Today in Focus

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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. 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.

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The BBC’s spectacular own goal

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03/14/23 • 26 min

A tweet by Gary Lineker led to his suspension by the BBC and set off a weekend of chaos in its schedules. Now with a truce agreed, Archie Bland reports on whether it can hold. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Is it time to delete TikTok?

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03/21/23 • 26 min

Western governments are telling their staff to remove the popular social media app from their work phones amid security fears. Alex Hern reports on why time could be running out for TikTok’s current ownership model. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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The Pentagon leaks: how did US security files end up on Discord? – podcast

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04/18/23 • 28 min

Earlier this year, hundreds of top secret Pentagon documents were posted on the social media platform Discord. Manisha Ganguly and Julian Borger report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s next first minister?

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03/15/23 • 31 min

The battle to replace Nicola Sturgeon is dividing the SNP and growing increasingly bitter, reports Libby Brooks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Inside Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

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12/10/24 • 34 min

Foreign correspondent William Christou travels to Damascus, hours after Syria’s decades-long dictator Bashar al-Assad is ousted from power, and asks whether the country’s thirteen-year civil war can finally come to an end. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Jeremy Hunt’s ‘back to work’ budget

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03/16/23 • 34 min

The chancellor has put getting Britons back into work at the heart of his plan to grow the UK economy. But the danger signs are still flashing, reports Heather Stewart. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Why are British audiences suddenly so out of control?

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04/17/23 • 25 min

From fights at the Bodyguard musical to wild drunken antics at comedy clubs and even heckling at the opera, performers and theatre staff say crowds are getting out of hand. What’s going on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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How Madonna changed pop culture for ever

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12/15/23 • 31 min

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

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Revisited: Have open marriages gone mainstream?

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12/13/24 • 26 min

From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry

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12/06/23 • 25 min

After accusations of erratic decision-making during the pandemic, the former prime minister will finally face the inquiry. Aletha Adu reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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How many episodes does Today in Focus have?

Today in Focus currently has 1380 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Daily News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Today in Focus?

The episode title 'The BBC’s spectacular own goal' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Today in Focus?

The average episode length on Today in Focus is 29 minutes.

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Episodes of Today in Focus are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Today in Focus?

The first episode of Today in Focus was released on Jan 23, 2020.

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