Today in Focus

The Guardian

Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent. Most recently we have introduced new correspondents in the Caribbean, South America and Africa.

  • 32 minutes 42 seconds
    Is it safe to visit the US?
    Adam Gabbatt reports on the visa and green card-holders being held in US detention centres. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    8 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 29 minutes 19 seconds
    The surprising crisis in British television
    About 70% of TV freelancers are believed to be out of work – can the industry bounce back? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    7 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 29 minutes 12 seconds
    How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
    John Harris on how music helped him connect with his autistic son James. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    4 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 18 minutes 32 seconds
    Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra
    Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    3 April 2025, 3:59 pm
  • 28 minutes 12 seconds
    How will Myanmar’s earthquake impact the civil war?
    Myanmar’s military junta has been losing territory for months. Will the earthquake and a new ceasefire help it turn the tide? Rebecca Ratcliffe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    3 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 26 minutes 53 seconds
    Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?
    The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from public office for five years for embezzlement, ruining her chance of a presidential run. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    2 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    The Tesla backlash
    Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has been targeted by protests across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    1 April 2025, 2:00 am
  • 34 minutes 44 seconds
    Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn
    From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experience. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    31 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    From the Oscars to Israeli detention: the attack on No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal – podcast
    What does the attack on an Oscar-winning Palestinian director say about the situation in the West Bank today? Adrian Horton and Lorenzo Tondo report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    28 March 2025, 3:00 am
  • 24 minutes 9 seconds
    Weapons vs welfare: Rachel Reeves spring statement
    Labour was gambling on growth, but with stubbornly gloomy forecasts can they cut their way out of an economic hole? Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    27 March 2025, 3:00 am
  • 30 minutes 2 seconds
    The arrest that plunged Turkey into turmoil
    Protesters took to streets after President Erdoğan had his rival arrested. What will happen next? Sami Kent and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    26 March 2025, 3:00 am
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