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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.ukCopyright Sky News Política y Gobierno
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  • Why Scott Mills’ sacking puts more pressure on the new BBC boss
    Apr 2 2026

    Matt Brittin, a former Google boss and ex-Olympic rower, will become the new director-general of the BBC in May.

    He wouldn't have expected a quiet life in the highly-scrutinised role. After all, the broadcaster is facing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit from Donald Trump.

    But the aftermath of the sacking of Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills will be one of the first big issues Mr Brittin will have to deal with, on top of the US president's lawsuit and the BBC's charter renewal.

    Niall is joined by Deadline's media correspondent Jake Kanter to discuss what the new BBC boss brings to the role, and how he can shape the corporation’s future.

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  • Why US ‘boots on the ground’ won’t be enough
    Apr 1 2026

    Donald Trump has kept the world guessing over whether he will launch a ground invasion in Iran.

    However, the arrival of thousands of US paratroopers in the region might be the clearest indication yet of the disrupter-in-chief’s thinking.

    A month of airstrikes is one thing but the deployment of troops is quite another - so how would it work? Has Trump learned nothing from Iraq and Afghanistan?

    Niall is joined by the former head of the UK armed forces General Sir Nick Carter.

    Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk

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  • Why the world’s missing oil leaves Britain on a 'cliff edge'
    Mar 31 2026

    "Go get your own oil!" Donald Trump has served notice on his allies, telling them the US won't necessarily clear up the mess he’s making in the Middle East.

    And oil is important... for everything. The global economy needs 100 million barrels a day to function. The war in Iran means we're only producing 80 million.

    Those missing barrels are having a huge impact on diesel and petrol prices – but that's just the start. Inflation, interest rates, food and utility bills are all set to rise.

    What, if anything, can the UK government do to avoid the inevitable economic earthquake?

    Niall asks Sky's data and economics editor Ed Conway why he's so worried about the financial effects of the crisis in the Middle East.

    Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk

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