{"podcast":{"title":"This Is Why","slug":"this-is-why-1011487","podcast_index_feed_id":1011487,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-is-why/","website_url":"https://www.skynews.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/af4d448c-300f-43e5-b1cc-5994e35475fe/THIS-IS-WHY-HERO-1x1-3000px.jpg","author":"Sky News","episode_count":1000,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T00:18:38.462333+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487"},"episode":{"title":"Why Burnham’s first 100 days will define his leadership","slug":"why-burnham-s-first-100-days-will-define-his-leadership","published_at":"2026-07-20T16:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487/why-burnham-s-first-100-days-will-define-his-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487","url":"https://www.skynews.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa0f2f8a-287b-4745-8d39-85f4a70f3e0f.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=2ca7ec14-a9a8-4a0c-8b24-e04eb2953ca0&aw_0_1st.episodeid=aa0f2f8a-287b-4745-8d39-85f4a70f3e0f","summary":"\"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.\" Mike Tyson's infamous warning for his opponents could easily apply to the new occupant of Number 10. Giving his first speech outside Downing Street, the new prime minister hinted at what his priorities will be – from easing the cost-of-living crisis to keeping commitments on defence spending. But what happens when those plans make contact with reality? Can Mr Burnham's \"Manchesterism\" work on a national level? And will international events interfere with his domestic agenda? Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig to assess what might happen in his first few weeks and months in office. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk","meta_description":"\"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.\" Mike Tyson's infamous warning for his opponents could easily apply to the new occupant of Numbe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1068,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-is-why-1011487/episodes/why-burnham-s-first-100-days-will-define-his-leadership/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487/why-burnham-s-first-100-days-will-define-his-leadership.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}