This Is Why

This Is Why

Sky News 4418 - Why the eclipse has captured the country’s imagination

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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Episodes

4418-

Why the eclipse has captured the country’s imagination

11 Aug 2026
4417-

Why Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza peace plan

10 Aug 2026
4416-

Why a British 'Silicon Valley outsider' is one of AI's biggest players

07 Aug 2026
4415-

Why Infantino is clinging on to power at FIFA

06 Aug 2026
4414-

Why the drought could threaten national security

05 Aug 2026