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.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
The Guardian
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
4/3/2025
John Harris on how music helped him connect with his autistic son James. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:29:12
Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra
4/3/2025
Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will it Make America Wealthy Again? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:18:32
How will Myanmar’s earthquake impact the civil war?
4/2/2025
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
Duration:00:28:12
Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?
4/1/2025
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
Duration:00:26:53
The Tesla backlash
3/31/2025
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has been targeted by protests across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:24:52
Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn
3/30/2025
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
Duration:00:34:44
From the Oscars to Israeli detention: the attack on No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal – podcast
3/27/2025
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
Duration:00:26:50
Weapons vs welfare: Rachel Reeves spring statement
3/26/2025
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
Duration:00:24:09
The arrest that plunged Turkey into turmoil
3/25/2025
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
Duration:00:30:02
Living with long Covid when the world has moved on
3/24/2025
What is life like with – and after – long Covid? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:25:20
Who is the real JD Vance?
3/23/2025
How the US vice-president, JD Vance, is attempting to lay the groundwork to succeed Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:26:41
Having a baby with your best mate
3/20/2025
Nicola Slawson on her decision to have a baby with her best friend, Tom, rather than a romantic partner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:33:23
Mahmoud Khalil and Trump’s assault on free speech
3/19/2025
Detained after taking a leading role in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, the graduate has called himself a political prisoner. Chris McGreal reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:33:45
Labour’s controversial benefit cuts
3/18/2025
The government is hoping to save £5bn from the welfare bill – but what will the cost be for sick and disabled people? Patrick Butler reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:29:05
Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire – Today in Focus Extra
3/18/2025
Israeli military forces carried out strikes on dozens of targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, leaving more than 400 people dead. Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:15:03
Inside the UK’s first drug consumption room
3/17/2025
Libby Brooks reports from the Thistle, a new Glasgow clinic that offers somewhere for people to use drugs in a safer, hygienic environment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:31:24
The price of a perfect playlist
3/16/2025
Author Liz Pelly on how Spotify changed how we consume music. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:22:49
Will Putin derail Trump’s peace plan? – Today in Focus Extra
3/14/2025
Donald Trump has shown that he can get Ukraine to back a deal, but what about Russia? Patrick Wintour and Pjotr Sauer report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:22:53
A spy ring – and a love triangle
3/13/2025
Dan Sabbagh reports on three Bulgarian nationals found guilty of spying for Russia in a string of plots around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:31:10
Is Nigel Farage losing his grip on Reform UK?
3/12/2025
The Reform MP Rupert Lowe has been suspended from the party. What’s behind his feud with its leader? Eleni Courea reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:25:37