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Today in Focus

The Guardian

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

  • 29 minutes 6 seconds
    The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years
    In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports Marc Conway risked his life to stop the London Bridge terror attack. Why did he fear being sent to prison for it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    8 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 20 minutes 57 seconds
    Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?
    Multi-millionaire Bassim Haidar says ending the non-dom tax status is a mistake. He plans to leave the UK and says other non-doms will do the same. Should the government change their mind?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    7 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 28 minutes 50 seconds
    How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?
    Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    6 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 30 minutes 19 seconds
    Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special
    In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    5 May 2024, 2:54 pm
  • 30 minutes 2 seconds
    Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?
    With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    3 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 24 minutes 8 seconds
    Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
    The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    2 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?
    Councillors, mayors and police commissioners across England and Wales are facing voters this week. What’s at stake?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    1 May 2024, 2:00 am
  • 27 minutes 28 seconds
    Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns
    On Monday, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation. What does this mean for the Scottish National party? Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    30 April 2024, 2:00 am
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    Have open marriages gone mainstream?
    From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    29 April 2024, 2:00 am
  • 28 minutes 44 seconds
    The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses
    Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    26 April 2024, 2:00 am
  • 27 minutes 21 seconds
    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
    25 April 2024, 2:00 am
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