Today, we discuss Kamala Harris’ change in tone: from asking voters to choose joy, to calling her opponent Donald Trump a ‘fascist’. Adam is joined by BBC News chief presenters, Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry from Washington to talk about how both campaigns are approaching the final fortnight of the campaign, the latest polling in the crucial swing states and the news Beyonce might make an appearance with Harris in Houston, Texas.And, diplomatic correspondent James Landale chats about Keir Starmer at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Samoa, and why other leaders at the summit want Britain - and especially the Labour government - to look at reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade. 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.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

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