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There have been three new variants of COVID that have had a startling impact on the number of cases. They have been detected thousands of miles apart, one in Brazil, one in South Africa, and one in the UK.

This came as no surprise to scientists. Since the virus was first detected, it has mutated approximately 4,000 times. However, if the virus keeps mutating, will we ever end the pandemic?

In this episode, host Jayne Secker is joined by Sir Mark Walport, previous government chief scientific adviser to explain what we know so far about the new variants and Sky News correspondent, Ashna Hurynag, tells us what the situation is like in the city of Manaus.

On this bonus episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson puts questions from the public to the Government's chief scientific adviser as the UK remains under lockdown due to the COVID pandemic.

Joe Biden’s swearing in as the 46th president of the United States marks the start of a new era in US politics. But will it lead to a more "united" America?

His administration takes over at a time when the country is still very much divided and grappling with the COVID pandemic.

As well as the House of Representatives, the Democrats now control the White House and the Senate on Capitol hill – the scene of recent rioting that resulted in security being bolstered for the inauguration.

On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, former Democrat Ohio State Senator Capri Cafaro shares her experience of working inside the Capitol and what it means to Americans.

We are also joined by Sky’s diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn and former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman as we discuss the Senate’s power and prestige.

Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler

We are living through history right now. But how will the story of the pandemic be told in years to come?

Life in 2021 may at the moment feel isolating, frustrating and gloomy, but there is the occasional promise of hope.

It’s not easy. More than 2 million people across the world have now died with COVID-19.

As part of a special series on the Sky News Daily podcast, our home editor Jason Farrell travels around the UK looking at the human impact of the crisis, speaking to real people about the real issues many of us are facing.

In this episode, we focus on young people and education as Jason visits Gateshead and Skegness.

Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Specialist producer – Liz Lane
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler

The British Royal Family has been at the forefront of the campaign to tackle climate change for over 50 years.

Most recently, Prince Charles announced his “Terra Carta” principles, calling on businesses to act now to tackle the climate crisis.

It follows the £50m Earthshot initiative launched by Prince William to encourage people to solve sustainability issues.

But what impact does the Royal Family actually have on the environmental crisis?

And do their pledges make a difference?

On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Ed Davey, the co-director of the World Resources Institute, who worked with the Prince of Wales on a number of climate initiatives, and Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.

Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast producer – Cat Soave
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler

We have seen one of the most dramatic sets of events in US political history, but with just days left of Trump’s presidency, how will his impeachment change how the Republican party functions and how will the president be remembered?

In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s US correspondent Sally Lockwood to explain what lies ahead for Donald Trump, loyal supporter Cathi Chamberlain on what effect the impeachment has had on Trumpism and former Republican member of Congress, David Jolly on why he believes Trump will be remembered as the worst president in US history.