Sophy Ridge on Sunday

Sky News

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 23 seconds
    Ukraine's plan for peace, super flu wave hits & World Cup greed

    President Zelenskyy has handed a peace plan to Donald Trump. Will talks happen this weekend? Meanwhile, NATO’s secretary general Mark Rutte warns EU member states that European allies are Russia’s next target.

    A new wave of flu is taking hold and we’re urged to get vaccinated against it. Plus, World Cup ticket pricing sparks debate.

    Anna and Kamali have everything you need to know, in just 10 minutes. 

    12 December 2025, 6:03 am
  • 11 minutes 7 seconds
    US-Venezuela tension, peerages & most generous city

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

    11 December 2025, 6:03 am
  • 10 minutes 14 seconds
    Social media ban, ‘decaying’ Europe & flying taxis

    A new law in Australia bans under-16s from using social platforms. Could the UK follow suit?

    Donald Trump’s called European allies “decaying” and “weak.” The President's also put pressure on Zelenskyy to call an election. 

    There’s a new Chair of the National Inquiry into grooming gangs.

    And electric flying taxis could take off within three years. 

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

    10 December 2025, 6:01 am
  • 10 minutes 20 seconds
    Maternity care crisis, Paramount v Netflix & Salah’s Liverpool rift

    A damning report exposes England’s maternity care crisis; mothers ignored, dirty wards, and staff facing death threats.

    Ukraine’s president shares a revised peace plan with the US as pressure mounts to end the war.

    The government unveils a bold rail revamp. What does it mean for your commute?

    Paramount crashes Netflix’s takeover party in a blockbuster bidding war.

    And Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah sparks a public spat with his coach. Is his Anfield future over?

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

    9 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 9 minutes 34 seconds
    Reform expense claims, is Trump tapping out of Ukraine?

    Reform UK denies Nigel Farage broke electoral law after claims he falsified expenses. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Downing Street as Donald Trump criticises his position in peace talks.

    Britain's Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Championship.

    And Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official.

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

    8 December 2025, 5:56 am
  • 10 minutes 56 seconds
    Farage VS BBC, Eurovision crisis, World Cup draw

    The Government announces its plan to lift millions of children out of poverty. Several countries are boycotting Eurovision. Farage accuses BBC of hypocrisy, after they questioned him on allegations he made racist comments.

    And who will England and Scotland play in the World Cup?

    Anna and Kamali have everything you need to know, in just 10 minutes.

    5 December 2025, 5:58 am
  • 9 minutes 44 seconds
    NHS warns of breaking point, images of Epstein's island, Spotify Wrapped

    Health bosses in England are urging people to only use A&E services if absolutely necessary after 200,000 patients used the service when they didn't need to last year.

    Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions in England, after suggesting some are overdiagnosed.

    Images from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by US politicians.

    And Sophy and Wilf share their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay results.

    Listen to Cheat Sheet for all your news - in 10 minutes.

    4 December 2025, 6:08 am
  • 10 minutes 53 seconds
    Putin rejects peace plan, FIFA to limit dynamic ticket pricing, best Christmas film debate settled

    Putin has accused European leaders of hindering efforts to end the war in Ukraine… and said Russia is ready to fight if Europe wants a war.

    FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for some of its 2026 World Cup tickets.

    Plus, a survey has revealed the best Christmas film of all time. But not everyone agrees.

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

    3 December 2025, 6:14 am
  • 10 minutes 41 seconds
    Justice system reforms, OBR boss quits, women skip Christmas parties over safety fears

    Major reforms to the UK's criminal justice system are on the way, which could include a reduction to the number of jury trials.

    A YouGov poll has found at least one in three people think Rachel Reeves made things look worse than they were ahead of the budget - as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses the chancellor of using the chair of the budget watchdog as a "human shield".

    And half of women will miss their Christmas party because of fears of walking alone on the streets, according to a new study.

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

    2 December 2025, 6:06 am
  • 10 minutes 22 seconds
    Starmer to defend Reeves, ending HIV stigma, Pillion takes best film

    Sir Keir Starmer will jump to the defence of his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in a speech later today after she was accused of lying about the economy.

    British special forces appeared to commit war crimes in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard.

    Can the Government end HIV transmission by 2030 after pledging a £170 million action plan?

    And Pillion wins big at the British Independent Film awards.

    Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.

    1 December 2025, 5:12 am
  • 9 minutes 53 seconds
    Another manifesto breach? And the politicisation of US National Guard shooting

    A climbdown from the government over workers' rights. Is it another manifesto breach?

    A member of the National Guard who was shot near the White House on Wednesday has died. It’s sparked a fiery debate over immigration in the US.

    And an incredible story about one of the rarest operations you can have.

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

    28 November 2025, 5:52 am
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