Today in Focus
By The Guardian
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.
Latest episode
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Labour’s controversial benefit cuts
The government is hoping to save £5bn from the welfare bill – but what will the cost be for sick and disabled people? Patrick Butler reports -
Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire – Today in Focus Extra
Israeli military forces carried out strikes on dozens of targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, leaving more than 400 people dead. Emma Graham-Harrison reports -
Inside the UK’s first drug consumption room
Libby Brooks reports from a new Glasgow clinic that offers somewhere for people to use drugs in a safer, hygienic environment -
The price of a perfect playlist
Author Liz Pelly on how Spotify changed how we consume music -
Will Putin derail Trump’s peace plan? – Today in Focus Extra
Donald Trump has shown that he can get Ukraine to back a deal, but what about Russia? Patrick Wintour and Pjotr Sauer report -
A spy ring – and a love triangle
Dan Sabbagh reports on three Bulgarian nationals found guilty of spying for Russia in a string of plots around Europe -
Is Nigel Farage losing his grip on Reform UK?
The Reform MP Rupert Lowe has been suspended from the party. What’s behind his feud with its leader? Eleni Courea reports -
Can Canada’s ‘rockstar banker’ PM take on Trump and win?
The former governor of the Bank of England has a new role – saving his country from becoming America’s 51st state. Leyland Cecco reports -
Can Europe defend itself alone?
The EU has announced an unprecedented new defence drive – but will it be enough to deter Russia? Jon Henley reports -
Finding a cannabis farm in your house
How a rogue letting agency destroyed homes and caused hundreds of pounds in damage. Sirin Kale reports
