BBC Sounds - News & Politics Podcasts

Is the clock ticking for TikTok in the US?

Biden signs bill into law that could block TikTok in the States

• 37 mins
• 24 Apr 2024

Matthew Freud special

David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss PR, politics and power with Matthew Freud.

• 35 mins
• 22 Apr 2024

Could an MP present the Today programme?

Nick looks into a question about which programmes MPs should be allowed to present.

• 45 mins
• 25 Apr 2024

From the frontline: How can US aid change the war?

A soldier and civilian discuss the $61 billion military package to Ukraine

• 21 mins
• 23 Apr 2024

Burkina Faso army kills 223 villagers in revenge attack

Human Rights Watch report says children among those killed

• 28 mins
• 25 Apr 2024

Neurodiversity, School and Me - Erin's Story

Before Covid, Erin was happy at school. But since lockdown she has struggled to settle.

• 5 mins
• 24 Apr 2024

What's behind the new Prince Louis photo?

The BBC's Sean Coughlan on an interesting balancing act.

• 2 mins
• 23 Apr 2024

US homelessness: Is sleeping in public a crime?

The Supreme Court could allow cities to effectively ban being homeless

• 26 mins
• 25 Apr 2024

The US TikTok Ban

American lawmakers have voted to ban TikTok - how will it work?

• 5 mins
• 24 Apr 2024

Life in a mental health unit when you shouldn't be there

As the general election nears, the podcast combs through proposed Tory benefits cuts

• 32 mins
• 24 Apr 2024

Punched, spat at and abused by shoplifters

Shop workers in West Yorkshire speak about the impact of shoplifting

• 6 mins
• 24 Apr 2024

Rwanda Bill: the controversy explained

Will this be a political win for Rishi Sunak who says he wants to 'stop the boats'?

• 32 mins
• 25 Apr 2024

8. The Showdown

Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court.

• 29 mins
• 05 Apr 2023

The Shamima Begum Story

Series 2: The Court Decides

Was it lawful to take away Shamima Begum’s British citizenship?

• 6 mins
• 23 Feb 2024

A short update

From The Missing Cryptoqueen team.

• 3 mins
• 22 Dec 2022

A Birthday Greeting from Peter

Peter explains why the podcast may be taking a break but his hunt goes on...

• 12 mins
• 24 May 2022

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

In 2003, a priceless da Vinci masterpiece is stolen in a daring heist.

• 1 min
• 25 Aug 2023

Tata Steel, 20mph and campaign donation controversy

Felicity Evans and David Deans discuss the big political stories of the week in Wales

• 36 mins
• 25 Apr 2024

7. The golden boy

Wayne Jenkins tells his side of the story

• 32 mins
• 25 Sep 2021

The Emma Little-Pengelly One

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister talks to Nick Robinson.

• 39 mins
• 09 Mar 2024