Podcast · 544 episodes
Today in Focus, page 3
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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Black Box: episode 5 – The white maskA wrongful arrest in Farmington Hills, Michigan, tied to facial recognition used by Detroit police, and the broader problem of biased AI surveillance.28 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 20 chapters
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The LatestCatastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, described as “a tsunami from the sky,” causing mass deaths, missing people, destroyed villages, and major infrastructure damage; concerns remain about a…27 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and IBlack Box episode 4 explores AI chatbots through two stories: Lee Johnson’s cancer journey and how Microsoft Bing (upgraded with ChatGPT) helped him find emotional support and spiritual reassurance;…27 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Dolly Parton: why the queen of country was so beloved – The LatestA Guardian “The Latest” episode mourning Dolly Parton after her sudden death at 80, focusing on why she was beloved and what her legacy was—music output, image control, political themes in…26 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse nowThe Guardian Investigates’ “Black Box” Episode 3 (“Repocalypse now”) explores why people believe AI chatbots are conscious or that they’ve discovered truths, and how AI companions can become…26 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 20 chapters
‘Economic D-day’: how desperate is Trump to end Iran war? — The LatestThe Guardian’s “The Latest” discusses the US shift to “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sanctions campaign aimed at Iran and countries that do business with Iran, framed as an alternative to military…25 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn appThe Guardian Investigates’ Black Box episode 2 follows the hunt for ClothOff, an AI deepfake porn app that lets users upload photos of girls/women and generate nude images for a fee, then uses…25 Aug 2026 · 21 chapters
Burnham hands secret missile technology to Ukraine – The LatestAndy Burnham’s first overseas trip as UK prime minister to Kyiv for Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary, pledging UK “blueprints” for long-range missile production to help Ukraine counter Russia.24 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionistsHow “connectionist” neural networks—learning by strengthening connections between artificial neurons—emerged from attempts to understand the brain, survived “AI winter,” and ultimately powered modern…24 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s ‘human printer’ aide in the spotlight - The LatestThe episode discusses why Natalie Harp, a little-known Trump aide, has suddenly become a major media story.21 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
How to get back into reading booksHow to get back into reading books, why reading matters, and what to read now (critics vs readers lists, buzzy genres, and summer picks).21 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The LatestThe episode discusses why Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to the UK after six years in the US (Montecito), and what it means for their relationship with the royal family, security,…20 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 4 chapters
Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemmaAndy Burnham’s “green” credentials amid a looming decision on whether to grant final consent to drill two North Sea fossil-fuel projects: Rosebank (Equinor) and Jackdaw (Shell).20 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Will Andy Burnham get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas? – The LatestAndy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers off the streets in England by Christmas, modeled on COVID-era mass accommodation, but constrained by housing shortages and structural causes of homelessness.19 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick LaneThe episode follows a Guardian team on Brick Lane as local residents and campaigners oppose a government-approved data centre planned for the Truman Brewery site.19 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The LatestRussia threatens the UK with “consequences” after reports that British-made drones are being used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.18 Aug 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
A bestselling true crime author, and the crimes he’s accused ofThe Guardian investigates UK best-selling true crime author Christopher Berry-Dee, accused of rape, sexual assault, and violence, and argues his serial-killer writing may mirror alleged crimes.18 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The LatestWhether Jared Kushner can revive Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid continued Israeli airstrikes, stalled reconstruction, and Netanyahu’s rejection of Hamas disarmament conditions.17 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
The super-producer who made an album from his hospital bedProducer James Ellis Ford (secret “music industry weapon”) describes how he made the album Lost in Another World while isolated in hospital after an AML leukemia diagnosis.17 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Prisons are full - who should be released early?The episode discusses England and Wales prison overcrowding (about 86,500 inmates, ~5,000 above safe capacity) and the “early release” dilemma: who should be freed to create space.14 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
The 21 million women and girls the world forgotFive years after the Taliban took Kabul (15 August 2021), the episode documents how Taliban edicts have restricted Afghan women and girls—banning secondary school and university, limiting paid work,…13 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
Could Clacton bin off Nigel Farage?The episode follows The Guardian’s reporting trip to Clacton-on-Sea during Nigel Farage’s triggered by-election, asking whether voters can “bin off” him.12 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Why did Saudi Arabia just spend billions on a video games company?Saudi Arabia’s $55bn leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts (EA), and what it signals about “games washing” and geopolitics.11 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
The gen Z investorsWhether Gen Z is more financially savvy, and how they pursue “financial freedom” through early investing, aided by apps and finfluencers, amid anxiety about job security and lack of safety nets.10 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters