Best Crash Course Pods Podcasts (2025)

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CBA Crash Course with Keith Smith 1:16:27

5d ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Keith Smith of Spotrac joins Justin and Carter to discuss the NBA Finals and what they've learned from this season. From there they dive in to the upcoming new league year and break down the nitty gritty of what the Cavs can and can't do as a likely second apron team. How the team can improve, what challenges they'll face and more. See omnystudio.c…

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Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment? 28:53

1h ago28:53

28:53

Today, we look at where the welfare U-turn leaves Keir Starmer’s government, and the PM himself. Paddy and Henry Zeffman go through the PM’s first year in office and put it into context by look at where he’s got things right and wrong. Henry’s been talking to Labour insiders and officials for a documentary: Starmer’s Stormy Year You can find it her…

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Tour de France 2025 PREVIEW - how to beat Tadej Pogacar 53:52

22h ago53:52

53:52

The Tour de France 2025 is upon us. What do you need to know? And we get your thoughts on how to beat Tadej Pogacar. Away from the big GC debate, Sanny and Katy return to review the week’s racing ahead of national championships around the world and… there’s a new UAE kit, why did they bother again?! And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you …

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The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues 36:21

18h ago36:21

36:21

Today, the government has confirmed it will make major concessions to Labour rebels over its planned benefits reforms. Adam and Chris were back in the Newscast studio on Friday morning to run through how news of the U-turn broke late on Thursday night. And, they're joined by Alex and Faisal to unpack the week's political news - including key takeaw…

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Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion? 40:23

1d ago40:23

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Today, can Keir Starmer stop a rebellion from his own party over proposed welfare cuts? Adam is joined by Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer’s former political director, to discuss the leadership strategy and the current political challenge. Also, columnist and author Sarah Vine speaks to Adam ahead of the release of her new book How Not to Be a Political…

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Diplomacy, Defence and.... Daddy? 37:48

2d ago37:48

37:48

Today, world leaders have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% at a Nato summit at The Hague. Member states will commit 3.5% of GDP on core defence expenditure by 2035, plus up to 1.5% on a security investments. President Trump hailed the outcome as a “big win” and said he no longer thought Nato was a "rip-off". Adam is joined by BBC diplomati…

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Trump: They Don't Know What The F*** They're Doing! 42:06

4d ago42:06

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Today, President Trump arrives in Europe for what is being called “the most significant Nato summit since the cold war”? Adam, Chris and Katya are re-united as President Trump lands in Europe for his first Nato summit since winning the White House for the second time. Meanwhile, back at home the Prime Minister faces growing rebellion from Labour ba…

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Israel-Iran: Iran Fires Back 37:01

5d ago37:01

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Today, Iran launches missiles at a US base in Qatar in response to strikes on their nuclear sites. Qatar has confirmed the attack on the US-run Al Udeid base, adding all the missiles were intercepted. The Pentagon has said there is no reports of any US casualties. Adam is joined by John Simpson, BBC world affairs editor And, health secretary Wes St…

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Israel-Iran: US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites 29:11

6d ago29:11

29:11

Today we look at the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Donald Trump told Tehran to "make peace" or face "far greater" attacks in future. Iran has warned of “everlasting consequences”. Security analyst Gordon Corera goes through what we know about the strikes and what could happen next. Gary O’Donoghue, chief North America correspondent, explains…

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The RAF Base Break In 29:13

7d ago29:13

29:13

Today we’re looking at the reaction to a security breach at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. Pro-Palestinian activists broke into the base and sprayed two military planes with red paint. The home secretary will move to proscribe the Palestine Action group in the coming weeks, effectively branding them as a terrorist organisation, the BBC understand…

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Assisted Dying: The Biggest Step So Far 30:17

8d ago30:17

30:17

Today, MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, in the biggest step so far in favour of the changing of the law. MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer voted in favour of the bill, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch voted against. The bill would allow terminal…

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Israel-Iran: Could The UK Get Involved? 29:58

9d ago29:58

29:58

Today, what role could the UK play in the conflict between Israel and Iran? President Donald Trump will decide on whether the US gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks, the White House says. Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss; what the Prime Minister's options are if the US does directly attack Iran? How the …

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Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move? 37:10

10d ago37:10

37:10

Today, Trump dismissed questions about US involvement in Iran, saying: "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do.” Adam is joined by Chief Presenter Caitriona Perry and BBC Persian Senior Reporter Siavash Ardalan to interperet Trump’s statements on the White House lawn, as well as Iran’s Supreme Leader threatening ‘irreparable h…

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June Mailbag 1:30:35

11d ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Justin and Carter answer listener questions on the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation, trade and free agent targets and tactical moves that should be considered over the offseason. As well as how the team stacks up to the Orlando Magic after the Desmond Bane trade, lessons from the Finals and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See…

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Pogacar Dauphine domination - are we still entertained? Marlen Reusser rules on Suisse roads and Bye bye Bardet 38:44

11d ago38:44

38:44

Tadej Pogacar does it again - can he really banter his way to winning the Tour de France too? Sanny and Katy return to reflect on the differing fortunes of the big three plus a few others including the next big name in French riding as Romain Bardet bids farewell. Marlen Reusser winds the Tour de Suisse women as Demi Vollering and her devlop a big …

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Israel-Iran: Trump's Threats To Iran 29:35

11d ago29:35

29:35

Today, President Trump says he knows where Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is but "we" won't kill him - "at least not for now". In a series of posts on social media, he went on to demand an 'unconditional surrender', as Iran and Israel fire missiles for a fifth day. Is regime change likely, or a goal of the US and Israel? Caitriona Per…

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The Grooming Gangs Report 33:04

12d ago33:04

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Today, a report into sexual abuse carried out by grooming gangs says there was a “collective failure to address questions about the ethnicity of grooming gangs”. The audit, led by Baroness Louise Casey, said the ethnicity of grooming gangs is shied away from and is still not recorded for two-thirds of perpetrators. Adam is joined by Alison Holt, so…

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Grooming Gangs National Inquiry Announced 24:54

13d ago24:54

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Today, we look at the announcement that there will be full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs. Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit by Baroness Louise Casey into the data and evidence on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse. And as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, Laura, …

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Israel-Iran: The World Reacts 25:35

14d ago25:35

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Today we’re looking at how Iran has retaliated to Israel’s strikes which targeted Iran's nuclear programme on Friday. The two countries have been exchanging fire. And, state media reports say Iran has warned the UK, US and France it will target their bases and ships in the region if they help stop the strikes on Israel. We look at how the world is …

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Israel-Iran: Israel Strikes Iran In Major Escalation 21:11

15d ago21:11

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Today, Israel has carried out strikes in Iran targeting nuclear sites and military commanders in a major escalation of tensions. Israel say they targeted the “heart” of Iran’s nuclear programme, whilst also killing Hossein Salami, chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Civilians, including children, were also among those killed, state media …

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What We Know About The Air India Plane Crash, So Far 32:12

16d ago32:12

32:12

Today, at least 200 people have been killed when a London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. Adam speaks to BBC Correspondent Archana Shukla in Mumbai about the scenes in Ahmedabad, the news of one British passenger surviving the crash, and the official response to the crash. He is …

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Everything You Need To Know About The Spending Review 40:08

17d ago40:08

40:08

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the government spending plans until the end of the decade. She says spending on the NHS will rise by 3% a year after inflation. And also confirmed £39bn for social and affordable housing, an end to "costly" asylum hotels by 2029, and an extension of the £3 bus fare cap in England to 2027. You an read the Spen…

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Garland Surgery and a Look at the Rotation 1:12:12

18d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Justin and Carter react to the news of Darius Garland's surgery and what it means for both the offseason and next year. From there they dive into the Cavs rotation and some of the changes they may consider this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump v Newsom On The LA Riots 39:27

18d ago39:27

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Today, the clash between Governor Newsom and President Trump escalates as LA protests enter day four. A defence official has told the BBC's US partner CBS that approximately 2,100 members of the California National Guard are now on location in the greater Los Angeles area, with 700 Marines also in and around the city. Newsom called it “the deranged…

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Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most) 38:02

19d ago38:02

38:02

Today, Labour confirms 75% of pensioners will keep their winter fuel payments, reversing a widely criticised policy. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales with an annual income of £35,000 or less will now be eligible. The payment, worth up to £300 to help with energy bills during the coldest months, was paid only to those on pension credit l…

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TOUR OF BRITAIN STAGES 3-4 Ally Wollaston breaks Cat Ferguson's heart + DAUPHINE Vingegaard sparks crazy Stage 1 finish! 52:13

19d ago52:13

52:13

Well, the Tour of Britain Women doesn't disappoint - tears of joy and sadness for Cat Ferguson taking her first pro tour win in a soaking a treacherous Kelso, before being edged out in each intermediate sprint and on the line by Ally Wollaston whilst Lorena Wiebes finally gets her sprint victory in Glasgow. There's Demi Vollering dominance in Catal…

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Spending Review: Tussles In The Treasury 32:35

20d ago32:35

32:35

Today, we’re looking at what’s going on in the Treasury as the final decisions are being made ahead of the government’s Spending Review on Wednesday. The home secretary and deputy prime minister are both still in dispute with the department over the amount of cash they'll have to spend. Business editor Simon Jack and Paul Johnson, director of the I…

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The Trans Ex Judge Challenging The Supreme Court Gender Ruling 43:17

21d ago43:17

43:17

Today we hear from the woman who was the UK’s only transgender judge. Laura speaks to Victoria McCloud, who stepped down from the job last year, about her challenge to overturn the Supreme Court unanimous ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. In an extended interview, Victoria talks about why she thinks she could su…

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Americast: Trump vs Elon Musk 29:46

22d ago29:46

29:46

How did one of the most powerful alliances in American politics blow up? The falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been playing out very publicly on social media, with back and forth insults and threats. Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring, Justin Webb and Anthony Zurcher unpack how the row intensified with Trump threatening to revoke Musk’s …

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TOUR OF BRITAIN WOMEN 2025 Stages 1-2 - Le Court edges it in Redcar but Mara Roldan holds on in Salburn! 44:45

22d ago44:45

44:45

Katy is on the ground at Stages 1 & 2 of the Tour of Britain Women 2025. We catch up with riders before stage 1, where Kim Le Court edges out Kristen Faulkner before throwing you straight into stage 2 with Katy on the road and Sanny back at base. There's strong words from Cat Ferguson but it's Mara Roldan (21 year old Canadian) who steals the show …

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The Week: Defence, Spending Review and What Next For Reform UK? 29:39

22d ago29:39

29:39

The Spending Review looms large - with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which sets the budgets for all government departments over the next few years. Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss that and what next for Reform UK after Zia Yusuf quit as party Chairman. This episode was recorded on Thurs…

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Resignationcast: Zia Yusuf Quits Reform UK 41:06

23d ago41:06

41:06

Today, Zia Yusuf has resigned as the chairman of Reform UK, posting on X: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time". What does that mean for Nigel Farage and the future of his party? Adam and Alex discuss. And former Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Adam to discuss his new book, Mel Stride di…

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Tweaking the Approach 1:18:28

24d ago1:18:28

1:18:28

Justin and Carter discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers could change their approach next season to build upon what they did well, and help it translate to the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Cavaliers

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All Aboard The Spending Bus 41:25

24d ago41:25

41:25

Today, Rachel Reeves has announced a multi billion pound investment for transport projects across the country. The money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in mayoral authorities across the Midlands, the North and the West Country. But how different is this to money previously announced under the last Conservative government? Adam is joi…

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Major New Search For Madeleine McCann 35:16

25d ago35:16

35:16

Today, authorities start a new search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal, nearly two decades after her disappearance. On Monday, Portuguese police confirmed the search is taking place across 21 different plots of land between the resort where Madeleine went missing, and where the German investigators' prime suspect had been staying at the time. Adam …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 - SIMON YATES WINS! But... did UAE abandon del Toro, or did he throw it away?! Stages 16-21! 52:37

26d ago52:37

52:37

Just when you thought the Brits couldn't do it on the continent, the whole of Europe says 'What the hell just happened?!' Simon Yates wins the Giro d'Italia 2025 - come on, did anyone call this...? Ok maybe one person on BlueSky - you know who you are! Sanny and Katy reconvene to reflect on the final week of the Giro, focussing on the madness up th…

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The Plan To Get Britain Ready For War 40:34

26d ago40:34

40:34

Today, the Prime Minister says the UK military is moving to “war-fighting readiness”. The government is setting out the aims of its strategic defence review, or more simply how Britain should get ready for war. Starmer told the BBC that the world has changed and "if you want to deter conflict, then the best way to do that is to prepare for conflict…

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The UK’s 'Message To Moscow’ 28:13

27d ago28:13

28:13

Today, we look at what Defence Secretary John Healey has called the UK’s “message to Moscow” as he announces investment in weapons and factories to make them. Laura, Paddy and Henry also talk about how much it’s going to cost, whether it’s affordable, and whether NATO thinks it’s enough. They also talk about Robert Jenrick, after a week of the just…

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Ex MI6 Chief On The Future of UK Defence 32:08

28d ago32:08

32:08

Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government. Defence Secretary John Healey has said there is "no doubt" that UK defence spending will rise to 3% of GDP by 2034. Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, joins Laura and Paddy to talk about where the threats are, and what it should be …

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The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts 28:58

29d ago28:58

28:58

Today, Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage saying he would “crash the economy”. And, in light of Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick filming himself confronting fare evaders on the London Underground, the team compare their most memorable political stunts. Plus, what does legal uncertainty around Trump’s ta…

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Liverpool Parade Crash Charge + Trump Tariff Chaos 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

Today, we look at whether President Donald Trump will be allowed to continue with his tariffs plan. On Wednesday a court put them on hold, saying they’re beyond his power, then another court reinstated them pending an appeal. Adam is joined by chief presenter in the US, Caitríona Perry, Americast’s Justin Webb, and FT columnist Gillian Tett. And we…

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Are (Even More Of) Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them? 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

Today, we discuss the new aid distrubition model in Gaza and why the EU’s top diplomat has gone further in criticising Israeli strikes and aid distribution. The BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet joins Adam in the studio to discuss the video footage of chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in Rafah. They discuss the controve…

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Everything We Know About The Liverpool Crash, So Far 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

Today, a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool’s title victory. The 53 year old from West Derby, in Liverpool, has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving offences. 50 people were treated in hospital after the inc…

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Reflecting On The 2024-2025 Season 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Justin and Carter return with their reflections on how the season ended for the Cleveland Cavaliers and what the next steps should be. As well as their thoughts on the postseason press conference from Koby Altman, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley earning All NBA honors and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.co…

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The Newscast Summer Tour 55:07

1M ago55:07

55:07

Recorded live at Hay Festival, Adam and Alex look at whether President Trump has changed his mind about President Putin and how politician’s use statistics. Plus, Newscast continues trying to work out if the goverment’s change of policy on winter fuel allowance counts as a U-Turn. They are joined by Anne Applebaum, journalist, historian and author …

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