Sophy Ridge on Sunday

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Sky News’ Sophy Ridge analyses the best of her agenda-setting political interviews. Every Sunday, Sophy examines how decisions made in Westminster affect all our lives. This podcast features the best interviews and analysis from Sophy and her team.

  • 10 minutes 8 seconds
    Ukraine peace talks, Trump offends NATO troops and TikTok's US deal

    The first ever trilateral talks between Ukrainian, Russian and US officials will take place today.

    Donald Trump has been criticised for saying NATO troops stayed away from the frontline in Afghanistan.

    The Home Secretary is planning to drastically cut the number of police forces in England and Wales.

    And TikTok's sealed a deal in the US to keep its business running there.

    Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    23 January 2026, 5:55 am
  • 11 minutes 1 second
    Can Europe trust Trump on Greenland? The rise in ADHD meds and a new judge on Bake Off

    Europe breathes a sign of relief as Donald Trump climbs down from threats of tariffs countries that opposed his plans to take Greenland.

    The House of Lords votes in favour of a social media ban for under-16s.

    There’s a fresh police appeal for information about a brutal murder case which became the longest running miscarriage of justice case in the UK.

    And, Prue Leith has stepped down as a judge on the Great British Bake Off- but who will be her replacement?

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    22 January 2026, 6:33 am
  • 9 minutes 44 seconds
    Trump faces 'lion's den' in Davos, Prince Harry in court & will Musk buy Ryanair?

    Donald Trump will address world leaders in Switzerland today where he says he's "working something out" with Nato on his plans to seize Greenland.

    Before boarding the flight for Switzerland, the president reiterated comments about the UK's deal to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius - he's called it an 'act of great stupidity'.

    There's been another deadly train crash in Spain, this time in Barcelona.

    And there's a fall out between the richest man in the world and the owner of the biggest airline in Europe.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    21 January 2026, 6:10 am
  • 10 minutes 12 seconds
    Trump 'has to have' Greenland, Davos and the Beckham feud

    The government is to consult on bringing in a social-media ban for under 16s.

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly called for calm over the threat of a trade war with the US over Greenland. But Donald Trump has doubled down on his plans to take over the territory.

    World and business leaders gather in the Swiss ski resort of Davos - the theme is 'a spirit of dialogue' - but the Sir Keir won't be there.

    And Brooklyn Peltz Beckham released a jaw dropping statement about his estrangement from his family.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    20 January 2026, 6:18 am
  • 10 minutes 29 seconds
    Will Starmer stand up to Trump on Greenland?

    Donald Trump's threatening European allies with tariffs if they try to stop his plan to take over Greenland

    Will there be a real-life Love Actually moment where Sir Keir Starmer stands up to the US president?

    A second Conservative MP defects to Reform in a week.

    And Prince Harry returns to the High Court in his legal battle against the Mail publisher.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    19 January 2026, 6:31 am
  • 11 minutes 32 seconds
    UK families sue TikTok and Robert Jenrick joins reform

    Donald Trump's in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize - one given to him by Venezuela's opposition leader Marina Corina Machado.

    An earthquake in British politics yesterday as the shadow justice secretary defects to Reform. What will happen next?

    A group of British parents are taking TikTok to court in the US over the deaths of their children.

    And the Tour de France races will start in England - where will you be able to catch a glimpse?

    Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    16 January 2026, 6:06 am
  • 11 minutes 24 seconds
    A second Minneapolis ICE shooting and will there be US military action in Iran?

    A second shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparks another wave of protests in America.

    Has President Donald Trump climbed down from his threat of military action in Iran over anti-government protests?

    And the home secretary says she has no confidence in the chief constable of West Midlands Police - but he's still in the job … is there a wider political row going on?

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    15 January 2026, 6:32 am
  • 10 minutes 16 seconds
    'Help's on its way' to Iran, ID cards U-turn and China's mega-embassy

    Demonstrators' brave the streets for another deadly night in Iran.

    President Trump says he will take action if the regime continues to execute protesters.

    The government's U-turned on one of its flagship policies - ID cards.

    There's an important meeting about the future of Greenland taking place in Washington.

    And it's likely a controversial new Chinese embassy will get the go-ahead.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    14 January 2026, 6:04 am
  • 9 minutes 49 seconds
    BBC fights back, Grok ban and is the UK heading for net zero migration?

    The BBC's asked a US court to throw out the President's $10bn lawsuit over how a Panorama programme was edited.

    X could be fined more than £18m, after Ofcom started an investigation into its AI tool, Grok.

    And immigration enforcement raids have shot up by 77% since Labour was elected.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    13 January 2026, 5:58 am
  • 11 minutes 3 seconds
    Brave protesters in Iran, murder rate falls in London and the Golden Globes

    Donald Trump threatens military action in Iran, in response to a violent crackdown on demonstrators.

    London’s murder rate has recorded its lowest number in more than a decade.

    And the Golden Globes have kicked off award season for the best TV and film in the last year.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    12 January 2026, 6:04 am
  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    Storm Goretti, Iran protests and pub tax u-turn

    High winds and heavy snowfall are causing chaos across the UK.

    Two people have been shot by federal agents in Portland, a day after a woman was killed in Minneapolis.

    Iran's witnessed an internet and phone blackout as the country faces its 12th night of protests against the regime.

    And it looks like pubs will see a relief in business rates after hospitality firms hit out at measures in the budget.

    Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    9 January 2026, 6:00 am
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