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Today in Focus

Today in Focus

By: The Guardian
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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.© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Arise, Sir David Beckham

    Arise, Sir David Beckham
    Jun 16 2025
    Zoe Williams goes through the highs and lows of David Beckham’s career, and asks why it took so long for him to receive a knighthood. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins
  • ‘A declaration of war’: Israel’s strike on Iran – Today in Focus Extra

    ‘A declaration of war’: Israel’s strike on Iran – Today in Focus Extra
    Jun 13 2025
    The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Jerusalem the morning after an unprecedented Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    13 mins
  • Donald Trump v Los Angeles

    Donald Trump v Los Angeles
    Jun 12 2025
    The US president called out the national guard and put marines on standby after protests against immigration raids began. Two Angelenos explain why the city won’t back down. Andrew Gumble reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
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Good overall summary dealing with Harry's position and his chances of winning along with historical summary of how we got here.

Good summary.

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Better with original presenting team led by Anoushka, but still part of my workday routine. Informative

Better with Anoushka

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