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Today in Focus

The Guardianwww.theguardian.com
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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Episodes

Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk

What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 12, 202426 min

Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it?

Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were not happy, as Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 11, 202424 min

The man who fell to Earth

Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from a plane wheel bay as it descended to Heathrow airport, his brother visits the car park where his body was found. Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 09, 202422 min

Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed

After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 06, 202439 min

The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas

Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 05, 202434 min

The millennials living with their parents

Elle Hunt reports on the millennials living with their parents, and explains why such living arrangements are on the rise. A family in London describes what it’s like to live together again. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 03, 202424 min

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 31, 202442 min

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 30, 202436 min

Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 29, 202442 min

Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 28, 202435 min

Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 26, 202440 min

Black Box: episode 0 – The collision

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 26, 202414 min

Venezuela and the president who won’t concede defeat

Tom Phillips reports on the opposition protests and brutal government crackdown since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 22, 202432 min

The UK’s refusal to ban arms exports to Israel

According to government statistics, the UK has issued more than 100 arms export licences to Israel since the 7 October attack. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 21, 202423 min

Racism in the army: the soldier who took the UK military to court

Former soldier Kerry-Ann Knight describes the sexism and racism she faced in the British military, and how she went from being the face of an army recruitment drive to a painful employment tribunal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 20, 202429 min

The making of Kamala Harris

What does the life of the woman who could be the next president of the US tell us about what kind of a leader she may be? Janell Ross reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 19, 202440 min

The astronauts ‘stuck’ in space

Why are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore staying onboard the International Space Station much longer than planned? Richard Luscombe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 16, 202426 min

“Welcome to hell”: inside Israel’s prisons

Palestinian prisoners have spoken of sexual assault and starvation in Israeli jails. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 09, 202438 min

Is AI a bubble?

Alex Hern reports on recent problems artificial intelligence companies have faced and asks whether the billions invested are paying off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 08, 202423 min

The imam who reached out to rioters

Adam Kelwick is an imam at England’s oldest mosque. He explains why, as far-right mobs launched attacks across the country, he invited the people targeting his mosque to come inside. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 07, 202424 min
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