This Is Why

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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.uk

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This Is Why

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Thursday Why Scott Mills’ sacking puts more pressure on the new BBC boss
Wednesday Why US ‘boots on the ground’ won’t be enough
Mar 31st Why the world’s missing oil leaves Britain on a 'cliff edge'

This Is Why

Apr 2, 2026
16½ minutes
15 MB

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 Britten 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...

This Is Why

Why Scott Mills’ sacking puts more pressure on the new BBC boss

Sky News

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