james nelson

Sky News Daily

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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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james nelson

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Has Trump and Starmer’s 'special relationship' turned toxic? 19.01.2026

Is Donald Trump's threat to impose more tariffs on countries trying to block his plan to buy Greenland the last straw for the strained relationship with the UK?Sir Keir Starmer is walking a diplomatic tightrope - on the one hand rebuking the president for his threats, while on the other reiterating the UK and US remain the closest of allies. But could this mark a point of no return for the man onc...

Prince Harry vs The Daily Mail: What can we expect in court? 18.01.2026

Bonus Episode: Prince Harry's final showdown with the British media is due to start this week. The duke is set to give evidence in court on Thursday in his case against the Daily Mail publishers. Harry, alongside a group of claimants including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Lawrence, has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of hiring private detectives to place listening devices inside c...

From Remainer to Reform: Can Jenrick and Farage really get along? 16.01.2026

The reinvention of Robert Jenrick reached what could be a career-defining milestone after he was sacked from the Tory party and walked into the arms of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The manner of his departure created a political earthquake - but his defection will surprise few who have been following his career. From his drastic weight loss to climbing lampposts with flaggers - who is Mr Jenrick and...

Is Antarctica a time bomb for Trump? 15.01.2026

While the world's attention has been on Greenland, should Antarctica also be in the geopolitical spotlight? The US has been withdrawing its influence over the continent, allowing Russia and China to expand their presence. Meanwhile, Antarctica's vast ice sheets keep melting and its research community is in a battle against time to understand why it's happening so quickly. Sky's science editor Tom...

Will wind power auction put up prices? 14.01.2026

The government claims the UK is on track to meet its clean power targets for 2030 following a record offshore wind auction. However, in a world where the price of so many things is going up, it turns out wind is no exception. Energy secretary Ed Miliband hopes the UK’s reliance on natural gas will be gone with the wind - but are consumers willing to pay the price? Niall is joined by Sky’s business...

Is TikTok responsible for Gen Z finding God? 13.01.2026

More young people now believe in God than any other demographic, according to research which also shows a rise in church attendance amongst 18 to 24-year-olds. The leap in faith has emerged as a growing number of young TikTok influencers – from Christian content creators to reality TV stars – are spreading the word of God online. Is social media solely behind this divine intervention or could othe...

Why are protests on the rise in China? 12.01.2026

Any kind of public dissent in China is both dangerous and difficult to document. But that hasn’t prevented a dramatic increase in the number of protests taking place across the country. Police and other security forces act swiftly to shut them down – as a Sky News team learned first-hand when they were forced into cars and driven away whilst trying to film a factory strike in Shenzhen. What is the...

Cilia Flores: Maduro's wife and power behind his regime 09.01.2026

Cilia Flores was one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela. She and Nicolas Maduro met through their close connection to Hugo Chavez and once Maduro succeeded him as president, she helped him maintain his more than a decade-long grip on power. Flores has been accused of corruption, nepotism, and links to organised crime and has been sanctioned by the US and Canada. Niall is joined by Venezuela...

Why is Sudan still at war? 08.01.2026

Friday marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of a brutal war in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has devastated the country – leaving more than 150,000 people dead, about 12 million people believed to have been displaced, and human rights groups accusing fighters in Darfur of ethnic cleansing. Niall speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbag...

Trump’s Greenland grab threat explained 07.01.2026

Could the USA really seize Greenland? And just as importantly, why does it want to? President Trump has sent shivers through the NATO alliance by doubling down on his threat to seize the island. The White House is also refusing to rule out military action as part of its ambitions to annex the autonomous Danish territory – and recent events in Venezuela suggest such a threat should be taken serious...

Will Brigitte Macron ever silence the conspiracy theorists? 06.01.2026

The French first lady may have had her day in court, but can she win an even bigger case in the US to finally clear her name following the spread of online conspiracy theories? After years of abuse, ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron. Their claims included outright lies about her gender as well as allegations around the nature of her relationship with her husband, P...

Why Trump’s action in Venezuela is no surprise 05.01.2026

Should we be shocked by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela – or is it simply an extension of 200 years of Washington foreign policy? The US stunned the world with the military strikes which led to the capture of the Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro. Trump then went further by suggesting the US will now 'run' the country for the foreseeable future. For a leader who's positioned himself a...

Revisited: From accidental to absolute leader – who is Ayatollah Khamenei? 31.12.2025

Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking. In June, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced to hit back at Donald Trump’s demands for an unconditional sur...

Revisited: Sarah Ferguson: Debts, deceit and the downfall of a duchess 30.12.2025

Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking. In October, the royal previously known as Prince Andrew, lost his titles over his association with convicted pedofile Jeffrey Epstein. His ex-w...

Revisited: What’s the truth of The Salt Path? 29.12.2025

Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking. In July, the author of bestselling book The Salt Path was the main character in her own seismic plot twist. Was the story - based on Raynor Win...

2025 Moments: ‘Pride, not prejudice’ - the summer of flags 23.12.2025

Coming soon to a lamppost near you? That was the feeling over the summer, as flags started appearing on buildings, bridges and posts – but the undertone was unclear. For some, flags were about national pride, for others, it felt like a nationalist warning. While patriotism and pride can be expressed in inclusive ways, the current political climate has made it a more polarised and contentious issue...

2025 Moments: Trump invites Zelenskyy to the Oval Office 22.12.2025

Nobody expected a sit-down meeting between two world leaders to become one of the most explosive encounters of Ukraine’s war with Russia. When President Zelenskyy walked into the Oval Office to face Donald Trump back in February, their White House meeting descended into a fiery, confrontational, openly hostile clash. But did that showdown shift the course of the conflict? Niall is joined by milita...

Moments of 2025: The Andrew formerly known as 'Prince' 19.12.2025

It's arguably the biggest royal scandal since 1992's "annus horribilis" - Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stripped of his titles and set to be evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor. Now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his downfall was caused by more revelations over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In the first of our festive episodes looking back at the biggest mome...

The fake spy who loved me: The life and crimes of Mark Acklom 18.12.2025

Most of us have told the odd tall tale from time to time – but not many people would pretend to be an MI6 agent or a wealthy Swiss banker. Those are just a couple of the outlandish lies told by notorious British conman Mark Acklom - whose life of deception started as a teenager and took him all over Europe. Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt spent years on Acklom’s trail, after one of his deva...

Final frontier: The race to control space 17.12.2025

It’s been 25 years since a crew of astronauts first stepped foot on the International Space Station – and it’s been occupied ever since.  The station itself will be “de-orbited” in 2030, but naturally humankind’s ambition to explore the universe remains as limitless as ever.  What will the new space race between the US and China look like? Or could the ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos take us...

Can’t work, won’t work: Why is youth unemployment so high? 16.12.2025

Work Christmas parties might be in full swing - but many young people are simply wishing they had a job to go to.  Figures show the unemployment rate has risen again and those aged between 16 and 24 have been hit the hardest. Nowadays it seems not even a degree is enough to land you a job - so what’s causing youth unemployment and what can be done to reduce it? Niall is joined by social media infl...

Was an antisemitic attack in Australia inevitable? 15.12.2025

The world was shocked to see the scenes at Bondi Beach – one of Australia’s most iconic locations – after 15 people were shot dead and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on members of the Jewish community at a Hanukkah celebration. What did intelligence and law authorities know of the suspects – a father and son - and what more could have been done to confront a rise in antisemitic at...

‘Bigger than Taylor Swift’: How Bad Bunny conquered the world 12.12.2025

He’s the most streamed artist on the planet and will headline the Super Bowl halftime show – so, who is Bad Bunny? The star dubbed the 'King of Latin Trap’ has become a household name across the US and Latin America – but his political stance and decision to cancel concerts over fears they would be targeted by immigration raids has caused controversy. Niall is joined by Anamaria Sayre, co-host of...

Can the NHS handle ‘unprecedented’ super flu season? 11.12.2025

The NHS is warning of a worst-case scenario over Christmas as an "unprecedented wave of super flu" drives infections across the country.  An average of 2,660 patients were in hospital a day with flu last week - the highest ever for this time of year and up 55% on the week before.  There is no peak in sight - so what's caused the predominant H3N2 strain to emerge and can the NHS cope with the extra...

Gambling addiction: The struggle for support 10.12.2025

Kiki Marriott is one of the thousands of people in the UK whose life has spiralled out of control because of gambling addiction. However, research has shown that while people from ethnic minorities like Kiki are actually less likely to gamble than their white counterparts – they are more likely to suffer harm from gambling and less likely to seek help. Why is this? And what can be done to help tho...

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