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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our n... more

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A shocking report into the biggest ever maternity care scandal in the NHS has revealed more than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed as a result of inadequate care in Nottingham. The review, led by the senior midwife Donna Ockenden, found ther... more

A decade after Brexit, the UK simply can’t shake the legacy of the referendum. But with shifting public opinion and the rise of Andy Burnham, could Britain be plotting a path back to the EU?. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https:... more

Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN secretary general, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the con... more

The UK has lost its sixth prime minister in a decade. How did Keir Starmer go from landslide victory to resigning in two years?. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>

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Recent Guests

Kim Leadbetter
Labour MP for Spen Valley (formerly Batley and Spen) and sister of Jo Cox
Labour Party
Episode: How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain
Rebecca Sheppard
Restore Britain candidate for MP in Makerfield
Restore Britain
Episode: In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything
Pastor Jack McGee
Pastor of New Life City Church, Belfast
New Life City Church
Episode: On the ground in the Belfast riots
Pjotr Sauer
The Guardian's Russia affairs correspondent, based in Armenia
The Guardian
Episode: ‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?
Leon Crasset
Journalist specializing in international politics, Mexico and Latin America
The Guardian
Episode: The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup
Hugh Muir
Executive Editor in Opinion at The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took hold
Cenk Uygur
Left-wing commentator, host of The Young Turks
TYT
Episode: Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker: the US commentators banned from the UK
Hasan Piker
Left-wing streamer and commentator
TYT
Episode: Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker: the US commentators banned from the UK
Aamna Mohdin
Community Affairs Correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: How the far right is exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak – The Latest

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Lucy Hough
Host of The Latest; Guardian journalist with on-the-ground reporting and analysis.
Nosheen Iqbal
Host of Today in Focus; Guardian journalist with focus on international affairs and policy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15.6k ratings
  • Do we need the soulful music?

    Interesting interview with Albanese but would be great just to have the unedited version rather than all the slow musical interludes

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    dffghhhjjkklpoiutrrw
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I have been listening daily for 6 years…

    Good to get the guardian point of view. Unfortunately the „stateside“ podcast is now associated which has a completely uncomfortable tone in my opinion

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    5
    CowboyJelly
    Australiaa month ago
  • Script doesn’t match with sound

    Please fix this bug.

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    1
    hagikeny
    United States2 months ago
  • Crazy pro-Israel spin

    In the UK, 45% of religious hate crime offences targeted Muslims, while 29% targeted Jewish people. But you'd think those numbers were flipped. Disgusting that they ride for a nation that's committing genocide. 🤮

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    AKA Queen Mab
    United States2 months ago
  • North Korea’s most beloved daughter

    As always Today In Ficus is a great listen. And even better on this episode to hear from the inimiatble Jean Lee.

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    Annajsays
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest
Q: What is Badenoch proposing exactly with the public sector equality duty?
She argues for abolishing or rolling back the duty, framing it as an overreach that pushes identity politics, while critics say the duty ensures institutions consider equality implications in policies and services.
The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest
Q: What did Rory observe on the ground in Belfast last night?
Rory described a chaotic scene with petrol-like smells, fires, and crowds that included families watching from the sidelines, highlighting a disturbing blend of normalcy and menace in a riot that also felt celebratory to some witnesses.
Zelenskyy’s clever play to win over Trump at G7– The Latest
Q: How significant is it that Trump said Russia should make a deal, given his mixed history on condemning Putin and supporting Zelensky?
The guest notes Trump's recent statements show a shift toward a more transactional stance, with his meetings and comments indicating a pragmatic if inconsistent approach that could influence European expectations and pressure the parties toward a settlement, even if not guaranteeing one.
Zelenskyy’s clever play to win over Trump at G7– The Latest
Q: So I wonder, Jon, how much is that partnership worth to Trump? And how much do you think it's incentivizing him to get this peace deal going?
Henley suggests the partnership is potentially extremely valuable to Trump due to the scale of profits from mineral and energy resources in Ukraine, especially through the Reconstruction Investment Fund, which could motivate him to push for a deal that benefits Ukraine while also advancing U.S. commercial interests.
How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain
Q: What role has the Jo Cox Foundation played in the years since her death?
The Foundation has funded initiatives like tackling loneliness, supporting humanitarian causes, and promoting community events such as the Great Get-Together to bring people together across divides.

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Today in Focus presents deeply reported journalism from Guardian correspondents, covering a broad array of timely topics from international diplomacy and climate policy to economics, gender, and media ethics. Episodes frequently feature on-the-ground analysis, data-driven context, and expert or insider guests, with a strong emphasis on accountability, policy impact, and the human stories behind headline events. A notable strength is its ability to pair rigorous reporting with concise, accessible discussion, often including cross-podcast cross-promotion and guest-driven investigations. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful, globally aware analysis and a preference for nuanced perspectives on complex issues.

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