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.
Episodes
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
15/11/24•25m 42s
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
14/11/24•28m 59s
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
13/11/24•30m 11s
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
12/11/24•27m 24s
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
11/11/24•25m 44s
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
08/11/24•29m 55s
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
07/11/24•21m 5s
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
06/11/24•28m 21s
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
05/11/24•10m 6s
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
05/11/24•29m 43s
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
04/11/24•10m 45s
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
04/11/24•31m 6s
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
01/11/24•10m 25s
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
01/11/24•32m 19s
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
31/10/24•10m 3s
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
31/10/24•23m 40s
US election extra: Kamala Harris’s closing argument
All eyes were on the vice president last night for her ‘closing argument’ in Washington DC. But have comments made by Joe Biden overshadowed the occasion? Lauren Gambino reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/10/24•10m 16s
AI images, child sexual abuse and a ‘first prosecution of its kind’
The Guardian’s North of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman recounts the case of Hugh Nelson, sentenced to 18 years in prison this week for creating child abuse images with AI. Prof Clare McGlynn charts the rise of this material on the web and discusses what can be done to stop it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/10/24•26m 25s
US election extra: the two Trump campaigns
Donald Trump is running two campaigns for president. One is a relatively well-organised and targeted ad campaign in swing states. The other involves the man himself on stage. Chris Michael reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/10/24•10m 33s
The Trump supporters who took over Georgia’s election board
What happens when an election board in a crucial swing state is infiltrated by supporters of Donald Trump? Justin Glawe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/10/24•35m 26s
US election extra: rage and racist bile at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
Ed Pilkington was at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night where the former president and a cabal of campaign surrogates pumped out a six-hour blast of racism and rage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/10/24•10m 31s
The child skincare boom
The Guardian’s resident beauty columnist Sali Hughes charts a growing skincare obsession among children and teenagers, and how it’s being exploited by big brands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/10/24•20m 51s
US election extra: TikTok, podcasts and the polls
How are Americans consuming their news about the 2024 election? Adam Gabbatt reports from New York City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/10/24•9m 46s
Undercover inside a ‘scientific racism’ network
Harry Shukman of the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate went undercover to expose how some of the wealthiest and most powerful people see race. He tells Michael Safi what he found Read: the Guardian’s full investigation Watch: Undercover: Exposing the Far Right. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/10/24•48m 17s
US election extra: Pennsylvania in the balance
Pennsylvania is emerging as the most crucial of all the swing states – and it’s on a knife-edge. Oliver Laughland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/10/24•10m 35s
Liam Payne: the heady rise and tragic death of a One Direction star
Oritsé Williams of JLS and the Guardian’s head rock and pop critic Alexis Petridis reflect on the life of Liam Payne, including the extraordinary success of One Direction, and his struggles with the fame that came with it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/10/24•31m 49s
US election extra: Trump accuses Labour of ‘interference’
Donald Trump has furiously accused the Labour party of interfering in the US election, calling it ‘far left’, after party activists travelled to campaign for his opponent. Jonathan Freedland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/10/24•10m 34s
Will the Chris Kaba murder trial change British policing?
After armed officer Martyn Blake was cleared of Kaba’s murder, many police officers are angry he was ever arrested. But the family say they don’t feel their fight for justice is over. Vikram Dodd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/10/24•36m 31s
US election extra: is the US ready for ‘Maga-nomics’?
Voters consistently tell pollsters their top priority is the economy. So who will they favour to take charge of it? Chris Michael reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/10/24•10m 6s
Moldova’s razor-thin EU referendum result
On Sunday, Moldovans narrowly voted yes in a referendum on joining the European Union. Why was the result so close? Pjotr Sauer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/10/24•25m 39s
US election extra: could Trump steal the election? – podcast
Democrats are fearful that Trump could attempt to overturn the result of the election if he loses in November. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/10/24•10m 8s
How the US border became a toxic issue for voters
Oliver Laughland reports from southern Arizona, where the issue of immigrants crossing the border has become a controversial topic. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/10/24•33m 6s
US election extra: the path to power – understanding the electoral college
Presidential candidates need at least 270 electoral votes – more than half of the total – to win an election. Chris Michael explains which states Harris and Trump need to win in order to reach 270. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/10/24•8m 52s
The killing of Yahya Sinwar
The mastermind of the 7 October attack has been killed. How could his death change the conflict in the Middle East? Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/10/24•20m 25s
US election extra: Harris breaks with Biden
Kamala Harris put distance between herself and the president, using Fox News to give her spikiest interview yet. Adam Gabbatt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/10/24•10m 17s
How abortion became a battleground issue of the US election – podcast
Carter Sherman reports on why the issue of reproductive rights is dominating the US presidential election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/10/24•36m 14s
US election extra: Musk’s millions
Elon Musk is donating huge amounts to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. What might he want in return? Adam Gabbatt reports from New York City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/10/24•9m 40s
How UN peacekeepers ended up in Israel’s line of fire
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israel has been attacking their bases. Now Israel has told them they should leave. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/10/24•27m 7s
US election extra: DJ Trump
Donald Trump went off script on Monday night and abandoned the usual Q&A format of a townhall event in favour of bopping along to his campaign playlist. Chris Michael has the details. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/10/24•10m 11s
The hurricanes shaking the US election – podcast
Will two massive hurricanes in the US be enough to put the climate crisis on the election agenda? Oliver Milman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/10/24•31m 42s
US election extra: the state of the race
As the polls tighten, Chris Michael joins Lucy Hough to discuss the state of the race, in the first instalment of a daily series of short updates on the election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/10/24•10m 10s
How Giorgia Meloni became Europe’s favourite far-right leader
She’s the far-right prime minister with whom leaders across Europe seem to love being photographed. What’s her appeal and what does she really want? With Alexander Stille. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/10/24•30m 35s
One man on his grief for Gaza
Journalist Ahmed Alnaouq on losing 21 family members in an Israeli airstrike. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/10/24•42m 38s
‘I am your retribution’: Trump’s radical plan to remake the presidency
Guardian US’s chief reporter, Ed Pilkington, explores Donald Trump’s plans for a second term as president if he wins next month’s election, and how they would give him unprecedented power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/10/24•27m 58s
Unleashed: John Crace digests Boris Johnson’s memoir
The former PM probably hoped this book would make the country fall in love with him again, but it will only revive the resentment, John Crace tells Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/10/24•30m 55s
Sue Gray is out: will this solve Labour’s problems?
It’s coming up to 100 days since Labour took power, but its honeymoon period was cut short by a flurry of negative headlines. Will getting rid of Starmer’s highest-paid aide help? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/10/24•23m 46s
7 October, one year on: a return to kibbutz Nir Oz
Bethan McKernan visits Nir Oz in southern Israel to talk to survivors about Hamas’s attack on 7 October last year, and to discuss what has happened to their kibbutz and the wider region since. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/10/24•29m 49s
Do Israel and Iran really want to go to war?
For years the two countries have been engaged in a shadow war. Why, and will it finally explode into a direct confrontation? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/10/24•25m 12s
The curiously upbeat Tory leadership race
Helen Pidd goes to the Conservative party conference to hear from the four candidates vying for the leadership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/10/24•40m 48s
How will Israel retaliate? – Today in Focus Extra
Peter Beaumont joins Michael Safi from Jerusalem to discuss the unprecedented attack on Israel by Iran – and what may come next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/10/24•12m 21s
Who were England’s 2024 rioters?
Racist chants rang out, and homes, businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked – for a week this summer English towns and cities seemed on the brink of chaos. Josh Halliday reports on what we know so far about the people at the centre of the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/10/24•29m 20s
Will Hezbollah survive Israel’s onslaught?
Hezbollah was a force to be reckoned with. Now its veteran leader and a host of its senior leaders are dead and Israel is threatening a ground invasion of Lebanon. Is this the start of a new reality in the Middle East? Jason Burke reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/10/24•26m 54s
The mysteries of IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome affects one in five adults in the UK but is little understood and has no known cure. Hannah Moore discusses living with the condition with a friend and asks a dietitian whether new research into the mind-gut connection may bring answers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/09/24•26m 4s
The deadliest week in Lebanon for decades
William Christou and Michael Safi speak to people affected by Israel’s intense bombing campaign in Lebanon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/09/24•36m 26s
The bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in the rape trial horrifying France
For more than a decade Pelicot’s husband drugged her and invited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/09/24•31m 4s
Hope, finally? Keir Starmer’s first conference in power
From anger over the winter fuel allowance to a row over freebies, Labour’s first conference in power for 15 years started under a cloud. Did the prime minister’s speech lift the gloom? With Jessica Elgot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/09/24•29m 56s
Inside a secret summit of Afghan women’s rights activists
Annie Kelly reports from a conference in Albania where Afghan women have spoken publicly about the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on their freedom. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/09/24•32m 42s
Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats
Helen Pidd meets Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, to discuss the history and fate of the UK’s hereditary peers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/09/24•24m 3s
How Lebanon’s pagers and walkie-talkies became deadly weapons
On Tuesday, dozens of people were killed when electronic pagers blew up. The next day walkie-talkies exploded. What was the goal of the attacks? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/09/24•25m 24s
Anushka Asthana on the perils of Keir Starmer’s fragile majority
The PM should be enjoying his political honeymoon but, explains Anushka Asthana, his wide but fragile majority is proving difficult to navigate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/09/24•22m 31s
Should we believe Putin’s war talk?
How discussions over long-range missiles led to war threats from Vladimir Putin. Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/09/24•22m 42s
The devastating secrets of Huw Edwards
The newsreader has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children. How did the BBC handle the scandal? Dan Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/09/24•30m 11s
Revenge of the childless cat ladies
How Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance calling Democrats ‘childless cat ladies’ backfired. Elle Hunt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/09/24•28m 49s
Creating The Spark: the kids behind 2024’s surprise summer hit
Rory Carroll and Helen Pidd meet the Kabin Crew and the Lisdoonvarna Crew – creators of a song that has notched up over a billion plays on TikTok – as they perform at the Electric Picnic music festival. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/09/24•28m 45s
Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk
What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/09/24•26m 29s
Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it?
Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were not happy, as Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/09/24•23m 48s
Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate
Guardian columnist Mehdi Hasan talks through the debate strategy needed to face an opponent like Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/09/24•34m 35s
The man who fell to Earth
Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from a plane wheel bay as it descended to Heathrow airport, his brother visits the car park where his body was found. Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/09/24•22m 29s
Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed
After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/09/24•38m 37s
The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas
Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/09/24•33m 40s
Why Oasis tickets are ‘definitely maybe’ too expensive
After queuing online for hours to buy gig tickets, some fans saw the prices surge. What happened? Rob Davies reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/09/24•27m 19s
The millennials living with their parents
Elle Hunt reports on the millennials living with their parents, and explains why such living arrangements are on the rise. A family in London describes what it’s like to live together again. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/09/24•23m 44s
Meet the new MPs: the surgeon, the lawyer and the 24-year-old student
The new parliament contains an astonishing 335 new MPs. Helen Pidd meets three of them as they get to grips with their jobs and leave their old lives behind. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/09/24•27m 28s
Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/08/24•41m 33s
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/08/24•36m 22s
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/08/24•41m 34s
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/08/24•34m 54s
Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/08/24•46m 12s
Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/08/24•39m 58s
Black Box: episode 0 – The collision
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/08/24•13m 57s
The sex lives of strangers: creating ‘This is how we do it’
A look at some of the brave couples who shared the joys and challenges of their sex lives in the column. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/08/24•29m 18s
Venezuela and the president who won’t concede defeat
Tom Phillips reports on the opposition protests and brutal government crackdown since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/08/24•32m 17s
The UK’s refusal to ban arms exports to Israel
According to government statistics, the UK has issued more than 100 arms export licences to Israel since the 7 October attack. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/08/24•22m 50s
Racism in the army: the soldier who took the UK military to court
Former soldier Kerry-Ann Knight describes the sexism and racism she faced in the British military, and how she went from being the face of an army recruitment drive to a painful employment tribunal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/08/24•29m 0s
The making of Kamala Harris
What does the life of the woman who could be the next president of the US tell us about what kind of a leader she may be? Janell Ross reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/08/24•39m 46s
The astronauts ‘stuck’ in space
Why are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore staying onboard the International Space Station much longer than planned? Richard Luscombe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/08/24•25m 52s
How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests
Sheikh Hasina was a historic figure in her country. But now she has fled after protests turned violent. How did it all go wrong? David Bergman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/08/24•29m 50s
Tommy Robinson and the evolution of Britain’s far right
Ben Quinn reports on how Tommy Robinson became a key figure in British far right politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/08/24•29m 55s
Is Ukraine’s incursion into Russia a gamble that could pay off?
It is the first time Russia has been invaded by a foreign army since the second world war. Dan Sabbagh reports on the surprise attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/08/24•20m 31s
The two-child welfare limit: why won’t Labour scrap the cap?
Tom Clark and Janet Arinaitwe on the politics behind the two-child welfare cap and the impact it has on some of Britain’s poorest families. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/08/24•26m 59s
“Welcome to hell”: inside Israel’s prisons
Palestinian prisoners have spoken of sexual assault and starvation in Israeli jails. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/08/24•37m 55s
Is AI a bubble?
Alex Hern reports on recent problems artificial intelligence companies have faced and asks whether the billions invested are paying off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/08/24•23m 12s
The imam who reached out to rioters
Adam Kelwick is an imam at England’s oldest mosque. He explains why, as far-right mobs launched attacks across the country, he invited the people targeting his mosque to come inside. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/08/24•24m 25s
Inside the prisoner exchange that set an American journalist free
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer talks about the imprisonment and eventual release of his friend, the journalist Evan Gershkovich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/08/24•29m 57s
A death at work in the age of extreme heat
Samira Shackle and Jeff Goodell explain the dangers resulting from extreme heat, and what society can do to mitigate them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/08/24•28m 36s
How two assassinations left the Middle East on the edge
Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, are we on the edge of a regional war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/08/24•26m 31s
How Southport’s horror and grief was hijacked by the far right
After the killing of three little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, the town was in mourning. But after rumours and disinformation flooded social media a riot broke out. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/08/24•32m 25s
Rachel Reeves and the £22bn black hole
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has claimed that a £22bn shortfall in the public finances was “covered up” by the Conservative government. Larry Elliott reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/07/24•25m 48s
The sisters Saudi Arabia tried to silence
Three siblings dared to challenge the kingdom’s restrictive rules for women – and it changed their lives for ever. Tom Levitt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/07/24•35m 49s
Why Spain wants tourists to go home
For decades, Spain has been the destination of choice for Brits desperate for sun, sea and sand. But now there is a growing backlash against tourism. What went wrong? Sam Jones reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/07/24•27m 11s
The mother who forgave her daughters’ killer – but not the police
Mina Smallman’s world fell apart after the murder of her two daughters. Then came a shocking revelation about the police’s behaviour. She explains how she found the strength to fight back. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/07/24•37m 58s
Team GB’s plan for Paris? Air con, ice vests and baristas
The Olympic Games are starting on Friday – but what does it take to get Team GB ready, and what should spectators be watching out for? With Sean Ingle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/07/24•30m 52s
In southern Lebanon on the brink of war
Michael Safi travels to southern Lebanon where Hezbollah is trading strikes with Israeli forces and one misstep could result in all-out conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/07/24•36m 15s
Mehdi Hasan on Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump
Endorsements for Harris to be the new Democratic presidential nominee have come thick and fast. But without Joe Biden can the Democrats win the US election? s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/07/24•31m 39s
President Biden steps aside
President Joe Biden upended the 2024 US election race by withdrawing as his party’s canidate to face Donald Trump and instead threw his support behind his vice president Kamala Harris. Jonathan Freedland spoke to Nikki McCann Ramirez for a special episode of Politics Weekly America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/07/24•28m 29s
The ‘brat’ summer takeover
The Guardian music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas, books editor Lucy Knight and film and TV critic Leila Latif look at what’s dominating culture this summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/07/24•30m 52s
Dodging the draft: one Ukrainian man’s story
As the war grinds on and the death toll mounts, fewer Ukrainians are volunteering to fight. And some are going to desperate lengths to avoid it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/07/24•29m 18s
The king’s speech: how radical will Labour be?
The new Labour government gets its first chance to set a legislative agenda with the king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Jessica Elgot examines how radical it will be. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/07/24•20m 15s
Has the attempt to kill Trump handed him the election?
As Republicans meet at their national convention this week, has the shooting of the former president altered the course of US politics? David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/07/24•27m 37s
Inside the biggest art fraud in US history
Orlando Whitfield, the author of All That Glitters, on his years of friendship with the art fraudster Inigo Philbrick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/07/24•35m 20s
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump – Politics Weekly America
On Saturday night in London, word came through that Donald Trump had been injured during one of his rallies in Pennsylvania. A shooter, who killed another person and seriously injured others, was killed by Secret Service agents. As the US comes to grips with what just happened, Jonathan Freedland presents as special edition of Politics Weekly America. He hears from former Bill Clinton advisor, Sidney Blumenthal on what this tragedy means for Donald Trump with less than five months until the election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/07/24•22m 36s
Euro 2024: is it coming home?
How did Gareth Southgate get the England team to the Euro 2024 final? Barney Ronay reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/07/24•25m 31s
The Conservative party: rows, resignations … and a tilt right?
After a brutal defeat, the starting gun has been fired on the Tory leadership battle – but which faction will triumph? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/07/24•33m 23s
Joe Biden and the Democrats’ dilemma
Since Biden’s poor performance in first TV debate against Donald Trump, his place on the ballot has been under threat. Joan E Greve reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/07/24•27m 33s
France’s leftwing alliance beat the far right, but what now?
A leftwing alliance snatched victory from the far right in the final round of the French parliamentary elections. But will France now fall into political deadlock? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/07/24•26m 17s
Keir Starmer’s first weekend in power
Keir Starmer vowed to put the country before his party as he appointed his cabinet and toured the four countries of the UK. Jonathan Freedland reports on what we have learned from the new prime minister’s first days in office. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/07/24•27m 42s
Politics Weekly UK – Labour wins a landslide: Is this a new dawn?
Labour has won a landslide victory with Keir Starmer saying “change begins now”. Is this a new era for the country? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/07/24•35m 10s
Labour’s landslide victory
Labour have won a resounding victory making Keir Starmer prime minister with a thumping majority. Helen Pidd tells the story of the night with the help of Guardian reporters from around the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/07/24•30m 30s
Election Extra: a guide to the night
When to set your alarm for the potential Portillo-moments and how to make it through to dawn. With Archie Bland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/07/24•9m 14s
Will France fall to the far right?
Marine Le Pen’s party won a significant victory in the first round of the French parliamentary elections. Can they be stopped? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/07/24•37m 38s
Election Extra: is it over?
Conservatives appear to be close to conceding defeat the day before the election. And Archie Bland hands out his campaign awards. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/07/24•10m 20s
Marina Hyde and John Crace on the 2024 election campaign
Guardian columnist Marina Hyde and parliamentary sketch writer John Crace reflect on the highs and lows of the general election campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/07/24•26m 32s
Election Extra: desperate times
As the campaign enters its final hours, party leaders are trying to reach as many constituencies as they can and throwing out last desperate attack lines. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/07/24•10m 12s
The enigma of Keir Starmer
By the end of the week, Keir Starmer could be the UK’s next prime minister. Why do voters feel they don’t know him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/07/24•46m 31s
Election Extra: Is the race to replace Sunak already under way?
The general election may be three days away, but for some Tory candidates it is merely the staging post for the competition they are really focused on: their party leadership contest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/07/24•9m 55s
The 14 years that broke Britain, part 2
In part two of our miniseries on how 14 years of Tory rule have impacted the UK, Jonathan Freedland explores how chaos from Brexit to Partygate destroyed trust in politics Listen to part 1: austerity. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/07/24•45m 2s
Election Extra: Reform UK activist’s racist ‘pub talk’
Nigel Farage has vowed to banish those accused of extremist comments from campaigning for his Reform party after an undercover report from Clacton by Channel 4 News. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/06/24•10m 53s
The 14 years that broke Britain, part 1
If the polls are correct, an era is about to come to an end. What have 14 years of Conservative government done to the country? Jonathan Freedland reports Listen to part 2 here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/06/24•39m 36s
Election Extra: will undecided voters be decisive?
Apathy and antipathy towards all parties is a growing trend in UK elections. But with a week to go, undecided voters could prove critical to the result. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/06/24•10m 12s
Returning to Leigh: can Labour rebuild the red wall?
The Greater Manchester town was a Labour stronghold before 2019. Will it be once again? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/06/24•36m 47s
Election Extra: Pippa Crerar on breaking the betting scandal
When she broke the first story over a week ago, the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, could hardly have known how deep the betting scandal would go. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/06/24•11m 51s
A win for Julian Assange and a loss for press freedom?
After years in ferocious pursuit, the US has finally agreed to a plea deal with the WikiLeaks founder. But there are fears it may set a dangerous precedent. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/06/24•23m 37s
Election Extra: Where are voters getting their news?
The election has just over a week to go and traditionally it is around now that voters start to really engage with the campaign. But this year feels different, says Jim Waterson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/06/24•10m 5s
McSweeney and Gray: the powers behind Keir Starmer
After Labour’s 2019 election defeat, Keir Starmer vowed to transform the party. Who are the advisers who have helped him shape it? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/06/24•28m 38s
Election Extra: Farage doubles down
Rishi Sunak has heavily criticised comments from Nigel Farage that the west provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/06/24•9m 37s
New towns and old ideas: Labour’s housing plan
What are Labour’s proposals for fixing the housing crisis? Robert Booth reports from Hitchin, North Hertfordshire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/06/24•33m 33s
Election Extra: hope (within reason)
Labour has begun to hint that its ambitions in government will go beyond what it has promised in its manifesto, and sources have told the Guardian of plans to look at redrawing wealth taxes. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/06/24•10m 19s
Has Clacton fallen for Nigel Farage?
He claims he could be prime minister in 2029 but first he has to become an MP. Will it be eighth time lucky for Reform’s leader? Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/06/24•34m 18s
Election Extra: All bets are off
The Conservatives have been hit with further irregular gambling allegations and the party’s campaigns director has taken a leave of absence. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/06/24•10m 11s
The Lib Dems’ surprising strategy to breach the blue wall
The Liberal Democrats began their campaign with eye-catching stunts, but it’s tactical voting that may help them breach the blue wall. Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/06/24•26m 28s
Election Extra: inflation on target and the SNP manifesto
The SNP launched its manifesto today amid polling that shows the once dominant Scottish party facing steep losses. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/06/24•8m 52s
Germans are divided. Can Euro 2024 unite them?
Thanks to a troubled economy and gains by the far right in the European elections, Germany’s sense of identity is in the balance. Could footballing success bring the country back together? Philip Oltermann reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/06/24•21m 47s
Election Extra: Labour heading for a landslide
A new poll for Ipsos shows Labour heading for an unprecedented majority and spells disaster for Rishi Sunak. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/06/24•9m 49s
The British judges ruling on the law in authoritarian Hong Kong
Since 1997 Hong Kong’s highest court has included British judges. But with China changing the laws in the city, they are being urged to resign. Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/06/24•23m 33s
Election Extra: Farage’s five-year plan
Nigel Farage has launched Reform UK’s ‘contract’ with voters, which he insists is not a manifesto. Archie Bland reports on its content and whether it adds up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/06/24•10m 13s
The economy and Labour’s post-election dilemma
Heather Stewart explains how the party’s central economic message could help it win power but then constrain it in office. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/06/24•21m 59s
Election Extra: Starmer and the Corbyn question
Reform have surged ahead of the Tories in the latest YouGov poll and as Keir Starmer prepares for a BBC grilling, will he have a better answer to questions about his past support for Jeremy Corbyn? Zoe Williams reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/06/24•10m 5s
The phone-free, 12-hour school-day experiment
A school in west London is trying to give children their childhood back – by extending its hours from 7am to 7pm. Will it work? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/06/24•35m 3s
Election Extra: Labour’s plan
Labour published its manifesto today with no surprise announcements. But is it the whole story of the party’s plan for government? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/06/24•9m 25s
Labour takes on the SNP in Scotland
In the 2019 general election, Labour won just one of Scotland’s 59 parliamentary seats. Can it turn around its Scottish fortunes? Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/06/24•32m 4s
Election Extra: damage limitation
Have the Conservatives switched their election strategy to simply limiting losses? Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/06/24•9m 46s
Election 2024’s battleground: your family WhatsApp group
How are Labour and the Conservatives approaching their online campaign strategies? Jim Waterson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/06/24•30m 11s
Election Extra: the Tory manifesto
As Rishi Sunak searches for a gamechanging campaign moment, Heather Stewart combs through the Conservative party’s election manifesto. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/06/24•9m 48s
How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France
The far right has made significant gains in the European parliament elections. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has responded with a high-stakes gamble. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/06/24•22m 23s
Election Extra: Farage rules out pact with Tories
The Conservative party needs to ‘embrace’ Nigel Farage, according to Suella Braverman. But Farage says a pact between his party and the Tories ‘ain’t gonna happen’. Zoe Williams reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/06/24•9m 53s
Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 2
Sixteen women have accused the magician of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour spanning decades. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also entirely implausible’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/06/24•33m 5s
Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 1
Sixteen women have accused the magician of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour spanning decades. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also entirely implausible’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/06/24•45m 2s
Election Extra: Sunak’s D-day disaster
The Guardian’s political sketch writer John Crace discusses Sunak’s extraordinary decision to fly home early from Normandy on Thursday and skip the international D-day commemorations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/06/24•10m 21s
The Israeli protesters trying to stop food aid getting to Gaza
International aid organisations are warning Gaza is on the brink of famine. But since the start of the year groups of protesters have been trying to prevent food and supplies from getting in. Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/06/24•33m 28s
Election Extra: New Frank Hester allegations
Former employees of Tory donor Frank Hester have made a series of fresh allegations that Hester repeatedly made comments about race or religion in the workplace, including in recent years. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/06/24•10m 11s
From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist’s extraordinary story – podcast
How does it feel to report on the refugee crisis when it’s also the story of your own family? Aamna Mohdin explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/06/24•34m 29s
Election Extra: Sunak’s £2,000 ‘lie’
Rishi Sunak’s assertion that people would pay £2,000 more in tax under Labour was called a lie by the shadow chancellor today. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/06/24•8m 45s
Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Do voters care?
The hush-money trial ended with a historic verdict against a former president. Can Joe Biden capitalise on it? David Smith and Alice Herman report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/06/24•26m 5s
Election Extra: Sunak and Starmer debate preview
Rishi Sunak will go head-to-head with Keir Starmer tonight in their first televised leaders’ debate of the campaign. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/06/24•9m 16s
Has there been a purge of the left wing of the Labour party?
Keir Starmer once promised to lead a ‘broad church’ Labour party. After a week in which Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen have complained about their treatment, does that still hold true? Aletha Adu and Aditya Chakrabortty report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/06/24•27m 38s
Election Extra: Nigel Farage is back
Nigel Farage has announced he will stand as a candidate in the 2024 election. Archie Bland explains why it’s terrible news for the Tories Sign up for Election Edition with Archie Bland – our UK general election 2024 newsletter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/06/24•9m 12s
How to live to 100
We know more about extending our lifespans than ever before. Afterdecades spent drinking, eating and laughing at people with exercise regimes, what will it take for Phil Daoust to join the ranks of centenarians?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/06/24•24m 29s
Trump is guilty on all counts. So what happens next?
Revisited: Guardian journalist Jonathan Freedland speaks to Sam Levine about how Donald Trump became the first US president, sitting or former, to become a convicted criminal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/05/24•21m 17s
Exposing Israel’s secret ‘war’ on the ICC
Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham report on how Israeli intelligence agencies tried to derail an ICC war crimes investigation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/05/24•36m 20s
How an Indian state became a testing ground for Hindu nationalism
Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from Uttarakhand, which offers a glimpse into what the future might look like if the BJP retains its power in national elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/05/24•30m 4s
Why is Sunak’s election campaign so chaotic?
Big beasts have stepped down, a sitting MP has endorsed a Reform UK candidate and the prime minister has already had to have a campaign reset. Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/05/24•24m 2s
A journey on weight-loss drug Ozempic
The company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaffordable for many. George Chidi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/05/24•27m 38s
Damien Hirst and the dates that don’t add up
Guardian investigations correspondent Maeve McClenaghan discusses her investigation into some of the work of the artist Damien Hirst that has been dated to the 1990s, years before it was actually made. Art critic Jonathan Jones discusses the impact Hirst’s work has had on him. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/05/24•29m 24s
What should kids be taught about sex and relationships?
The sex and relationships educator Jo Morgan discusses what she believes a sex education curriculum should look like. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/05/24•27m 23s
Rishi Sunak’s big election gamble
The prime minister has ended months of speculation by calling an election for 4 July. But why so soon? Jonathan Freedland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/05/24•25m 31s
Inside Kharkiv as Russia advances
Shaun Walker reports on Russia’s recent offensive in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/05/24•24m 2s
Could Netanyahu really be arrested for war crimes?
International criminal court prosecutors have requested arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Gaza. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/05/24•22m 31s
The rightwing Christian group and the battle over end-of-life care
The Christian Legal Centre is behind a number of end-of-life court cases that could be ‘prolonging suffering’, according to doctors. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/05/24•33m 12s
The children of the contaminated blood scandal
It is the NHS’s worst treatment disaster – with 30,000 patients infected. Two survivors, Ade Goodyear and Andy Evans, explain why it took so long for it to be brought to light. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/05/24•37m 14s
What keeps the world’s top climate scientists up at night?
Hundreds of climate experts expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels by 2100. Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/05/24•30m 48s
The 'foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia
The bill requires any civil society organisation that receives more than 20% of its funds from abroad to register as being under foreign influence. Daniel Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/05/24•20m 14s
The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland
Rory Carroll, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent, looks at what is fuelling anti-immigrant anger in the Republic of Ireland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/05/24•26m 50s
Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones?
Almost all children have them by the time they are 11 years old – and some get them at four. But are they ruining childhoods? Blake Montgomery reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/05/24•29m 19s
Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?
The prime minister is another MP down after Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to join Labour. With the Conservatives trailing by 30 points after heavy local election losses, what options does Rishi Sunak now have? Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey tells Helen Pidd what these losses mean for the PM, and looks at what calculation Keir Starmer made in taking in a rightwing Tory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/05/24•24m 2s
Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge
We hear from two Palestinians living in tents in the city of Rafah. As the threat of an Israeli invasion hangs over them, they decide whether to stay or leave. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/05/24•24m 6s
The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years
In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports Marc Conway risked his life to stop the London Bridge terror attack. Why did he fear being sent to prison for it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/05/24•29m 6s
Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?
Multi-millionaire Bassim Haidar says ending the non-dom tax status is a mistake. He plans to leave the UK and says other non-doms will do the same. Should the government change their mind?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/05/24•20m 57s
How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?
Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/05/24•28m 50s
Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special
In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/05/24•30m 19s
Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?
With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/05/24•30m 2s
Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/05/24•24m 8s
Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?
Councillors, mayors and police commissioners across England and Wales are facing voters this week. What’s at stake?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/05/24•27m 55s
Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns
On Monday, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation. What does this mean for the Scottish National party? Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/04/24•27m 28s
Have open marriages gone mainstream?
From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/04/24•26m 20s
The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses
Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/04/24•28m 44s
What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war
Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/04/24•27m 21s
Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?
Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/04/24•27m 32s
Sudan’s forgotten war
While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have captured global attention, the civil war in Sudan has been largely ignored. That can’t be allowed to continue, says the Guardian’s Nesrine Malik. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/04/24•27m 51s
Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?
Dr Hilary Cass’s review of NHS gender identity services has been published. Amelia Gentleman reports on what it means for children at the centre of it all. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/04/24•36m 39s
The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate
In the 1960s the birthrate in Greenland was one of the highest in the world. Then it plunged. Decades later, women have finally begun speaking out about what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/04/24•31m 21s
Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?
MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from ever buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/04/24•24m 10s
Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’
Liz Truss is back – kind of. The former PM of just 49 days has published a book, Ten Years to Save the West. The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea and breaking news correspondent Martin Pengelly discuss her seeming lack of regret. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/04/24•27m 2s
Is the Middle East on the brink?
After Iran launched an attack on Israel, is the region heading for all-out war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/04/24•24m 48s
How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe
Last week a group of older women successfully challenged the Swiss government’s climate policies at the European court of human rights. Isabella Kaminski reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/04/24•25m 51s
Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?
George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/04/24•27m 32s
Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial
Hugo Lowell talks through the law and the politics of a case starting this Monday against Donald Trump – the first ever criminal trial of a former or sitting US president. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/04/24•27m 0s
Profits over pipes: who should own our water?
Thames Water owes hundreds of millions of pounds in debt, and the UK government is concerned about its potential collapse. Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/04/24•25m 32s
The devil walking on Earth part 2
Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/04/24•22m 50s
The devil walking on Earth: part 1
Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/04/24•30m 17s
Should the UK stop arming Israel?
The killing of six international aid workers and their Palestinian driver this week has brought new scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in its war in Gaza. Peter Beaumont and Patrick Wintour examine the growing backlash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/04/24•28m 33s
Scotland’s new hate crime law
The Scottish government has introduced a hate crime law that broadens protections for marginalised groups but critics say it limits freedom of speech. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/04/24•28m 14s
Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis
A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release of hostages are threatening the prime minister’s grip on power. Bethan McKernan reports from Jerusalem. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/04/24•25m 29s
What is Reddit really worth?
The popular social media site has never made a profit and relies on an army of unpaid moderators to keep order. So what difference will a stock market listing make? Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/04/24•28m 44s
The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces – podcast
A Central Park birdwatching incident went viral after Christian Cooper filmed a white woman threatening him. Now he is using his platform to share his passion for nature. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/04/24•27m 50s
Who screwed millennials: a generation left behind – Full Story podcast
Guardian Australia’s Full Story co-host Jane Lee and reporter Matilda Boseley investigate the mystery of who screwed young people out of affordable housing, education and secure work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/03/24•21m 34s
Ten years of equal marriage – what has it changed?
It’s a decade since the first same-sex marriages were performed in England and Wales. What have they meant for LGBTQ+ people?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/03/24•35m 9s
How gangs took control of Haiti
Haiti has erupted into violence after gangs laid waste to the capital and forced the prime minister to resign. But Haitians are wary from bitter experience of outside forces intervening to find a solution to the crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/03/24•31m 6s
The assisted dying debate: Paola’s story – podcast
Paola Marra ended her life last week in Switzerland after being told by doctors she could not be guaranteed a pain-free death from bowel cancer in the coming months. Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/03/24•30m 48s
Terrorism and the battle for the truth in Moscow
Footage of four gunmen appears to support Islamic State’s claim that it masterminded the worst terrorist attack in Russia in two decades. But the Kremlin has put Ukraine in the frame. Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/03/24•25m 5s
The rise and fall of Vice Media
Vice Media is laying off hundreds of workers and no longer publishing journalism on its website. Sirin Kale and Sam Wolfson discuss their time at the company. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/03/24•27m 21s
Shining a light on London’s men-only Garrick Club
The Garrick Club is one of London’s original gentlemen’s clubs. Among its members are the most powerful people in the country. Yet in 2024 women are not welcome to apply for membership. Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/03/24•24m 49s
The silencing of climate protesters in English and Welsh courts
The court of appeal ruled on Monday that the ‘consent’ defence could not be used in the cases of climate activists. Sandra Laville reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/03/24•24m 12s
How serious are the plots against Rishi Sunak?
Recent missteps from the prime minister have added to Tory MPs’ concerns about their disastrous poll ratings. But are they ready to act against Rishi Sunak? Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/03/24•28m 57s
Why are Indian and Nepali men ending up on the frontline in Ukraine?
Hundreds of young Indian and Nepali men are ending up on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. Their families want answers. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from Delhi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/03/24•24m 18s
What happens when you put a nursery in a care home?
At Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/03/24•32m 56s
What do the Tories consider extreme?
Michael Gove is rewriting the government’s definition of ‘extremism’ but his actions have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Columnist Rafael Behr reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/03/24•26m 14s
The princess and the pictures
An edited family photo of the Princess of Wales with her children on Mother’s Day has fuelled an intensifying swirl of conspiracy theories around the royal couple. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/03/24•29m 20s
How an infamous ransomware gang found itself hacked
LockBit was a sophisticated criminal operation, offering the tools needed to steal a company’s data and hold it to ransom. Then it was itself hacked. Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/03/24•33m 4s
The Ministry of Defence’s multimillion pound Saudi defence deal
Documents released in a Serious Fraud Office court case showed suspicious payments on Saudi Arabian defence deals going back decades. David Pegg reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/03/24•26m 11s
Black Box: the hunt for ClothOff – the deepfake porn app
For the past six months, the Guardian journalist Michael Safi has been trying to find out who is behind an AI company that creates deepfakes. Deepfakes that are causing havoc around the world, with police and lawmakers baffled about how to deal with them. And in trying to answer one question, he has been left with a bigger one: is AI going to make it impossible to sort fact from fiction? Subscribe to Black Box, a new Guardian audio series on artificial intelligence, for all the remaining episodes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/03/24•46m 44s
Black Box: The connectionists
Scientist Geoffrey Hinton set out to understand the brain and ended up working with a group of researchers who invented a technology so powerful that even they don’t truly understand how it works. This is about a collision between two mysterious intelligences – two black boxes – human and artificial. Subscribe to Black Box, a new series on artificial intelligence, for more episodes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/03/24•40m 3s
Jeremy Hunt’s election year budget – podcast
What does the spring budget mean for the public’s finances and the general election to come? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/03/24•20m 34s
Gaza’s hunger crisis
Children are reported to be starving in Gaza as insufficient aid supplies crawl into the territory. Meanwhile, as Ramadan approaches, peace talks are faltering. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/03/24•25m 42s
Why IVF is under attack in Alabama
After an Alabama supreme court judgment, the biggest IVF clinics in the state closed, leaving prospective parents desperate. Jessica Glenza reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/03/24•28m 32s
Is ill-health holding back the UK economy?
Growing numbers of people are leaving the jobs market because of long-term illnesses. It’s coming at a huge personal and national cost, says economics editor Larry Elliott. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/03/24•27m 20s
Black Box: the collision
The beginning of a new series that explores seven stories and the thread that ties them together: artificial intelligence. In this prologue, Hannah (not her real name) has met Noah and he has changed her life for the better. So why does she have concerns about him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/03/24•14m 28s
How the cost of living changed the way we eat out
Restaurants across the UK are struggling with rising rents, food prices and customers tight on cash. How can they attract loyal diners? Grace Dent and Tony Naylor report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/03/24•24m 29s
The Conservative party’s problem with Islamophobia
Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson was suspended from the party after suggesting London’s mayor Sadiq Khan was being controlled by Islamists. But why can’t the party call his comments Islamophobic? Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/02/24•30m 22s
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 3
The liberation of Kherson city ended months of brutal Russian rule. But across the Dnipro River, occupation governor Volodymyr Saldo finds there is are still money-spinning opportunities to be found. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/02/24•31m 30s
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 2
Russia’s invasion changed everything for Ukrainians – and for one man it presented an opportunity to reboot his political career and reclaim lost power. Tom Burgis reports from Kherson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/02/24•30m 33s
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 1
Vladimir Saldo was swept from Ukraine’s parliament after the Maidan revolution appeared to end his political career. By 2022, police were preparing a case against him as a suspect in a contract killing. Then Russia invaded and everything changed. Tom Burgis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/02/24•26m 52s
How a ceasefire vote led to two days of chaos in the Commons – podcast
All parties were calling for a pause in the conflict. So why did MPs storm out and why is the speaker facing calls to quit? Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/02/24•30m 5s
Is an uprising by Europe’s farmers sowing the seeds for the far right?
Furious farmers across Europe have blocked roads and railways as part of protests against new regulations and cheap imports. Jon Henley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/02/24•20m 50s
Why the NHS needs Martha’s rule
Following a campaign by her family in memory of Martha Mills, the NHS is introducing Martha’s rule giving hospital patients in England access to a rapid review from a separate medical team if they are concerned with the care they are receiving. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/02/24•36m 59s
The shocking death and extraordinary life of Alexei Navalny
The opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner was Putin’s fiercest critic. What does his death in a Siberian prison tell us about Russia today? Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/02/24•28m 24s
Deported and disgraced: the students wrongly accused of cheating
In 2014, the Home Office revoked the visas of 35,000 students accused of cheating in an English language exam. The consequences for those wrongly accused was devastating. Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/02/24•40m 56s
Why is it becoming so hard to retire in the UK?
Everyone agrees the state pension system needs reforming – so why is changing it so hard?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/02/24•28m 30s
Israel’s threat to Gaza’s last refuge
What does the Israeli ground invasion threat mean for the million refugees sheltering in the city of Rafah? Ruth Michaelson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/02/24•27m 17s
What on earth is going on in the Rochdale byelection?
An antisemitism row has led to Labour withdrawing its support for its candidate; a disgraced former Labour MP is running for Reform – and a political troublemaker is back. Helen Pidd reports on the chaos. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/02/24•24m 11s
Is Biden too old to be president?
Joe Biden’s age is increasingly becoming a political liability – even though Trump is just four years younger. David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/02/24•24m 8s
Why does the UK lag behind on cancer care?
Britain’s cancer survival rates are improving but the UK still lags behind comparable countries. The Guardian’s health editor, Andrew Gregory, reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/02/24•26m 42s
Labour’s £28bn green policy U-turn
Keir Starmer has abandoned his totemic pledge on green investment amid fears it opens the party to attacks on its economic credibility. Is he being too timid? Kiran Stacey and Fiona Harvey report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/02/24•28m 22s
Why the military are the real winners of Pakistan’s election
After loudly criticising the army, Imran Khan, reported to be Pakistan’s most popular politician, has been hit with several jail sentences. Mehreen Zahra-Malik reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/02/24•29m 40s
Why is generation Z so divided on gender?
Studies on the attitudes of young people between the age of 16 and 29 show a serious split towards both feminism and influencers such as Andrew Tate. What’s behind it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
07/02/24•28m 7s
The murder of Brianna Ghey
A year on from the murder of Brianna Ghey, her killers have been sentenced, and her mother is leading an extraordinary campaign of compassion. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/02/24•30m 17s
The disposable vape ban
Vapes are often used by smokers to help them quit cigarettes, but in recent years more British children have taken up the habit. So is a ban the right course of action? Sarah Boseley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/02/24•23m 20s
The deal that could transform politics in Northern Ireland
A deal agreed with the DUP will allow power sharing to resume in Northern Ireland, with Sinn Féin as the largest party. Rory Carroll reports from Belfast. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/02/24•30m 18s
Is Britain fit to fight a war?
The British army has been struggling to attract applicants for years. Why don’t young people want to sign up? Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/02/24•22m 53s
What’s gone wrong at Boeing?
A terrifying mid-air blowout of a door plug at 16,000 feet (4,900 metres) left passengers fearing for their lives on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month. It’s just the latest crisis for Boeing so what has gone wrong? Jeff Wise and Gwyn Topham report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/01/24•32m 31s
Will the ICJ ruling change anything in Gaza?
The ICJ’s interim ruling – which said aid must be allowed into Gaza – was quickly followed by shocking allegations from Israel that employees of one of the biggest aid agencies in the territory were involved in the 7 October attacks. What does this mean for people in Gaza? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/01/24•21m 39s
The mothers and wives of Russian soldiers daring to defy Putin
Partners and parents of conscripted fighters are demanding that their loved ones come home. What does it say about Russian support for the war? With Pjotr Sauer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/01/24•24m 50s
Michelle Mone and the PPE Medpro investigation
After the peer admitted to lying about her involvement in lucrative government PPE deals during the Covid crisis, the fate of her high-profile lingerie company raises further questions. David Conn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/01/24•32m 48s
Why the UK needs to eliminate measles … again
In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the UK had successfully eliminated measles from its shores. But the country has since lost that status and cases of the infectious disease are rising rapidly in some areas. Nicola Davis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/01/24•21m 30s
The terrifying, far-right ‘masterplan’ sparking protests across Germany
The far-right party AfD has met neo-Nazi activists to discuss mass deportations. Why is the party still so popular? Kate Connolly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24/01/24•28m 59s
New Hampshire primary: the last chance to stop Trump?
Following the withdrawal of Ron DeSantis from the race, only Nikki Haley now stands between Donald Trump and the Republican nomination for the presidency. David Smith reports from Manchester, New Hampshire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/01/24•21m 18s
The Freedom theatre – and the fight for Palestinian culture
What does the raiding of a theatre in the West Bank tell us about the dangers Palestinian artists are facing? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/01/24•32m 23s
The race for the moon
The space race of the 20th century put the first person on the moon. Now a new race to the lunar surface – with new global players – is just getting going. Robin McKie reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/01/24•23m 58s
Cocaine, gangs and murder: Ecuador’s 10 days of terror
Just a few years ago it was one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. But last week drug gangs stormed a live TV broadcast and unleashed a wave of terror. Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/01/24•27m 14s
The Houthis and the Red Sea crisis
Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen have been met with airstrikes from the UK and US. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17/01/24•23m 44s
Will South Africa’s genocide case against Israel succeed?
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at hearings in the international court of justice. Chris McGreal reports on what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
16/01/24•32m 23s
Reform UK: the party frightening the Tories from the fringes
The rightwing populist party and successor to Ukip has Conservative voters in its sights. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/01/24•22m 13s
The Chinese shadow over Taiwan’s election
How are presidential candidates in Taiwan responding to the ongoing threat of invasion from China? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/01/24•29m 56s
A new law to exonerate Post Office victims
After a primetime TV drama moved the Post Office Horizon scandal up the political agenda, Rishi Sunak has acted to push through a law that would quash the convictions of hundreds of wrongly accused employees. Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/01/24•26m 20s
The UK government v junior doctors
After the longest continuous strike in NHS history, the latest industrial action in England is finally over. What next? Denis Campbell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10/01/24•26m 40s
The release of Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius, the former South African Paralympic and Olympic athlete, was released from prison on Friday. Journalists Tim Rohan and Margie Orford report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
09/01/24•37m 23s
Revisited: The Post Office scandal, part 2
Janet Skinner was jailed for false accounting after being wrongfully accused by her employer, the Post Office, of responsibility for the loss of more than £59,000. With her conviction quashed, she and others are demanding answers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/01/24•38m 25s
Revisited: the Post Office scandal – part 1
When a computer system installed by the Post Office malfunctioned, it led to the convictions of scores of subpostmasters for theft and false accounting. Lives were wrecked. After an ITV dramatisation brought new attention to the case, the Metropolitan police said they had commenced a criminal fraud investigation in relation to the Post Office. Today we re-run our episodes from 2021 on the scandal in full. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/01/24•32m 59s
Culture 2024: what to watch and listen to this year
Culture critics Peter Bradshaw, Tshepo Mokoena and Gwilym Mumford look ahead to the best of the year in film, TV and music. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
08/01/24•34m 27s
Bombs, boat sinkings and assassinations: is the Middle East descending into war?
Beyond the conflict in Gaza it has been a violent few weeks in the wider Middle East, from attacks on shipping in the Red Sea to bomb blasts in Iran and a killing by drone in Beirut. Julian Borger explains what may happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
05/01/24•28m 17s
Why are there so few Black sperm donors in the US?
A lack of donors is creating problems for prospective parents. What is behind the shortage? Lisa Armstrong reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
04/01/24•24m 57s
2024: what happens when US and UK elections collide?
UK and US elections don’t usually happen in the same year. So what happens when they do? Jonathan Freedland delves into history books and what lessons they have for 2024. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
03/01/24•31m 41s
How to reboot your memory for 2024
Cognitive neuroscientist Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember, explains how memory shapes our daily existence – and how to get the most out of it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
02/01/24•31m 10s
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 6 – how King Charles profits from the assets of dead citizens
An archaic custom allows the king’s estate to absorb the assets of people in the north of England who die without a will or a known next of kin. Maeve McClenaghan investigates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
01/01/24•29m 44s
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 5 – the coronation of Charles III
Jonathan Freedland examines what the coronation means to the modern-day UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31/12/23•35m 7s
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 4 – calculating the king’s wealth
Maeve McClenaghan and the reporting team reach the end of their investigation and make the calculations that reveal the vast personal fortune of King Charles III. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30/12/23•37m 30s
Revisited: Cost of the crown, part 3 – the hidden history of the monarchy and slavery
Documents recently unearthed by historians have shown how the British royal family had ties to transatlantic slavery. Maeve McClenaghan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29/12/23•27m 27s
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 2 – duchies, diamonds and Dalís
Any attempt to understand the extent of royal wealth will need to account for the value of their land and their most valuable treasures. Maeve McClenaghan sets off to uncover what is held by the crown and what belongs to the family privately. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28/12/23•37m 23s
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 1 – valuing the royal family
In the first part of an investigative miniseries on royal wealth, Maeve McClenaghan sets off on the trail to uncover how much public money is spent on the Windsors – and what they do in return. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27/12/23•32m 13s
Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 2 – podcast
Labour went into the 1997 general election full of confidence. Now, 26 years on from that famous victory, Kiran Stacey hears as those who helped craft it look ahead and ask if it is time to be more radical. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26/12/23•23m 42s
Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 1
In 1996 Labour was a year out from an election after more than a decade out of power. Its leader, Tony Blair, was surrounded by advisers and strategists plotting their way to victory. Kiran Stacey hears how they did it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25/12/23•26m 37s
How the Guardian covered 2023
The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, talks about how the newspaper covered a year that witnessed the Israel-Gaza war, the coronation of King Charles, the rise of AI and record high temperatures. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22/12/23•36m 52s
The ‘cruel’ new visa rules set to break up families
Government attempts to bear down on record migration figures will target family visas for those earning lower incomes. Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21/12/23•27m 28s
John Crace’s political year
The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer, John Crace, reflects on the year’s events in Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20/12/23•27m 49s
Ukraine’s fight for funds to keep Russia at bay
As the Ukraine war heads into a new calendar year, the country is battling not just the Russian army but also on the diplomatic front, to secure further aid from its allies. Luke Harding and Dan Sabbagh report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
19/12/23•24m 17s
The Barclays and the battle for the Telegraph
The Barclay family may still legally own the newspaper titles, but politicians alongside some of the world’s richest men are contesting who will control them in the future. Jane Martinson, author of You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty, reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
18/12/23•28m 12s
How Madonna changed pop culture for ever
It’s 40 years since Madonna began scandalising and delighting fans and critics around the world. But is she still misunderstood? With Mary Gabriel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
15/12/23•31m 17s
Is Israel deliberately trying to make Gaza uninhabitable? – Podcast
With 40% of homes destroyed in the strip, legal experts are raising the question of ‘domicide’ – but what it is it, and is it taking place in Gaza?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
14/12/23•29m 13s
Rishi Sunak, Rwanda and the rebels
The prime minister faced down rebels within his party to win a vote on his controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. But more trouble awaits him in the new year. Kiran Stacey reports from Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13/12/23•24m 0s
Why Argentinians are gambling everything on ‘anarcho-capitalist’ Javier Milei
The libertarian economist won the election with his radical ideas. Can he deliver? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12/12/23•28m 47s
The stories behind Europe’s unmarked migrant graves – podcast
What happens to the people who risk everything to get to Europe – and don’t survive the journey? Ashifa Kassam reports from Lanzarote. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11/12/23•34m 34s
