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Today in Focus

Today in Focus

By: The Guardian
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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.© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What to watch, read and listen to this summer

    What to watch, read and listen to this summer
    Jun 30 2025
    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 theguardian.com/infocus
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    25 mins
  • “It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill

    “It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill
    Jun 27 2025
    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 theguardian.com/infocus
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    23 mins
  • Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war

    Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war
    Jun 26 2025
    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 theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
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Good overall summary dealing with Harry's position and his chances of winning along with historical summary of how we got here.

Good summary.

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Better with original presenting team led by Anoushka, but still part of my workday routine. Informative

Better with Anoushka

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