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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.ukCopyright Sky News Politics & Government
Episodes
  • From accidental to absolute leader – who is Ayatollah Khamenei?

    From accidental to absolute leader – who is Ayatollah Khamenei?
    Jun 20 2025
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced this week to hit back at Donald Trump’s demands for an unconditional surrender.

    Khamanei first came to power as President of Iran in 1981, and he was a surprise choice for supreme leader eight years later. But since then, with the help of the Revolutionary Guard he has had almost complete control of Iran and its anti-Israel and anti-American foreign policy agenda.

    Sky’s Tom Cheshire speaks to Alex Vatanka, founding director of the Iran program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC about how Khamanei is viewed inside Iran and how his policies contributed to the current crisis.

    Producer: Soila Apparicio
    Assistant producer: Araminta Parker
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    20 mins
  • Could there be another Post Office scandal?

    Could there be another Post Office scandal?
    Jun 19 2025
    The Horizon scandal captured the nation after the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office.

    And now, more faulty Post Office accounting software has been uncovered, in what some are calling a second Post Office scandal.

    Today, the government’s announced details of a compensation scheme for postmasters who suffered through using Capture in the 1990s.

    In today’s episode, Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by news correspondent Adele Robinson, who has unearthed new evidence to show the system was faulty and speaks to families devastated by the scandal.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    18 mins
  • Is Labour heading to war over welfare reforms?

    Is Labour heading to war over welfare reforms?
    Jun 18 2025
    Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced new protections in a bill which will attempt to cut benefits to more than three million households.

    In its current form, the government faces a big rebellion from dozens of Labour MPs over concerns that changes to welfare will drive families into poverty.

    On today's episode, Matt Barbet is joined by political correspondent Tamara Cohen to discuss the backlash from inside the Labour Party and the wider public.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Soila Apparicio
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    15 mins
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I watched the coverage on tv by Stuart and couldn’t believe what we were seeing. Words are inadequate & I find it hard to understand how we have come to this dire situation. I cannot praise the filming team enough for risking their own safety to making sure the world knows how horrendous the real situation is It was hard to watch and I have been moved to tears by the broadcasts & can only imagine how they must all be processing this. The filming was outstanding on every level & clearly amazing teamwork. I’ve never listened to a podcast before so thank you for inspiring me to find & listen to the extra story behind the scenes.

Outstanding coverage

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I'm cutting down on my TV consumption and this podcast really keeps me in the loop. it's also really high quility. 5 stars from me!

Really good podcast

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