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Today in Focus podcast

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  The Guardian  

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

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

 

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#299

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

7 hrs Ago

28 MINS

28:44

7 hrs Ago

#298

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

Yesterday

27 MINS

27:21

Yesterday

#297

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

#296

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

#295

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

#294

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

#293

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

#292

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

#291

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

#290

How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe

Last week a group of older women successfully challenged the Swiss government’s climate policies at the European court of human rights. Isabella Kaminski reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:51

15 Apr 2024

#289

Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?

George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:32

12 Apr 2024

#288

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial

Hugo Lowell talks through the law and the politics of a case starting this Monday against Donald Trump – the first ever criminal trial of a former or sitting US president. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:00

11 Apr 2024

#287

Profits over pipes: who should own our water?

Thames Water owes hundreds of millions of pounds in debt, and the UK government is concerned about its potential collapse. Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:32

10 Apr 2024

#286

The devil walking on Earth part 2

Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:50

09 Apr 2024

#285

The devil walking on Earth: part 1

Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:17

08 Apr 2024

#284

Should the UK stop arming Israel?

The killing of six international aid workers and their Palestinian driver this week has brought new scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in its war in Gaza. Peter Beaumont and Patrick Wintour examine the growing backlash. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:33

05 Apr 2024

#283

Scotland’s new hate crime law

The Scottish government has introduced a hate crime law that broadens protections for marginalised groups but critics say it limits freedom of speech. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:14

04 Apr 2024

#282

Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis

A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release of hostages are threatening the prime minister’s grip on power. Bethan McKernan reports from Jerusalem. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:29

03 Apr 2024

#281

What is Reddit really worth?

The popular social media site has never made a profit and relies on an army of unpaid moderators to keep order. So what difference will a stock market listing make? Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at [theguardian.com/infocus] (https://www.theguardian.com/infocus) ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:44

02 Apr 2024