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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal 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.
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She’s a global pop star who appears relatable even as her tours alter a country’s economy. But her new album has sparked surprisingly fierce criticism. Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes explain.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From inside Gaza, Ansam Tantesh and Mai Elawawda react to the news of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and the prospect of finally ending the two-year war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
1Numbers of younger people getting bowel and colon cancers are rising. Devi Sridhar explains why their diets could be to blame. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Guardian journalist Abigail Radnor and Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust talk through the grief, fear and anger of the British Jewish community after the Heaton Park Synagogue terror attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Negotiators have gathered in Egypt to discuss the US president’s 20-point plan. Is an end to the war finally in sight?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Guardian journalist Josh Halliday talks about Huntington’s disease, the impact the rare inherited condition has had on his family and the hope there may now be a treatment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Investigative journalist Emily Baker-White on the deal to transfer TikTok’s US operations to Trump allies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
North of England editor Josh Halliday reports from the scene of the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in which two people were killed and three others seriously injured, in what appears to be the worst antisemitic incident in the UK in living memory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why might authoritarians fear the rise of green energy? With Bill McKibben. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Labour leader entered conference with the polls against him and Reform UK snapping at his heels. He came out fighting – but was it enough to change his critics’ minds? Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What does Europe’s biggest porn conference reveal about the future of the porn industry? Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Hope Not Hate founder Nick Lowles has spent decades researching, infiltrating and helping communities to combat far-right groups. But now, he says, ‘they have their sights on our multicultural society’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Data leak gives Guardian US investigations team an unprecedented look into Trump’s deportation regime – and how people are seemingly being ‘disappeared’. Oliver Laughland and Maanvi Singh report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Malak A Tantesh on fleeing the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and becoming a reporter in the most dangerous place on Earth for journalists. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Over the past two weeks, Russian drones and jets have entered the airspace of several European countries. Dan Sabbagh discusses the escalation along the Nato-Russia border. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Shabana Mahmood is already making headlines in her new role. But who is she and what motivates her?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Science editor Ian Sample talks through the dilemma facing more than a million people in the UK as the cost of the jabs jumps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been handed a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup – is there any way his political career can continue? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The killing of the rightwing activist and podcaster has left the US reeling. Yet President Trump and his supporters are a long way from calling for calm. Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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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.
This sounds like a frustrating nightmare.
another partial upload - seems to happen a lot for The Guardian on this platform
Looking forward to both the hits and hidden gems of 2025! 📚📽️📺🎶
I loved this so much. very relatable xx
What a beautiful, difficult episode. I must've cried the entire second half. Thank you.