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. 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.

How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice

John Harris on how music helped him connect with his autistic son James. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

4 4月 2025 - 29 分 12 秒

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Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra

Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

3 4月 2025 - 20 分 25 秒

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How will Myanmar’s earthquake impact the civil war?

Myanmar’s military junta has been losing territory for months. Will the earthquake and a new ceasefire help it turn the tide? Rebecca Ratcliffe reports. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

3 4月 2025 - 28 分 12 秒

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Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from public office for five years for embezzlement, ruining her chance of a presidential run. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

2 4月 2025 - 26 分 53 秒

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The Tesla backlash

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has been targeted by protests across the world. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

1 4月 2025 - 24 分 52 秒

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Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn

From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experience. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

31 3月 2025 - 35 分 53 秒

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From the Oscars to Israeli detention: the attack on No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal – podcast

What does the attack on an Oscar-winning Palestinian director say about the situation in the West Bank today? Adrian Horton and Lorenzo Tondo report. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

28 3月 2025 - 26 分 50 秒

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Weapons vs welfare: Rachel Reeves spring statement

Labour was gambling on growth, but with stubbornly gloomy forecasts can they cut their way out of an economic hole? Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

27 3月 2025 - 25 分 51 秒

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The arrest that plunged Turkey into turmoil

Protesters took to streets after President Erdoğan had his rival arrested. What will happen next? Sami Kent and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

26 3月 2025 - 31 分 44 秒

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Living with long Covid when the world has moved on

What is life like with – and after – long Covid? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at a href= https://www.theguardian.com/infocus theguardian.com/infocus /a

25 3月 2025 - 27 分 01 秒

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