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Today in Focus

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Andy Burnham
Climate Change
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United Kingdom
United States
Artificial Intelligence
European Union
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Keir Starmer
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Privacy Violations
2026 United States Midterm Elections
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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pidd 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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Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law and journalist Danny Vincent on the sentencing of the iconic Hong Kong campaigner Joshua Wong to another 10 years in prison. Send your comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian.com. Help support our indepen... more

Mississippi has elected the Democrat Scott Colom in a historic race in the traditionally deep-red state, making him its first Black senator since shortly after the US civil war. The closely contested race was called more than a week after the US midt... more

Global technology editor Dan Milmo on the scandal rocking the world of AI: US intelligence believes the lover of Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, is a Chinese spy. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="www.theguardian.com... more

Donald Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been granted permission to proceed, after the corporation’s attempt to get it dismissed was thrown out by a Trump-appointed Florida judge. The case focuses on an edit in a 2024 Panorama docu... more

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Molly Ball
Political journalist and writer based in Washington, DC
Episode: Trump has been humbled. Now what?
Ankita Rao
Washington editor for Guardian US
The Guardian
Episode: Democrats’ triumph deals devastating blow to Trump - The Latest
Kalyeena Makortoff
The Guardian's banking correspondent
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Episode: Kim Jong-un, crypto bros and a $6.3bn heist
Jean H. Lee
Former Associated Press Pyongyang bureau chief and co-host of The Lazarus Heist
BBC
Episode: Kim Jong-un, crypto bros and a $6.3bn heist
Aisha Down
The Guardian's global technology reporter
The Guardian
Episode: Cold war? Why are fridges being hacked and what could be next? - The Latest
Jack Shenker
Journalist and author of reporting on Sheikh Tahnoon and the UAE
The Guardian
Episode: Sheikh Tahnoon: the most powerful man you’ve never heard of
Oliver Laughland
The Guardian's US Southern Bureau Chief and host of Anywhere but Washington.
The Guardian
Episode: Why did a Democrat endorse a Republican in Michigan senate race? - The Latest
Michael Lewis
Journalist and author of Moneyball, The Big Short and Blockers
Episode: The ‘blockers’ who stood up to Elon Musk’s Doge
Karel Williams
Economist who researches local economies and economic development
Episode: Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

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Michael Safi
Host of Today in Focus; Guardian journalist with extensive reporting on global politics and policy.
Helen Pidd
Co-host/Host of Today in Focus; Guardian journalist covering UK news and investigations.
Annie Kelly
Host of Today in Focus and related Guardian segments; experienced interviewer.
Nosheen Iqbal
Host of The Guardian's Today in Focus; Guardian journalist with broad coverage including environment and politics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15.9k ratings
  • Radical thinking:

    Keeps those discussions coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intuitu
    Canada10 days ago
  • Sheik Tahnoon

    I hadn’t heard of this shadowy dangerous figure before. It’s a mark of how good investigative journalism is at the Guardian that this powerful man and his connections to intrusive AI and state repression are being held up to the light.

    Those going to live in Dubai should consider what hideous forces underpin their lifestyle choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Cottam
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Lucy Hough:

    It is « Democratic Party »

    not

    « Democrat Party. »

    « Democrat Party » is Republican parlance.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Acolumbianus
    United States11 days ago
  • Factual

    Excellent podcast. Critical, innovative and curiosity driven

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scribulare
    Netherlands11 days ago
  • Great content.

    Podcast Addict
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    Ultrasandrine
    14 days ago

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Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?
Q: What was your opinion about the government's recent advice?
Tim Lang says the advice is useful for individual households but insufficient as a national solution. He argues that food preparedness must be collective and include people who cannot afford to stockpile.
Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?
Q: How did you get interested in all of this?
Ana says she began with a food channel, then saw during COVID-19 that many people were unprepared. She made it her mission to share practical preparedness advice for ordinary households rather than focus on extreme survival scenarios.
Is Harry Kane the most deserving Ballon d’Or winner ever? - The Latest
Q: What is it about Kane's football playing this year that clinched the award for him?
Ronay points to Kane's 89 goals, intelligence, tactical ability and exceptional work ethic. He says Kane is sometimes underestimated in England but is appreciated in Germany as a modern, thoughtful player.
Is Harry Kane the most deserving Ballon d’Or winner ever? - The Latest
Q: Why did Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win hit particularly hard?
Ronay says the award felt unexpected because of both the celebrity-focused nature of the ceremony and Kane's humble character. His emotional thanks to his family made the moment feel sincere and moving.
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
Q: But did that go far enough?
Stewart says the bank levy increase was smaller than expected: it rose to 6% from 3%, rather than returning to 8%. The temporary tax helps fund the support package, alongside increased taxes on landlords and savers.

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Investigations and in-depth reporting on timely global and domestic issues are the backbone, with a strong emphasis on on-the-ground storytelling, data-informed analysis, and personal perspectives. Episodes routinely blend political analysis, tech ethics, climate and energy policy, housing and social issues, and investigative journalism, often featuring expert guests, local voices, and frontline reporting. The show stands out for nuanced storytelling, rigorous sourcing, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics and sponsor dynamics in the media landscape. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want context-rich, thoughtfully moderated conversations about how power, policy, and technology shape everyday life.

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2. Ankita Rao
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7. Oliver Laughland
8. Michael Lewis

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