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. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. 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. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. 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
Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK
11/21/2024
Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:34:51
An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra
11/21/2024
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:13:20
What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?
11/20/2024
From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:28:00
Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?
11/19/2024
More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:27:44
Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over
11/18/2024
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports from Haiti on the struggles of the government to reassert its authority over the capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the ordinary Haitians caught up in the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:30:01
Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India
11/17/2024
A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:31:04
Hardliners, loyalists and a dog killer: Trump’s new White House team
11/14/2024
Guardian US political correspondent Laura Gambino talks through Donald Trump’s likely next cabinet and what it tells us about his plans in power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:25:42
The fall of Justin Welby
11/13/2024
After the publication of a damning report into a decades-long child abuse scandal, Justin Welby has bowed to pressure to resign as archbishop of Canterbury. Harriet Sherwood reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:28:59
The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government
11/12/2024
Der Spiegel journalist Regina Steffens and author John Kampfner explain how Germany’s traffic light coalition came to an end, and the profound problems facing whichever government comes next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:30:11
A week of tumult and triumph for Netanyahu
11/11/2024
After dismissing his defence minister, Yoav Gallant – and with Trump back in the White House – Benjamin Netanyahu’s position is stronger than ever. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:27:24
Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29
11/10/2024
Will richer nations find the climate finance desperately needed by developing countries? Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:25:44
Where do the Democrats go from here?
11/7/2024
Lauren Gambino dissects what Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means for the Democratic party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:29:55
What will Trump do in power?
11/6/2024
The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith, explains how Donald Trump won a second term and what he intends to do with it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:21:05
The return of President Trump
11/6/2024
Americans have made their decision and they’ve sent Donald Trump back to the White House. Guardian reporters tell the story of the night from around the United States. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:28:31
US election extra: what to look out for on election night
11/5/2024
It’s the most consequential presidential election in decades. So when will we know the results? Michael Safi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:10:06
A road trip through Pennsylvania, the ultimate swing state
11/4/2024
From traditional rural Republicans who won’t vote for Trump to Latino voters who will, Michael Safi finds voters taking surprising stances as he embarks on a road trip through the biggest swing state in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:29:58
US election extra: the endgame
11/4/2024
The presidential candidates are straining to cover as much ground as possible in key swing states. Oliver Laughland reports from Michigan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:10:45
Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories electable again?
11/3/2024
The Conservative party has elected a new leader – one with a combative reputation. Isabel Hardman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:31:06
US election extra: Duel rallies in Las Vegas with surprise J-Lo endorsement
11/1/2024
On Thursday the political circus came to Sin City as the US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held duelling campaign rallies. Washington DC bureau chief David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:10:25
Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state
10/31/2024
The Guardian US writer Chris McGreal reports from his time in Saginaw, Michigan – the county that has backed the winning candidate in every US presidential election since 2008 – to find out which way America might vote on 5 November. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Duration:00:32:19