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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.
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.
‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast
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From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Trump’s class war on Harvard
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Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman
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A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next
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Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg
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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Is the gym gen Z’s pub?
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While generation Z are making gains at the gym, are they losing out on connection?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Trump’s trade war: the view from China
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As the Washington-Beijing trade war grows deeper, who will blink first? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Trump’s deportation ‘mistake’: the man trapped in a prison in El Salvador
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Kilmar Ábrego García was deported, detained and flown to a notorious prison – before officials admitted they had made an error. Why is he still there? Maanvi Singh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The scramble to save British Steel
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What does the British Steel crisis reveal about the UK’s critical infrastructure? Jasper Jolly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump
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The award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates on why US liberals have misunderstood the role culture plays in shaping politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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How a phone footage exposed a massacre of Gaza paramedics
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Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and civil defence workers in southern Gaza on 23 March. Bethan McKernan reports on the emerging evidence of what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Rats, rubbish and rising taxes: why Birmingham stinks right now
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Why have the city’s bin collectors gone on strike? Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Will Trump’s tariffs tip the world into recession?
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As countries reel from the Trump tariffs, can a global recession still be avoided? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Is it safe to visit the US?
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Adam Gabbatt reports on the visa and green card-holders being held in US detention centres. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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What’s causing the crisis in UK TV production?
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About 70% of TV freelancers are believed to be out of work – can the industry bounce back? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
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John Harris on how music helped him connect with his autistic son James. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra
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Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will it Make America Wealthy Again? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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How will Myanmar’s earthquake impact the civil war?
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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 theguardian.com/infocus
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Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?
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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 theguardian.com/infocus
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The Tesla backlash
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Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has been targeted by protests across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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