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Elon Musk and Donald Trump have a plan for America... to get people making babies.   The tech billionaire, Donald Trump’s soon-to-be government efficiency tsar, is a proponent of pronatalism, an emerging movement in US politics that says US citizens should be having more babies and that it’s their duty to do so.   Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Martha Kelner to deep-dive into Musk’s views and where they come from. Martha speaks to Errol Musk, Elon’s father, and one IVF doctor in America, who is expecting a boom in business.   Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

In this engaging discussion, Jason Farrell, Sky’s home editor, shares firsthand insights from his visit to a women's jail, revealing troubling conditions and the high rates of reoffending. Scarlett Roberts, a former inmate and advocate, sheds light on the unique challenges women face in prison, including motherhood and limited rehabilitative resources. Together, they explore the systemic failures of the prison system, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms and alternative interventions to better support women and reduce recidivism.

Ashish Joshi, a health correspondent for Sky News, delves into Canada's assisted dying legislation, revealing that 4% of deaths in 2022 were medically assisted. Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a Canadian physician with over 400 assisted deaths to her name, shares her experiences and the emotional complexities involved. They discuss growing cultural acceptance of assisted dying in Canada, including controversial 'maid parties.' The podcast raises significant ethical questions about mental health and end-of-life choices, particularly in light of potential legislation in the UK.

Siobhan Robbins, Sky News Europe correspondent, delves into the impactful case of Gisele Pelicot, who bravely waived her anonymity after enduring a decade of abuse. The discussion uncovers how her public trial, involving 51 men, has reignited the MeToo movement in France, challenging societal norms around consent. Robbins highlights the shift in public perception, with Pelicot inspiring other victims to seek justice and sparking protests for stronger action against sexual violence. This case is reshaping conversations on women's rights and the cultural context of sexual assault.

What happens when the care you trust isn’t care at all?   When Sarah Whitaker hired a live-in carer for her 89-year-old father, she thought she was securing a lifeline. What she got was a stranger who could not cook, drive, and care – because she wasn’t the carer Sarah had booked.   This bizarre and troubling story takes us deep into the cracks of Britain’s care industry, where an unregulated system leaves families vulnerable to shocking deceptions.   Sky’s Nick Martin investigates how one family was duped out of £2,000, how they found out, and what it says about the future of "home-first" care in the UK.   He joins host Niall Paterson alongside Tim Wilson, board member of the Home Care Association and managing director of Assist Care Group, a regulated home care agency, to discuss what the industry needs to do to improve.  Producer: Soila ApparicioAdditional research: Fiona Mackie Editor: Philly Beaumont

Rising energy prices pushed up inflation in October, meaning prices elsewhere will also rise.     As businesses warn Labour's first budget could lead to further price rises and even job cuts, where does this leave Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plan for the UK to be the fastest growing economy in the G7?     Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway, who explains what's behind last month's inflation rise and why he thinks there could be some good news on the horizon.   Producer: Rosie Gillott  Editor: Philly Beaumont

Farmers have left their fields for the streets of London to protest changes to the inheritance tax announced in the budget.   On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson heads to the protest outside Downing Street to speak to the farmers who are threatening to withhold food supplies if their demands aren’t met.   He also asks new farmer Jeremy Clarkson about why he thinks farmers should have inheritance tax relief.    Plus, business correspondent Paul Kelso breaks down the figures to show exactly how many farmers could be affected.   Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse  Editor: Philly Beaumont 

As the conflict in Ukraine nears its 1,000th day, the war could be about to shift. President Joe Biden's approval for Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with long-range US missiles has sparked fears of escalation, with fury in Moscow.Vladimir Putin has previously called the move "an unacceptable red line", as Western leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the G20, weigh their next steps.Host Niall Paterson explores whether this moment marks a turning point for Ukraine, or the brink of something far worse. Ivor Bennett, our Moscow correspondent, and defence analyst and editor of The Defence Eye, Tim Ripley, join Niall to discuss if these missiles could change the course of the war.    Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Donald Trump has started to nominate who he wants in his top team. As well as billionaire Elon Musk, controversial Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz and nephew of former president JFK, Robert Kennedy Jr, are among the picks. Matt Gaetz is a Florida congressman and the attorney general pick for Trump.In February 2023, the Justice Department declined to bring charges of sex trafficking a 17-year-old against Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing since the allegations first came to light. And as health secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr, is an anti-vaccine activist who has embraced a slew of other debunked health-related conspiracy theories, including the discredited theory that childhood immunisations cause autism. Our host Niall Paterson is joined by US correspondent James Matthews and Julie Tsirkin, NBC News congressional correspondent in Capitol Hill, Washington, to hear more about president-elect Trump's selections and why they aren't the most popular options. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

A top ambulance boss has apologised after a year-long Sky News investigation revealed a culture of sexual abuse and harassment within the ambulance service.   On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky correspondent Rachael Venables who has been leading the investigation into abuse patients and staff in the service have faced and what is being done to restore trust in those who care for us.  A spokesperson for NHS England said: “Any abuse or violence directed at NHS staff is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated, and the NHS is committed to tackling unwanted, inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour in the workplace. We have recently introduced new national guidance and training that will help staff recognise, report and act on sexual misconduct at work to stamp out this awful behaviour.”For more on this story click here Producer: Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont