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Today in Focus, page 13
by The Guardian · English
Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pidd combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
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What teenagers really see on their phonesIn this episode, host Helen Pidd engages with two teenagers, Abbey (15) and Josh (16), to explore their experiences with social media and the implications it has for youth today.12 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Will Iran war make the UK cost of living crisis worse? – The LatestWill Iran war make the UK cost of living crisis worse? – *The Latest*11 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Should we be boycotting ChatGPT?A morning edition podcast by The Guardian, providing on-the-ground reporting and insightful analysis.11 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 16 chapters
Could Trump really end the war in Iran ‘very soon’? – The LatestCould Trump really end the war in Iran ‘very soon’? – The Latest10 Mar 2026 · 12 min · 4 chapters
Inside Iran as the bombs fallIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, hosted by Annie Kelly, listeners are taken inside Iran during a period of intense airstrikes.10 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 18 chapters
Will Trump make a deal with Iran’s new supreme leader? - The LatestThe episode discusses the recent appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, due to a US-Israeli airstrike.9 Mar 2026 · 12 min · 2 chapters
Who really took one of history’s most famous pictures?Today in Focus is a morning edition podcast from The Guardian that brings listeners closer to journalism through on-the-ground reporting and personal testimonies.9 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Trump sacks Kristi Noem - what does it mean for ICE? – The LatestIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, the discussion centers around the recent firing of Kristi Noem, the former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, by Donald Trump.6 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
The Jesse Jackson I knewIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, hosted by Annie Kelly, the legacy of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson is explored through personal anecdotes and reflections from those who knew him.6 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 18 chapters
Why does Trump want Kurdish fighters to join the war in Iran? – The LatestWhy does Trump want Kurdish fighters to join the war in Iran?5 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Starmer, Trump and the shaky ‘special relationship’Morning edition of the Guardian's journalism featuring on-the-ground reporting, analysis, and personal testimonies. The podcast aims to provide deeper understanding of significant global stories.5 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Could the Iran war trigger an global economic crisis? – The LatestA morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, and Annie Kelly, featuring journalism, analysis, and personal testimonials to deepen understanding of significant world events.4 Mar 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?4 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? – The LatestA morning edition by the Guardian featuring on-the-ground reporting, analysis, and personal testimonies about significant global stories.3 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Chaos in the GulfHelen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly3 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The LatestHelen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly2 Mar 2026 · 13 min · 10 chapters
The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflictIn this episode, the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, is explored in-depth, following military strikes from the US and Israel.1 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The LatestGreens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest27 Feb 2026 · 12 min · 2 chapters
The men trying to do friendship, better – podcastIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, Josh Halliday, the Guardian's North of England editor, explores the complexities of male friendships and the societal pressures surrounding emotional…27 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 8 chapters
Has Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The LatestHas Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The Latest26 Feb 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Will Andrew bring down the monarchy?In this episode of *Today in Focus*, host Helen Pidd discusses the implications of Prince Andrew's recent arrest with Andrew Lownie, author of *Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York*.26 Feb 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
BBC faces backlash after Bafta racial slur – The LatestBBC Faces Backlash After Bafta Racial Slur25 Feb 2026 · 11 min · 1 chapter
On the ground in the byelection that could end StarmerToday in Focus provides closer insight into the Guardian's journalism, combining on-the-ground reporting, analysis, and personal testimonies from key figures in the stories that matter.25 Feb 2026 · 38 min · 21 chapters
Mandelson arrested: Epstein files fallout intensifies – The LatestEpstein files fallout intensifies24 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters