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<p>The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth.</p><p>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 beyond.</p><p>Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. </p><p>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 speakers.</p><p>Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. </p><p>GET IN TOUCH:You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordSend us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480Email Newscast@bbc.co.ukOr use the hashtag #BBCNewscast</p><p>You can register for Castfest tickets here: https://w