Podcast · 544 episodes
Today in Focus, page 7
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.
All episodes, page 7
Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The LatestAfter Andy Burnham’s decisive win in the Ashton and Makerfield by-election, the episode asks whether it effectively seals Keir Starmer’s fate as Labour leader, and what Burnham’s path to Number 10…19 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Think like a billionaire part oneThe Guardian podcast “Think Like a Billionaire Part 1” follows reporter Olivia Lee’s investigation into dot-com entrepreneur Julie Meyer MBE, who built a glamorous reputation and later allegedly ran…19 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 18 chapters
Trump’s Iran deal: the art of the fail? – The LatestThe Guardian’s “The Latest” discusses Trump’s Iran deal signed at Versailles after the G7, focusing on whether it’s a “fail” for the US and what it means for nuclear limits, sanctions relief, and…18 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 9 chapters
Culture wars: the fight to save Ukraine’s artThe Guardian’s “Today in Focus” episode examines how Russia’s full-scale invasion is attacking Ukrainian cultural heritage—museums, art, religious sites, archives—and how Ukrainians and artists are…18 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 19 chapters
Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The LatestA Russian frigate fired warning shots at close range near a British yacht carrying a retired couple, amid heightened UK-Russia tensions over the war in Ukraine and crackdowns on Russian oil exports.17 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?The UK government’s planned ban on social media access for children under 16, what apps are included/excluded, how it might be enforced, and whether bans actually reduce harms like anxiety and…17 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
Zelenskyy’s clever play to win over Trump at G7– The LatestDay one of the G7 summit in the French Alps, focused on persuading Donald Trump to stay aligned with Ukraine and avoid a Russia-favouring deal. Guest: John Henley, The Guardian’s Europe correspondent.16 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain10 years after the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox (16 June 2016), her sister Kim Leadbetter reflects on Jo’s life, the Brexit-era climate, and how misinformation and polarization shaped Britain; she also…16 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Is Trump’s deal with Iran embarrassing for the US? – The LatestThe episode discusses whether a new US-Iran peace deal will hold, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz reopening and the lack of published agreement details.15 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 8 chapters
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everythingThe episode follows The Guardian’s on-the-ground coverage of the Makerfield by-election, framed as a contest that could reshape UK politics.15 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
Should you boycott the World Cup? – The LatestThe Guardian’s “The Latest” discusses whether to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US/Canada/Mexico, weighing moral corruption and exploitation against the tournament’s unifying joy.12 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
On the ground in the Belfast riotsThe episode reports on the Belfast riots after a Monday knife attack that left a victim with an eye injury and led to fears of unrest.12 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Defence secretary quits: is this the end for Starmer? – The LatestJohn Healy’s resignation as UK Defence Secretary, framed as a “blistering” attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defence spending and national security.11 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthdayMehdi Hasan discusses Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the US 250th independence celebrations, arguing Trump is hijacking patriotic events to distract from democratic backsliding, corruption, and…11 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The LatestBelfast violence after a Monday knife attack, with rioters targeting people seen as non-white/foreigners; discussion of “ethnic cleansing” dynamics, Northern Ireland’s Troubles legacy, and how online…10 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 10 chapters
‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?Whether Vladimir Putin is losing control as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, focusing on Kremlin propaganda, Putin’s isolation, public mood, internet shutdowns, and fears of coup.10 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The LatestThe episode discusses whether Kemi Badenoch’s “culture war” approach can win back Reform supporters, focusing on her call to abolish the Public Sector Equality Duty.9 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
The criminal cartels cashing in on the World CupThe episode discusses how Mexico’s Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) could profit from the 2026 World Cup while also posing a security risk, especially in Guadalajara, Jalisco.9 Jun 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The LatestEscalation in the Israel–Iran conflict after a fragile ceasefire, and what it could mean for any future peace/nuclear deal.8 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
The jailing of Germany’s most wanted womanThe episode (Today in Focus, The Guardian) recounts the decades-long hunt for Daniela Cleta, Germany’s most wanted woman and a third-generation member of the Red Army Faction (RAF).8 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 16 chapters
Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The LatestThe episode covers protests in Albania over Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s planned $1.6bn luxury “eco retreat” on a 1,400-hectare private island in the Mediterranean.5 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took holdThe episode argues that the far right has seized on the Henry Novak stabbing case to spread the “two-tier policing” myth: that police treat white people worse than minoritised groups.5 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The LatestThe episode (The Guardian’s “The Latest” with Lucy Hoth) discusses Israel’s continued strikes in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire announcement.4 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker: the US commentators banned from the UKThe episode is about the UK Home Office revoking electronic travel authorizations (ETAs) and banning US left-wing commentators Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker (Hassan Piker) from entering…4 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters