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Today in Focus

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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus features journalists such as: Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar, Alex Hern, Peter Walker, Luke Harding, Andrew Roth, Shaun Walker and Jim Waterson. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a story in the news, covering: current affairs, politics, investigations, leaks, and scandals. It might cover, for example, topics such as: the environment, green issues, climate change, the climate emergency and global warming; American politics including: Biden, Trump, the White House, the GOP, the Republicans and the Republican Party, the Democrats and the Democratic Party; UK politics including: parliament, Labour, the Conservative party, the Liberal Democrats, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer; culture; the royals and the royal family, including King Charles III; HS2; the police; Ukraine; Russia; and Bangladesh

#299

Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge

We hear from two Palestinians living in tents in the city of Rafah. As the threat of an Israeli invasion hangs over them, they decide whether to stay or leave. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

7 hrs Ago

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7 hrs Ago

#298

The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years

In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports Marc Conway risked his life to stop the London Bridge terror attack. Why did he fear being sent to prison for it?. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

Yesterday

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29:06

Yesterday

#297

Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?

Multi-millionaire Bassim Haidar says ending the non-dom tax status is a mistake. He plans to leave the UK and says other non-doms will do the same. Should the government change their mind?. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

07 May 2024

20 MINS

20:57

07 May 2024

#296

How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?

Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

06 May 2024

28 MINS

28:50

06 May 2024

#295

Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special

In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

05 May 2024

30 MINS

30:19

05 May 2024

#294

Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?

With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

03 May 2024

30 MINS

30:02

03 May 2024

#293

Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?

The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

02 May 2024

24 MINS

24:08

02 May 2024

#292

Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?

Councillors, mayors and police commissioners across England and Wales are facing voters this week. What’s at stake?. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

01 May 2024

27 MINS

27:55

01 May 2024

#291

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns

On Monday, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation. What does this mean for the Scottish National party? Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks report. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

30 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:28

30 Apr 2024

#290

Have open marriages gone mainstream?

From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

26 MINS

26:20

29 Apr 2024

#289

The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses

Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:44

26 Apr 2024

#288

What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

25 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:21

25 Apr 2024

#287

Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?

Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:32

24 Apr 2024

#286

Sudan’s forgotten war

While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have captured global attention, the civil war in Sudan has been largely ignored. That can’t be allowed to continue, says the Guardian’s Nesrine Malik. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

23 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:51

23 Apr 2024

#285

Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

Dr Hilary Cass’s review of NHS gender identity services has been published. Amelia Gentleman reports on what it means for children at the centre of it all. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

36 MINS

36:39

22 Apr 2024

#284

The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

In the 1960s the birthrate in Greenland was one of the highest in the world. Then it plunged. Decades later, women have finally begun speaking out about what happened. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

31 MINS

31:21

19 Apr 2024

#283

Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from ever buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:10

18 Apr 2024

#282

Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’

Liz Truss is back – kind of. The former PM of just 49 days has published a book, Ten Years to Save the West. The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea and breaking news correspondent Martin Pengelly discuss her seeming lack of regret. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:02

17 Apr 2024

#281

Is the Middle East on the brink?

After Iran launched an attack on Israel, is the region heading for all-out war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:48

16 Apr 2024

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#299

Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge

#298

The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years

#297

Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?

#296

How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?

#295

Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special

#294

Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?

#293

Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?

#292

Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?

#291

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns

#290

Have open marriages gone mainstream?

#289

The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses

#288

What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

#287

Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?

#286

Sudan’s forgotten war

#285

Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

#284

The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

#283

Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

#282

Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’

#281

Is the Middle East on the brink?