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.
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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.
What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Tracey McVeigh heads to Mongolia to find out about the country’s increasingly brutal winters and dry summers, while Badruun Gardi reflects on how the changes threaten the nomadic way of life. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
After changes to the welfare reform bill failed to save money, the millionaire Dale Vince thinks it’s time for people like him to contribute more to the public finances. Arun Advani explains how a wealth tax could work and if it’s time for Labour to introduce one. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Dr Tim Gregory argues that nuclear power is safe, relatively cheap and the only realistic route to achieving net zero targets. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Ed Pilkington explains the president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and what it will mean for millions of poorer Americans who voted for him last November. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Jenny Kleeman reports on the IVF clinic in the US that stole women’s eggs to get other women pregnant. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The rapper faced charges often levied at mafia bosses. Anna Betts explains what the jury heard, and Andrew Lawrence tells Nosheen Iqbal what the verdict means for the music mogul. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
After 12 days of bombing by Israel and the US last month, opinions vary about the extent of the damage caused to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Patrick Wintour and Rouzbeh Parsi explain why and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Helen Pidd talks to Kiran Stacey and a host of Labour MPs on a day of high drama in Westminster, as parliament votes on the government’s proposed disability cuts. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Phoebe Weston heads to Alsace, eastern France, to hear about a ban on drinking water caused by dangerously high levels of ‘forever chemicals’. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Nosheen Iqbal talks to our culture critics Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Catherine Shoard and David Shariatmadari about the hottest music, film and books this summer. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Guardian columnist Frances Ryan on the reality of being disabled in the UK and the impact of the government’s proposed cuts. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The analyst Ellie Geranmayeh and voices from inside Iran talk about their experiences of the last 12 days and what it will mean for the future of the regime. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The United States has joined Israel in its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Michael Safi hears from reporter Hugo Lowell and world affairs correspondent Andrew Roth on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Tel Aviv as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week and the world awaits Donald Trump’s decision on whether the US will enter the war. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
The award-winning film-maker talks to Michael Safi about the big ideas that have run out of road. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
As the world’s attention moves to Iran, what are Israeli forces doing in Gaza? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
Aviation journalist Jeff Wise on the crash of flight AI171, in which at least 270 people died, and how one passenger in seat 11A managed to survive. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>
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.
