Today in Focus

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. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. 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.

What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?

From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-21
30:52

Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-20
29:50

Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over

Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports from Haiti on the struggles of the government to reassert its authority over the capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the ordinary Haitians caught up in the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-19
32:43

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India

A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-18
32:02

Hardliners, loyalists and a dog killer: Trump’s new White House team

Guardian US political correspondent Laura Gambino talks through Donald Trump’s likely next cabinet and what it tells us about his plans in power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-15
27:24

The fall of Justin Welby

After the publication of a damning report into a decades-long child abuse scandal, Justin Welby has bowed to pressure to resign as archbishop of Canterbury. Harriet Sherwood reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-14
30:14

The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government

Der Spiegel journalist Regina Steffens and author John Kampfner explain how Germany’s traffic light coalition came to an end, and the profound problems facing whichever government comes next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-13
31:47

A week of tumult and triumph for Netanyahu

After dismissing his defence minister, Yoav Gallant – and with Trump back in the White House – Benjamin Netanyahu’s position is stronger than ever. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-12
31:47

Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29

Will richer nations find the climate finance desperately needed by developing countries? Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-11
28:20

Where do the Democrats go from here?

Lauren Gambino dissects what Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means for the Democratic party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-08
31:29

What will Trump do in power?

The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith, explains how Donald Trump won a second term and what he intends to do with it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-07
22:45

The return of President Trump

Americans have made their decision and they’ve sent Donald Trump back to the White House. Guardian reporters tell the story of the night from around the United States. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-06
30:12

US election extra: what to look out for on election night

It’s the most consequential presidential election in decades. So when will we know the results? Michael Safi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-05
11:44

A road trip through Pennsylvania, the ultimate swing state

From traditional rural Republicans who won’t vote for Trump to Latino voters who will, Michael Safi finds voters taking surprising stances as he embarks on a road trip through the biggest swing state in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-05
32:26

US election extra: the endgame

The presidential candidates are straining to cover as much ground as possible in key swing states. Oliver Laughland reports from Michigan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-04
12:03

Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories electable again?

The Conservative party has elected a new leader – one with a combative reputation. Isabel Hardman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-04
32:20

US election extra: Duel rallies in Las Vegas with surprise J-Lo endorsement

On Thursday the political circus came to Sin City as the US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held duelling campaign rallies. Washington DC bureau chief David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-01
12:07

Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state

The Guardian US writer Chris McGreal reports from his time in Saginaw, Michigan – the county that has backed the winning candidate in every US presidential election since 2008 – to find out which way America might vote on 5 November. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11-01
34:58

US election extra: the race in Georgia

Joe Biden memorably won the state of Georgia in 2020. But Trump’s campaign team are confident they can shift the key swing state back into their column this year. George Chidi reports from Atlanta. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10-31
11:58

Rachel Reeves’s big tax-and-spend budget dissected

The Guardian’s special correspondent Heather Stewart analyses Labour’s first budget in government for more than 14 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10-31
25:41

M.H

So there's nothing anyone can do; but the Haitian people are reeds and can't be broken...at least I go away feeling positive...thanks Guardian 🤢 Why not get somebody with ideas to come and discuss?! The Guardian seems to often fall short of analysis. Disappointing.

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Max B

So you mention who is donating to trump and what they will be wanting in return but completely fail to mention who is donating to Kamala….and she’s raised twice as much. So i guess they want nothing in return and not worthy of any scrutiny?

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Padraig Sweeney

What a shocking story... Thank you Ahmed for sharing your story. Israel is a terrorist state... This shouldn't be happening to your people.

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khaled Hasan

Xc Fsr🙁🗾🧥🤑😈

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Inge Z

Great podcast with very well articulated viewpoints

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