC uncovered a new suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder.Adam speaks to home affairs correspondent Daniel De Simone who has spent the last two years looking into the police investigation into the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence - the UK's most notorious racist killing. Daniel’s investigation has for the first time named a major suspect in the case.We also hear from former BBC correspondent, Danny Shaw, who has reported on the story and the subsequent inquiry, investigations and trials over the last 30 years. And Jane Deighton, the lawyer for Duwayne Brooks, who was with his friend Stephen on the night of the attack talks about the toll it’s taken on her client.You can watch ‘The Big Cases, Stephen Lawrence: The Sixth Suspect’ on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0fwqkm8/the-big-cases-stephen-lawrence-the-sixth-suspectYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Ukrainecast: Is Russia on the verge of a coup?
President Putin decries "betrayal" and "treason" after a dramatic challenge by the chief of the Wagner mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin.Russia editor Steve Rosenberg, security correspondent Frank Gardner and broadcaster Gabriel Gatehouse try to make sense of a moving and murky situation in Russia.Today’s extra episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Titan Implosion: How Did It Happen?
What could have caused the Titan disaster, and why has it attracted so much coverage? Science correspondent Jonathan Amos joins us to discuss.Media and culture editor Katie Razzall and entertainment reporter Daniel Rosney are in Glastonbury for the start of the festival.And there’s set to be another high pollen count weekend. Hay fever sufferer and diplomatic correspondent James Landale gets advice from GP Dr Sarah Jarvis.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereThis Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn, Alex Collins and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Fiona Leach.

Titan Sub: Five Dead
The US Coastguard has confirmed the “catastrophic implosion” of Titan submersible, and tributes have been paid to those on board who’ve died.Adam talks to North America Correspondent Nomia Iqbal, who’s in Newfoundland where it set off from, as well as David Russell, who led the UK effort to rescue survivors from the sunken Russian submarine Kursk in the Barents Sea in 2000.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereThis Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rate Rise: Martin Lewis on what it means
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to their highest level in nearly 15 years. Money expert Martin Lewis explains what it means for people with mortgages, renters and savers. He says increasing interest rates to tackle inflation is designed to hurt. Also, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan discusses what the high rate of inflation means for pay negotiations with teachers. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Clare Williamson. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Missing Sub: A Sound of Hope
Noise from the ocean raises hopes of a rescue.Adam is joined by BBC science correspondent Victoria Gill and Dr Joe MacInnis, who was among the first to dive down to the wreck of the Titanic and knows one of the five people on board well, to discuss the complex search to find the missing Titanic submersible.Also, interest rates are expected to rise again after UK inflation remained much higher than expected for the fourth month in a row. Economics editor Faisal Islam and the FT’s Claer Barrett are in the studio to explain what this could mean for the government, our wallets and our mortgages.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Adam Chowdhury and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

The Missing Titanic Sub
Rescue efforts are ongoing for the missing Titanic sub.In this live Newscast, Adam is joined by three guests to help understand why a tourist submersible carrying five people went missing while diving to the wreck of the Titanic.Simon Platts directed a BBC documentary episode about the Titanic sub last year. David Russell was a Royal Navy submariner in charge of the British response to the Kursk submarine disaster in 2000. And Heather Gillis from CBC News joins us close to the wreck site of the Titanic in Newfoundland and Labrador.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Fiona Leach, George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

"Jingle and Mingle"
Tory aides were invited to a Covid party in December 2020. Adam and Chris are joined by Scotland editor James Cook to discuss that latest lockdown video, the future of Nicola Sturgeon and Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for North Sea Oil exploration.Also, former Prime Minister David Cameron has appeared before the Covid Inquiry. Health reporter Jim Reed and Emma Norris from the Institute of Government discuss the coalition government’s approach to pandemic preparedness. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Rising to the Ashes
It’s the first day of the Ashes - can Felix White from the Tailenders podcast on BBC Sounds convince Adam to embrace cricket?A capsized fishing boat carrying migrants is feared to be one of Europe's worst migrant disasters. BBC reporter Sophia Bettiza and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet discuss what’s happening in southern Greece. And Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt and a former junior doctor, chats about his new book - Undoctored - as well as this week’s junior doctor strikes in England.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Fiona Leach, George Dabby, Miranda Slade and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

The After Partygate Report
Let's be blunt: it says he lied. Adam and Chris are joined by former Conservative advisor, Salma Shah, and the Guardian’s Political Editor, Pippa Crerar, to unpack the Partygate report and discuss what happens next. Author and co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party, Catherine Mayer, whose partner Andy died at the beginning of the pandemic, returns to the podcast three years since she was last on.Also, mathematician and Maths Appeal podcaster, Bobby Seagull, explains why Rishi Sunak has put up a load of ones and zeros on the door at Downing Street. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Privileged Information
What next for Boris Johnson after Privileges Committee says he deliberately misled the Commons?

The Nottingham Vigil
"Look after each other”. BBC Midlands correspondent Navtej Johal talks to Adam about the tragic events in Nottingham, which have left three people dead. And Newsbeat reporter Charlotte Simpson reflects on the outpouring of grief from the student community at today’s vigil.There was a tiny bit of good economic news today: the UK economy grew by 0.2%. But BBC Economics editor, Faisal Islam explains how inflation and interest rates continue to pose a clear and present danger. And we hear how all this is impacting those looking to get a mortgage, with the Times money reporter George Nixon. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins, Ben Mundy and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Covid Inquiry: What could we learn?
How will the three year inquiry into the pandemic unfold? Adam talks to More or Less presenter Tim Harford about how statistics influenced government decision making on the lockdown and vaccines. BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym was in the room for the first day of public hearings and tells us how families reacted at the beginning of the long-awaited proceedings. Adam also talks to Emma Norris, the Institute for Government’s expert on public inquiries to untangle what the inquiry hopes to achieve and what she took away from day one. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.