Today in Focus

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.

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How the BBC got into a mess over Gaza

Jul 16, 2025

34 minutes 48 seconds

The BBC faces mounting criticism for its Gaza coverage, revealing deep-seated divisions within its ranks and a potential loss of public trust amid all...

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How the BBC got into a mess over Gaza

Jul 16, 2025

34 minutes 48 seconds

1 min read

The BBC faces mounting criticism for its Gaza coverage, revealing deep-seated divisions within its ranks and a potential...

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The law change that could transform toxic workplaces

Jul 15, 2025

20 minutes 52 seconds

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Zelda Perkins discusses her fight against NDAs following her experience with Harvey Weinstein, resulting in a major legi...

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Syria’s treasure hunting fever

Jul 14, 2025

33 minutes 16 seconds

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The episode explores the surge in treasure hunting and antiquity looting in Syria post-Assad regime. It examines the mot...

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Ulaanbaatar: a warning from the coldest capital on Earth

Jul 11, 2025

26 minutes 33 seconds

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The episode discusses the challenges faced by Mongolia's nomadic culture due to extreme weather and urbanization, partic...

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Is it time for a wealth tax on the super-rich?

Jul 10, 2025

28 minutes 27 seconds

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The podcast explores the concept of a wealth tax in the UK, focusing on its potential implementation and implications fo...

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