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Hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly, 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... more

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Esther Addley reports on a class action suit of more than 3,000 cancer survivors and their loved ones against Johnson & Johnson. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>

In this bonus episode of the Cotton Capital series, Guardian journalist Chris Osuh explores whether we are living through a Pan-African moment in 2025, 80 years on from Manchester’s 1945 Pan-African Congress. Help support our independent journalism a... more

How will Jamaica recover from its most powerful hurricane on record? Natricia Duncan reports. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>

Geraldine McKelvie reports on a tumultuous couple of weeks for the national grooming gangs inquiry, beset by resignations, provocative political interventions and accusations of a cover-up. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://... more

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Arthur Brand
A stolen art detective specializing in art theft recovery.
Episode: The heist of the decade
Ansam Tantesh
English literature graduate in Gaza
Episode: ‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal - Today in Focus Extra
Mai Elawada
Communications officer for Medical Aid for Palestinians
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Episode: ‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal - Today in Focus Extra
Devi Sridhar
Professor and Chair of Global Public Health at Edinburgh University
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Episode: What are ultra-processed foods doing to our bodies?
Abigail Radnor
The Guardian's lifestyle editor, who grew up in South Manchester.
The Guardian
Episode: ‘This is what we’ve been afraid of’: British Jews after the Manchester attack
Dr. Dave Rich
Director of Policy at the Community Security Trust, a charity protecting the UK Jewish community.
Community Security Trust
Episode: ‘This is what we’ve been afraid of’: British Jews after the Manchester attack
Phil Halliday
Josh's father who has Huntington's disease.
Episode: My dad, his ‘incurable’ disease, and hope at last
Emily Baker-White
Investigative reporter and senior writer at Forbes, author of Every Screen on the Planet
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Episode: Is TikTok about to go full Maga?
Bill McKibben
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Episode: Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution

Hosts

Nosheen Iqbal
Host of Today in Focus, known for leading insightful discussions around current events and complex issues, often featuring personal testimonies.
Helen Pidd
Co-host and presenter, noted for her deep dives into often overlooked stories and bringing expert opinions to complex topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15.1k ratings
  • Bad faith biased

    Only cares to report about one type of racism. One type of activism. Singular in its point of perspective. Divisional journalism structured to close your mind to other points of view.

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    Netherlands15 days ago
  • Good but editing is off recently

    The episode on spies had the guest edited weirdly. The pauses in speech were too harshly cut and made it hard to listen to.

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    Sneedle2010
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Disgusting

    I have been a listener for years. But this latest episode title has disgusted me. I was honestly shocked and offended to see your podcast titled “the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.” Why are you using different words for two groups of people who were both held against their will? Calling Israelis “hostages” and Palestinians “detainees” isn’t neutral — it’s biased and dehumanising. Many Palestinians are imprisoned without trial, including children and civilians, which makes... more

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    ggsjdndkmskdmslmdd
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Don’t diss Taylor

    I literally can’t live without this podcast and generally agree with everything you say but was horrified by your attack on Taylor Swift! Don’t follow the ‘build them up knock em down’ route of the tabloids. I love her new album which might not be as intellectually deep as her past offerings but represents a new joyous era of her life. It was an unbalanced report with no one giving another perspective. It felt like a gleeful witch hunt of a much loved artist!

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    Chopple
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Listen every week

    I’ve been listening to this every weekday for years. The content is brilliant, extremely informative with a huge variety of topics. Never disappointed.

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    HollyAPJ1234
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Is London ready for driverless taxis?
Q: How safe are these vehicles? Not just Waymos, but driverless cars generally?
The safety of driverless cars hinges on their ability to navigate unforeseen scenarios better than a human driver, but they have not yet achieved that level of safety.
Is London ready for driverless taxis?
Q: Can you just start by telling us why London?
Waymo has chosen London as their first European city for its large market potential for ridesharing services like Uber and the UK government's willingness to embrace tech companies.
The comeback of the mountain gorilla
Q: What kind of risks have the people trying to save the gorillas face?
Conservationists face dangers from armed groups and violent conflict in surrounding areas.
The comeback of the mountain gorilla
Q: What has saved the mountain gorillas?
A significant conservation effort has been made, including veterinary care and habitat protection.
The comeback of the mountain gorilla
Q: How did this incredible journey start?
It began early in the morning, with a bumpy ride through villages leading to a hike up the Virunga Mountains.

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