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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Sky News 141 episodes Nov 11, 2026

A ten-minute daily news briefing from Sky News, hosted by Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost. It covers politics, global conflicts, pop culture, sport, and more, cutting through the noise to get listeners up to speed quickly.

Episodes

Are AI "conscientious objectors" getting left behind?
Are AI "conscientious objectors" getting left behind? Nov 11, 2026 11:54 On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf have the latest on the grooming allegations made against the comedian and writer David Walliams.They also have an update on the RAF Fairford incident after the US charged three suspects in relation to the case.Meanwhile, a report has found students who are shunning artificial intelligence are falling behind those that use AI to write their essays.
Fresh allegations against convicted rapist Russell Brand
Fresh allegations against convicted rapist Russell Brand Nov 10, 2026 10:09 On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf update you on the fresh allegations against convicted rapist Russell Brand.Plus, Donald Trump says the Iran war "militarily is effectively over", but the US is "locked and loaded" should the circumstances change.And pupils in England will be banned from having their phones on them in school under stricter government guidance.
Nvidia investigates CEO's affair with 'Chinese spy'
Nvidia investigates CEO's affair with 'Chinese spy' Nov 9, 2026 11:07 On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf update you on the US tech giant Nvidia's investigation following reports its CEO had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spyPlus, could Secretary of War Pete Hegseth be impeached? That's what the top Democrat in the House – Hakeem Jeffries wants to happen.And Russell Brand returns to court to find out his sentence for rape and sexual assault.
What do the midterms mean for the presidency?
What do the midterms mean for the presidency? Nov 5, 2026 11:16 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Sophy chats to Wilf in Washington DC about the US midterms results - what they reveal about democracy, the lessons for the Democrats and how much the Iran war cost Trump.Plus, Sky News has seen a leaked document that reveals how the EU wants more money from the UK, ahead of a make-or-break summit later this month.
REACTION: The Democrats demolish Trump's Republicans
REACTION: The Democrats demolish Trump's Republicans Nov 4, 2026 25:03 Is this the end of MAGA?It is a seismic election result this midterms. The Democrats sweep to a comprehensive victory in both houses of Congress. Parts of the country that have almost always been red, are now blue.What does this mean for Donald Trump? Will it be a reckoning for him and his agenda?And how has he reacted.We go through the results. Live from Michigan, Texas and Washington DC.
How the US midterms verdict on Trump will affect you
How the US midterms verdict on Trump will affect you Nov 3, 2026 11:00 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Sophy chats to Wilf, who is in Washington DC, as Americans head to the polls to vote in today's midterm elections, which could define the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.Plus, back in the UK there are new cyberattack warnings, and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has softened her immigration plans.
What can we expect from Shabana Mahmood's migration plans?
What can we expect from Shabana Mahmood's migration plans? Nov 2, 2026 11:28 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Sophy and Rob discuss Shabana Mahmood's new immigration rules, hear from Wilf in Washington DC ahead of tomorrow's midterm elections, and have the latest from Ukraine. Plus, adventurer Karl Bushby will make his final stop in his home city of Hull, after a 28-year walk from South America.
Did Burnham deliver on his first budget?
Did Burnham deliver on his first budget? Oct 29, 2026 11:16 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Sophy and Wilf react to the first budget of Andy Burnham's premiership and have the latest on the deadly train crash in Spain, Israel's general election and the Russell Brand trial.Plus, a previously unseen Rolling Stones letter is up for auction.
Too bin or not too bin - are 12 bins too many? Plus, what to expect from today’s Budget
Too bin or not too bin - are 12 bins too many? Plus, what to expect from today’s Budget Oct 28, 2026 10:37 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy discuss what to expect ahead of today's budget announcement, and what the first exit polls reveal from Israel's pivotal general election.King Charles has acknowledged “the great suffering of the past” on tour in the Caribbean.Plus, residents of Denbighshire in Wales are having to figure out how to sort thei
Was Harry Kane the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or?
Was Harry Kane the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or? Oct 27, 2026 08:47 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy discuss England captain Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or, and polls opening in Israel for the country's most consequential election in history. Ahead of tomorrow's budget, Chancellor John Healey has revealed plans for a series of "everyday fixes" to ease the cost of living pressure on households.Plus, fir
Why is Brazil's presidential election result such a surprise?
Why is Brazil's presidential election result such a surprise? Oct 26, 2026 10:34 Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today's episode, Wilf and Lucy have the latest on Brazil's general election, which was narrowly won by incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a shock result. Meanwhile, in Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in the country’s snap parliamentary election. Andy Burnham's call for the UK to
Why are website operators scrambling to fix security?
Why are website operators scrambling to fix security? Oct 22, 2026 10:16 A number of government and business websites went offline on Wednesday as a security measure - after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used extensively across the internet. Sophy and Rob explain what PHP is and why the security scare has caused mass panic.Offenders who refuse to attend sentencing hearings could be banished to cells or banned

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