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The viral online game Wordle has been bought by the New York Times for an undisclosed seven figure sum. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kate McCann speaks to tech entrepreneur Jo Wimble-Groves about making a success of your big idea and sits down with Sky’s tech reporter Alex Martin and entertainment reporter Gemma Peplow to ask are online games really big business? Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly BeaumontSenior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

Senior civil servant Sue Gray has finally published her report into alleged Downing Street parties. On the Sky News Daily podcast Kate McCann is in the heart of Westminster getting the reaction of politicians and our political correspondents. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

When American forces left Afghanistan last year, it enabled the Taliban to enforce suffering on Afghan people once again. But what is life like now for those living under Taliban rule? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Special Correspondent Alex Crawford. For more on Alex Crawford in Afghanistan, visit the Sky News website. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore whether our workforce, businesses and economy are prepared for the biggest economic change since the industrial revolution: the green revolution.They speak to guests formerly in high-carbon careers about how they made a change to a low-carbon role, including a pilot turned XR activist and former oil and gas engineer who now runs the world's largest offshore windfarm. Plus, “don't cry over spilt milk” and “make hay while the sun shines.” Advice from a green business investor looking to arrest climate change and seize the green momentum.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Guests: Todd Smith, Safe Landing Jane Fear, Pointless Plants Suzanna Bryant, National GridNader Beltaji, RWESteve Wilson, SSE Nick Lythe, Green Angel Syndicate

Tensions have further escalated on the border between Russia and Ukraine. But how do Ukrainians feel about the increasing presence of the bear next door? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, and Ukrainian journalist Kyrylo Loukerenko. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

Plan B restrictions in England may be easing but virus numbers remain high. As COVID moves from a pandemic to endemic, are the right decisions being made? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our science and technology editor Tom Clarke and Linda Bauld, professor of Public Health at Edinburgh University. Plus, bus driver Taj Salam, critical care nurse Dave Carr, and Imogen Dempsey - a member of the Clinically Vulnerable Families support group - share their thoughts with us. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Podcast producer - Rosie GillottJunior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

Recent unrest in the country resulted in leaders seeking the help of Russian-led peacekeeping forces to quell the violence. But at what cost? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay as we examine Kazakhstan’s history, geographical importance and human rights record. Daily podcast team: Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer – David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

With the difficulties many have faced during the coronavirus pandemic, and the uncertainty created by a cost-of-living crisis, looking after our mental health is more important than ever. But how can we improve our wellbeing? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by Dr Houda Ounnas, a psychotherapy-trained GP, James McVey, The Vamps guitarist, and Paula Allen, senior vice-president of Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks. Daily podcast team: Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

More than 40 towns and cities in the UK have unsafe air pollution levels, according to the World Health Organisation. Not just a problem for our climate, but for public health too. On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast Katerina Vittozzi takes Anna Jones on a trip around Manchester. It comes as the region's leaders ask the government to pause and review parts of the Clean Air Zone plan. Katerina explores why, as she visits Shepherdess Jade Hutchinson (and her sheep) who has been protesting against the zone.12-year-old Maksim however, says air pollution is hindering his asthma and the clean air zone is needed now more than ever. So, can Manchester and other cities make the green transition without damaging livelihoods? We ask Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina VittozziPodcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse

Senior civil servant Sue Gray is currently the most talked about person in British politics, but what more do we know about her, the ‘partygate’ investigation and the power she holds? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, and two of her former colleagues as we learn about the woman beyond the headlines. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

Women make up just over half of the UK’s population, but fewer than one-fifth of those working in construction. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Roma Agrawal, the engineer behind London’s Shard tells Dermot Murnaghan why she believes we’re all born engineers, and award-winning architect and founder of Architects for Change, Sumita Singha, explains why more diversity will result in buildings that are better for everyone.Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

January 2021 has seen campaigners cleared of criminal damage for toppling a statue and the government attempt to change the way protests are policed. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we explore how recent events could shape the way we demonstrate in future. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes

Inflation and energy prices are on the rise, but many professions aren’t seeing salary increases keeping pace - so which roles are feeling the squeeze? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our data journalist Amy Borrett, research director at the Resolution Foundation think tank Greg Thwaites, and quantity surveyor Damian Fitzpatrick. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes

Famous for its cars and beer - Germany is one of the most successful economies in the world, but can it call itself a climate leader?On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore Germany's complicated relationship with climate change with our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons.From leading a renewables revolution to phasing out nuclear and relying on coal - not to mention being sued by climate activists- has the sun set on Germany's climate ambitions? We ask the activist dubbed "Germany's Greta" Luisa Neubauer. Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Alys Bowen Guests: Adam Parsons, Luisa Neubauer, Daniel Koller

The Duke of York's attempt to have the sexual assault lawsuit against him in the United States thrown out has failed. What can we expect now the royal will face a civil sex case trial? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our political correspondent Joe Pike, royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, and legal expert Joshua Rozenberg. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Archive - Steph Dunne

Further allegations of rule-breaking during the first national COVID lockdown have outraged many people and put the prime minister in the thick of it. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we examine the claims about what was happening and when, how investigations will be carried out and what impact it may all have on public opinion and political futures. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes

Novak Djokovic’s deportation battle with the Australian government has brought the vaccine status of professional athletes into focus. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by sports psychologist James Rumbold, former chair of England’s FA Greg Dyke, and our sport correspondent, Tom Parmenter, to discuss how vaccine hesitancy amongst athletes can be tackled. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes

According to research by the Design Council women buy 85% of household products. Yet only 5% of designers working to create these products are female. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by product development consultant Merle Hall and Clare Larkspur from FemTech Company Elvie on why women designing products for women is just good business. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes

The climate change alarm bells rang louder than ever in 2021, with the consequences of a warming planet landing at the doorstep of millions of people. So can we turn the tide on climate change in 2022? Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi welcome in the new year with some climate-friendly resolutions. They're joined by Sky's climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter to look at what's on the climate agenda this year in the UK and across the globe: the political will for change, a changing energy mix and innovative adaptation.But, as the world gets to grip with another wave of covid cases and soaring energy prices, will climate action be forced to take a back seat? And at what cost? We ask the founder of Good Energy, Juliet Davenport.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina VittozziPodcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse

NHS hospitals up and down England are declaring critical incidents due to staff shortages and rising COVID cases. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by ITU nurse Dave Carr, medical statistician Dr Jason Oke, and professor of intensive care Charlotte Summers, to ask if the NHS can cope with another COVID surge. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes