Dame Cressida Dick stepped down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner after London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he had ‘lost faith’ in her. Her time in charge was marked by controversies and accusations of institutional racism and sexism within the force. So how will her replacement as the country’s most senior officer fix those failures, and clean up the Met’s tarnished image? On the Sky News Daily podcast Shingi Mararike is joined by our crime correspondent Martin Brunt. Also, John Pape a friend of Gabriel Kovari, who was murdered by Stephen Port, Dr Koshka Duff, who got an apology for the way she was treated by officers, and Chris Excell, Chair of the Met Black Police Association. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes

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How will the Met Police change after Cressida Dick?

As tensions continue to mount in Ukraine with thousands of Russian troops gathering at its borders, the Sky News Daily podcast looks back at why this latest crisis began. Shingi Mararike talks to Sky News security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about President Putin’s motives and whether war can be avoided.Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producers - Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio & Rosie GillottJunior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes

Ukraine explained

COVID restrictions in many countries have either already ended or are being phased out. Despite the spread of more contagious variants, is it now time to start living with the virus? Or is this a reckless approach when many countries worldwide have limited vaccine supplies and a low take-up rate? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we are joined by Oxford University professor Teresa Lambe, who is one of the co-developers of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine. Plus, David Nabarro, special envoy on COVID-19 for the World Health Organisation, and Christina Pagel, professor of operational research at University College London. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillot Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes

Are we ready to live with COVID?

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games are powered entirely by renewable energy but does that mean they are 100% sustainable?Melted mountains, 100% artificial snow and slopes in the shadows of power plants have highlighted the difficulties of putting on a “Green Games”. So how sustainable are winter sports and is their future on a slippery slope? On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore how we can protect the Winter Olympics from climate change with three-time Olympian and halfpipe snowboarder Lesley McKenna, Founder of Sport Ecology Madeleine Orr and Sky's China correspondent Tom Cheshire.Plus, fossil fuel companies profit from the energy crisis, Madagascar is hit by another deadly storm, and climate change meets the Oscars in this week’s climate news.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina VittozziPodcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Guests: Tom Cheshire, Sky CorrespondentMadeleine Orr, Founder of Sport EcologyLesley McKenna, Three-time GB Olympian in snowboard halfpipe and Protect Our Winters Ambassador

Are the Winter Olympics on thin ice?

The Queen has confirmed Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Camilla when her husband Charles becomes King. On the Sky News Daily podcast Jayne Secker investigates how Camilla went from media villain to Queen Consort with the help of our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills and Camilla’s biographer, Penny Junor. 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 – Reece Denton Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

The rise of Queen Camilla

A Sky News investigation has revealed how China is pressuring other states to do its bidding – using intimidation to get people to spy on their friends and family.On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire shares stories of those caught up in a campaign of repression.Daily podcast team: Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producers – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer – David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes

China: A country that doesn’t let go?

It's one of the biggest events in British music and celebrates what's best about the industry in this country. But a reboot of the award categories hasn't impressed everyone. Some artists are unhappy with the changes, which include a gender-neutral award and the merging of R&B with pop music. The latter has opened a debate about Black-British music and whether it gets the recognition it should. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, singer Kara Marni, and academic and writer Dr Kojo Koram. 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

The Brits: Should R&B get more attention?

We all know the prime minister has a few problems at the moment - what with staff leaving and an ongoing police investigation about parties - but there are also claims of Islamophobia in government, made by Muslim MP Nusrat Ghani, who says she lost her job as a minister because of her faith. This has been denied by the government and an investigation has been launched. But just how committed are ministers when it comes to tackling Islamophobia? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton Rupa Huq, the founder of Conservatives Against Racism for Equality, Albie Amankona, and government advisor on Islamophobia Qari Asim.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 Promotion producer – David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

Tackling Islamophobia in Government

Star Hobson was 16 months old when she was murdered by her mother's partner Savannah Brockhill. Her mum, Frankie Smith, was convicted of allowing her death. Her aunt, Alicia Szepler, has spoken exclusively to Sky News.On the Sky News Daily podcast with Kate McCann, we are joined by our Home Editor Jason Farrell. To watch Jason’s interview with Alicia, you can find it on the Sky News website, or our YouTube channel. 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

Star Hobson: A life cut short by ‘a monster’

The government has published its plan aiming to “level up” the poorest parts of the UK. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kate McCann examines the detail with our data journalist Amy Borrett as people in different parts of the country share what being left behind means to them. Daily podcast team: Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior 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

Levelling Up: When will we see a difference?

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

A win for Wordle: Is mobile gaming big business?

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

Sue Gray report, part one: Will sorry be enough?

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

Sky's Alex Crawford on Afghanistan: 'One of the most depressing days I've had'

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

Are we ready for the Green Revolution?

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

Ukraine: Should NATO get involved?

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