Today in Focus

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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus features journalists such as: Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar, Alex Hern, Peter Walker, Luke Harding, Andrew Roth, Shaun Walker and Jim Waterson. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a story in the news, covering: current affairs, politics, investigations, leaks, and scandals. It might cover, for example, topics such as: the environment, green issues, climate change, the climate emergency and global warming; American politics including: Biden, Trump, the White House, the GOP, the Republicans and the Republican Party, the Democrats and the Democratic Party; UK politics including: parliament, Labour, the Conservative party, the Liberal Democrats, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer; culture; the royals and the royal family, including King Charles III; HS2; the police; Ukraine; Russia; and Bangladesh read less

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With the Today in Focus podcast, listeners can stay informed on their own time. The Guardian produces this podcast with British audiences in mind. Unlike Politics Weekly America, this podcast focuses on global news. It also provides context for those living outside the United Kingdom.

Today in Focus offers vast coverage of the most important issues of the day. The show explores controversial figures in politics worldwide. The podcast hosts are Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi. Before hosting this show, Iqbal was a reporter for The Observer.He also served as a judge on many awards shows. Cohost Safi used to work in radio programming for ABC Radio National. He later joined The Guardian, where he makes this podcast.

Together, the hosts provide an intelligent discussion of the day's global affairs. Complex issues like the Islamic state and tensions between world powers receive nuanced coverage. The podcast avoids any political bias. Rather, the hosts examine how changes in the political landscape can affect the world.

Fans of the show enjoy the passion Iqbal and Safi show for authentic journalism. Today in Focus has all the intrigue of a network news show. Listeners will learn about economic, political, and cultural news on a global scale. The show talks about everything from climate change to soccer to films.

This podcast combines quality reporting and skilled editing for a professional finished product. The Guardian readers will find the same quality of journalism on this podcast. With daily 30-minute episodes, this podcast makes it easy to stay informed on important issues.

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What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?

Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?

Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sudan’s forgotten war

Sudan’s forgotten war

While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have captured global attention, the civil war in Sudan has been largely ignored. That can’t be allowed to continue, says the Guardian’s Nesrine Malik. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

Dr Hilary Cass’s review of NHS gender identity services has been published. Amelia Gentleman reports on what it means for children at the centre of it all. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

In the 1960s the birthrate in Greenland was one of the highest in the world. Then it plunged. Decades later, women have finally begun speaking out about what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from ever buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’

Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’

Liz Truss is back – kind of. The former PM of just 49 days has published a book, Ten Years to Save the West. The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea and breaking news correspondent Martin Pengelly discuss her seeming lack of regret. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Is the Middle East on the brink?

Is the Middle East on the brink?

After Iran launched an attack on Israel, is the region heading for all-out war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe

How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe

Last week a group of older women successfully challenged the Swiss government’s climate policies at the European court of human rights. Isabella Kaminski reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?

Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?

George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial

Hugo Lowell talks through the law and the politics of a case starting this Monday against Donald Trump – the first ever criminal trial of a former or sitting US president. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Profits over pipes: who should own our water?

Profits over pipes: who should own our water?

Thames Water owes hundreds of millions of pounds in debt, and the UK government is concerned about its potential collapse. Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The devil walking on Earth part 2

The devil walking on Earth part 2

Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The devil walking on Earth: part 1

The devil walking on Earth: part 1

Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Should the UK stop arming Israel?

Should the UK stop arming Israel?

The killing of six international aid workers and their Palestinian driver this week has brought new scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in its war in Gaza. Peter Beaumont and Patrick Wintour examine the growing backlash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Scotland’s new hate crime law

Scotland’s new hate crime law

The Scottish government has introduced a hate crime law that broadens protections for marginalised groups but critics say it limits freedom of speech. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis

Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis

A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release of hostages are threatening the prime minister’s grip on power. Bethan McKernan reports from Jerusalem. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What is Reddit really worth?

What is Reddit really worth?

The popular social media site has never made a profit and relies on an army of unpaid moderators to keep order. So what difference will a stock market listing make? Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces – podcast

The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces – podcast

A Central Park birdwatching incident went viral after Christian Cooper filmed a white woman threatening him. Now he is using his platform to share his passion for nature. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Who screwed millennials: a generation left behind – Full Story podcast

Who screwed millennials: a generation left behind – Full Story podcast

Guardian Australia’s Full Story co-host Jane Lee and reporter Matilda Boseley investigate the mystery of who screwed young people out of affordable housing, education and secure work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus