'Freedom Day': What will it take for restrictions to be lifted?

UNLIMITED

Influencing change: Can social media help fight climate change?: Social media influencers are professionals at convincing their followers to buy the latest and trendiest products on the market. But what if influencers encouraged their followers to live sustainably? Will their audience listen? Does it stem from... by Sky News Daily

25 min listen

UNLIMITED

Penny Bell's unsolved murder: A daughter's hell and hope 30 years on: On 6 June 1991 the mother and businesswoman was stabbed more than 50 times in a car park of a leisure centre in west London – yet no one ever reported seeing the attack or killer's escape. Could a new forensic review lead detectives to the culprit?... by Sky News Daily

27 min listen

UNLIMITED

Kiyan Prince’s legacy: How do you stop young people carrying knives?: Knife crime in England and Wales was at its highest level on record prior to the COVID pandemic and Kiyan’s dad fears numbers could rise again as lockdown restrictions ease. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Dr Mark... by Sky News Daily

24 min listen

UNLIMITED

StoryCast '21: EP4/21 Migrant Rescue: In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. In episode 4 of the 21-part series, Migrant Rescue, Sky News Correspondent Mark... by Sky News Daily

16 min listen

UNLIMITED

The Mexican elections: Murdered for running for mayor: On 6 June, the midterm elections were held in Mexico. The eve of voting saw inactive grenades and a severed head thrown at a polling station, five workers were killed and body parts in bags were found nearby. The lead-up though was the bloodiest... by Sky News Daily

25 min listen

UNLIMITED

LGBT+ Pride: The fight for equality in 2021: Boris Johnson has said the COVID-19 pandemic worsened LGBT+ inequality worldwide. Homosexuality is criminalised in 69 countries, causing many to fear violence and arrest if they seek medical help. With the UK appointing a new special envoy for LGBT+... by Sky News Daily

20 min listen

UNLIMITED

The New Climate War: A conversation with Dr. Michael E.Mann: On this special episode of ClimateCast, guest host Samantha Washington is joined by Dr Michael E. Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State University, in the United States, to discuss his new book The New Climate War. Mann... by Sky News Daily

26 min listen

UNLIMITED

A pandemic of violence: Has lockdown easing contributed to a criminal surge?: London is 'on track' for the worst level of teen homicides since 2008, the Metropolitan Police has warned. Why are young people getting pulled into a life of crime? And could the implementation, and later easing, of COVID restrictions be... by Sky News Daily

20 min listen

UNLIMITED

Sickle cell: The lives lost and the campaign for change: Evan Smith, who had sickle cell disease, died in hospital at the age of 21 from sepsis. He had called 999 from his hospital bed after staff lacked understanding of his condition. But, why is awareness of sickle cell disorders still so limited?... by Sky News Daily

24 min listen

UNLIMITED

Can the wedding industry survive COVID?: For over a year, the wedding days people have dreamed of have had to be cancelled, rescheduled or scaled down. But how long will it take to get the wedding industry back on its feet once restrictions are finally lifted? And has COVID changed our... by Sky News Daily

24 min listen

UNLIMITED

US withdrawal and Taliban resurgence: What now for Afghanistan?: In 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom was launched, US forces and NATO allies invaded Afghanistan, and the Taliban was driven from power. Now, nearly 20 years on, US and allied troops have almost completely been pulled out. However, the Taliban is... by Sky News Daily

28 min listen

UNLIMITED

Euros, COVID and political footballs: Diplomacy on and off the pitch: Ahead of England's clash with Germany in the last-16 of the tournament, on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss some of the controversies, geopolitics and issues around equality that have arisen during the competition. We are... by Sky News Daily

23 min listen

UNLIMITED

Women in uniform – but is it still a man’s world?: From Britain's first black policewoman Sislin Fay Allen in the 1960s to the recent appointment of the Royal Navy's first female admiral, women on the frontline have continued to prove they can - not only do what used to be traditionally male roles -... by Sky News Daily

25 min listen

UNLIMITED

UFO report: Are we alone?: On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine how sightings of unidentified flying objects went from conspiracy theory to US government inquiry – after officials told American media they can’t confirm or rule out alien activity. We... by Sky News Daily

24 min listen

UNLIMITED

What will Donald Trump do next?: A look into the criminal probe into the Trump organisation's finances, the former president's political intentions and an uncovering of what he has been doing since leaving the White House. Martha Kelner speaks to Trump biographer Gwenda Blair, law... by Sky News Daily

21 min listen

UNLIMITED

Bangladesh: On the climate change frontline: Bangladesh is facing a climate emergency. The low-lying country is a victim of unpredictable floods and cyclones that are destroying homes, schools and entire villages. Communities are being forced to migrate to Dhaka, the country's capital, and live... by Sky News Daily

32 min listen

UNLIMITED

StoryCast '21: EP9/21 The UK Biker Wars: In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. Episode 9 of the 21-part series is The UK Biker Wars. On August 12, 2007, mechanic... by Sky News Daily

17 min listen

UNLIMITED

StoryCast '21: EP 5/21 Trapped: The Chile Miners: In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. In episode 5 of the 21-week series, Trapped: The Chile Miners, Elvis impersonator and... by Sky News Daily

16 min listen

UNLIMITED

COVID origins: The Wuhan lab leak theory and Dr Fauci’s emails: America’s top infectious disease expert became the face of its pandemic response, and now his recently released emails from early on in the crisis have prompted much debate and speculation – but why? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot... by Sky News Daily

27 min listen

UNLIMITED

Loneliness: Can a ‘contactless society’ reconnect this summer?: Economist Noreena Hertz believes we’re living in ‘The Lonely Century’. Loneliness is fuelling extremism, poor workplace productivity and a booming industry of goods designed to help us feel less alone. So, how should leaders help a disconnected planet... by Sky News Daily

20 min listen

UNLIMITED

The Hancock scandal: Public interest or private life intrusion?: The 50 second video that changed former health secretary Matt Hancock’s life forever was published by The Sun on 25 June 2021. But before printing a scoop about a politician’s private life, there are so many factors a news outlet needs to consider.... by Sky News Daily

26 min listen

UNLIMITED

StoryCast '21: EP7/21 A Football Fairy Tale: In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. In episode 7 of the 21-part series, A Football Fairy Tale, lowly Bradford City, led... by Sky News Daily

17 min listen

UNLIMITED

What do doughnuts and climate change have in common? by Sky News Daily

22 min listen

UNLIMITED

Britain’s dirty secret: Acid tar lagoons by Sky News Daily

21 min listen

UNLIMITED

Love Island: Sun, snogging and psychology - Mental health in the public eye: With ITV’s hit dating show Love Island having returned, how is reality TV coupling up with mental health support? What goes on behind the scenes of on-set therapy? And how may the public need to re-think its relationship with celebrities? Sky News... by Sky News Daily

25 min listen

UNLIMITED

How has sexual abuse become ‘not worth reporting’ in schools?: ‘For some children, incidents are so commonplace that they see no point in reporting them.’ This the conclusion of the Ofsted report into sexual harassment and abuse in schools. Now young people have begun to speak up about their experiences, what... by Sky News Daily

24 min listen

UNLIMITED

The feminist solution to climate change: Women and girls are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change than men. But with the right resources, could women and girls actually be a solution to climate change? On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and... by Sky News Daily

25 min listen

UNLIMITED

Kenneth Kaunda: Last of Africa's founding fathers, but what about liberation mothers?: Three weeks of national mourning were declared ahead of a state memorial for Zambia's first president, who is due to be buried on 7 July. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss the 97-year-old's life and legacy as we are... by Sky News Daily

26 min listen

UNLIMITED

Women in business: Will the COVID pandemic help to tackle disparities in the workplace?: As part of a special series on the Sky News Daily podcast looking at the impact women are making on society, Dermot Murnaghan talks to British financier and campaigner Baroness Helena Morrissey about juggling family and professional life. Plus, we... by Sky News Daily

26 min listen

UNLIMITED

'Freedom Day': What will it take for restrictions to be lifted?: It was announced this week that COVID restrictions in England will continue for another month, but what factors does the government base these decisions on? A fortnight ago, the prime minister said "I can see nothing in the data", so what has changed?... by Sky News Daily

23 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

'Freedom Day': What will it take for restrictions to be lifted?

'Freedom Day': What will it take for restrictions to be lifted?

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Sky News Daily

Related podcast episodes