Podcast · 332 episodes
This Is Why, page 8
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
All episodes, page 8
Why is the NHS lagging behind on cancer care?Why is the NHS lagging behind on cancer care?3 Feb 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Andrew and Epstein: How will the royals respond?In this episode, Niall Paterson discusses the latest revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files involving Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, shedding light on the implications for the royal family…2 Feb 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Will Trump hang on to Kristi Noem?In this episode of "This Is Why," host Niall Paterson explores the controversial figure of Kristi Noem, the current head of Homeland Security and a notable public face of Donald Trump’s immigration…30 Jan 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
The terrifying online community targeting kidsThe podcast explores stories that help make sense of complex issues in the current world by consulting experts and correspondents.29 Jan 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Do pubs have a future?In this episode of *This Is Why*, Sky News’ Niall Paterson explores the future of pubs in the UK amidst a wave of closures and increasing operational costs.28 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters
Should Britain trust China?Explores complex global issues through expert interviews, aiming to clarify confusing events in the world.27 Jan 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
Can coppers cope with 'modern crime'?Martin Brunt (Sky's crime commentator)26 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Can the Peltz-Beckhams make a brand of their own?Amy Denman (Showbiz Editor at the Daily Mirror)23 Jan 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Is Trump’s Board of Peace just a power play?In this episode of *This Is Why*, host Niall Paterson discusses Donald Trump's newly proposed initiative, termed the "Board of Peace", amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions including conflicts in Gaza…22 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Is a social media ban workable?In this episode of *This Is Why*, host Jonathan Samuels discusses the UK government's consideration of a social media ban for children under 16, drawing lessons from a similar ban implemented in…21 Jan 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
David Beckham, Donald Trump – what are they doing in Davos?David Beckham, Donald Trump – What Are They Doing in Davos?20 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Has Trump and Starmer’s 'special relationship' turned toxic?Whether the UK-US “special relationship” has become toxic after Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and other allies over their opposition to annexing Greenland, and whether NATO could survive…19 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters
Prince Harry vs The Daily Mail: What can we expect in court?Prince Harry returns to the UK to give evidence in a High Court case against Associated Newspapers (publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, and Mail Online), accusing unlawful news gathering;…18 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
From Remainer to Reform: Can Jenrick and Farage really get along?Robert Jenrick’s defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, and whether he can work with Nigel Farage, plus what it signals about the UK political right.16 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
Is Antarctica a time bomb for Trump?Antarctica’s rapid ice loss and its geopolitical stakes, including whether it could become a “time bomb” for the Trump administration and global climate.15 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Will wind power end up costing us more?UK government offshore wind auction results and whether wind power will ultimately lower or raise consumer bills, ahead of the 2030 “clean power” grid target.14 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Is TikTok why Gen Z is finding God?Whether TikTok and other social media are driving a rise in Gen Z religious belief and church attendance, and if it’s a genuine revival or just an online trend.13 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Why are protests on the rise in China?A rise in China’s domestic protests, driven mainly by economic grievances, and how the state responds quickly—illustrated by a Shenzhen factory strike where Helen-Ann Smith was stopped from filming.12 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
Was Cilia Flores the real brains of the Maduro regime?The episode examines whether Celia (Cilia) Flores was the “real brains” behind Nicolas Maduro’s regime, focusing on her political rise under Hugo Chávez, her alleged control of repression and…9 Jan 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Why is Sudan still at war?The 1,000+ day war in Sudan, who is fighting, why it’s continuing, its humanitarian impact, and why international attention is limited.8 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
Why is Trump obsessed with Greenland?Donald Trump’s repeated calls to annex Greenland, framed as a national-security and mineral-access move as Arctic ice melts, and the resulting diplomatic crisis for Denmark and NATO.7 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 11 chapters
Will Brigitte Macron ever silence the conspiracy theorists?The podcast examines the conspiracy theory that French first lady Brigitte Macron is secretly a man, how it spread online, and the legal backlash.6 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters
Why Trump’s action in Venezuela is no surpriseThe episode argues Trump’s Venezuela operation (seizing Nicolás Maduro and holding him in a US cell) is not a break from US tradition but a “reimagining” of the Monroe Doctrine and related US…5 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
Revisited: From accidental to absolute leader – who is Ayatollah Khamenei?A Sky News Daily revisiting “Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?” explaining how Iran’s Supreme Leader gained near-total control, his anti-West/anti-Israel worldview, and what his death or regime change…31 Dec 2025 · 21 min · 11 chapters