Podcast · 544 episodes
Today in Focus, page 20
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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AI slop: Is the internet about to get even worse?Is the Internet About to Get Even Worse?22 Oct 2025 · 24 min
Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and the scandal that won’t go awayA morning edition from The Guardian, hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, and Annie Kelly, providing in-depth journalism, analysis, and personal testimonies to understand important news stories.21 Oct 2025 · 23 min
Boriswave, fighting-age men, cultural Marxism: how the far right is changing how we speakIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, host Helen Pidd engages Dr. Robert Topinka, an expert in reactionary digital politics, to discuss the influence of the far right on political language.20 Oct 2025 · 24 min
‘The sacrifice’: was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? Part 2Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly17 Oct 2025 · 24 min
‘Sacrifice’: Was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? – part oneHelen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly16 Oct 2025 · 32 min
Inside the mystery of the collapsed Chinese spy trialIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, the Guardian's Nosheen Iqbal explores the dramatic collapse of a high-profile spy trial involving two British men accused of espionage for China.15 Oct 2025 · 30 min
Release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees: how the day unfoldedIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, hosts Lucy Hoff, Dan Boffey, and Will Christou report on the significant release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.14 Oct 2025 · 34 min
The Palestinian and Israeli kids trying to be friendsHelen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly13 Oct 2025 · 36 min
From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch?In this episode of *Today in Focus*, the discussion centers around Taylor Swift's transition from a beloved pop icon to the subject of backlash following the release of her new album, *The Life of a…10 Oct 2025 · 32 min
‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal - Today in Focus Extra‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal9 Oct 2025 · 12 min
What are ultra-processed foods doing to our bodies?This episode examines the alarming rise of bowel and colon cancers among younger populations and explores the potential link to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).9 Oct 2025 · 26 min
‘This is what we’ve been afraid of’: British Jews after the Manchester attackIn this episode of *Today in Focus*, host Lucy Hough leads a poignant discussion with Guardian journalist Abigail Radner and Dave Rich from the Community Security Trust (CST) regarding the emotional…8 Oct 2025 · 28 min
Can the Trump plan bring peace to Gaza?Can the Trump plan bring peace to Gaza?7 Oct 2025 · 28 min
My dad, his ‘incurable’ disease, and hope at lastToday in Focus is a morning edition podcast from The Guardian, hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, and Annie Kelly.6 Oct 2025 · 29 min
Is TikTok about to go full Maga?Is TikTok About to Go Full Maga?3 Oct 2025 · 26 min
The Manchester synagogue terror attack – Today in Focus ExtraThe Manchester synagogue terror attack – Today in Focus Extra2 Oct 2025 · 8 min
Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolutionHelen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly, Lucy Hough2 Oct 2025 · 28 min
Starmer takes aim at FarageLabour leader Keir Starmer entered the conference facing challenging polls and opposition from the Reform UK party.1 Oct 2025 · 34 min
OnlyFans, AI girlfriends and ‘stepdads’: the porn industry in 2025Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly30 Sep 2025 · 31 min
How to defeat Britain’s far rightIn this episode, Nick Lowles, founder of the organization Hope Not Hate, discusses his extensive experience combating far-right extremism in the UK, particularly in light of the alarming resurgence…29 Sep 2025 · 38 min
‘Like Amazon Prime but with human beings’: inside Trump’s deportation machineInside Trump’s deportation system, using leaked flight data and reporting from Louisiana’s Alexandria airport staging facility, to show how ICE and contractors move detained people quickly and with…26 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Escaping Gaza City, while reporting on its destructionA Guardian report/interview about Malak Tantash, a Gaza journalist, fleeing Gaza City during Israel’s ground invasion while continuing to report on destruction, hunger, and displacement.25 Sep 2025 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Russia’s high-risk game in Nato skiesRussia’s drone and fighter-jet incursions into European/NATO airspace, and how NATO balances deterrence with escalation risk.24 Sep 2025 · 24 min · 8 chapters
Does Labour’s new home secretary signal a harder line on immigration?The episode discusses Labour’s major cabinet reshuffle and whether Shabana Mahmood’s appointment as Home Secretary signals a harder immigration line.23 Sep 2025 · 29 min · 11 chapters