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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. 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.
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2What will it take to improve women’s safety in Mexico? With Estefanía Vela Barba and Ann Deslandes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration plans have been welcomed by Tommy Robinson. Jessica Elgot explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Jonathan Freedland unpacks Donald Trump’s latest U-turn over the Epstein files – the one scandal the president just can’t seem to shake. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Danish journalist Nilas Heinskou and Syrian refugee Agob Yacoub discuss Denmark’s harsh immigration and asylum policies – reportedly the inspiration for changes to be announced by the UK government this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The biggest survey of Reform voters to date reveals unexpected views. Aditya Chakrabortty reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Who is pushing Trump to send the US navy to Venezuela? With Andrew Roth and Tom Phillips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How entangled are China and the UK universities sector? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The broadcaster’s director general and head of news resigned on Sunday night. But were they unforgivable mistakes made or were they victims of an internal coup? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Jonathan Watts sets off on a three-day boat trip down the Amazon – with indigenous leaders, scientists, artists and more – to report on Cop30, the climate summit taking place this year in Brazil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What does the fall of El Fasher mean for the future of Sudan? Kaamil Ahmed reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Majd is one of a handful of injured children from Gaza brought to the UK for urgent medical treatment. But why have there been so few? Nosheen Iqbal reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Helen Pidd heads to Crawley, West Sussex, the place in the UK with the highest number of asylum seekers and supported refugees relative to its population. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Guardian US writer Adam Gabbatt and columnist Mehdi Hasan explore how Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani came from nowhere to the brink of becoming mayor of New York City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Guardian senior reporter Ben Quinn on the shocking knife attack on a train from Doncaster to London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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 theguardian.com/infocus
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 at theguardian.com/infocus
How will Jamaica recover from its most powerful hurricane on record? Natricia Duncan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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 theguardian.com/infocus
Patrick Greenfield hikes up the Virunga mountains in east Africa to trace the remarkable comeback of the mountain gorilla. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Autonomous cabs are a staple in some US cities – but how will they cope with London’s streets? Gwyn Topham and Johana Bhuiyan report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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lovely episode- and I am in love with the piano music played in the background!!! Can somebody PLEASE tell me what is the song name and artist?
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Great story. It's inspiring to hear about this important conversation success.
useful information 👍
leftoids crying
Did you say at the end that "journalism doesn't come cheap". I reckon that English journalists who don't have a basic knowledge of English grammar should be pretty cheap. Journalism isn't cheap, or journalism doesn't come cheaply (adding ly to the adverb describing the verb to come), is correct. I wish that Australians like me didn't have to correct the grammar of English people. Good episode though, and no surprise regarding the behavior of your nefarious former prime minister.
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North Korean Troops Sent to Russia Are 'Gorging on Pornography' Published Nov 07, 2024 North Korean soldiers deployed in Russia have reportedly accessed the unrestricted internet for the first time, with many using this newfound freedom to view pornography, according to Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman.
Academic specializing in racism and immigration says anti immigration is racist
Don't waste half an hour on this. Spoiler alert - slavery was abhorrent, lots of people made lots of money from it and lots of those people were racist. Stating the obvious to score culture war points does not constitute good journalism.
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tnx, you were fair
The guest makes such a good point: without standard vetting for these priceless objects & their provence, looting is encouraged. Add rampant poverty and the recipe for widespread thievery is evident.
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Whew, so glad we learned the important lessons of the 1800s that company towns are great and paternalism provides equal care for all citizens as for the company... 🫠
This episode was absolutely amazing. Thank you.
"We are sowing the seeds of hatred for generations to come." 🎯🎯🎯
"Truth is relevant when you're trying to tell stories to build things, because those things have to be durable to stand, but to destroy - you can lie all you want." 🎯🎯🎯
I just don't believe this woman.