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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.Every night at 5pm, Niall is joined by the correspondents we have around the UK and across the globe to take a breath and help you get your head around the topics of the day.We're joined by guests too who can take you through the questions you have about the news.Less breaking news, more understanding news. The full story at 5pm.Email Niall skynewsdaily@sky.uk
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Nov 2, 2024 • 27min
USA '24: Political division and the economy
Dominic Waghorn, International affairs editor for Sky News, shares insights from Pennsylvania as the U.S. election nears. He captures the intense battles for undecided voters, highlighting the state’s critical role. Waghorn interviews a Republican couple divided over Trump, showcasing personal political divides. The discussion reveals how economic anxieties shape voter decisions, emphasizing the disconnect between statistics and real-life struggles. With Kamala Harris ramping up campaign efforts, the stakes couldn't be higher for candidates.

Nov 1, 2024 • 31min
USA ‘24: How Trump and Harris are using the final days
With just four days until polling day, join our US correspondents on the road as they examine the closing arguments from each campaign. James Matthews takes listeners inside Donald Trump’s Maddison Square Graden rally and finds out if controversial jokes by a support act could jeopardise his chances with Hispanic voters - a key demographic in vital swing states. And Martha Kelner heads to Kamala Harris’s rally on the Ellipse, in Washington DC - the same spot President Trump rallied before supporters stormed the Capitol on 6 January - to see if her message of unity is landing with young voters. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth

Oct 31, 2024 • 22min
Silent prayer and religious chanting: Why the UK is protecting abortion clinics
Starting today, new protection zones around abortion clinics will make it illegal to harass, obstruct, or attempt to influence anyone seeking or providing abortion services within 150 metres. But what does this mean for women accessing clinics and the potential impacts on pro-life protests? Host Liz Bates visits a London clinic to hear from medical staff who have faced abuse when going into work, and speaks to Lily, who told us "my abortion wasn't traumatic. The harassment I received was", when pro-life protesters were outside when she went for an abortion. Plus, Liz interviews Jess Phillips, parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, who told the Daily, that she feels proud that the law has come into force. Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 30, 2024 • 34min
Is this the biggest budget ever?
Rachel Reeves has delivered a historic budget - Labour's first in 14 years, the first ever from a female chancellor, and the biggest tax-raising fiscal event in more than 30 years. On the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway and deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss their reflections and expert analysis on the momentous budget. Plus, political editor Beth Rigby has been speaking to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about whether Labour has broken promises in its election manifesto as the Tories are claiming. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 29, 2024 • 28min
USA '24: Who is the real Kamala Harris?
Next week Kamala Harris could be elected as America’s first ever female president. But despite decades in politics the narrative of her life has been closely guarded by her aides. Sky’s Martha Kelner has spent the past two months uncovering who the real Kamala Harris is and shares all with today’s host Liz Bates on the Sky News Daily. Podcast producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 28, 2024 • 22min
USA '24: Trump at Madison Square Garden: Rally or reckoning?
Donald Trump’s decision to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Manhattan, nine days before US voters go to the polls has been compared to the 1939 pro-Nazi German American Bund. Is this a fair comparison? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey explores the significance of the rally, the political climate surrounding it, and the polarising reactions it has generated. He’s joined by US correspondent James Matthews, who was at the rally, and Chris Wilson, a former research director for the Ted Cruz for President campaign and founder of WPA Intelligence, a conservative-right community research and analytics firm. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 25, 2024 • 30min
USA '24: Why Arab-American voters are swinging behind Trump
With just 11 days to go until the US election, Sky's dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what voters in key swing states make of the choice for president. Mark Stone is in Michigan, where Arab-American voters are a key demographic seemingly swinging towards Trump. Some in the community feel abandoned by the Democrats because of their approach to Gaza, and as the consequence of a gradual leftward creep by the party away from socially conservative values. And what happens when you have a candidate who fought to overturn the result of the last US election, who is already claiming his opponents are cheating at this one, and whose supporters are challenging the process through the courts? Our correspondent James Matthews is in Atlanta, Georgia, to find out. Plus, Martha Kelner looks at why billionaire Elon Musk is awarding some registered voters a million dollars. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 24, 2024 • 24min
Assault, screaming, overcrowding: What is it really like inside prison?
Sky News has been given exclusive access to HMP Elmley in Kent, a prison operating at almost full capacity. Our correspondent Mollie Malone has been inside the prison, just as more than 1,000 inmates are released early to ease overcrowding. Joining Niall Paterson, Mollie shares the chaos she witnessed inside, from the noise and violence staff face, to the struggles of inmates facing drug addiction and mental health issues. They also explore what life inside tells us about the state of the UK's prison system today. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 23, 2024 • 20min
'I was suicidal': The teachers being bullied by their colleagues
Over 300 teachers have told Sky News that they have been bullied by fellow teachers and colleagues at school. Niall Paterson is joined by our correspondent Amelia Harper, who's been speaking to some of those teachers about their experiences, including a teacher who faced racist and sexist abuse in the staffroom, and a deputy head forced out for being critical of new school leadership. Niall also asks Phil Clarke, National Education Union president and teacher, about the use of NDAs in some schools to keep teachers silent - until now. Warning: This story contains references to suicide along with racist and sexist language. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Oct 22, 2024 • 33min
'I feel like I have to do this’ Bianca Gascoigne on Al Fayed accusations
Paul Gascoigne's daughter has told Sky News she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager. Speaking publically about her experience for the first time, British model Bianca Gascoigne joins more than 60 women who have made allegations against Al Fayed since a documentary on the businessman who died last year. On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sarah-Jane Mee who spoke to Bianca, as we hear her tell her story. Plus, Niall speaks to barrister Dean Armstrong who is part of the Justice for Harrods Survivors team representing survivors. NB. This episode contains reference to sexual assault and grooming. Producer: Emma Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont