Today in Focus
Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump (37 minutes 7 seconds)
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his new book 'The Message', exploring storytelling's impact on politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and the ongoing narratives surrounding race, reparations, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
How phone footage exposed a massacre of Gaza paramedics (30 minutes 26 seconds)
In this episode, Helen Pidd and Bethan McKernan discuss the massacre of Palestinian paramedics in Gaza, revealing the events leading to their deaths and the implications of the footage captured by one of the victims.
Rats, rubbish and rising taxes: why Birmingham stinks right now (26 minutes 57 seconds)
Birmingham is experiencing a significant rat problem due to refuse workers striking since March, which has left over 17,000 tonnes of rubbish accumulated on streets. The situation is exacerbated by the city's financial crisis and cuts in services, leading to concerns about public health and living conditions.
Will Trump’s tariffs tip the world into recession? (24 minutes 5 seconds)
In this episode, Michael Safi and Richard Partington discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the potential for a recession.
Is it safe to visit the US? (32 minutes 42 seconds)
In this episode, Michael Safi interviews Jasmine Mooney about her harrowing experience of being detained by ICE for two weeks and the implications of current US immigration policies.
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