Podcast · 332 episodes
This Is Why, page 2
by Sky News · English
The world’s a pretty confusing place right now – so how do you make sense of it all? This Is Why takes one story every day, explains how we got here and why it matters to you. Sky News’ Niall Paterson speaks to experts and correspondents from around the world, getting simple answers to some complex questions. Available every weekday afternoon. This Is Why is a Sky News podcast – if you have a question, contact us: why@sky.uk
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Why isn't there more help for teenagers leaving care?Care leavers (18–24) are dying at 3–4 times the rate of other young people after support ends at “the care cliff.” A government-commissioned review examined 112 deaths in one year; deaths rose from…25 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Why can't TikTok just get rid of 'joyriding' videos?The episode examines whether TikTok (and social media) should be able to remove “joyriding”/dangerous driving videos that celebrate wrong-way driving and car theft, and how algorithms and the clout…24 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Why the NHS is working with ‘the world’s scariest CEO’The episode argues that Palantir (CEO Alex Karp) is deeply embedded in Western state power, making it both valuable and “scary,” especially as it moves into the NHS.21 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
Why now? Inside Harry and Meghan’s UK returnWhy Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Archie and Lilibet are returning to the UK after six years in California, and what it could mean for Harry’s relationships with King Charles and…20 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
Why Trump’s split with South Korea is damaging his alliesTrump’s decision to shorten US–South Korea joint military exercises (11 days to 5) after South Korea declined to join US action against Iran, and how this signals conditional alliance security and…19 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Why Russia is threatening the UK... againRussia’s threats to the UK after reports that British-made drones are being used by Ukraine for long-range strikes deep inside Russia, targeting both military and economic infrastructure to raise…18 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Why the government defended its wildfires alertThe UK government’s decision to send a national emergency alert to millions of phones in England and Wales during a wildfire risk, and whether the communication strategy and “threshold” for using the…17 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
Why we should all be worried about wildfiresBritain’s wildfire risk is spreading from moors into towns and homes, making prevention and evacuation planning urgent.14 Aug 2026 · 16 min · 10 chapters
Why record A-Level results won’t stop universities from strugglingA-level results day and why UK universities may still struggle financially despite a record number of students accepting places.13 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 10 chapters
Why early prison release is an increasing burden for BurnhamThe episode discusses the UK government’s plan to increase early prison releases from October to address a growing prison-cell shortage, and the political backlash it’s causing—especially after…12 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Why the eclipse has captured the country’s imaginationA Sky News “Stuff Matters” episode explaining the Aug 12 partial solar eclipse in the UK (90–95% coverage), how to watch safely, why eclipses happen, and why they captivate people; it also links the…11 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Why Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza peace planThe episode argues that peace in Gaza will not happen under Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Donald Trump’s claimed success on a proposed Hamas-Israel deal.10 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
Why a British 'Silicon Valley outsider' is one of AI's biggest playersDemis Hassabis, British co-founder of Google DeepMind, and how his AI work—especially AlphaFold—has advanced protein science and could support broader goals like artificial general intelligence…7 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
Why Infantino is clinging on to power at FIFAFIFA president Gianni Infantino’s defiance amid calls to resign over a “World Cup sell-off”/FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, and how he retains support ahead of re-election.6 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters
Why the drought could threaten national securityA UK drought driven by extreme heat is threatening national security by undermining food security, stressing farms, and exposing vulnerable import supply chains.5 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Why we should think before having a conversation about Ariana GrandeWhether it’s responsible to discuss Ariana Grande’s visible thinness and health amid backlash over her stepping back from public appearances and her single “Petal,” and how to draw the line between…4 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Why Reform is hardening its position on small boatsReform UK leader Nigel Farage announces “Operation Fortress” to use the Royal Navy to tackle small-boat Channel crossings, proposing an integrated surveillance command and turning back/escorting…3 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Why stuff matters...The episode introduces Sky’s podcast Stuff Matters (“Why stuff matters…”), arguing that major global issues (China, climate change, war, capitalism) can be understood by tracing everyday objects’…31 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
Why is FIFA selling the World Cup?The episode examines FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the commercial rights to the World Cup, potentially allowing private investors to own 20% via a new subsidiary (valued around $20bn).30 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 12 chapters
Why the UK needs to learn from Europe’s wildfiresThe UK’s growing wildfire risk, driven by decades of vegetation “fuel” plus drought and heatwaves, and what it should learn from Europe’s current fires through prevention, preparedness, and…29 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
Why was key evidence ignored in the Suzy Lamplugh case?The 40-year-old disappearance of 25-year-old estate agent Susie Lamplugh (Susie Lampew/Lampion in transcript) and why “key evidence” was allegedly ignored, focusing on police reviews and a…28 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
'Burnham’s power broker': Why is Louise Haigh back at the heart of government?Louise Haigh’s rapid political comeback—after being forced out of Keir Starmer’s government over a decade-old fraud conviction—now at the heart of Andy Burnham’s administration as First Secretary of…24 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Why millionaires like Gary Lineker want to pay more taxPatriotic Millionaires UK argues for a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to fund public services and reduce extreme wealth inequality.23 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 10 chapters
Why has Zelenskyy sacked Ukraine’s most senior defence figures?President Volodymyr Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s defence minister Mikhail Fedorov and top commander-in-chief Alexander Sersky after a bitter clash over how to fight Russia.22 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters