Today in Focus

Today in Focus

The Guardian

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...

A German election road trip with the far right on the up

A German election road trip with the far right on the up

Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd hits the road in Germany before Sunday’s federal elections, talking to voters across the country about the rise of the far right. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 21, • 33:18

On the ground in a new Lebanon

On the ground in a new Lebanon

Israel’s war has left many Lebanese people contemplating what once seemed unimaginable: is Hezbollah finished? Michael Safi reports from Beirut. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 20, • 31:38

Will British troops be sent to Ukraine?

Will British troops be sent to Ukraine?

Keir Starmer says he is willing to deploy British forces to Ukraine as part of a peace agreement. But are they prepared? Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 19, • 23:03

How Trump left Ukraine and Europe reeling

How Trump left Ukraine and Europe reeling

The Guardian’s central and eastern Europe correspondent, Shaun Walker, talks through a seismic week, as the president sidelined Kyiv and other European capitals from negotiations on the ending the war and then called into question the future of US support for Europe’s security altogether. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 18, • 25:01

The man with Elon Musk’s chip in his brain

The man with Elon Musk’s chip in his brain

When Noland Arbaugh was left paralysed he signed up for an implant created by Musk’s Neuralink company that would allow his mind to directly interact with computers. Jenny Kleeman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 17, • 38:59

Shon Faye on love and dating as a trans woman

Shon Faye on love and dating as a trans woman

For Valentine’s Day, Hannah Moore speaks to Shon Faye, author of Love in Exile, on her evolving understanding of love. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 14, • 25:44

What Trump’s assault on USAid means for the world

What Trump’s assault on USAid means for the world

What will the world look like without US foreign assistance? Nesrine Malik reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 13, • 22:33

Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn

Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn

Eleni Courea discusses the UK’s historic deal to sign sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and why some inside the Labour party are now regretting it. Campaigner Olivier Bancoult outlines why he hopes the deal will go ahead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 12, • 28:10

Lucy Letby and the medical experts who believe she is innocent

Lucy Letby and the medical experts who believe she is innocent

She was called the worst child serial killer in Britain in modern times. So why are medical experts saying her conviction is unsafe? Josh Halliday and Felicity Lawrence report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 11, • 41:14

How Trump made ‘diversity’ a dirty word

How Trump made ‘diversity’ a dirty word

Has the US president won the battle against diversity, equity, and inclusion? Lauren Aratani reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 10, • 29:08

Going bald in an increasingly hairy world

Going bald in an increasingly hairy world

With the rise of hair transplants, many men are opting out of baldness. But why is it so hard to accept this natural part of ageing? Stuart Heritage and Rudi Zygadlo explain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 7, • 26:56

Gaza, trade wars and the chaos of Trump diplomacy

Gaza, trade wars and the chaos of Trump diplomacy

The Guardian diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, talks through Donald Trump’s latest moves on the world stage, from proposing the US takes over Gaza to starting trade wars with America’s biggest trading partners. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 6, • 24:34

Why has Trump made the Panama canal a top priority?

Why has Trump made the Panama canal a top priority?

The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Panama on the weekend to put pressure on the country over how it runs the canal and its ties with China. Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 5, • 24:41

‘A city of ghosts’: two Gaza residents return home

‘A city of ghosts’: two Gaza residents return home

A fragile ceasefire has allowed thousands of people in Gaza to go back to their homes. Two Palestinians explain why it has been bittersweet. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 4, • 28:40

Alice Weidel: the far-right banker Elon Musk wants as German chancellor

Alice Weidel: the far-right banker Elon Musk wants as German chancellor

Berlin correspondent Kate Connolly charts the rise of Alice Weidel, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland candidate for chancellor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 3, • 28:16

How DeepSeek stunned the AI industry

How DeepSeek stunned the AI industry

Why is the US technology industry worried about Chinese company DeepSeek? Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 31, • 23:20

A journey to Greenland: the 51st state?

A journey to Greenland: the 51st state?

What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s interest in their island? Miranda Bryant reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 30, • 30:50

Rachel Reeves’ plans for the UK: all growth, no green?

Rachel Reeves’ plans for the UK: all growth, no green?

The chancellor is keen to strike a more business-friendly note, but will it come at a cost to the environment? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 29, • 22:43

The Omagh bombing inquiry: one father’s 26-year fight for the truth

The Omagh bombing inquiry: one father’s 26-year fight for the truth

Journalist Shane Harrison and campaigner Michael Gallagher chart the long legal struggle for a public inquiry into the 1998 atrocity, which begins by hearing from survivors and bereaved families. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 28, • 36:48

Revisited: Life after Auschwitz

Revisited: Life after Auschwitz

Revisited: Ivor Perl and Susan Pollack were 12 and 13 when they were transported to Auschwitz. On the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp’s liberation, we revisit a podcast we published marking the 75th anniversary. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 27, • 36:53

Digital demons: the radical new treatment helping people with psychosis

Digital demons: the radical new treatment helping people with psychosis

Jenny Kleeman reports on a new therapy where patients who suffer from psychosis create a digital avatar of the voices they hear. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 27, • 31:06

Southport attacks: the failures that allowed Axel Rudakubana to kill

Southport attacks: the failures that allowed Axel Rudakubana to kill

The murders of three little girls in the seaside town led to horror – and then racist riots. Now the teenaged killer has been sentenced to 52 years. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 24, • 30:25

Why is AI so thirsty?

Why is AI so thirsty?

Keir Starmer plans to rapidly increase the amount of artificial intelligence used in the public sector. But what is the environmental cost? Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 23, • 21:27

The first days of Trump and the migrant raids to come

The first days of Trump and the migrant raids to come

Senior political reporter Joan E Greve talks through the string of radical executive orders on immigration enacted by Donald Trump on his first day in office. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 22, • 24:50

The financial time bomb facing special educational needs

The financial time bomb facing special educational needs

Richard Adams reports on the Send funding cliff edge affecting children and their development. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 21, • 27:24

Trump 2.0

Trump 2.0

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Hugo Lowell and David Smith discuss what to expect from his first few weeks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 20, • 22:53

Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza

Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza

The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McKernan explains the pact reached between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 17, • 25:14

A golden age of cancer treatment?

A golden age of cancer treatment?

The Guardian’s health editor Andrew Gregory explores the promises and challenges of revolutionary technology in the fight against cancer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 17, • 28:26

The resignation of Tulip Siddiq

The resignation of Tulip Siddiq

Political correspondent Kiran Stacey traces the allegations of corruption against Labour MP Tulip Siddiq that caused her to resign from her ministerial role in Keir Starmer’s government. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 16, • 24:34

‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires

‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires

Gabrielle Canon reports from Los Angeles on the wildfires destroying homes and communities. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 15, • 28:22

A new Facebook for the era of President Trump

A new Facebook for the era of President Trump

Factchecker Jesse Stiller and technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker explore why Mark Zuckerberg has announced dramatic changes to Meta’s social platforms, and what they will mean for their 3.3 billion users. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 14, • 35:47

Culture 2025: what to watch, read and listen to this year

Culture 2025: what to watch, read and listen to this year

Culture critics Lanre Bakare, Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Catherine Shoard look ahead to the best of the year in film, TV, books and music. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 13, • 26:03

It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses

It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses

Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 10, • 29:43

Elon Musk’s political evolution

Elon Musk’s political evolution

Why is Elon Musk increasingly trying to influence UK politics?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 9, • 31:40

Are private schools losing their grip on the British elite?

Are private schools losing their grip on the British elite?

Professor of sociology Sam Friedman charts the enduring influence of private schools in the making of the British elite and asks whether the Labour government is looking finally to curtail it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 8, • 29:07

The month that changed South Korea for ever

The month that changed South Korea for ever

Raphael Rashid and Haeryun Kang chart the turmoil that has engulfed the country over the past month, from a declaration of martial law to two impeachments and the worst domestic aviation disaster in its history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 7, • 25:56

Friendship across the parenting divide

Friendship across the parenting divide

Helen Pidd and Alexandra Topping have been close friends for almost 20 years. But struggles with fertility and new motherhood tested their bond to the limit. • Listen to our Embracing a childfree life episode, from April 2023, on Helen’s experience of IVF treatment and meeting other childfree people, and read Helen and Lexy’s account of their friendship here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 6, • 36:13

How Britain fell in love with darts

How Britain fell in love with darts

Helen Pidd attends the PDC World Darts Championship to find out why the sport has grown in popularity in recent years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 3, • 32:10

How to have a perfectly imperfect 2025

How to have a perfectly imperfect 2025

Instead of making grand new year’s resolutions, the smallest steps could lead to a more joyful life, says Oliver Burkeman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 2, • 27:43

Revisited: Ten years of equal marriage – what has it changed?

Revisited: 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

Jan 1, • 34:11

Revisited: From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist’s extraordinary story

Revisited: From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist’s extraordinary story

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

Dec 31, 2024 • 34:06

Revisited: The mother who forgave her daughters’ killer – but not the police

Revisited: 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

Dec 30, 2024 • 38:19

Revisited: The man who fell to Earth

Revisited: The man who fell to Earth

Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from the wheel bay of a plane coming in to land at Heathrow, his brother visits the car park where the body was found. Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 27, 2024 • 22:51

Revisited: The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces

Revisited: The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces

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

Dec 26, 2024 • 27:26

Revisited: Creating The Spark: the kids behind 2024’s surprise summer hit

Revisited: 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 more than a billion plays on TikTok – as they perform at the Electric Picnic music festival. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 25, 2024 • 29:18

How the Guardian reported 2024

How the Guardian reported 2024

It was a year that saw multiple elections across the world, the war in Ukraine grind on and the conflict in Gaza spill over into Lebanon. Katharine Viner explains what it looked like from the editor’s chair. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 24, 2024 • 32:40

A radical way to teach contested history

A radical way to teach contested history

Helen Pidd visits Lancaster Royal grammar school to see the work of Parallel Histories, an education charity which helps young people make sense of contested history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 23, 2024 • 36:10

Yasser’s story: the Syrian refugee who lived with me

Yasser’s story: the Syrian refugee who lived with me

Helen Pidd speaks to her former lodger, Yasser, a Syrian refugee contemplating moving back home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 20, 2024 • 28:14

Can a steel town survive if its furnaces are turned off?

Can a steel town survive if its furnaces are turned off?

Port Talbot in Wales is defined by its huge steelworks. But in January Tata Steel announced it was ending primary steelmaking there. George McDonagh charts a year that could change the town for ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 19, 2024 • 32:29

The prince and the ‘spy’

The prince and the ‘spy’

Prince Andrew is in trouble again, this time for meeting a businessman who has denied spying for China. Dan Sabbagh and David Pegg report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 18, 2024 • 28:38

The reformed jihadi? Al-Jolani, the new most powerful man in Syria

The reformed jihadi? Al-Jolani, the new most powerful man in Syria

International security correspondent Jason Burke explores the life of Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, and asks whether he has genuinely reformed from his hardline al-Qaida past. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 17, 2024 • 25:19

‘The most beautiful word in the dictionary’: Donald Trump’s tariff plan

‘The most beautiful word in the dictionary’: Donald Trump’s tariff plan

Guardian US business editor Dominic Rushe explains why the president-elect wants to impose tariffs on imports, and the risks it poses to the economy. Senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins talks through the potential of a wider retaliatory trade war with China.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 16, 2024 • 25:26

Revisited: Have open marriages gone mainstream?

Revisited: Have open marriages gone mainstream?

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

Dec 13, 2024 • 26:30

Revisited: The Unabomber and his ongoing influence

Revisited: The Unabomber and his ongoing influence

Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison last year. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the modern world continues to inspire copycat attacks 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

Dec 12, 2024 • 45:22

The town that fears losing its high street to climate change

The town that fears losing its high street to climate change

Flooding in Tenbury Wells used to be a once in a generation event, now it’s happening increasingly frequently. Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 11, 2024 • 27:12

Inside Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

Inside Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

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

Dec 10, 2024 • 34:59

How Trump’s victory sparked a crypto boom

How Trump’s victory sparked a crypto boom

Guardian US tech editor, Blake Montgomery, explains what the US president-elect’s embrace of the cryptocurrency world might mean for his second term. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 9, 2024 • 20:14

Revisited: The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas

Revisited: The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas

Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict 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

Dec 6, 2024 • 33:57

Revisited: The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

Revisited: 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 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

Dec 5, 2024 • 30:53

The Syrian civil war and a stunning reversal for the Assad regime

The Syrian civil war and a stunning reversal for the Assad regime

Foreign correspondent Ruth Michaelson explains how President Bashar al-Assad’s government lost Aleppo, Syria’s second-biggest city, and who the Islamist militants are who have taken control there Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, you may notice some disruption to the availability of new episodes in your Guardian podcast feeds in the coming days. All the work on this episode was done before the strike

Dec 4, 2024 • 33:02

Why Joe Biden pardoned his son

Why Joe Biden pardoned his son

Hunter Biden was awaiting sentencing for gun and tax offences when, suddenly, his father pardoned him. Has family loyalty been put above presidential integrity? Chris Michael explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 3, 2024 • 24:11

New Zealand: the fight to protect Māori rights

New Zealand: the fight to protect Māori rights

In what could be the biggest protest march in New Zealand’s history, 42,000 people took to the roads over fears Māori rights are being dismantled. Eva Corlett reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 2, 2024 • 34:32

Lebanon: a fragile ceasefire in a shattered nation

Lebanon: a fragile ceasefire in a shattered nation

After two months of total war and terrible destruction, an uneasy peace has fallen on Lebanon. Will Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 29, 2024 • 30:39

Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament

Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament

Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains how the assisted dying bill came to the House of Commons this week, and how MPs are feeling about their vote. Dr Lucy Thomas speaks about her experience in palliative care and her fears if MPs vote the bill through. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 28, 2024 • 33:35

The rise of ketamine addiction in the UK

The rise of ketamine addiction in the UK

Journalist Elle Hunt and recovered addict Jack Curran talk about the rise of ketamine use in Britain and its sometimes devastating impact. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 27, 2024 • 29:23

The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza

The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza

While Palestinians are fleeing the war, one group of Israelis are planning for beachfront homes on the strip. Bethan McKernan and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 26, 2024 • 37:55

A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis

A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis

Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield travels to Finnish Lapland to investigate the disappearance of its carbon sink, and its implications for the fight against global heating. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 25, 2024 • 24:56

Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK

Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK

Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 22, 2024 • 34:51

An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra

An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra

The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 21, 2024 • 13:20

What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?

What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?

From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 21, 2024 • 28:00

Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 20, 2024 • 27:44

Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over

Inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: the capital where gangs have taken over

Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports from Haiti on the struggles of the government to reassert its authority over the capital, Port-au-Prince, and on the ordinary Haitians caught up in the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 19, 2024 • 30:01

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India

A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 18, 2024 • 31:04

Hardliners, loyalists and a dog killer: Trump’s new White House team

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

Nov 15, 2024 • 25:42

The fall of Justin Welby

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

Nov 14, 2024 • 28:59

The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government

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

Nov 13, 2024 • 30:11

A week of tumult and triumph for Netanyahu

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

Nov 12, 2024 • 27:24

Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29

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

Nov 11, 2024 • 25:44

Where do the Democrats go from here?

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

Nov 8, 2024 • 29:55

What will Trump do in power?

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

Nov 7, 2024 • 21:05

The return of President Trump

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

Nov 6, 2024 • 28:21

US election extra: what to look out for on election night

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

Nov 5, 2024 • 10:06

A road trip through Pennsylvania, the ultimate swing state

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

Nov 5, 2024 • 29:43

US election extra: the endgame

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

Nov 4, 2024 • 10:45

Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories electable again?

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

Nov 4, 2024 • 31:06

US election extra: Duel rallies in Las Vegas with surprise J-Lo endorsement

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

Nov 1, 2024 • 10:25

Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state

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

Nov 1, 2024 • 32:19

US election extra: the race in Georgia

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

Oct 31, 2024 • 10:03

Rachel Reeves’s big tax-and-spend budget dissected

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

Oct 31, 2024 • 23:40

US election extra: Kamala Harris’s closing argument

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

Oct 30, 2024 • 10:16

AI images, child sexual abuse and a ‘first prosecution of its kind’

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

Oct 30, 2024 • 26:25

US election extra: the two Trump campaigns

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

Oct 29, 2024 • 10:33

The Trump supporters who took over Georgia’s election board

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

Oct 29, 2024 • 35:26

US election extra: rage and racist bile at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

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

Oct 28, 2024 • 10:31

The child skincare boom

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

Oct 28, 2024 • 20:51

US election extra: TikTok, podcasts and the polls

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

Oct 25, 2024 • 9:46

Undercover inside a ‘scientific racism’ network

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

Oct 25, 2024 • 48:17

US election extra: Pennsylvania in the balance

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

Oct 24, 2024 • 10:35

Liam Payne: the heady rise and tragic death of a One Direction star

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

Oct 24, 2024 • 31:49

US election extra: Trump accuses Labour of ‘interference’

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

Oct 23, 2024 • 10:34

Will the Chris Kaba murder trial change British policing?

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

Oct 23, 2024 • 36:31

US election extra: is the US ready for ‘Maga-nomics’?

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

Oct 22, 2024 • 10:06

Moldova’s razor-thin EU referendum result

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

Oct 22, 2024 • 25:39

US election extra: could Trump steal the election? – podcast

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

Oct 21, 2024 • 10:08

How the US border became a toxic issue for voters

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

Oct 21, 2024 • 33:06

US election extra: the path to power – understanding the electoral college

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

Oct 18, 2024 • 8:52

The killing of Yahya Sinwar

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

Oct 18, 2024 • 20:25

US election extra: Harris breaks with Biden

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

Oct 17, 2024 • 10:17

How abortion became a battleground issue of the US election – podcast

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

Oct 17, 2024 • 36:14

US election extra: Musk’s millions

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

Oct 16, 2024 • 9:40

How UN peacekeepers ended up in Israel’s line of fire

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

Oct 16, 2024 • 27:07

US election extra: DJ Trump

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

Oct 15, 2024 • 10:11

The hurricanes shaking the US election – podcast

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

Oct 15, 2024 • 31:42

US election extra: the state of the race

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

Oct 14, 2024 • 10:10

How Giorgia Meloni became Europe’s favourite far-right leader

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

Oct 14, 2024 • 30:35

One man on his grief for Gaza

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

Oct 11, 2024 • 42:38

‘I am your retribution’: Trump’s radical plan to remake the presidency

‘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

Oct 10, 2024 • 27:58

Unleashed: John Crace digests Boris Johnson’s memoir

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

Oct 9, 2024 • 30:55

Sue Gray is out: will this solve Labour’s problems?

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

Oct 8, 2024 • 23:46

7 October, one year on: a return to kibbutz Nir Oz

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

Oct 7, 2024 • 29:49

Do Israel and Iran really want to go to war?

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

Oct 4, 2024 • 25:12

The curiously upbeat Tory leadership race

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

Oct 3, 2024 • 40:48

How will Israel retaliate? – Today in Focus Extra

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

Oct 2, 2024 • 12:21

Who were England’s 2024 rioters?

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

Oct 2, 2024 • 29:20

Will Hezbollah survive Israel’s onslaught?

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

Oct 1, 2024 • 26:54

The mysteries of IBS

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

Sep 30, 2024 • 26:04

The deadliest week in Lebanon for decades

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

Sep 27, 2024 • 36:26

The bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in the rape trial horrifying France

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

Sep 26, 2024 • 31:04

Hope, finally? Keir Starmer’s first conference in power

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

Sep 25, 2024 • 29:56

Inside a secret summit of Afghan women’s rights activists

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

Sep 24, 2024 • 32:42

Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats

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

Sep 23, 2024 • 24:03

How Lebanon’s pagers and walkie-talkies became deadly weapons

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

Sep 20, 2024 • 25:24

Anushka Asthana on the perils of Keir Starmer’s fragile majority

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

Sep 19, 2024 • 22:31

Should we believe Putin’s war talk?

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

Sep 18, 2024 • 22:42

The devastating secrets of Huw Edwards

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

Sep 17, 2024 • 30:11

Revenge of the childless cat ladies

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

Sep 16, 2024 • 28:49

Creating The Spark: the kids behind 2024’s surprise summer hit

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

Sep 13, 2024 • 28:45

Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk

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

Sep 12, 2024 • 26:29

Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it?

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

Sep 11, 2024 • 23:48

Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate

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

Sep 10, 2024 • 34:35

The man who fell to Earth

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

Sep 9, 2024 • 22:29

Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed

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

Sep 6, 2024 • 38:37

The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas

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

Sep 5, 2024 • 33:40

Why Oasis tickets are ‘definitely maybe’ too expensive

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

Sep 4, 2024 • 27:19

The millennials living with their parents

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

Sep 3, 2024 • 23:44

Meet the new MPs: the surgeon, the lawyer and the 24-year-old student

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

Sep 2, 2024 • 27:28

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?

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

Aug 31, 2024 • 41:33

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask

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

Aug 30, 2024 • 36:22

Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I

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

Aug 29, 2024 • 41:34

Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now

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

Aug 28, 2024 • 34:54

Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app

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

Aug 27, 2024 • 46:12

Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists

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

Aug 26, 2024 • 39:58

Black Box: episode 0 – The collision

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

Aug 26, 2024 • 13:57

The sex lives of strangers: creating ‘This is how we do it’

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

Aug 23, 2024 • 29:18

Venezuela and the president who won’t concede defeat

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

Aug 22, 2024 • 32:17

The UK’s refusal to ban arms exports to Israel

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

Aug 21, 2024 • 22:50

Racism in the army: the soldier who took the UK military to court

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

Aug 20, 2024 • 29:00

The making of Kamala Harris

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

Aug 19, 2024 • 39:46

The astronauts ‘stuck’ in space

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

Aug 16, 2024 • 25:52

How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests

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

Aug 15, 2024 • 29:50

Tommy Robinson and the evolution of Britain’s far right

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

Aug 14, 2024 • 29:55

Is Ukraine’s incursion into Russia a gamble that could pay off?

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

Aug 13, 2024 • 20:31

The two-child welfare limit: why won’t Labour scrap the cap?

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

Aug 12, 2024 • 26:59

“Welcome to hell”: inside Israel’s prisons

“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

Aug 9, 2024 • 37:55

Is AI a bubble?

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

Aug 8, 2024 • 23:12

The imam who reached out to rioters

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

Aug 7, 2024 • 24:25

Inside the prisoner exchange that set an American journalist free

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

Aug 6, 2024 • 29:57

A death at work in the age of extreme heat

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

Aug 5, 2024 • 28:36

How two assassinations left the Middle East on the edge

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

Aug 2, 2024 • 26:31

How Southport’s horror and grief was hijacked by the far right

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

Aug 1, 2024 • 32:25

Rachel Reeves and the £22bn black hole

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

Jul 31, 2024 • 25:48

The sisters Saudi Arabia tried to silence

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

Jul 30, 2024 • 35:49

Why Spain wants tourists to go home

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

Jul 29, 2024 • 27:11

The mother who forgave her daughters’ killer – but not the police

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

Jul 26, 2024 • 37:58

Team GB’s plan for Paris? Air con, ice vests and baristas

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

Jul 25, 2024 • 30:52

In southern Lebanon on the brink of war

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

Jul 24, 2024 • 36:15

Mehdi Hasan on Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump

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

Jul 23, 2024 • 31:39

President Biden steps aside

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

Jul 21, 2024 • 28:29

The ‘brat’ summer takeover

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

Jul 19, 2024 • 30:52

Dodging the draft: one Ukrainian man’s story

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

Jul 18, 2024 • 29:18

The king’s speech: how radical will Labour be?

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

Jul 17, 2024 • 20:15

Has the attempt to kill Trump handed him the election?

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

Jul 16, 2024 • 27:37

Inside the biggest art fraud in US history

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

Jul 15, 2024 • 35:20

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump – Politics Weekly America

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 elec

Jul 14, 2024 • 22:36

Euro 2024: is it coming home?

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

Jul 12, 2024 • 25:31

 The Conservative party: rows, resignations … and a tilt right?

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

Jul 11, 2024 • 33:23

Joe Biden and the Democrats’ dilemma

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

Jul 10, 2024 • 27:33

France’s leftwing alliance beat the far right, but what now?

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

Jul 9, 2024 • 26:17

Keir Starmer’s first weekend in power

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

Jul 8, 2024 • 27:42

Politics Weekly UK – Labour wins a landslide: Is this a new dawn?

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

Jul 5, 2024 • 35:10

Labour’s landslide victory

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

Jul 5, 2024 • 30:30

Election Extra: a guide to the night

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

Jul 4, 2024 • 9:14

Will France fall to the far right?

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

Jul 4, 2024 • 37:38

Election Extra: is it over?

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

Jul 3, 2024 • 10:20

Marina Hyde and John Crace on the 2024 election campaign

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

Jul 3, 2024 • 26:32

Election Extra: desperate times

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

Jul 2, 2024 • 10:12

The enigma of Keir Starmer

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

Jul 2, 2024 • 46:31

Election Extra: Is the race to replace Sunak already under way?

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

Jul 1, 2024 • 9:55

The 14 years that broke Britain, part 2

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

Jul 1, 2024 • 45:02

Election Extra: Reform UK activist’s racist ‘pub talk’

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

Jun 28, 2024 • 10:53

The 14 years that broke Britain, part 1

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

Jun 28, 2024 • 39:36

Election Extra: will undecided voters be decisive?

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

Jun 27, 2024 • 10:12

Returning to Leigh: can Labour rebuild the red wall?

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

Jun 27, 2024 • 36:47

Election Extra: Pippa Crerar on breaking the betting scandal

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

Jun 26, 2024 • 11:51

A win for Julian Assange and a loss for press freedom?

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

Jun 26, 2024 • 23:37

Election Extra: Where are voters getting their news?

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

Jun 25, 2024 • 10:05

McSweeney and Gray: the powers behind Keir Starmer

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

Jun 25, 2024 • 28:38

Election Extra: Farage doubles down

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

Jun 24, 2024 • 9:37

New towns and old ideas: Labour’s housing plan

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

Jun 24, 2024 • 33:33

Election Extra: hope (within reason)

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

Jun 21, 2024 • 10:19

Has Clacton fallen for Nigel Farage?

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

Jun 21, 2024 • 34:18

Election Extra: All bets are off

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

Jun 20, 2024 • 10:11

The Lib Dems’ surprising strategy to breach the blue wall

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

Jun 20, 2024 • 26:28

Election Extra: inflation on target and the SNP manifesto

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

Jun 19, 2024 • 8:52

Germans are divided. Can Euro 2024 unite them?

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

Jun 19, 2024 • 21:47

Election Extra: Labour heading for a landslide

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

Jun 18, 2024 • 9:49

The British judges ruling on the law in authoritarian Hong Kong

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

Jun 18, 2024 • 23:33

Election Extra: Farage’s five-year plan

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

Jun 17, 2024 • 10:13

The economy and Labour’s post-election dilemma

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

Jun 17, 2024 • 21:59

Election Extra: Starmer and the Corbyn question

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

Jun 14, 2024 • 10:05

The phone-free, 12-hour school-day experiment

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

Jun 14, 2024 • 35:03

Election Extra: Labour’s plan

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

Jun 13, 2024 • 9:25

Labour takes on the SNP in Scotland

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

Jun 13, 2024 • 32:04

Election Extra: damage limitation

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

Jun 12, 2024 • 9:46

Election 2024’s battleground: your family WhatsApp group

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

Jun 12, 2024 • 30:11

Election Extra: the Tory manifesto

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

Jun 11, 2024 • 9:48

How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France

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

Jun 11, 2024 • 22:23

Election Extra: Farage rules out pact with Tories

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

Jun 10, 2024 • 9:53

Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 2

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

Jun 10, 2024 • 33:05

Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 1

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

Jun 10, 2024 • 45:02

Election Extra: Sunak’s D-day disaster

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

Jun 7, 2024 • 10:21

The Israeli protesters trying to stop food aid getting to Gaza

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

Jun 7, 2024 • 33:28

Election Extra: New Frank Hester allegations

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

Jun 6, 2024 • 10:11

From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist’s extraordinary story – podcast

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

Jun 6, 2024 • 34:29

Election Extra: Sunak’s £2,000 ‘lie’

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

Jun 5, 2024 • 8:45

Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Do voters care?

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

Jun 5, 2024 • 26:05

Election Extra: Sunak and Starmer debate preview

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

Jun 4, 2024 • 9:16

Has there been a purge of the left wing of the Labour party?

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

Jun 4, 2024 • 27:38

Election Extra: Nigel Farage is back

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

Jun 3, 2024 • 9:12

How to live to 100

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

Jun 3, 2024 • 24:29

Trump is guilty on all counts. So what happens next?

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

May 31, 2024 • 21:17

Exposing Israel’s secret ‘war’ on the ICC

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

May 31, 2024 • 36:20

How an Indian state became a testing ground for Hindu nationalism

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

May 30, 2024 • 30:04

Why is Sunak’s election campaign so chaotic?

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

May 29, 2024 • 24:02

A journey on weight-loss drug Ozempic

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

May 28, 2024 • 27:38

Damien Hirst and the dates that don’t add up

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

May 27, 2024 • 29:24

What should kids be taught about sex and relationships?

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

May 24, 2024 • 27:23

Rishi Sunak’s big election gamble

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

May 22, 2024 • 25:31

Inside Kharkiv as Russia advances

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

May 22, 2024 • 24:02

Could Netanyahu really be arrested for war crimes?

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

May 21, 2024 • 22:31

The rightwing Christian group and the battle over end-of-life care

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

May 20, 2024 • 33:12

The children of the contaminated blood scandal

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

May 17, 2024 • 37:14

What keeps the world’s top climate scientists up at night?

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

May 16, 2024 • 30:48

The 'foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia

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

May 15, 2024 • 20:14

The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland

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

May 14, 2024 • 26:50

Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones?

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

May 13, 2024 • 29:19

Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?

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

May 10, 2024 • 24:02

Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge

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

May 9, 2024 • 24:06

The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years

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

May 8, 2024 • 29:06

Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?

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

May 7, 2024 • 20:57

How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?

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

May 6, 2024 • 28:50

Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special

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

May 5, 2024 • 30:19

Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?

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

May 3, 2024 • 30:02

Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?

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

May 2, 2024 • 24:08

Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?

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

May 1, 2024 • 27:55

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns

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

Apr 30, 2024 • 27:28

Have open marriages gone mainstream?

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

Apr 29, 2024 • 26:20

The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses

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

Apr 26, 2024 • 28:44

What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

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

Apr 25, 2024 • 27:21

Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?

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

Apr 24, 2024 • 27:32

Sudan’s forgotten war

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

Apr 23, 2024 • 27:51

Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

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

Apr 22, 2024 • 36:39

The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate

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

Apr 19, 2024 • 31:21

Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?

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

Apr 18, 2024 • 24:10

Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’

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

Apr 17, 2024 • 27:02

Is the Middle East on the brink?

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

Apr 16, 2024 • 24:48

How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe

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

Apr 15, 2024 • 25:51

Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?

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

Apr 12, 2024 • 27:32

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial

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

Apr 11, 2024 • 27:00

Profits over pipes: who should own our water?

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

Apr 10, 2024 • 25:32

The devil walking on Earth part 2

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

Apr 9, 2024 • 22:50

The devil walking on Earth: part 1

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

Apr 8, 2024 • 30:17

Should the UK stop arming Israel?

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

Apr 5, 2024 • 28:33

Scotland’s new hate crime law

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

Apr 4, 2024 • 28:14

Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis

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

Apr 3, 2024 • 25:29

What is Reddit really worth?

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

Apr 2, 2024 • 28:44

The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces – podcast

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

Apr 1, 2024 • 27:50

Who screwed millennials: a generation left behind – Full Story podcast

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

Mar 31, 2024 • 21:34

Ten years of equal marriage – what has it changed?

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

Mar 29, 2024 • 35:09

How gangs took control of Haiti

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

Mar 28, 2024 • 31:06

The assisted dying debate: Paola’s story – podcast

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

Mar 27, 2024 • 30:48

Terrorism and the battle for the truth in Moscow

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

Mar 26, 2024 • 25:05

The rise and fall of Vice Media

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

Mar 25, 2024 • 27:21

Shining a light on London’s men-only Garrick Club

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

Mar 22, 2024 • 24:49

The silencing of climate protesters in English and Welsh courts

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

Mar 21, 2024 • 24:12

How serious are the plots against Rishi Sunak?

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

Mar 20, 2024 • 28:57

Why are Indian and Nepali men ending up on the frontline in Ukraine?

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

Mar 19, 2024 • 24:18

What happens when you put a nursery in a care home?

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

Mar 18, 2024 • 32:56

What do the Tories consider extreme?

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

Mar 15, 2024 • 26:14

The princess and the pictures

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

Mar 14, 2024 • 29:20

How an infamous ransomware gang found itself hacked

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

Mar 13, 2024 • 33:04

The Ministry of Defence’s multimillion pound Saudi defence deal

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

Mar 12, 2024 • 26:11

Black Box: the hunt for ClothOff – the deepfake porn app

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 episode

Mar 11, 2024 • 46:44

Black Box: The connectionists

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

Mar 8, 2024 • 40:03

Jeremy Hunt’s election year budget – podcast

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

Mar 7, 2024 • 20:34

Gaza’s hunger crisis

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

Mar 6, 2024 • 25:42

Why IVF is under attack in Alabama

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

Mar 5, 2024 • 28:32

Is ill-health holding back the UK economy?

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

Mar 4, 2024 • 27:20

Black Box: the collision

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

Mar 1, 2024 • 14:28

How the cost of living changed the way we eat out

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

Mar 1, 2024 • 24:29

The Conservative party’s problem with Islamophobia

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

Feb 29, 2024 • 30:22

Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 3

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

Feb 28, 2024 • 31:30

Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 2

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

Feb 27, 2024 • 30:33

Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 1

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

Feb 26, 2024 • 26:52

How a ceasefire vote led to two days of chaos in the Commons – podcast

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

Feb 23, 2024 • 30:05

Is an uprising by Europe’s farmers sowing the seeds for the far right?

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

Feb 22, 2024 • 20:50

Why the NHS needs Martha’s rule

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

Feb 21, 2024 • 36:59

The shocking death and extraordinary life of Alexei Navalny

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

Feb 20, 2024 • 28:24

Deported and disgraced: the students wrongly accused of cheating

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

Feb 19, 2024 • 40:56

Why is it becoming so hard to retire in the UK?

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

Feb 16, 2024 • 28:30

Israel’s threat to Gaza’s last refuge

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

Feb 15, 2024 • 27:17

What on earth is going on in the Rochdale byelection?

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

Feb 14, 2024 • 24:11

 Is Biden too old to be president?

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

Feb 13, 2024 • 24:08

Why does the UK lag behind on cancer care?

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

Feb 12, 2024 • 26:42

Labour’s £28bn green policy U-turn

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

Feb 9, 2024 • 28:22

Why the military are the real winners of Pakistan’s election

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

Feb 8, 2024 • 29:40

Why is generation Z so divided on gender?

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

Feb 7, 2024 • 28:07

The murder of Brianna Ghey

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

Feb 6, 2024 • 30:17

The disposable vape ban

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

Feb 5, 2024 • 23:20

The deal that could transform politics in Northern Ireland

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

Feb 2, 2024 • 30:18

Is Britain fit to fight a war?

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

Feb 1, 2024 • 22:53

What’s gone wrong at Boeing?

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

Jan 31, 2024 • 32:31

Will the ICJ ruling change anything in Gaza?

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

Jan 30, 2024 • 21:39

The mothers and wives of Russian soldiers daring to defy Putin

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

Jan 29, 2024 • 24:50

Michelle Mone and the PPE Medpro investigation

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

Jan 26, 2024 • 32:48

Why the UK needs to eliminate measles … again

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

Jan 25, 2024 • 21:30

The terrifying, far-right ‘masterplan’ sparking protests across Germany

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

Jan 24, 2024 • 28:59

New Hampshire primary: the last chance to stop Trump?

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

Jan 23, 2024 • 21:18

The Freedom theatre – and the fight for Palestinian culture

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

Jan 22, 2024 • 32:23

The race for the moon

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

Jan 19, 2024 • 23:58

 Cocaine, gangs and murder: Ecuador’s 10 days of terror

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

Jan 18, 2024 • 27:14

The Houthis and the Red Sea crisis

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

Jan 17, 2024 • 23:44

Will South Africa’s genocide case against Israel succeed?

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

Jan 16, 2024 • 32:23

Reform UK: the party frightening the Tories from the fringes

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

Jan 15, 2024 • 22:13

The Chinese shadow over Taiwan’s election

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

Jan 12, 2024 • 29:56

A new law to exonerate Post Office victims

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

Jan 11, 2024 • 26:20

The UK government v junior doctors

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

Jan 10, 2024 • 26:40

The release of Oscar Pistorius

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

Jan 9, 2024 • 37:23

Revisited: The Post Office scandal, part 2

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

Jan 8, 2024 • 38:25

Revisited: the Post Office scandal – part 1

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

Jan 8, 2024 • 32:59

Culture 2024: what to watch and listen to this year

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

Jan 8, 2024 • 34:27

Bombs, boat sinkings and assassinations: is the Middle East descending into war?

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

Jan 5, 2024 • 28:17

Why are there so few Black sperm donors in the US?

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

Jan 4, 2024 • 24:57

2024: what happens when US and UK elections collide?

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

Jan 3, 2024 • 31:41

How to reboot your memory for 2024

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

Jan 2, 2024 • 31:10

Revisited: Cost of the crown part 6 – how King Charles profits from the assets of dead citizens

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

Jan 1, 2024 • 29:44

Revisited: Cost of the crown part 5 – the coronation of Charles III

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

Dec 31, 2023 • 35:07

Revisited: Cost of the crown part 4 – calculating the king’s wealth

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

Dec 30, 2023 • 37:30

Revisited: Cost of the crown, part 3 – the hidden history of the monarchy and slavery

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

Dec 29, 2023 • 27:27

Revisited: Cost of the crown part 2 – duchies, diamonds and Dalís

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

Dec 28, 2023 • 37:23

Revisited: Cost of the crown part 1 – valuing the royal family

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

Dec 27, 2023 • 32:13

Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 2 – podcast

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

Dec 26, 2023 • 23:42

Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 1

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

Dec 25, 2023 • 26:37

How the Guardian covered 2023

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

Dec 22, 2023 • 36:52

The ‘cruel’ new visa rules set to break up families

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

Dec 21, 2023 • 27:28

John Crace’s political year

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

Dec 20, 2023 • 27:49

Ukraine’s fight for funds to keep Russia at bay

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

Dec 19, 2023 • 24:17

The Barclays and the battle for the Telegraph

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

Dec 18, 2023 • 28:12

How Madonna changed pop culture for ever

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

Dec 15, 2023 • 31:17

Is Israel deliberately trying to make Gaza uninhabitable? – Podcast

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

Dec 14, 2023 • 29:13

Rishi Sunak, Rwanda and the rebels

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

Dec 13, 2023 • 24:00

Why Argentinians are gambling everything on ‘anarcho-capitalist’ Javier Milei

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

Dec 12, 2023 • 28:47

The stories behind Europe’s unmarked migrant graves – podcast

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

Dec 11, 2023 • 34:34

Sellafield: Europe’s most toxic nuclear site

Sellafield: Europe’s most toxic nuclear site

The Guardian’s investigation into safety concerns at Europe’s most hazardous nuclear plant. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 8, 2023 • 36:08

Revisited: a conversation with Benjamin Zephaniah

Revisited: a conversation with Benjamin Zephaniah

The British poet Benjamin Zephaniah died this week after a short illness. Here we revisit a conversation between Zephaniah and George the Poet from 2020. They discussed why, having been born a generation apart, their work was exposing racial injustice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 7, 2023 • 33:14

The lives and lies of George Santos

The lives and lies of George Santos

The US politician was accused of telling extraordinary lies about everything from his previous jobs to his religion. Why did it take so long to boot him out of Congress? Adam Gabbatt explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 7, 2023 • 23:37

Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry

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

Dec 6, 2023 • 25:04

Why are so many councils going ‘bankrupt’?

Why are so many councils going ‘bankrupt’?

Nottingham council is the latest to in effect declare itself bankrupt, and one in 10 county councils in England are at risk of following suit. What does it mean for the services that so many people rely on? Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 5, 2023 • 27:06

Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?

Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?

More reporters are said to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades. Jonathan Dagher, from Reporters Without Borders, discusses what it means for public understanding of the region. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 4, 2023 • 32:04

Israel-Gaza: a week of tearful reunions and an uneasy truce

Israel-Gaza: a week of tearful reunions and an uneasy truce

As Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, the intense fighting was paused this week. Jason Burke reports on an emotional few days and what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 1, 2023 • 26:57

The secret plan to ‘hook’ the developing world on oil

The secret plan to ‘hook’ the developing world on oil

As the Cop28 climate summit begins in Dubai today, a secret Saudi Arabian plan to get poorer countries ‘hooked on its harmful products’ has emerged. Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 30, 2023 • 25:20

Geert Wilders and Europe’s lurch to the far right

Geert Wilders and Europe’s lurch to the far right

How did far-right politician Geert Wilders win so many seats in the Dutch election? Jon Henley and Senay Boztas report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 29, 2023 • 32:27

How King Charles profits from the assets of dead citizens

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 King’s estate to transfer £100m into ethical funds after bona vacantia revelations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 28, 2023 • 29:26

The spy tech firm managing NHS data

The spy tech firm managing NHS data

Palantir, the US spy-tech firm co-founded by the billionaire Peter Thiel, has won a contract to handle NHS data. It’s a deal that has left privacy advocates such as Cori Crider with serious questions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 27, 2023 • 30:34

He’s back: Sam Altman and the chaos at the heart of the AI industry

He’s back: Sam Altman and the chaos at the heart of the AI industry

The CEO of OpenAI was sacked and then rehired days later, after staff threatened to follow him. But what does this corporate drama tell us about the future of AI? Blake Montgomery explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 24, 2023 • 30:42

Can tax cuts save the Tories?

Can tax cuts save the Tories?

Jeremy Hunt has offered up sweeping tax cuts in an attempt to jolt the UK economy back to life and salvage his party’s hopes of staying in power beyond the next election. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 23, 2023 • 22:18

A truce agreement in Gaza

A truce agreement in Gaza

On late Tuesday night, Israel’s cabinet met to vote on a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage and prisoner exchange. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 22, 2023 • 18:33

How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in?

How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in?

Various polls have the ex-president as favourite to retake the White House in the US election next year, but he faces growing legal jeopardy. Hugo Lowell reports on the many charges Trump is facing. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 21, 2023 • 26:03

The families stuck living in Britain’s unlicensed bedsits

The families stuck living in Britain’s unlicensed bedsits

Why do so many people end up in unlicensed houses of multiple occupation? And what are the conditions like? Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 20, 2023 • 26:13

Israel’s raid on al-Shifa hospital

Israel’s raid on al-Shifa hospital

Gaza’s biggest hospital was filled with doctors, patients and people seeking safety when Israel laid siege to it. Ruth Michaelson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 17, 2023 • 27:55

How the UK government’s Rwanda asylum plan came unstuck

How the UK government’s Rwanda asylum plan came unstuck

The supreme court has ruled that the government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Peter Walker explains what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 16, 2023 • 23:34

Has Putin got the upper hand in Ukraine?

Has Putin got the upper hand in Ukraine?

With the world’s attention on the Middle East, Ukraine seems to be at a stalemate – which may sound like good news for Russia, but is not so straightforward, Luke Harding reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 15, 2023 • 22:02

The return of David Cameron

The return of David Cameron

Former prime minister David Cameron has been installed as foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, in which Suella Braverman was also sacked from the cabinet. Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 14, 2023 • 24:58

Rebuilding Paradise: five years on from California’s deadliest fire

Rebuilding Paradise: five years on from California’s deadliest fire

Five years after a wildfire killed 85 people in the Californian town of Paradise, the area has been rebuilt from the ashes. Dani Anguiano and Alastair Gee report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 13, 2023 • 31:13

Suella Braverman, the police and the protests

Suella Braverman, the police and the protests

Senior members of the government have spent the week calling for Saturday’s pro-Palestinian march to be banned but the Metropolitan police have resisted the pressure. Daniel Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 10, 2023 • 21:33

What will it take to free the hostages taken by Hamas?

What will it take to free the hostages taken by Hamas?

On 7 October, 240 people in Israel were kidnapped and taken into Gaza. A month on, only a handful have been released. Bethan McKernan reports The mothers whose children are held hostage by Hamas: ‘All we want is them home’ Israel-Hamas war – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 9, 2023 • 30:38

Fear and fury in the West Bank

Fear and fury in the West Bank

Palestinians in the West Bank say that while all the attention is on Gaza, Israeli settlers overseen by the military are killing people and forcing them from the land. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 8, 2023 • 25:54

Crypto on trial: the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Crypto on trial: the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing up to 110 years in jail after being found guilty of fraud on a massive scale, exposed when his company collapsed last year. Blake Montgomery reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 7, 2023 • 27:40

Why are Britain’s new homes so rubbish?

Why are Britain’s new homes so rubbish?

Oliver Wainwright reports on the increasingly poor standards of newly built homes in the UK and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 6, 2023 • 24:51

How oligarchs use English courts to silence their critics

How oligarchs use English courts to silence their critics

Use of Slapps by the super-rich against journalists is increasingly common, and campaigners say new legislation to deter such actions does not go far enough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 3, 2023 • 30:48

How the Israel-Gaza conflict is dividing Labour

How the Israel-Gaza conflict is dividing Labour

Since a show of unity at Labour conference, anger and upset have been growing over the leader’s stance. Can Keir Starmer heal the rift? Aletha Adu reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 2, 2023 • 27:15

Is the AI safety summit already too late?

Is the AI safety summit already too late?

Rishi Sunak has convened a global summit of world leaders and tech executives to discuss how the power of artificial intelligence can be safely harnessed. Dan Milmo reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 1, 2023 • 27:30

‘We’re totally isolated’: inside Gaza as Israel’s war intensifies

‘We’re totally isolated’: inside Gaza as Israel’s war intensifies

As Israel steps up its military campaign in Gaza, residents trapped in the territory are facing a humanitarian crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 31, 2023 • 22:58

What we’ve learned so far from the Covid inquiry

What we’ve learned so far from the Covid inquiry

Hearings for the government Covid inquiry resume today in Westminster with former Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings slated to appear this week. Peter Walker reports on the story so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 30, 2023 • 27:27

The last whale hunter in Iceland

The last whale hunter in Iceland

Kristján Loftsson has stubbornly refused to bow to public opinion or an overwhelming international consensus against whaling. But with a full ban coming in Iceland, has he killed his last whale?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 27, 2023 • 28:18

The rise of antisemitism in the UK

The rise of antisemitism in the UK

There has been a 1,350% increase in hate crimes against Jewish people in London, according to the Metropolitan police. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 26, 2023 • 23:47

In the wake of Storm Babet

In the wake of Storm Babet

Thousands of homes across Scotland and the Midlands have been flooded in recent days. Jessica Murray reports from Chesterfield. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 25, 2023 • 26:46

Could the conflict in Israel tip into regional war?

Could the conflict in Israel tip into regional war?

Presidents, prime ministers and diplomats are trying to stop the conflict from spinning further out of control. Is it working?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 24, 2023 • 24:52

How a contested history feeds the Israel-Palestine conflict

How a contested history feeds the Israel-Palestine conflict

Certain dates are seared into the minds of those who have tried to untangle the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, be it 1917, 1947, 1967, 1973 – and now 2023. Chris McGreal reports on an escalating war that is only understandable by looking to the past. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 23, 2023 • 37:40

How Taylor Swift built her music empire

How Taylor Swift built her music empire

After its opening last weekend, Taylor Swift: the Eras Tour is on track to be the biggest concert film of all time. How did Swift create this level of success? Laura Snapes reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 20, 2023 • 32:08

Kicking out the populists: how young voters helped swing Poland’s election

Kicking out the populists: how young voters helped swing Poland’s election

Poland’s far-right Law and Justice party was a disaster for many of the country’s democratic institutions and the LGBT community. Now it appears voters have got rid of it. Shaun Walker reports from Warsaw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 19, 2023 • 25:26

The deadly stakes of a ground invasion of Gaza

The deadly stakes of a ground invasion of Gaza

With more than 2 million people trapped in Gaza, what are the consequences of an Israeli invasion?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 18, 2023 • 31:49

Is the SNP’s independence dream fading?

Is the SNP’s independence dream fading?

The Scottish National party has agreed a new strategy for pursuing independence at its annual conference. But is declining support for the party placing the issue out of reach? Libby Brooks reports from Aberdeen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 17, 2023 • 23:52

The hidden cost of cancer

The hidden cost of cancer

Getting ill shouldn’t be expensive. But for many patients, being diagnosed with cancer can be a financial catastrophe. Hilary Osborne looks at why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 16, 2023 • 22:07

The fight to give Indigenous Australians a voice

The fight to give Indigenous Australians a voice

As Australians prepare to vote in a referendum to give Indigenous people a voice in parliament, Prof Marcia Langton explores the long struggle for equal rights. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 13, 2023 • 41:25

Human catastrophe unfolds in Israel and Gaza

Human catastrophe unfolds in Israel and Gaza

Deadly assault by Hamas militants across southern Israel has been followed by devastating airstrikes on Gaza and threats of full-scale invasion by Israeli military. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 12, 2023 • 35:39

Keir Starmer’s plan to rebuild Britain

Keir Starmer’s plan to rebuild Britain

Keir Starmer promises to bring in a new era of ‘rebuilding’, ‘renewal’ and even ‘healing’ after 13 years of Conservative rule. Kiran Stacey reports on the Labour leader’s keynote conference speech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 11, 2023 • 24:38

From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power – part 2

From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power – part 2

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

Oct 10, 2023 • 23:32

How the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted

How the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted

A bloody attack by Hamas has shocked the world – and left Israel reeling. As the country responds with devastating airstrikes, Peter Beaumont explains how the surprise attack unfolded and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 9, 2023 • 21:04

From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 1

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 and what lessons there are for Keir Starmer’s party as it gathers for its annual conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 9, 2023 • 26:52

Why Britain is mourning the Sycamore Gap tree

Why Britain is mourning the Sycamore Gap tree

The felling of a Northumberland tree has made headlines around the world – and led to a criminal investigation. Why did it mean so much to people?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 6, 2023 • 26:46

Do Rishi Sunak's new policies add up?

Do Rishi Sunak's new policies add up?

Rishi Sunak has declared himself an enemy of the ‘30-year status quo’. In doing so, he scrapped much of the HS2 rail link and said A-levels would be replaced. Kiran Stacey reports on whether it all adds up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 5, 2023 • 24:54

HS2: how the costly rail project ran out of track

HS2: how the costly rail project ran out of track

It started out with high hopes and a higher budget. Helen Pidd explains why the government has lost faith in the ambitious – and controversial – rail project. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 4, 2023 • 27:08

Out in the cold: the spy scandal gripping Denmark

Out in the cold: the spy scandal gripping Denmark

Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Denmark’s former defence minister and Lars Findsen former head of Denmark’s foreign intelligence agency, have been charged with divulging state secrets and face lengthy prison sentences. Harry Davies investigates why the scandal will reverberate well beyond Scandinavia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 3, 2023 • 34:03

Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden

Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden

September has become the worst month for shooting deaths in Sweden since records began in 2016. Miranda Bryant and Sebastian Stakset, a former gang member, talk about what’s behind the shocking rise in violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 2, 2023 • 26:30

Culture 2023: the films, music and TV shows not to miss this autumn

Culture 2023: the films, music and TV shows not to miss this autumn

Guardian music critic Alexis Petridis, film editor Catherine Shoard and TV critic Leila Latif guide you through what’s on offer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 29, 2023 • 30:18

Nagorno Karabakh: Why a frozen conflict suddenly exploded

Nagorno Karabakh: Why a frozen conflict suddenly exploded

Tens of thousands of refugees have already fled their homes in the disputed region, and more are set to follow. Andrew Roth explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 28, 2023 • 24:36

Overcrowded and understaffed: life in England’s crumbling prisons

Overcrowded and understaffed: life in England’s crumbling prisons

Rats, broken windows and overfilled cells are a daily reality for prisoners in England’s crumbling jails. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 27, 2023 • 34:03

Why are London firearms officers laying down their guns?

Why are London firearms officers laying down their guns?

Metropolitan police firearms officers have downed their weapons in protest at the charging of a colleague with murder. Vikram Dodd reports on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 26, 2023 • 22:03

The Blind Side and Hollywood’s blind spot

The Blind Side and Hollywood’s blind spot

Why is the retired NFL player Michael Oher bringing a lawsuit against the family who took him in as a teenager? Andrew Lawrence reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 25, 2023 • 26:58

Looking for alternatives: a tale of two German towns

Looking for alternatives: a tale of two German towns

As Germany heads into a recession, tensions over its migration policy and its national identity are throwing up unusual results in local elections. Michael Safi reports View the front page of the Guardian’s newly launched Europe edition. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 22, 2023 • 45:11

Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn

Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn

The PM has torn up his ambitious plans for Britain to achieve its commitments on net zero emissions, saying they were ‘unrealistic and punitive’. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 21, 2023 • 22:35

The destruction of Derna

The destruction of Derna

What left the city of Derna vulnerable to such a devastating flood? The Libyan freelance journalist Johr Ali reports on the city in which he grew up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 20, 2023 • 27:40

The horrifying allegations against Russell Brand

The horrifying allegations against Russell Brand

The comedian, presenter and actor has been accused of sexual assault, emotional abuse and rape between 2006 and 2013 – allegations Brand denies. Alexandra Topping explains why such stories can be particularly difficult to investigate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 19, 2023 • 30:04

Naomi Klein’s doppelganger

Naomi Klein’s doppelganger

When the author Naomi Klein began being mistaken for Naomi Wolf it set her off on a quest to examine the slippery nature of truth in the post-pandemic world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 18, 2023 • 29:35

What have a year of protests really changed in Iran?

What have a year of protests really changed in Iran?

Twelve months after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the regime’s ‘morality police’, we look at her legacy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 15, 2023 • 30:17

Ukraine’s counteroffensive: breaking the Russian lines

Ukraine’s counteroffensive: breaking the Russian lines

Ukraine’s much-anticipated summer offensive has been slow to the point of stalling. But a recent breakthrough of the Russian lines has provided new hope for the country’s leaders – and its partners. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 14, 2023 • 23:55

A day in the ruins of Morocco’s earthquake

A day in the ruins of Morocco’s earthquake

Peter Beaumont reports from the High Atlas mountains in Morocco, where residents deal with the huge loss of life and destruction of their villages. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 13, 2023 • 26:12

The concrete crisis: is Britain falling apart?

The concrete crisis: is Britain falling apart?

Last-minute safety worries about the structural soundness of school buildings threw the new term into chaos for many children and their parents. Could the episode spell disaster for Rishi Sunak’s government?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 12, 2023 • 27:47

Has the plant-based food revolution lost its sizzle?

Has the plant-based food revolution lost its sizzle?

There has been a boom in the market for plant-based foods and products that mimic meat in recent years. But that boom has hit a blip amid a cost of living crisis and increasing consumer worries about ultra-processed food, says Bee Wilson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 11, 2023 • 29:51

The mystery of Bangladesh’s missing children – part three

The mystery of Bangladesh’s missing children – part three

What would you do if everything you believed about your childhood was wrong? Rosie Swash and Thaslima Begum investigate an international adoption scandal that is still shattering lives today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 8, 2023 • 35:44

The scandal of Bangladesh’s missing children – part two

The scandal of Bangladesh’s missing children – part two

What would you do if everything you believed about your childhood was wrong? Rosie Swash and Thaslima Begum investigate an international adoption scandal that is still shattering lives today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 7, 2023 • 40:01

The mystery of Bangladesh’s missing children – part one

The mystery of Bangladesh’s missing children – part one

What would you do if everything you believed about your childhood was wrong? Rosie Swash and Thaslima Begum investigate an international adoption scandal that is still shattering lives today • Listen to episodes two and three of this series. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 6, 2023 • 33:30

How safe are the priceless treasures in our museums?

How safe are the priceless treasures in our museums?

As many as 2,000 historic items are thought to have gone missing from the British Museum’s collections in the past decade. How could it have happened, and how easily can museums get stolen artefacts back?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 5, 2023 • 27:24

The chilling rise of AI scams

The chilling rise of AI scams

Criminals are cloning voices and making calls to trick victims into sending them money. How can they be stopped?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 4, 2023 • 23:33

The curious world of the Guardian’s Experience column

The curious world of the Guardian’s Experience column

Rebecca Liu discusses her role as a commissioning editor at the Guardian’s Experience column and we hear three stories from those who have been featured in the column. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 1, 2023 • 34:21

Why wasn’t Lucy Letby stopped sooner?

Why wasn’t Lucy Letby stopped sooner?

The nurse is the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history. Could the NHS have prevented her committing so many crimes?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 31, 2023 • 35:14

Rats, fires and floods: why Parliament is falling down

Rats, fires and floods: why Parliament is falling down

It is the symbol of Britain’s democracy and it is falling into decay. The Palace of Westminster needs extensive – and expensive – repairs. But are MPs ready to do what it takes to save it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 30, 2023 • 34:32

The final weeks of Yevgeny Prigozhin

The final weeks of Yevgeny Prigozhin

The Wagner leader seemed to have achieved the unthinkable: humiliating Putin and getting away with it. But had he really been forgiven – or was the Kremlin playing for time?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 29, 2023 • 25:22

Revisited: Trafficked: Marta – part four – podcast

Revisited: Trafficked: Marta – part four – podcast

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 28, 2023 • 33:44

Revisited: Trafficked: the operation – part three – podcast

Revisited: Trafficked: the operation – part three – podcast

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 27, 2023 • 42:18

Revisited: Trafficked: the closed door – part  two

Revisited: Trafficked: the closed door – part two

Julia, a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK, tells the journalist Annie Kelly about the years she was shipped between brothels. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 26, 2023 • 34:24

Revisited: Trafficked: the trap – part one

Revisited: Trafficked: the trap – part one

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 25, 2023 • 30:14

Cotton Capital: Reparations – episode 6

Cotton Capital: Reparations – episode 6

Revisited: In the final episode of the series, Cotton Capital editor and Guardian journalist Maya Wolfe-Robinson looks at the subject of reparations. What do they mean for communities and descendants of transatlantic enslavement – and what is the Guardian planning to do in its own programme of measures?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 24, 2023 • 49:33

Cotton Capital: Resistance – episode 5

Cotton Capital: Resistance – episode 5

Revisited: In the fifth episode in the series, Guardian journalist and Cotton Capital special correspondent Lanre Bakare examines Black Mancunian history, beginning with the 1945 Pan-African Congress that took place in the city and shaped independence movements across Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 23, 2023 • 41:06

Cotton Capital: The Brazilian connection – episode 4

Cotton Capital: The Brazilian connection – episode 4

Revisited: The fourth episode in the Cotton Capital series explores how during the transatlantic slave trade, more enslaved African people were taken to Brazil than any other country. Today, more than half of Brazil’s population identify as Black and there are more Black people in Brazil than any other country except Nigeria. But the country is still grappling with deep structural racism. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 22, 2023 • 37:30

Cotton Capital: The Sea Islands – episode 3

Cotton Capital: The Sea Islands – episode 3

Revisited: In the third episode in the series, journalist DeNeen L Brown travels to the Sea Islands in the US and meets the Gullah Geechee people – direct descendants of enslaved Africans who picked the distinctive Sea Island cotton prized by traders in Manchester. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 21, 2023 • 48:21

Cotton Capital: The meaning of Success – episode 2

Cotton Capital: The meaning of Success – episode 2

Revisited: The second episode in the series follows journalist Maya Wolfe-Robinson as she travels to Jamaica in search of the site of the former sugar plantation Success, once co-owned by the Guardian funder Sir George Philips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 20, 2023 • 50:58

Cotton Capital: The bee and the ship – episode 1

Cotton Capital: The bee and the ship – episode 1

Revisited: The first episode in the Cotton Capital series explores the revelations that the Guardian’s founding editor, John Edward Taylor, and at least nine of his 11 backers had links to slavery, principally through the textile industry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 19, 2023 • 46:41

The wellness-to-conspiracy pipeline

The wellness-to-conspiracy pipeline

For many people, alternative therapies and wellness routines provide comfort and pleasure. For others, they can be a pathway to far-right conspiracies, says author and journalist James Ball. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 18, 2023 • 33:36

Why were the wildfires in Hawaii so deadly?

Why were the wildfires in Hawaii so deadly?

Last week fires tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui, causing devastating destruction in the ancient capital of Lahaina. What happened?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 17, 2023 • 26:16

The mystery of the Crooked House fire

The mystery of the Crooked House fire

When Britain’s wonkiest pub was destroyed in a fire and the ruins demolished, it sparked protests and made headlines around the world – but why?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 16, 2023 • 25:00

The Bibby Stockholm saga

The Bibby Stockholm saga

After removing asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm barge on Friday, the government says they will be returned ‘as soon as possible’. Daniel Trilling and Sammy Gecsoyler report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 15, 2023 • 31:10

Uncovering the truth of the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands

Uncovering the truth of the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands

In 1940 the German army took over the Channel Islands and built concentration camps on Alderney where hundreds, possibly thousands, of people died. Now a UK government review will attempt to get to the truth of what really happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 14, 2023 • 32:29

How the search for UFOs reached the US Congress

How the search for UFOs reached the US Congress

The quest to discover whether or not we’re alone in the universe has become an obsession for many Americans. Some of them are elected officials, reports Adam Gabbatt in Washington DC. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 11, 2023 • 33:28

The Qur’an burnings in Sweden: who is fanning the flames? – podcast

The Qur’an burnings in Sweden: who is fanning the flames? – podcast

The act of burning a holy book in Sweden is not of itself illegal. But a spate of burnings has resulted in outrage at home and abroad – and potentially far-reaching consequences. Miranda Bryant reports from Stockholm. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 10, 2023 • 23:33

Why the rest of the world can’t afford to ignore the coup in Niger

Why the rest of the world can’t afford to ignore the coup in Niger

The Sahel region, sometimes called Africa’s ‘coup belt’, has just seen another government ousted. Peter Beaumont and Nesrine Malik on what it means for African – and global – security. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 9, 2023 • 28:57

The legacy of Sinéad O’Connor

The legacy of Sinéad O’Connor

Film-maker Kathryn Ferguson and journalist Simon Hattenstone share their memories of Sinéad O’Connor and reflect on her impact on music and society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 8, 2023 • 36:55

How can we escape burnout? | Podcast

How can we escape burnout? | Podcast

Burnout is a serious issue in workplaces across the UK. What can we do to change our working culture in order to prevent it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 7, 2023 • 25:51

 Donald Trump’s January 6 indictment

Donald Trump’s January 6 indictment

The former US president appeared in court on Wednesday charged on four counts related to his efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election. Hugo Lowell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 4, 2023 • 35:03

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green gamble

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green gamble

The prime minister’s announcement of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea this week is a sign he sees electoral advantage in being anti-green. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 3, 2023 • 28:48

Life in the UK for one of China’s most wanted

Life in the UK for one of China’s most wanted

Hong Kong activist Finn Lau has vowed to continue his fight for democracy despite the Chinese bounty on his head. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 2, 2023 • 32:09

Why is Hollywood on strike? (And why Succession's Brian Cox is joining them)

Why is Hollywood on strike? (And why Succession's Brian Cox is joining them)

Production on Hollywood films and hit TV shows has ground to a halt. Apart from the stars on the picket line, how is this strike different from other labour disputes?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 1, 2023 • 34:03

The novelist who became a war crimes investigator – and uncovered a secret diary - Podcast

The novelist who became a war crimes investigator – and uncovered a secret diary - Podcast

Victoria Amelina was an award-winning novelist. But after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, she began investigating war crimes – including the disappearance of a much-loved children’s author. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 31, 2023 • 30:29

Why Nigel Farage’s bank account matters so much

Why Nigel Farage’s bank account matters so much

Since the politician’s account with Coutts was closed, the story has dominated the news agenda. Does it show that something has gone very wrong in our banking system?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 28, 2023 • 29:54

Climate crisis up close: a week of wildfires in Rhodes

Climate crisis up close: a week of wildfires in Rhodes

Holidaymakers on the Greek island of Rhodes found themselves evacuated from hotels and sleeping in school halls as wildfires raged nearby. As they make plans to return home, residents and business owners are counting the cost of what will be an expensive recovery. Rachel Hall reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 27, 2023 • 27:05

The class of 2023: the UK’s unluckiest students

The class of 2023: the UK’s unluckiest students

Many of the students who began their studies under Covid restrictions are now leaving university without knowing their grades. Anna Fazackerley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 26, 2023 • 30:51

The Great British motorcycle scam – part two

The Great British motorcycle scam – part two

In the concluding part of an investigation into Norton, Simon Goodley reports on a prestigious motorcycle brand that became a vehicle for a multimillion-pound pension fraud. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 25, 2023 • 44:15

The Great British motorcycle scam – part one

The Great British motorcycle scam – part one

Norton Motorcycles was once one of the most prestigious brands in motorsport. So how did it become the vehicle for a multimillion pound pension fraud that has left investors penniless? Simon Goodley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 24, 2023 • 38:16

Why we are all living in a Barbie world – podcast

Why we are all living in a Barbie world – podcast

She may have towered over the toy market for 60 years, but Barbie has never been short of critics. So why is a film about a plastic doll creating such fevered excitement?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 21, 2023 • 30:18

Extreme heat: a warning shot from nature

Extreme heat: a warning shot from nature

Over the last two weeks, many countries have experienced record-breaking temperatures. Guardian reporters based in the UK, US, Italy and Taiwan discuss the fallout. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 20, 2023 • 27:51

The World Cup and the future of women’s football

The World Cup and the future of women’s football

The Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday. The former England star Karen Carney discusses why this is an opportunity for investment that the sport cannot afford to miss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 19, 2023 • 26:09

Could your clothes be making you sick? | Podcast

Could your clothes be making you sick? | Podcast

Stain-resistant, wrinkle-proof, hard-wearing – modern clothing can cope with anything. But we know little about the chemicals that go into making it so impressive – or what they could be doing to our health. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 18, 2023 • 32:55

Has Britain become a country of shoplifters?

Has Britain become a country of shoplifters?

Shopkeepers complain the number of thefts from stores is soaring. Is the cost of living crisis to blame or organised gangs?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 17, 2023 • 26:56

The Sun, the BBC and Huw Edwards: the story of a scandal

The Sun, the BBC and Huw Edwards: the story of a scandal

After a week of frenzied reporting about allegations against the BBC presenter, there are uncomfortable questions for the paper that ran the scoop, reports Jim Waterson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 14, 2023 • 25:43

Will Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads unravel Twitter?

Will Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads unravel Twitter?

Meta has launched what it promises will be a kinder alternative to Twitter. Can it deliver? Dan Milmo reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 13, 2023 • 28:42

Putin v Prigozhin: is Wagner too valuable to crush?

Putin v Prigozhin: is Wagner too valuable to crush?

When Wagner forces turned their guns against Russian forces it led to panic in Moscow. But after the coup was aborted and its leader accused of treachery, it was business as usual for the group’s lucrative Africa operations. Pjotr Sauer and Jason Burke report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 12, 2023 • 30:47

Cure or fad? The truth about weight loss drugs | Podcast

Cure or fad? The truth about weight loss drugs | Podcast

A new generation of weight loss drugs has caused a stir – offering impressive results. But are they really a silver bullet for the obesity epidemic?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 11, 2023 • 31:38

Payback or play? The orcas sinking yachts

Payback or play? The orcas sinking yachts

Since May 2020, there have been hundreds of reports of orcas interacting with boats in the strait of Gibraltar. Philip Hoare reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 10, 2023 • 24:29

What the raid on Jenin says about the future of Israel and Palestine

What the raid on Jenin says about the future of Israel and Palestine

The biggest assault on the West Bank in 20 years could herald a new phase of this old conflict, reports Bethan McKernan from Jenin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 7, 2023 • 29:36

Can Biden solve his supreme court problem?

Can Biden solve his supreme court problem?

Last week, the US supreme court ruled in favour of a web designer who does not want to serve gay clients, ended affirmative action and blocked Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. Sam Levine reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 6, 2023 • 31:46

Why are so many children refusing to go to school? | Podcast

Why are so many children refusing to go to school? | Podcast

One in 10 GCSE-year pupils are absent from England’s schools each day, up 70% since before the Covid pandemic. What is going on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 5, 2023 • 26:44

The killing of Nahel – and a week of grief and fury in France

The killing of Nahel – and a week of grief and fury in France

Since a 17-year-old boy was shot during a traffic stop, protests have set France ablaze, and exposed deep divisions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 4, 2023 • 28:09

Tuvalu – how do you save a disappearing country?

Tuvalu – how do you save a disappearing country?

The Pacific Islands country could be lost to rising sea levels in just 50 years. Now its citizens have come up with a surprising plan to preserve their nation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 3, 2023 • 30:56

The Republican race for 2024: can anyone stop Trump?

The Republican race for 2024: can anyone stop Trump?

Despite being embroiled in several legal wrangles that could ultimately land him in jail, Donald Trump has a comfortable lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Joan E Greve reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 30, 2023 • 27:16

Guards at Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya accused of killings

Guards at Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya accused of killings

An investigation by the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative journalism has uncovered claims from villagers in Kenya of violence and even killings linked to guards on a Del Monte pineapple farm. Emily Dugan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 29, 2023 • 30:06

The oil company CEO running the next UN climate change summit

The oil company CEO running the next UN climate change summit

The UN’s annual climate conference is being dogged by scandal months before it even begins. Environment editor Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 28, 2023 • 26:35

What the Wagner mutiny means for Ukraine, Russia and Putin

What the Wagner mutiny means for Ukraine, Russia and Putin

When Russia’s mercenary group marched on Moscow, it seemed to take the world – and Vladimir Putin – by surprise . What does it mean for his grip on power – and for his war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 27, 2023 • 28:58

A violent homicide – and a pioneering act of forgiveness | Podcast

A violent homicide – and a pioneering act of forgiveness | Podcast

When Donald Fields Jr killed his father in an argument, he could have been imprisoned for life. Instead, in a case that might be the first of its kind in the US, he completed a restorative justice programme and was released. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 26, 2023 • 42:52

How the Windrush generation shaped British culture

How the Windrush generation shaped British culture

It is 75 years since HMS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury in Essex. Authors Colin Grant and Patrice Lawrence and publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove reflect on the cultural legacy of that moment and how it has shaped their work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 23, 2023 • 35:01

Britain’s mortgage timebomb

Britain’s mortgage timebomb

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again today, leaving millions of homeowners facing higher costs. Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 22, 2023 • 30:22

Held v Montana: the young people fighting for the climate in court

Held v Montana: the young people fighting for the climate in court

Dharna Noor reports on the 16 young people taking on the state of Montana in a historic climate case. What could it mean if the plaintiffs are successful?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 21, 2023 • 30:18

Why police are stepping back from mental health callouts

Why police are stepping back from mental health callouts

Police spend an estimated 20-40% of their time on mental health calls, according to the College of Policing. Is Humberside police’s ‘Right Care, Right Person’ a better way? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 20, 2023 • 28:58

The death of the Unabomber: will his dangerous influence live on? – podcast

The death of the Unabomber: will his dangerous influence live on? – podcast

Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison earlier this month. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the modern world continues to inspire copycat attacks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 19, 2023 • 45:07

Boris Johnson: the damning verdict

Boris Johnson: the damning verdict

A committee of MPs has found that Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament and was part of a campaign to abuse and intimidate them. Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 16, 2023 • 26:49

Is it time to decriminalise abortion in the UK?

Is it time to decriminalise abortion in the UK?

After a distressing and controversial case in which a woman was jailed after taking abortion pills after the UK time limit, is it time to change the law?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 15, 2023 • 26:10

How Saudi Arabia took over professional golf

How Saudi Arabia took over professional golf

After months of bitter divisions in the world of professional golf, a major deal has resulted in victory for Saudi Arabia and its bid to influence the future of the sport. Ewan Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 14, 2023 • 33:41

The long shadows of Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon

The long shadows of Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon

The former PM and ex-Scottish first minister were controversial leaders. Now they are both facing disgrace – adding to the turmoil in British politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 13, 2023 • 28:02

What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?

What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?

Seven people have been killed by dogs in the UK so far this year. Simon Usborne reports on the worrying increase in attacks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 12, 2023 • 26:59

Prince Harry versus the Mirror

Prince Harry versus the Mirror

Prince Harry became one of the most senior royals ever to give evidence in an English court this week. Jim Waterson reports from the high court in London where tabloid phone hacking was back under the microscope. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 9, 2023 • 26:43

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam

The UN has blamed the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on Russia. What impact will the flooding have on the war in Ukraine? Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 8, 2023 • 27:31

How to develop artificial super-intelligence without destroying humanity

How to develop artificial super-intelligence without destroying humanity

Sam Altman, the founder of the revolutionary application Chat-GPT, is touring Europe with a message: AI is changing the world and there are big risks, but also big potential rewards. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 7, 2023 • 33:35

What is the UK government hiding from the Covid inquiry?

What is the UK government hiding from the Covid inquiry?

The government has launched legal action to prevent the independent Covid inquiry demanding disclosure of thousands of WhatsApp messages. What does it have to hide, asks Aubrey Allegretti. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 6, 2023 • 28:53

Our critics’ guide to a summer of music, movies and culture

Our critics’ guide to a summer of music, movies and culture

Guardian culture writers Alex Needham, Ellen E Jones and Michael Cragg make their picks of the best of this summer in arts and culture. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 5, 2023 • 32:26

Is Manchester City’s dominance of English football fair?

Is Manchester City’s dominance of English football fair?

Manchester City have added this season’s Premier League title to their collection of honours and are favourites to win the FA Cup and the Champions League. But are they playing fair? Jonathan Liew reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 2, 2023 • 28:45

Sofas, smiles – and scandal: what’s going on at ITV’s This Morning?

Sofas, smiles – and scandal: what’s going on at ITV’s This Morning?

It’s been a fixture on British TV screens for decades – as has one of its hosts, Phillip Schofield. But now This Morning is in turmoil after he admitted to an ‘unwise, but not illegal’ workplace relationship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 1, 2023 • 25:29

Tracking down Ukraine’s abducted children

Tracking down Ukraine’s abducted children

How did tens of thousands of Ukrainian children end up in Russian re-education camps? Peter Beaumont reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 31, 2023 • 26:56

Bashar al-Assad’s dark return to the world stage

Bashar al-Assad’s dark return to the world stage

For almost a decade the murderous actions of the Syrian president meant he was shunned but now he is being embraced by Arab leaders once more. What does this mean for the millions of refugees who fled from his brutal regime?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 30, 2023 • 30:34

The Murdochs' real-life succession drama | Podcast

The Murdochs' real-life succession drama | Podcast

Who will take over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies, and why does it matter? Paddy Manning reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 29, 2023 • 30:33

A spying scandal and lots of coffee: how Guardian Australia launched 10 years ago

A spying scandal and lots of coffee: how Guardian Australia launched 10 years ago

In a special edition of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s daily podcast, Bridie Jabour speaks to the key players of its launch in May 2013. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 27, 2023 • 47:49

Conspiracy theories and chaos: a week watching GB News

Conspiracy theories and chaos: a week watching GB News

GB News launched in 2021 with a mission to disrupt the relatively safe and sedate world of rolling TV news. Heather Stewart spent a week watching the channel to see what it has become today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 26, 2023 • 28:01

How a killing on New York subway exposed a broken system – podcast

How a killing on New York subway exposed a broken system – podcast

When Jordan Neely, a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator, died at the hands of a fellow passenger this month, it shocked the world. But what does it reveal about the city?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 25, 2023 • 34:53

Is Suella Braverman speeding towards a government exit?

Is Suella Braverman speeding towards a government exit?

Having set herself up as a rival to the prime minister, the home secretary is now facing allegations that she broke the ministerial code. Aubrey Allegretti reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 24, 2023 • 22:58

From pollution to policing – can Sadiq Khan clean up London?

From pollution to policing – can Sadiq Khan clean up London?

While training for the marathon, the London mayor developed adult-onset asthma – now he is on a mission to clean up the city’s air. But will his green policies win over voters?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 23, 2023 • 28:41

Why California is dismantling its death row

Why California is dismantling its death row

After decades locked alone in small cages in California’s San Quentin prison, men sentenced to die are now being moved off death row. Sam Levin investigates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 22, 2023 • 30:51

National Conservatism: a Tory fringe or the party’s future?

National Conservatism: a Tory fringe or the party’s future?

A conference run by a rightwing American thinktank attracted Tory MPs and influencers this week. Is its Trumpish populist philosophy a taste of where the Conservative party is heading?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 19, 2023 • 25:06

Can Imran Khan really take on the Pakistani army and win?

Can Imran Khan really take on the Pakistani army and win?

The former prime minister has blamed the country’s powerful military for his arrest last week, and his supporters have attacked military buildings. With Khan’s home surrounded by police yesterday, has he picked a battle he’s destined to lose?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 18, 2023 • 34:08

Has Ukraine’s spring offensive begun?

Has Ukraine’s spring offensive begun?

Ukrainian officials claim their forces have retaken land around the eastern city of Bakhmut and shot down Russian missiles targeting Kyiv. Luke Harding reports on the state of the war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 17, 2023 • 26:00

Erdoğan survives, but will Turkish democracy?

Erdoğan survives, but will Turkish democracy?

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the president of Turkey, has moulded the country in his image during his two decades in power. Now he faces a run-off election to stay in power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 16, 2023 • 31:46

Is the UK in the grip of ‘greedflation’?

Is the UK in the grip of ‘greedflation’?

Prices in the UK are continuing to rise on everything from groceries to energy bills and mortgage costs. Meanwhile, some companies are reporting record profits. Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 15, 2023 • 26:53

Hosting Ukraine’s Eurovision party

Hosting Ukraine’s Eurovision party

Hannah Moore reports from Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena where Britain is preparing to host the Eurovision song contest on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 12, 2023 • 33:48

The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh – and another ordinary day in the West Bank

The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh – and another ordinary day in the West Bank

A year ago the renowned journalist was shot, but it was far from the only news story in Palestine that day. Kaamil Ahmed looks into the stories Abu Akleh never got to report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 11, 2023 • 33:52

Did distress calls go unanswered in the run-up to a fatal Channel disaster?

Did distress calls go unanswered in the run-up to a fatal Channel disaster?

In November 2021 a dinghy crossing from France to the UK overturned, and at least 27 people drowned. Questions are being asked over whether distress calls were effectively ignored in run-up to worst Channel disaster in 30 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 10, 2023 • 26:40

Why ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton thinks humanity at crossroads

Why ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton thinks humanity at crossroads

His work is at heart of AI revolution, but in an interview with the Guardian’s Alex Hern, Hinton says he now fears the advances he helped usher in could pose an existential threat to humankind. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 9, 2023 • 29:30

Cotton Capital: the Guardian and reparations

Cotton Capital: the Guardian and reparations

Cotton Capital editor and Guardian journalist Maya Wolfe-Robinson looks at the subject of reparations. What do reparations mean for the communities and descendants of transatlantic enslavement – and what is the Guardian planning to do in its own programme of measures?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 8, 2023 • 50:08

Cost of the crown part 5: the coronation of Charles III

Cost of the crown part 5: the coronation of Charles III

Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey on Saturday in a ceremony steeped in centuries of history. Jonathan Freedland examines what the event means to the modern-day UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 5, 2023 • 35:25

Cost of the crown part 4: calculating the king’s wealth

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

May 4, 2023 • 37:15

Cost of the crown part 3: the hidden history of the monarchy and slavery

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

May 3, 2023 • 27:59

Cost of the crown part 2: Duchies, diamonds and Dalis

Cost of the crown part 2: Duchies, diamonds and Dalis

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

May 2, 2023 • 37:30

Cost of the crown part 1: valuing the royal family

Cost of the crown part 1: valuing the royal family

In the first part of an investigative miniseries into 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

May 1, 2023 • 32:40

Prince Harry and the return of the phone hacking scandal

Prince Harry and the return of the phone hacking scandal

This week, Prince Harry’s case over alleged phone hacking by the publisher of the Sun and News of the World reached the high court. Jim Waterson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 28, 2023 • 30:52

Funding, forensics – and a fridge freezer? The investigation into the SNP

Funding, forensics – and a fridge freezer? The investigation into the SNP

Just a few months ago the SNP, with Nicola Sturgeon at the helm, looked almost untouchable. Now a fraud investigation into the party has caused that image to dramatically unravel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 27, 2023 • 31:41

Why are London’s schools disappearing?

Why are London’s schools disappearing?

London schools in areas such as Lambeth and Camden are having to close their doors as pupils leave. Why are numbers dropping so fast – and why does it matter so much?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 26, 2023 • 29:45

A bullying politician or snowflake civil servants? The downfall of Dominic Raab

A bullying politician or snowflake civil servants? The downfall of Dominic Raab

The former deputy prime minister may have resigned but he remains defiant after an inquiry into bullying allegations. What does the scandal tell us about the relationship between ministers and Whitehall?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 25, 2023 • 27:50

Embracing a childfree life

Embracing a childfree life

Helen Pidd always thought she would have children, but after three unsuccessful rounds of IVF, she reimagines her life with the help of people who are childfree by choice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 24, 2023 • 34:55

Are we facing a summer of sporting protests?

Are we facing a summer of sporting protests?

High-profile protests at the Grand National and the World Snooker Championships made headlines around the country; the London Marathon could be next. Sean Ingle and Damien Gayle report on what sporting stunts can achieve – and whether the authorities can stop them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 21, 2023 • 29:50

Sudan’s warring generals

Sudan’s warring generals

Fighting in Sudan is continuing despite an internationally brokered truce. At the heart of the conflict is a power struggle between two powerful generals in a country permanently in the grip of its military. Nesrine Malik reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 20, 2023 • 28:06

The court case pushing Indian democracy to the brink – podcast

The court case pushing Indian democracy to the brink – podcast

Critics have long accused Narendra Modi of eroding the world’s biggest democracy. Now, ahead of next year’s general election, his main political rival could be jailed – for defaming the name Modi. What’s going on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 19, 2023 • 32:10

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

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

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

Apr 18, 2023 • 28:32

Why are British audiences suddenly so out of control?

Why are British audiences suddenly so out of control?

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

Apr 17, 2023 • 25:57

Investigating alleged sexual misconduct at the CBI

Investigating alleged sexual misconduct at the CBI

Police have launched an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at the Confederation of British Industry in the wake of a recent Guardian investigation. Anna Isaac reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 14, 2023 • 30:10

Why has the Labour party turned nasty?

Why has the Labour party turned nasty?

The party’s latest ad campaign launches personal attacks on Rishi Sunak. What’s behind its new ruthless approach?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 13, 2023 • 26:36

Is artificial intelligence getting out of control?

Is artificial intelligence getting out of control?

Hundreds of tech industry leaders have signed a letter proposing a six-month pause on the development of systems more powerful than OpenAI’s GPT-4. Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 12, 2023 • 28:43

The ‘nice, ordinary’ family suspected of being Russian spies

The ‘nice, ordinary’ family suspected of being Russian spies

When a couple and their children moved into a sleepy suburb of Slovenia’s capital, their neighbours thought they seemed very normal. But were they really who they seemed?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 11, 2023 • 33:18

Xi Jinping and the battle over China’s memory of the Cultural Revolution

Xi Jinping and the battle over China’s memory of the Cultural Revolution

Mao’s Cultural Revolution pitted children against their parents and tore at the fabric of China’s society. It’s vital to the understanding of China today, says Red Memory author Tania Branigan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 10, 2023 • 31:10

‘Peace babies’ and the birth of the Good Friday agreement

‘Peace babies’ and the birth of the Good Friday agreement

The generation born after the Good Friday agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland, are continuing to reckon with their inheritance. Mother and daughter Anne and Kerrie Patterson explain what it means to them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 7, 2023 • 41:01

Inside Tennessee, America’s most stringent anti-abortion state

Inside Tennessee, America’s most stringent anti-abortion state

Tennessee has an abortion ban so strict that even its Republican sponsors are having doubts about it. Stephanie Kirchgaessner reports on the reality of women’s rights in the state nine months after the supreme court struck down Roe v Wade. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 6, 2023 • 31:37

Why headteachers are fighting back against Ofsted inspections

Why headteachers are fighting back against Ofsted inspections

The death of headteacher Ruth Perry after a devastating report from schools watchdog Ofsted has prompted a growing backlash. Michelle Sheehy, headteacher of Millfield primary school in the West Midlands, explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 5, 2023 • 27:52

The indictment of Donald Trump

The indictment of Donald Trump

The former US president will appear in a criminal court in New York City today to answer charges relating to campaign finance offences. Hugo Lowell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 4, 2023 • 27:19

Cotton Capital: the bee and the ship – examining the Guardian’s links to slavery

Cotton Capital: the bee and the ship – examining the Guardian’s links to slavery

Episode one of the new Guardian podcast series Cotton Capital explores the revelations that the Guardian’s founding editor, John Edward Taylor, and at least nine of his 11 backers had links to slavery, principally through the textile industry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 3, 2023 • 46:29

How raising the retirement age set France on fire

How raising the retirement age set France on fire

An attempt to force through an increase in the state pension age brought thousands of protesters out on to the streets and has left Emmanuel Macron facing his biggest crisis yet. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 31, 2023 • 26:15

Why are British teenagers being locked up in ‘re-education camps’?

Why are British teenagers being locked up in ‘re-education camps’?

Secretive centres that promise to change the behaviour of wayward western teenagers and young people have been springing up in Somalia. But what really goes on inside?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 30, 2023 • 32:00

Who is Humza Yousaf and how will he change Scotland?

Who is Humza Yousaf and how will he change Scotland?

For eight years Nicola Sturgeon towered over Scottish politics. Now there is a new first minister in charge, how will he make his mark?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 29, 2023 • 29:30

‘It’s way beyond just science’: untangling the hunt for Covid’s origins

‘It’s way beyond just science’: untangling the hunt for Covid’s origins

Three years after much of the world was forced into Covid lockdowns, the precise origins of the virus are still hazy, and the hunt is bringing scientists into confrontation with political forces that many are not prepared for Read more: ‘Being truthful is essential’: scientist who stumbled upon Wuhan Covid data speaks out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 28, 2023 • 27:52

Exposing the myth of Britain’s ‘perfect’ war against Islamic State

Exposing the myth of Britain’s ‘perfect’ war against Islamic State

The UK government continues to claim that there were no civilian casualties as a result of its bombing campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq. Emma Graham-Harrison reports from Mosul on the evidence that cannot any longer be ignored. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 27, 2023 • 40:03

Trafficked: Marta - part four

Trafficked: Marta - part four

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 26, 2023 • 33:32

Trafficked: the operation – part three

Trafficked: the operation – part three

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 25, 2023 • 42:18

Trafficked: the closed door – part 2

Trafficked: the closed door – part 2

Julia, a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK, tells the journalist Annie Kelly about the years she was shipped between brothels. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 24, 2023 • 34:24

Trafficked: the trap – part one

Trafficked: the trap – part one

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 23, 2023 • 30:03

Britain’s biggest police force is racist, sexist, and homophobic - can it change? – podcast

Britain’s biggest police force is racist, sexist, and homophobic - can it change? – podcast

A landmark report into the Metropolitan police says discrimination is ‘baked in’ and trust in the force has plummeted. Is it worth trying to fix?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 22, 2023 • 31:46

Is it time to delete TikTok?

Is it time to delete TikTok?

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

Mar 21, 2023 • 26:20

The accidental journalist who covered the war in Iraq

The accidental journalist who covered the war in Iraq

Twenty years on from the invasion of Iraq, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad and James Meek describe their chance first meeting and their time reporting on the war together. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 20, 2023 • 41:34

How Eleanor Williams’ lies tore a town apart and finally unravelled

How Eleanor Williams’ lies tore a town apart and finally unravelled

Why did Eleanor Williams, a young woman from a remote coastal town in England, pretend she was a victim of a grooming gang?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 17, 2023 • 40:02

Jeremy Hunt’s ‘back to work’ budget

Jeremy Hunt’s ‘back to work’ budget

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

Mar 16, 2023 • 34:03

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

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

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

Mar 15, 2023 • 31:03

The BBC’s spectacular own goal

The BBC’s spectacular own goal

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

Mar 14, 2023 • 26:38

Who blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines?

Who blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines?

Months after the covert sabotage mission that has been likened to a spy thriller, the net could be closing in on the perpetrators at the centre of the mystery. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 13, 2023 • 25:58

Is ‘Stop the boats’ a slogan without a solution?

Is ‘Stop the boats’ a slogan without a solution?

Rishi Sunak has promised to stop people crossing the Channel in small boats but his planned law has been called inhumane and unworkable. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 10, 2023 • 29:24

Avian flu is decimating wild birds, but could it become a global pandemic?

Avian flu is decimating wild birds, but could it become a global pandemic?

It is threatening rare species, and causing havoc for chicken farmers. Now a strain of bird flu has spread to mammals. Could it be a danger to humans?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 9, 2023 • 23:36

Rupert Murdoch and the lawsuit blowing open Fox News

Rupert Murdoch and the lawsuit blowing open Fox News

Rupert Murdoch has been drawn into a defamation lawsuit brought against Fox News for spreading the conspiracy theory that the 2020 US election was rigged. Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 8, 2023 • 32:57

What have we learned from Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages?

What have we learned from Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages?

More than 100,000 of the former health secretary’s phone messages have been leaked. What do they tell us about the way the government handled the pandemic?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 7, 2023 • 28:16

The dawn of the four-day week

The dawn of the four-day week

A growing movement to shorten the working week is gaining supporters, including bosses as well as employees. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 6, 2023 • 29:38

Israel and the West Bank: a week of rage and rampage

Israel and the West Bank: a week of rage and rampage

Escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories is happening amid unprecedented anti-government protests. It’s no coincidence, reports Bethan McKernan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 3, 2023 • 27:05

What’s in the air in East Palestine, Ohio?

What’s in the air in East Palestine, Ohio?

When a train derailed in a small town in Ohio last month, it shed its toxic load, spewed smoke and set off a political firestorm that is still raging. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 2, 2023 • 33:46

What the salad crisis says about Britain

What the salad crisis says about Britain

Shoppers have been left staring at empty shelves and advised by their government to eat turnips over tomatoes. But the food shortage might be more serious than it sounds, reports Joanna Partridge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 1, 2023 • 22:11

Is the Northern Ireland protocol deal a  much-needed win for Rishi Sunak?

Is the Northern Ireland protocol deal a much-needed win for Rishi Sunak?

The protocol led to the collapse of power sharing in Northern Ireland’s assembly – and empty supermarket shelves. So will the prime minister’s Windsor framework solve everything?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 28, 2023 • 28:22

Rewriting Roald Dahl

Rewriting Roald Dahl

The latest editions of the author’s books for children have had extensive edits made to update the language for modern sensibilities. Lucy Knight and David Baddiel take a closer look. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 27, 2023 • 25:40

Searching for the first casualty of the war in Ukraine

Searching for the first casualty of the war in Ukraine

Daniel Boffey reports on the life and death of staff sergeant Denys Tkach, the first soldier to have been killed by Russian forces on the day of the invasion. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 24, 2023 • 31:39

Why did the search for Nicola Bulley turn so toxic?

Why did the search for Nicola Bulley turn so toxic?

After the mortgage adviser disappeared TikTok detectives, grief tourists and the media descended. Now her family have hit out at the ‘appalling’ way they have been treated. What went wrong?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 23, 2023 • 29:47

The secret world of disinformation for hire

The secret world of disinformation for hire

How an undercover investigation revealed a team of Israeli contractors who claim to have manipulated more than 30 elections around the world using hacking, sabotage and automated disinformation on social media. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 22, 2023 • 43:26

 The new tactics of Britain’s far right

The new tactics of Britain’s far right

Far-right groups are mobilising in towns around the UK where asylum seekers are living in hotels. The protests are spreading – and turning increasingly aggressive. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 21, 2023 • 34:37

The true cost of wood-burning stoves

The true cost of wood-burning stoves

Learning the full extent of the environmental damage caused by wood-burning stoves led Guardian columnist George Monbiot to issue a public mea culpa – and help ignite a raging debate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 20, 2023 • 26:04

Are chatbots coming for your job?

Are chatbots coming for your job?

A high-stakes race for supremacy in artificial intelligence is playing out between two of the world’s biggest tech companies. Should we be worried or excited? Chris Stokel-Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 17, 2023 • 30:37

Nicola Sturgeon's resignation: the end of an era for Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon's resignation: the end of an era for Scotland

On Wednesday morning, Nicola Sturgeon called a press conference to announce she would be stepping down as the first minister of Scotland. Severin Carrell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 16, 2023 • 26:43

Why is the Prevent counter-terrorism programme review so controversial?

Why is the Prevent counter-terrorism programme review so controversial?

The UK scheme has long had its critics, but now even the review looking at how to overhaul it is facing criticism. Why is the debate around Prevent so heated?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 15, 2023 • 33:04

Why anger is growing in Turkey a week after catastrophic earthquakes

Why anger is growing in Turkey a week after catastrophic earthquakes

It’s been an agonising time for survivors in Syria and Turkey – especially those whose relatives and friends are still trapped under rubble. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 14, 2023 • 27:53

How a new treatment for diabetes offers hope for millions

How a new treatment for diabetes offers hope for millions

The development of an ‘artificial pancreas’ could revolutionise the daily lives of people living with type 1 diabetes. Now the technology could be made available to more than 100,000 people in the UK on the NHS. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 13, 2023 • 33:27

Could western tanks be decisive in Ukraine?

Could western tanks be decisive in Ukraine?

After months of debate and diplomacy, western tanks are finally heading to Ukraine for what promises to be a spring escalation in the fighting. But will they be decisive? Dan Sabbagh and Daniel Boffey report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 10, 2023 • 30:25

Haiti: a country in crisis without an elected government

Haiti: a country in crisis without an elected government

The last elected Haitian senators left parliament this month. Amid raging gang violence, the country is at breaking point with a health and hunger emergency. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 9, 2023 • 37:27

Why are more people in the UK turning to private healthcare?

Why are more people in the UK turning to private healthcare?

The NHS turns 75 this year, but as waiting lists for appointments grow, increasing numbers of patients are looking elsewhere for healthcare. Denis Campbell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 8, 2023 • 30:34

A deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey

A deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey

A 7.8-magnitude quake has struck Turkey and Syria, killing at least 2,600 people and razing entire neighbourhoods. Experts say it could not have happened at a worse time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 7, 2023 • 31:50

After 17 years in prison, will Andrew Malkinson finally clear his name?

After 17 years in prison, will Andrew Malkinson finally clear his name?

Almost two decades ago Andrew Malkinson was accused of a rape where the victim was left for dead. He has always maintained his innocence and his supporters say the case against him was fatally flawed. Now he hopes new evidence will show he was not guilty. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 6, 2023 • 28:44

The children going missing from Home Office hotels

The children going missing from Home Office hotels

More than 200 unaccompanied child asylum seekers have gone missing from hotels used by the Home Office. Mark Townsend reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 3, 2023 • 21:36

Strikes, seatbelts and sleaze: Rishi Sunak’s first 100 days as PM

Strikes, seatbelts and sleaze: Rishi Sunak’s first 100 days as PM

Rishi Sunak entered Downing Street promising to calm the markets and stop the scandals, but 100 days in it’s proving a bumpy ride, reports Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 2, 2023 • 30:41

The scammers forced to steal people’s life savings

The scammers forced to steal people’s life savings

‘Pig butchering’ crypto scams, where victims are wooed for months before being fleeced, are ruining people’s lives. But how are criminal gangs exploiting trafficking victims – and using fake UK firms – to steal millions of pounds?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Feb 1, 2023 • 36:38

How Putin’s chef became the second-most powerful man in Russia

How Putin’s chef became the second-most powerful man in Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin went from hot dog seller to the commander of a private army fighting intense battles in Ukraine. But his rapid rise has made him a target, reports Pjotr Sauer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 31, 2023 • 30:10

The code of omertà: how a mafia kingpin evaded police for 30 years

The code of omertà: how a mafia kingpin evaded police for 30 years

Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested after decades on the run, found hiding in plain sight in Sicily. Lorenzo Tondo and Clare Longrigg report on what it means for the once mighty Cosa Nostra. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 30, 2023 • 25:11

What is the teachers strike really about?

What is the teachers strike really about?

Over the next couple of months, thousands of teachers are due to strike across the UK. What is the government doing in response to their demand for an above-inflation pay increase? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 27, 2023 • 33:09

Why are women in Britain having to travel hundreds of miles to get an abortion? podcast

Why are women in Britain having to travel hundreds of miles to get an abortion? podcast

Record numbers of abortions are being carried out and services are struggling to cope. Why is the system under so much pressure and what toll is it taking on women?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 26, 2023 • 23:30

What was behind Jacinda-mania – and why did it end so suddenly?

What was behind Jacinda-mania – and why did it end so suddenly?

Jacinda Ardern became a progressive icon around the world, but despite winning a rare parliamentary majority in New Zealand and gaining plaudits for her handling of Covid, the outgoing prime minister’s legacy is complicated, says Tess McClure in Auckland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 25, 2023 • 32:01

Why is Scotland’s gender reform bill so contentious? | Podcast

Why is Scotland’s gender reform bill so contentious? | Podcast

The bill was supposed to streamline the way that people can apply to change their legal gender. So why has it sparked a constitutional crisis – and become a culture war battleground?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 24, 2023 • 30:44

Exposing rainforest carbon credits: why offsetting isn’t working

Exposing rainforest carbon credits: why offsetting isn’t working

A Guardian investigation has found that more than 90% of the carbon offsets verified by the company Verra did not reduce deforestation. Patrick Greenfield reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 23, 2023 • 37:21

Biden, Trump and the classified documents

Biden, Trump and the classified documents

The discovery of batches of classified documents on Joe Biden’s property presents a headache for the president – but his case is quite different from that of Donald Trump, reports David Smith in Washington. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 20, 2023 • 24:59

David Carrick and the crisis of trust in British policing

David Carrick and the crisis of trust in British policing

The conviction this week of one of Britain’s worst sex offenders in recent history was accompanied by a staggering revelation: he was a serving police officer. Emine Sinmaz and Vikram Dodd report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 19, 2023 • 33:00

Why are energy companies forcing their way into people’s homes?

Why are energy companies forcing their way into people’s homes?

Energy companies have been granted warrants to forcibly switch customers on to pre-payment meters. What are the consequences for people struggling with their bills?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 18, 2023 • 32:04

China’s deadly coronavirus wave

China’s deadly coronavirus wave

Having spent much of the last three years with some of the world’s most strict Covid restrictions, China’s relaxing of its rules has coincided with a massive wave of infections just as the country prepares to celebrate the lunar new year. Tania Branigan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 17, 2023 • 24:56

Will the UK’s strict new voter ID laws damage democracy?

Will the UK’s strict new voter ID laws damage democracy?

For the first time, voters in May’s local elections will be required to show photo ID before casting their ballot. But as Peter Walker reports, the new rules risk damaging the integrity of elections, not enhancing it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 16, 2023 • 30:19

Jailed for life for stealing $14

Jailed for life for stealing $14

David Coulson was imprisoned in California under draconian ‘tough on crime’ laws stemming from the 1990s. Now campaigners are calling for reform, reports Sam Levin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 13, 2023 • 32:08

How a far right assault on Brazil’s democracy failed

How a far right assault on Brazil’s democracy failed

The effort to overturn the election of the Brazilian president was thwarted but the attack has shaken an already divided country, reports Tom Phillips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 12, 2023 • 25:17

Prince Harry’s memoir: why has the ‘Spare’ gone rogue?

Prince Harry’s memoir: why has the ‘Spare’ gone rogue?

In his explosive memoir he claims Prince William physically attacked him, his family leaked stories about him – and even reveals how he lost his virginity in a field. But why is the prince telling all, and what will it mean for the royal family?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 11, 2023 • 37:21

What has Brexit done for Britain?

What has Brexit done for Britain?

Brexit, Britain was promised, would allow the country to ‘take back control’ – of its economy, its borders and its land. But what has that really meant for people now living with its consequences?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 10, 2023 • 38:28

Mouldy flats and bidding wars: how did the UK rental crisis get so bad?

Mouldy flats and bidding wars: how did the UK rental crisis get so bad?

According to 2021 census data, 5m households in England and Wales are private renting. We ask why renting is getting more expensive and precarious. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 9, 2023 • 31:51

Will Donald Trump finally face criminal charges for January 6?

Will Donald Trump finally face criminal charges for January 6?

After interviewing 1,000 witnesses and compiling an 800-page report, the inquiry into the assault on the Capitol is complete. But what will it mean for Donald Trump in 2023 – and his presidential bid?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 6, 2023 • 29:24

The arrest of Andrew Tate: the ‘king of toxic masculinity’

The arrest of Andrew Tate: the ‘king of toxic masculinity’

He calls himself a misogynist – and has millions of followers. Now the former kickboxer from Luton turned social media star has been arrested on charges that include human trafficking. What happened?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 5, 2023 • 28:07

Can you breathe your way to feeling better?

Can you breathe your way to feeling better?

The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer, John Crace, and breath coach Rebecca Dennis describe how they have used breathing techniques to help their mental health. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 4, 2023 • 32:53

Culture 2023: our picks for film, TV, music and art

Culture 2023: our picks for film, TV, music and art

The Guardian’s arts editor Alex Needham, music and features writer Sam Wolfson, and film critic Ellen E Jones, on what they’re looking forward to this year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 3, 2023 • 37:51

Can I tell you a secret? Episode seven: an update

Can I tell you a secret? Episode seven: an update

Revisited: Guardian producer Lucy Hough and reporter Matthew Weaver give an update on the outcome of Matthew Hardy’s appeal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jan 2, 2023 • 11:08

Can I tell you a secret? Episode six: the winding clock

Can I tell you a secret? Episode six: the winding clock

Revisited: As the years tick by, journalist Sirin Kale speaks to victims and those who know Matthew to ask whether his stalking will ever truly end. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 31, 2022 • 32:50

Can I tell you a secret? Episode five: a mother’s love

Can I tell you a secret? Episode five: a mother’s love

Revisited: Journalist Sirin Kale meets Matthew Hardy’s mother to uncover more about his past – and what may have motivated him to cyberstalk his victims for so long. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 30, 2022 • 42:22

Can I tell you a secret? Episode four: a reckoning

Can I tell you a secret? Episode four: a reckoning

Revisited: Matthew Hardy’s victims come face to face with him as an attempt is made to stop the torment once and for all. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 29, 2022 • 39:45

Can I tell you a secret? Episode three: the man upstairs

Can I tell you a secret? Episode three: the man upstairs

Revisited: who is Matthew Hardy? Journalist Sirin Kale looks for clues about what motivates this cyberstalker to create chaos and fear in so many people’s lives. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 28, 2022 • 34:38

Can I tell you a secret? Episode two: the widening circle

Can I tell you a secret? Episode two: the widening circle

Revisited: As the cyberstalker spreads his net wider, anyone could be a target. The fast-changing world of social media creates new opportunities for him to find more victims. But now someone is watching him. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 27, 2022 • 39:11

Can I tell you a secret? Episode one: the beginning

Can I tell you a secret? Episode one: the beginning

Revisited: Guardian journalist Sirin Kale takes us to a small town in the north of England to uncover how one man began a decade of cyberstalking. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 26, 2022 • 34:14

How the Guardian covered 2022

How the Guardian covered 2022

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, talks about how the newspaper covered a year that witnessed war in Europe, three UK prime ministers, the death of the Queen and a winter of industrial strife. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 23, 2022 • 36:54

Christmas in Kyiv

Christmas in Kyiv

Kyiv residents this year are facing the holiday season expecting blackouts and missile attacks. Isobel Koshiw reports from Ukraine’s capital. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 22, 2022 • 28:24

 The career criminal who became a prison correspondent

The career criminal who became a prison correspondent

The late Guardian journalist Eric Allison spent more than two decades uncovering and writing about abuses in the British justice system. But for almost 50 years before that he was a forger and a thief. What made him give up his life of crime?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 21, 2022 • 33:01

The bribery scandal rocking the EU parliament

The bribery scandal rocking the EU parliament

Belgian police have seized wads of banknotes worth more than €1m in a series of raids that have plunged the EU parliament into its worst corruption scandal. Jennifer Rankin reports from Brussels. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 20, 2022 • 29:31

Three prime ministers and a funeral: Marina Hyde’s political year

Three prime ministers and a funeral: Marina Hyde’s political year

The Guardian’s award-winning columnist Marina Hyde picks over the political year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 19, 2022 • 28:28

The ‘prince’ and the plot against Germany – podcast

The ‘prince’ and the plot against Germany – podcast

Have you heard the one about the former paratrooper, politician and ‘prince’ who walk into a hunting lodge and allegedly plot to overthrow the German government? Philip Oltermann in Berlin explains why it was no joke. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 16, 2022 • 30:51

33 hours on the frontline of the NHS

33 hours on the frontline of the NHS

The Covid pandemic has eased, so why is the health service facing its worst winter yet? And how is it coping with endless waiting lists, a staffing crisis and strikes?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 15, 2022 • 29:15

The age of extinction: can we prevent an ecological collapse?

The age of extinction: can we prevent an ecological collapse?

The Cop15 conference in Canada brings together representatives from all over the world with an urgent mission: preventing the breakdown of Earth’s natural habitats and the extinction of the many species we rely on. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 14, 2022 • 27:15

Should you freeze your eggs?

Should you freeze your eggs?

Since egg freezing became available to anyone who could afford it a decade ago in the UK it has increased tenfold. But are clinics transparent with women about their chances of a successful pregnancy?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 13, 2022 • 34:25

Building for end times: the boom in bunkers

Building for end times: the boom in bunkers

Threat of nuclear war and a global pandemic have spurred a boom in individuals purchasing survival bunkers, says author Bradley Garrett. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 12, 2022 • 30:17

The artists defying Putin’s war on Ukrainian culture

The artists defying Putin’s war on Ukrainian culture

From poetry to pop music, Ukrainians are using art to take a stand against Russia – and Putin’s assault on their identity. From dancers to documentary makers, they explain how work they have created in the conflict zone is a weapon of resistance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 9, 2022 • 29:28

Why are so many workers going on strike?

Why are so many workers going on strike?

From posties to paramedics, the list of professions taking industrial action seems to keep growing. But will it lead to better working conditions – or just bring the UK to a standstill?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 8, 2022 • 30:09

What’s gone wrong with England’s water?

What’s gone wrong with England’s water?

More untreated sewage is being pumped into England’s seas and rivers than ever before. Sandra Laville follows the money to find out who is responsible. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 7, 2022 • 26:05

The far-right radical in Israel’s new government

The far-right radical in Israel’s new government

Itamar Ben-Gvir has spent a lifetime on the fringes of Israeli politics. He was once considered so extreme that he wasn’t allowed to serve in the Israeli army. Now he is the country’s security minister. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 6, 2022 • 30:48

Michelle Mone lobbied for PPE Medpro. But was she enriched by its profits?

Michelle Mone lobbied for PPE Medpro. But was she enriched by its profits?

During the early weeks of the pandemic, the government was scrambling to find protective clothing for health workers. The Tory peer recommended one supplier to the government – but how far did her links with it go?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 5, 2022 • 29:06

The young people speaking out against the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

The young people speaking out against the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Rachael Reign was an active member of an evangelical Christian church with branches worldwide. It was only after leaving that she came to believe it had exposed her to a ‘horrendous’ ordeal. Maeve McClenaghan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 2, 2022 • 43:33

Imprisoned for being HIV positive

Imprisoned for being HIV positive

In more than 80 countries, people living with HIV still face criminalisation. We hear from two people who faced criminal charges in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dec 1, 2022 • 31:52

How far could China’s ‘zero Covid’ protests go?

How far could China’s ‘zero Covid’ protests go?

China has been rocked by an outpouring of communal anger at the government’s restrictive ‘zero Covid’ lockdown policies. Could the protests develop into something more substantial? Tania Branigan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 30, 2022 • 28:42

The crypto-collapse: inside the crazy world of FTX

The crypto-collapse: inside the crazy world of FTX

The cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed earlier this month, leaving billions of dollars unaccounted for. Alex Hern explores what happened and where the money went. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 29, 2022 • 31:57

How dangerous is it to live in a damp, mouldy home?

How dangerous is it to live in a damp, mouldy home?

The death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from exposure to mould has shown the consequences of uninhabitable homes. But how many people are living in similarly unhealthy conditions and what can be done to protect their health?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 28, 2022 • 31:41

Inside Qatar 2022: the World Cup of politics and protest

Inside Qatar 2022: the World Cup of politics and protest

Football’s governing body Fifa has tried to keep politics out of the World Cup – but there has never been a more political tournament, reports Michael Safi in Doha. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 25, 2022 • 33:50

Is a second referendum on Scotland’s independence further away than ever?

Is a second referendum on Scotland’s independence further away than ever?

The supreme court has ruled that the Scottish parliament cannot hold a second referendum without Westminster’s approval. Where does that leave the independence movement?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 24, 2022 • 24:13

 Trump v DeSantis: how ex-president’s fan could be his biggest rival

Trump v DeSantis: how ex-president’s fan could be his biggest rival

Florida governor Ron DeSantis passionately praised the former president – now he is being talked about as a possible presidential candidate himself.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 23, 2022 • 33:15

Cop27: another blow to 1.5C?

Cop27: another blow to 1.5C?

At Cop27 in Egypt, negotiations ran 40 hours past the Friday night deadline. Country delegates were able to agree a historic deal on loss and damage, but less progress was made on global fossil fuel emission targets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 22, 2022 • 26:16

Beyond 8 billion: why the world’s population matters

Beyond 8 billion: why the world’s population matters

The world now contains 8bn people, according to the UN. Hannah Ellis-Peterson reports from India, which is on course to overtake China as the most populous nation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 21, 2022 • 28:24

Excitement, boycotts and rainbow protest: Qatar’s World Cup kicks off

Excitement, boycotts and rainbow protest: Qatar’s World Cup kicks off

The 2022 tournament is finally here. But for more than a decade, disquiet over the Gulf state hosting football’s biggest event has been growing. Four people – with very different perspectives – explain their views. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 18, 2022 • 34:33

Autumn statement 2022: it’s going to hurt but will it work?

Autumn statement 2022: it’s going to hurt but will it work?

The Guardian’s economics editor, Larry Elliott, looks ahead to Jeremy Hunt’s crucial autumn statement, which is set to usher in a new era of austerity, and explains why is likely to fail just like George Osborne’s before it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 17, 2022 • 28:44

Reclaiming Kherson: what Russia’s retreat means for the fight for Ukraine

Reclaiming Kherson: what Russia’s retreat means for the fight for Ukraine

Ukrainians have reacted with jubilation after retaking Kherson city and the region around it. But what did living under Russian occupation do to the area and its people – and is this really the beginning of the end of the war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 16, 2022 • 31:15

Is the UK housing market heading for a crash?

Is the UK housing market heading for a crash?

A steady stream of bad economic news has filtered into Britain’s property market, prompting fears that prices could tumble. But how worried should people be? Rupert Jones reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 15, 2022 • 33:07

The mystery of Teesside’s dead crabs

The mystery of Teesside’s dead crabs

When thousands of crabs started washing up on the beaches of Teesside in north-east England, authorities blamed algae in the water. But the fishers watching their livelihoods disappear weren’t buying it. Joshua Kelly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 14, 2022 • 53:33

Cop27: the future is solar, but it won’t be simple

Cop27: the future is solar, but it won’t be simple

As Joe Biden arrives at Cop27 in Egypt, he comes with a good story to tell on America’s transition to renewable energy. But on the ground in rural Indiana where the country’s biggest solar plant is being built, things are getting nasty. Oliver Milman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 11, 2022 • 33:36

Iran’s protest generation on why they won’t be silenced

Iran’s protest generation on why they won’t be silenced

There have been arrests, violence and a rising death toll during more than seven weeks of protests in Iran. Demonstrators across the country – many of whom are students or even schoolchildren – are refusing to back down. What do they want and why are they willing to risk everything to get it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 10, 2022 • 29:32

What the scandal at Manston asylum centre says about our migration system

What the scandal at Manston asylum centre says about our migration system

For the last six weeks conditions at a centre housing people who made perilous journeys across the Channel on small boats have been making the headlines. The home secretary, Suella Braverman, has pointed the finger at a ‘broken’ system. But why is the Home Office so often at the centre of a crisis?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 9, 2022 • 35:52

US midterms: is it still the economy, stupid?

US midterms: is it still the economy, stupid?

The Democrats have learned hard lessons over the years about what happens when election campaigns neglect the economy, so has the party been strong enough in its messaging for today’s midterm elections? Lauren Gambino reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 8, 2022 • 30:02

Who is robbing Lebanon’s banks?

Who is robbing Lebanon’s banks?

A spate of bank robberies has hit Beirut in recent weeks but they are heists with a twist: people are demanding – at gunpoint – that staff hand them their own money. Michael Safi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 7, 2022 • 44:35

Cop27: was this the year climate progress unravelled?

Cop27: was this the year climate progress unravelled?

The war in Ukraine has led to soaring energy prices, political enmity and instability. Can the meeting of global leaders re-focus the world’s attention on the climate catastrophe?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 4, 2022 • 27:48

Can Twitter survive Elon Musk? (And can Musk survive Twitter?)

Can Twitter survive Elon Musk? (And can Musk survive Twitter?)

Elon Musk marched into Twitter as its new owner last week and immediately started making changes. Alex Hern reports on what lies ahead for the social media company. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 3, 2022 • 32:44

Just Stop Oil and the threat of the public order bill

Just Stop Oil and the threat of the public order bill

As the UN’s environment agency reports there is “no credible pathway to 1.5C in place”, climate activists resort to extreme actions to draw attention to the climate crisis. Damien Gayle reports on the Just Stop Oil group and the government bill designed to crack down on ‘disruptive’ protest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 2, 2022 • 30:23

Culture wars, abortion and conspiracy theories: what the midterms tell us about the US

Culture wars, abortion and conspiracy theories: what the midterms tell us about the US

Florida used to be seen as a swing state but in recent years it has lurched further and further to the right. Now there are worries democracy itself is under threat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nov 1, 2022 • 34:08

What does it take to be an undercover police officer?– podcast

What does it take to be an undercover police officer?– podcast

David Taylor began his undercover career targeting small-time drug dealers before going deeper into the world of organised crime. But it ended when he was suddenly pulled from a major investigation and he wants to know why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 31, 2022 • 31:53

Ben Roberts-Smith v the media, part one: reputation

Ben Roberts-Smith v the media, part one: reputation

Ben Doherty hosts a special series on the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial. Australia’s most-decorated living soldier is seeking to defend his reputation against reports in three newspapers that he says falsely accuse him of being a war criminal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 29, 2022 • 46:38

War hero or war criminal? Australia’s defamation trial of the century

War hero or war criminal? Australia’s defamation trial of the century

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, is seeking to defend his reputation against reports in three newspapers that he says falsely accuse him of being a war criminal. Ben Doherty reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 28, 2022 • 26:14

Can Rishi Sunak pull the Conservative party back together? – podcast

Can Rishi Sunak pull the Conservative party back together? – podcast

After the chaos of Liz Truss’s short-lived stint as PM, there were claims the Conservative party was ungovernable. Can Rishi Sunak unify it once more?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 27, 2022 • 28:09

The rise of Europe’s far-right parties – podcast

The rise of Europe’s far-right parties – podcast

Why are far-right parties becoming more influential in European politics? Jon Henley reports on the rise of the Brothers of Italy and the Sweden Democrats. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 26, 2022 • 30:05

Is the UK ready for Rishi Sunak?

Is the UK ready for Rishi Sunak?

Nosheen Iqbal heads to Westminster, where the latest Tory leadership contest has resulted in the UK’s third prime minister this year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 25, 2022 • 27:25

Operation Soteria: a new approach to investigating rape

Operation Soteria: a new approach to investigating rape

What can be done to improve rape conviction rates in Britain? Alexandra Topping reports on the police forces trialling a way of investigating rape and sexual assault cases. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 24, 2022 • 28:15

The end of Liz Truss

The end of Liz Truss

Liz Truss has resigned after a disastrous premiership marked by U-turns and a self-inflicted economic crisis. Sonia Sodha reports on a day of turmoil in Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 21, 2022 • 28:42

The all-powerful Xi Jinping

The all-powerful Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping is cementing his grip on power and is expected to be handed a third term. Rana Mitter and Emma Graham-Harrison examine what he will he do with it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 20, 2022 • 30:11

Liz Truss’s attack on nature

Liz Truss’s attack on nature

Amid the chaos engulfing Liz Truss’s government, one part of her growth agenda still in place is the junking of environmental protections. Sandra Laville reports on why green groups are so furious. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 19, 2022 • 30:25

Who’s running Britain?

Who’s running Britain?

Jeremy Hunt has only been Chancellor for a few days. But on Monday he set about reversing almost everything that was in the prime minister’s policy platform. Is Liz Truss really still in charge of the country?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 18, 2022 • 25:45

Is it time to rethink the laws on assisted dying?

Is it time to rethink the laws on assisted dying?

Laws around assisted dying have long been contentious and euthanasia remains illegal in the UK. But campaigners such as David Minns are continuing to push for change. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 17, 2022 • 32:56

Inside Frieze: what can it tell us about art, money and power in 2022?

Inside Frieze: what can it tell us about art, money and power in 2022?

It showcases the art world’s most cutting-edge work. But the Frieze art fair is also a marketplace where the eye-watering prices are defying the looming global recession. Jonathan Jones explains why this is happening – and if the bubble is about to burst. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 14, 2022 • 30:47

Putin’s revenge for the Crimea bridge attack

Putin’s revenge for the Crimea bridge attack

A series of missile attacks killed civilians across Ukraine this week as Russia responded to the bombing of a key bridge in Crimea. Luke Harding reports on what the escalation from Putin means for the war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 13, 2022 • 24:46

The meteoric rise of Suella Braverman

The meteoric rise of Suella Braverman

She has been an MP for only seven years but has been catapulted into one of the biggest jobs in politics. And, just over a month in, she is already making waves. But what do we know about the former lawyer – and what does she want to do as home secretary?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 12, 2022 • 32:23

Molly Russell: how a teenager’s death put social media on trial

Molly Russell: how a teenager’s death put social media on trial

Last month a coroner said Molly ‘died from an act of self-harm whilst suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 11, 2022 • 29:27

The crisis in Britain’s nurseries: are we failing our youngest children?

The crisis in Britain’s nurseries: are we failing our youngest children?

Staff are leaving for better paid work in supermarkets, and parents say fees are expensive. How did the early years sector end up on the brink and how is it affecting our children?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 10, 2022 • 29:30

The cheating scandal rocking the chess world

The cheating scandal rocking the chess world

The usually sedate world of chess has been pitched into turmoil with allegations an American grandmaster has cheated more than 100 times. Bryan Graham reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 7, 2022 • 33:36

Is Liz Truss already fighting to save her premiership?

Is Liz Truss already fighting to save her premiership?

It’s been four weeks since Liz Truss became prime minister and her policies are already facing criticism from senior Conservative MPs. Rafael Behr reports on whether she’ll be able to hold the party together. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 6, 2022 • 27:03

Is Vladimir Putin really prepared to use nuclear weapons? – podcast

Is Vladimir Putin really prepared to use nuclear weapons? – podcast

Putin has been hinting he could use nuclear weapons since the beginning of his war in Ukraine. But in recent days the Russian president’s rhetoric has ramped up alarmingly. How seriously should we take his threats? Andrew Roth reports from Moscow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 5, 2022 • 28:25

Truss and Kwarteng: counting the cost of chaos

Truss and Kwarteng: counting the cost of chaos

After delivering a mini-budget that caused financial mayhem, the chancellor backtracked on his headline tax cut – but has the political and economic damage already been done? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 4, 2022 • 29:48

How the assassination of Shinzo Abe became a political scandal in Japan

How the assassination of Shinzo Abe became a political scandal in Japan

The killing of the former prime minister shocked Japan, and the ensuing scandal has shaken the government, says Justin McCurry in Tokyo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Oct 3, 2022 • 30:04

Brazil’s election: a last chance to save the Amazon?

Brazil’s election: a last chance to save the Amazon?

Brazilians will go to the polls on Sunday with a stark choice to make about the future of their country. And it is one that will have far-reaching implications for the future of the planet, too, says Tom Phillips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 30, 2022 • 31:31

Mahsa Amini: how one women’s death ignited protests in Iran

Mahsa Amini: how one women’s death ignited protests in Iran

Mahsa Amini died in custody after being detained by Iran’s ‘morality police’. In the 13 days since her death, thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s hijab laws. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 29, 2022 • 30:16

Does Labour have a route out of Britain’s rolling crises?

Does Labour have a route out of Britain’s rolling crises?

As a currency crisis joins the cost of living crisis in the UK, Labour has taken a 17-point poll lead. Peter Walker reports from the party’s conference in Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 28, 2022 • 24:45

Lyrics on trial: how US rappers have their music used against them in court

Lyrics on trial: how US rappers have their music used against them in court

Rappers are increasingly finding their music used against them in criminal trials. But as Sam Levin reports, California is taking steps to limit the practice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 27, 2022 • 36:49

The secrets of Lake Mead and the drought exposing them

The secrets of Lake Mead and the drought exposing them

Drought and overuse have seen water levels drop more than 170ft since 1983, exposing the secrets lying below. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 26, 2022 • 22:07

Can I Tell You a Secret, episode 1: the beginning

Can I Tell You a Secret, episode 1: the beginning

In the first part of a new series, the Guardian journalist Sirin Kale takes us to a small town in the north of England to uncover how one man began a decade of cyberstalking Subscribe to Can I Tell You a Secret? on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 23, 2022 • 34:39

How the Champions League final nearly ended in disaster

How the Champions League final nearly ended in disaster

Liverpool fans attending this year’s Champions League final faced a crush outside the stadium that held stark echoes of the worst day in the club’s history. David Conn has spent months investigating what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 22, 2022 • 48:34

The police killing of Chris Kaba

The police killing of Chris Kaba

The killing of a 24-year-old black man by firearms officers in south London comes at a time of plummeting faith in the police and serious questions about accountability for the new Met chief. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 21, 2022 • 29:53

The Russian soldier exposing what life is really like in Putin’s invading army

The Russian soldier exposing what life is really like in Putin’s invading army

The Guardian’s Moscow correspondent, Andrew Roth, on his extraordinary meeting with ex-paratrooper Pavel Filatyev, the highest-ranking officer to speak about fighting in Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 20, 2022 • 32:10

The Queen’s funeral: power, projection and personal reflection

The Queen’s funeral: power, projection and personal reflection

The state funeral of Britain’s longest reigning monarch will be a profound national moment, and one that may never be seen again, says Sam Knight. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 19, 2022 • 30:18

Can the commonwealth survive the death of the queen?

Can the commonwealth survive the death of the queen?

The Queen’s death has been marked throughout the Commonwealth with a period of official mourning. But not far below the surface lies a simmering anger among those grappling with the legacy of colonialism. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 16, 2022 • 37:43

Is Russia on the retreat in Ukraine?

Is Russia on the retreat in Ukraine?

Ukrainian forces have launched a devastating counteroffensive in the past week, retaking Russian-held territory. Dan Sabbagh and Shaun Walker explain what it means for the war as the countries head into winter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 15, 2022 • 28:27

Will Liz Truss’s energy plan keep Britain warm this winter?

Will Liz Truss’s energy plan keep Britain warm this winter?

The prime minister’s energy plan may have been overshadowed by the death of the Queen, but its implications for households and businesses – as well as the national debt – will be huge. John Collingridge explains what it all means. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 14, 2022 • 27:03

Can King Charles reinvent himself and the monarchy?

Can King Charles reinvent himself and the monarchy?

King Charles III comes to the throne with a nation in political flux and economic turmoil. Robert Booth looks at the challenges the new monarch faces. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 13, 2022 • 31:24

What does the Queen’s death mean for the United Kingdom?

What does the Queen’s death mean for the United Kingdom?

The Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland looks at why the death of Queen Elizabeth II will have a seismic impact on the country, and what the era of King Charles III might bring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 12, 2022 • 28:37

The life and death of Queen Elizabeth II

The life and death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has died aged 96 at her Scottish home of Balmoral. Polly Toynbee looks back on her life. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 9, 2022 • 31:12

Liz Truss: the first 48 hours

Liz Truss: the first 48 hours

Liz Truss has had a frantic first 48 hours as prime minister, says political correspondent Aubrey Allegretti, including a brutal cabinet reshuffle and a first battle with Keir Starmer at PMQs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 8, 2022 • 25:58

The human cost of Pakistan’s devastating floods

The human cost of Pakistan’s devastating floods

More than 1,200 people have died in the floods in Pakistan. The disaster has left around a third of the country under water. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 7, 2022 • 24:25

What can Britain expect from Liz Truss as prime minister?

What can Britain expect from Liz Truss as prime minister?

Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson as prime minister in the midst of a cost of living crisis on top of a bulging in-tray of difficult issues. Pippa Crerar explains how she will approach the job and how she may differ from her predecessor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 6, 2022 • 27:20

Should we delete our period tracking apps?

Should we delete our period tracking apps?

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in the US in June, there are concerns that law enforcement could request the intimate data users share with period tracking apps. Johana Bhuiyan reports on the privacy concerns. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 5, 2022 • 27:44

Will Chileans vote for one of the world’s most progressive constitutions?

Will Chileans vote for one of the world’s most progressive constitutions?

Chileans go to the polls on Sunday in a referendum that could lead to the country adopting a constitution enshrining gender equality, action on climate change and Indigenous rights, says reporter John Bartlett in Santiago. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 2, 2022 • 28:38

Culture this autumn: what to watch, read and listen to

Culture this autumn: what to watch, read and listen to

Guardian critics Laura Snapes, Lucy Knight and Kate Abbott on their recommendations from the worlds of music, books and TV. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sep 1, 2022 • 31:42

How to cope with rising energy bills

How to cope with rising energy bills

Rupert Jones reports on the energy price cap and what options we have as energy bills go up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 31, 2022 • 27:08

The Benin bronzes and why their return to Nigeria matters

The Benin bronzes and why their return to Nigeria matters

Artist Victor Ehikhamenor and Prof Dan Hicks, a professor of contemporary archaeology, look at the significance of a collection of Benin bronzes that the Horniman museum in London is returning to Nigeria. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 30, 2022 • 24:26

Revisited: searching for the shadow man (part 2)

Revisited: searching for the shadow man (part 2)

A genocide researcher investigating a 2013 atrocity committed in Syria creates an alternative online identity – the character of ‘Anna S’ – to entice a military commander to confess to war crimes. But how far can she push? And how long can Anna go on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 29, 2022 • 46:44

Revisited: Searching for the shadow man (Part 1)

Revisited: Searching for the shadow man (Part 1)

Leaked footage documenting the 2013 execution of dozens of Syrian civilians led two genocide researchers on a painstaking search over three years to find the man responsible. The first of a two-part special. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 26, 2022 • 37:20

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part four

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part four

The division begins to reinvestigate Kuantay Reeder’s case, discovering new evidence that could hold the key to his freedom. The Guardian’s US southern bureau chief, Oliver Laughland, interviews Harry Connick, the district attorney from 1973 to 2003, to ask how he felt about presiding over an administration accused of rights violations and disproportionately punishing the city’s poorest Black residents. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 25, 2022 • 56:00

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part three

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part three

In 2020 a change comes to New Orleans. The city elects Jason Williams, a progressive Black prosecutor who promises to reckon with the past. One of the first things he does is set up a civil rights division, led by Emily Maw. The division takes on the case of Kuantay Reeder, and assistant district attorney Bidish Sarma is able to view Reeder’s case file. Will there be evidence inside to support his claim of innocence?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 24, 2022 • 38:15

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part two

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part two

In 1995, Kuantay Reeder is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit. He spends years doing hard labour in the fields of the prison, and trying to have his conviction overturned. By 2020, he has exhausted almost every legal avenue available to him. But 2020 is also the year that Jason Williams is elected to be the new district attorney of New Orleans. Will the creation of a new civil rights division in his office offer hope to Reeder?. Help support ou

Aug 23, 2022 • 35:08

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part one

Revisited: The Division: New Orleans – part one

The Guardian’s US southern bureau chief, Oliver Laughland, spent six months following what happened when a progressive Black district attorney was elected in Louisiana, the heart of the deep south. He had promised sweeping reforms across New Orleans, including opening up a civil rights division to look over old cases. Kuantay Reeder has been in Louisiana’s ‘Angola’ prison since 1995 for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Would the division be able to help him?. Help support our independent journ

Aug 22, 2022 • 41:46

Why comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex

Why comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex

Comedian Grace Campbell on why after being raped last year, she worried that her openness about her sex life would be used against her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 19, 2022 • 24:31

The boy lost in a Syrian “black hole” prison

The boy lost in a Syrian “black hole” prison

There’s a Syrian prison, holding hundreds of children who have never been convicted of any crime. Michael Safi tells the story of one of them.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 18, 2022 • 42:26

The violent attack on Salman Rushdie

The violent attack on Salman Rushdie

Columnist Nesrine Malik on the history of the fatwa against the author Salman Rushdie and power of his work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 17, 2022 • 26:16

Why is England so vulnerable to droughts?

Why is England so vulnerable to droughts?

Half of England is in a drought but the culprit is not just climate change. Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 16, 2022 • 23:30

One year into Taliban rule: the girls defying bans to go to school

One year into Taliban rule: the girls defying bans to go to school

On the anniversary of the fall of Kabul, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison, reports from the secret schools set up in Afghanistan to continue girls’ education. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 15, 2022 • 27:53

Tinder turns 10: what have we learned from a decade of dating apps?

Tinder turns 10: what have we learned from a decade of dating apps?

Dating apps have opened up opportunities to meet more people, but what have they done to our psyche? Emily Witt looks at how they have shifted the way we understand modern love, sex and relationships. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 12, 2022 • 26:26

The FBI raid of Donald Trump’s home

The FBI raid of Donald Trump’s home

Congressional reporter Hugo Lowell explains why the FBI raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday morning, and how it may even benefit the former president in the long run. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 11, 2022 • 23:52

The UK’s energy bill crisis

The UK’s energy bill crisis

Big oil companies are making record profits while consumer energy bills soar. We spoke to finance reporter Jasper Jolly to find out why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 10, 2022 • 29:27

What next for al-Qaida after the killing of al-Zawahiri?

What next for al-Qaida after the killing of al-Zawahiri?

Senior international affairs correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison and Africa correspondent Jason Burke explore what the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri will mean for the terrorist group and its future in Afghanistan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 9, 2022 • 26:06

The Tory leadership race and the ghost of Margaret Thatcher

The Tory leadership race and the ghost of Margaret Thatcher

Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee identifies how Tory leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have channelled the former prime minister, and what it says about the Conservative party in 2022. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 8, 2022 • 21:23

The deadly consequences of Britain’s lockdown drinking

The deadly consequences of Britain’s lockdown drinking

What will the cost be of our lockdown drinking habits? A University of Sheffield study has estimated England could have up to 25,000 excess deaths over the next 20 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 5, 2022 • 28:25

The rehabilitation of Mohammed bin Salman

The rehabilitation of Mohammed bin Salman

Middle East correspondent Martin Chulov discusses how the Saudi crown prince has been re-embraced on the world stage, four years after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 4, 2022 • 25:00

Monkeypox: are we reacting fast enough to the crisis?

Monkeypox: are we reacting fast enough to the crisis?

There are around 2,600 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK, with gay and bisexual men most at risk of becoming infected. Dr Will Nutland on the response so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 3, 2022 • 26:33

Will Ghana introduce some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world?

Will Ghana introduce some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world?

West Africa correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu describes how a backlash against the opening of an LGBTQ+ safe space in Ghana has fuelled homophobic legislation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 2, 2022 • 27:20

What really happened on board the Nave Andromeda?

What really happened on board the Nave Andromeda?

Journalist Samira Shackle on the curious case of an oil tanker and stowaways in the Channel and what it revealed about UK immigration laws. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Aug 1, 2022 • 28:59

Euro 2022 and the future of women’s football

Euro 2022 and the future of women’s football

England will play Germany in the Euro final at Wembley on Sunday. Suzy Wrack reports on the team’s success and what is needed to help the sport continue to grow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 29, 2022 • 32:48

Is Italy heading for its first far-right leader since Mussolini? – podcast

Is Italy heading for its first far-right leader since Mussolini? – podcast

The sudden downfall of Mario Draghi’s government could clear the way for Italy’s first far-right government since the second world war, says Rome correspondent Angela Giuffrida. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 28, 2022 • 23:16

What happens if Russia turns off Europe’s gas?

What happens if Russia turns off Europe’s gas?

Russia is threatening to cut off its gas supply to Europe, which would force up prices and choke the continent’s economy. But could it backfire on Vladimir Putin? Dan Boffey and Alex Lawson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 27, 2022 • 26:57

Do the Democrats have a Biden problem?

Do the Democrats have a Biden problem?

The approval ratings of the US president are at a record low. Washington DC bureau chief David Smith considers whether Joe Biden will stand for re-election in 2024. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 26, 2022 • 24:35

Homeless in California: the Americans forced to camp in the desert

Homeless in California: the Americans forced to camp in the desert

In the richest state of the richest country in the world, unhoused people are camping in the Mojave desert. Sam Levin reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 25, 2022 • 27:59

Liz Truss v Rishi Sunak

Liz Truss v Rishi Sunak

The race to become next UK prime minister has come down to an increasingly bitter battle between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Heather Stewart weighs up the decision being faced by Tory members, but denied to any other voters. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 22, 2022 • 30:59

How Covid keeps surprising us and confounding the experts

How Covid keeps surprising us and confounding the experts

More than two years into the pandemic, the virus continues to evolve in unpredictable and surprising ways, says science correspondent Hannah Devlin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 21, 2022 • 27:40

Sri Lankans forced their president to flee the country: now what?

Sri Lankans forced their president to flee the country: now what?

President Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka last week after witnessing the storming of his official residence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 20, 2022 • 22:33

What will it take for the UK adapt to extreme heat?

What will it take for the UK adapt to extreme heat?

The UK is experiencing its hottest recorded temperatures this week with much of the country’s infrastructure struggling to cope. What will it take to adapt to far more regular heatwaves?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 19, 2022 • 29:01

How right to buy fuelled the UK housing crisis

How right to buy fuelled the UK housing crisis

Why did the government decide to sell off millions of council houses four decades ago? Lynsey Hanley and Vicky Spratt on how right to buy, high rents, and a housing shortage have left the dream of buying out of reach for millions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 18, 2022 • 33:02

Is Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme working?

Is Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme working?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a massive humanitarian crisis and led to millions of people fleeing their country. Some have made their way to the UK as part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. But is it working as intended?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 15, 2022 • 33:33

The race for Tory leadership

The race for Tory leadership

After Boris Johnson resigned last week, 11 candidates came forward to replace him. Today, with six candidates remaining, Conservative MPs will vote in the second round of the contest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 14, 2022 • 29:40

The Uber Files: the drivers (part 3)

The Uber Files: the drivers (part 3)

Uber launched itself into cities across the world, selling a dream in which drivers could earn more than elsewhere – and customers could pay much less. But it wasn’t a model that was built to last, as one London driver, Abdurzak Hadi, tells us. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 13, 2022 • 36:57

The Uber files: the whistleblower (part 2)

The Uber files: the whistleblower (part 2)

In the second part of our miniseries on Uber, former executive Mark MacGann explains his decision to speak out Listen to part 1. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 12, 2022 • 38:15

The Uber files: the unicorn (part 1)

The Uber files: the unicorn (part 1)

A leak of internal documents from inside Uber reveals evidence that the company broke laws, duped police, exploited violence against drivers and secretly lobbied prime ministers and presidents in an effort to break into markets long held by taxi companies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 11, 2022 • 41:35

The lies and fall of Boris Johnson

The lies and fall of Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson announced his resignation after he accepted that he no longer had the support of his party. Jonathan Freedland describes a man brought down by his own failings. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 8, 2022 • 33:07

Boris Johnson clings on against the odds

Boris Johnson clings on against the odds

Boris Johnson’s premiership is hanging by a thread as his ministerial colleagues resign and call for him to go. Gaby Hinsliff explains how it came to this. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 7, 2022 • 24:16

Bangladesh’s catastrophic flooding: the climate crisis frontline

Bangladesh’s catastrophic flooding: the climate crisis frontline

At least 100 people have died in extreme flooding in Bangladesh. Thaslima Begum speaks to the people trying to save lives and fight for climate justice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 6, 2022 • 22:17

Understanding the cryptocurrency crash

Understanding the cryptocurrency crash

This year has been a disaster for many investors in cryptocurrencies. Alex Hern draws the parallels of the spreading panic in the new digital economy with the 2008 financial crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 5, 2022 • 31:12

Surviving Britain’s homelessness crisis

Surviving Britain’s homelessness crisis

Journalist Daniel Lavelle on his experience of homelessness and what it taught him about the impact of government cuts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 4, 2022 • 33:13

50 years of Pride and why we still need it

50 years of Pride and why we still need it

In 1972, members of the LGBTQ+ community marched through London demanding equality and celebrating their identities. Five decades on, Ted Brown from the Gay Liberation Front recounts his memories of that time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jul 1, 2022 • 37:32

The case against Donald Trump

The case against Donald Trump

The US congressional hearings on the Capitol Hill attack have been prime time viewing. And the case against Donald Trump has been building for all to see, says Lawrence Douglas. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 30, 2022 • 30:52

Ukraine: counting the cost of a long war

Ukraine: counting the cost of a long war

President Zelenskiy has urged G7 leaders to urgently send more heavy weapons to Ukraine to bring the war to an end before winter. But, as Dan Sabbagh reports, there is no clear resolution in sight. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 29, 2022 • 29:30

The women’s lives in danger in a post-Roe America

The women’s lives in danger in a post-Roe America

Jessica Glenza reports on the supreme court ruling and the profound consequences it will have for women facing unwanted pregnancies across the United States. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 28, 2022 • 28:28

Can Colombia’s first leftwing president deliver change?

Can Colombia’s first leftwing president deliver change?

Gustavo Petro has been elected as the Latin American country’s first leftist leader. But he faces a huge challenge if he is to deliver on his promises, says Joe Parkin Daniels. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 27, 2022 • 26:13

Artificial intelligence: conscious or just very convincing?

Artificial intelligence: conscious or just very convincing?

Alex Hern reports on recent developments in artificial intelligence and how a Google employee became convinced an AI chatbot was sentient. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 24, 2022 • 33:49

Is Britain facing a summer of strikes?

Is Britain facing a summer of strikes?

Transport correspondent Gwyn Topham reports on the rail strike negotiations, and economics columnist Aditya Chakrabortty analyses the political response from the Conservatives and Labour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 23, 2022 • 25:36

A tale of two byelections

A tale of two byelections

After the resignations in disgrace of two Tory MPs, the Lib Dems and Labour are hoping to snatch victories in Thursday’s byelections. Are Boris Johnson’s voters ready to desert him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 22, 2022 • 28:18

What’s at stake in the extradition of Julian Assange?

What’s at stake in the extradition of Julian Assange?

After the UK home secretary decided to extradite Julian Assange to face trial and a possible life sentence in the US, Ben Quinn reports on what the ruling means for the WikiLeaks founder – and for press freedom. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 21, 2022 • 28:27

Walking through a warzone: Igor and Zhu-Zhu’s incredible journey

Walking through a warzone: Igor and Zhu-Zhu’s incredible journey

When the bombardment of Mariupol became unbearable, Igor Pedin set off with his dog Zhu-Zhu to find safety. Daniel Boffey tells his incredible story. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 20, 2022 • 34:48

Abba avatars: will technology change the way we see gigs? | Podcast

Abba avatars: will technology change the way we see gigs? | Podcast

More than 40 years since they were last on tour, Abba have returned as digital avatars. Is Abba Voyage, which debuted in London last month, the future of concerts?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 17, 2022 • 30:57

The disappearance of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

The disappearance of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

Brazilian police have arrested two men in connection with the alleged murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. The pair went missing on an expedition in the Javari region. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 16, 2022 • 34:35

Living with long Covid

Living with long Covid

With no restrictions in place and a successful vaccine rollout in the UK, it is tempting to think that the threat to health from coronavirus is passing. But millions are struggling with long Covid, says Linda Geddes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 15, 2022 • 27:11

Remembering Grenfell

Remembering Grenfell

Five years on from the the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the community is grappling with what should happen to the ruined building and the need for a fitting memorial. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 14, 2022 • 30:16

Life in the firing zone: the occupation of Masafer Yatta

Life in the firing zone: the occupation of Masafer Yatta

After decades trying to resist eviction, the Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta have lost their case in the Israeli supreme court. Bethan McKernan on the controversial decision and the people determined to stay in their homes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 13, 2022 • 34:27

Cameras in the courtroom: the spectacle of the Depp-Heard trial | Podcast

Cameras in the courtroom: the spectacle of the Depp-Heard trial | Podcast

The defamation trial was livestreamed and clipped into short videos for millions on social media. Columnist Moira Donegan on cameras in court and the impact of the case on those wanting to report domestic abuse. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 13, 2022 • 36:44

Sudden infant death syndrome: will parents finally get answers?

Sudden infant death syndrome: will parents finally get answers?

Sudden infant death syndrome (Sids), also known as cot death, affects 200 families a year in the UK. Hannah Devlin reports on a new study that has raised hopes of an explanation for parents. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 10, 2022 • 34:07

Life in the firing zone: the occupation of Masafer Yatta

Life in the firing zone: the occupation of Masafer Yatta

After decades trying to resist eviction, the Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta have lost their case in the Israeli supreme court. Bethan McKernan on the controversial decision and the people determined to stay in their homes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 9, 2022 • 34:51

England’s new strangulation law – and why it’s needed

England’s new strangulation law – and why it’s needed

A new law specifically targeting non-fatal strangulation comes into effect this week in England and Wales. Yvonne Roberts explains why it is necessary. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 8, 2022 • 29:46

Boris Johnson’s narrow vote of confidence

Boris Johnson’s narrow vote of confidence

Boris Johnson won a vote of confidence yesterday – but he suffered a massive rebellion from parliamentary colleagues. Political correspondent Peter Walker explains what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 7, 2022 • 21:34

100 days of war in Ukraine

100 days of war in Ukraine

On 24 February Russia began its assault on Ukraine. The explosions that day marked the end of an era in Europe and changed the lives of millions for ever. Michael Safi talks to Volodymyr Ksienich and Kyrylo Demchenko, two of thousands of young Ukrainians who answered a call to protect their country, as well as hearing from Guardian correspondents Emma Graham-Harrison and Shaun Walker, who have been reporting on the ground. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 6, 2022 • 44:32

How to feed the world without destroying it

How to feed the world without destroying it

George Monbiot on the growing global food crisis and the degradation of our soils. Can the solution be found in the lab?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 3, 2022 • 31:05

The Queen’s platinum jubilee and the future of the monarchy

The Queen’s platinum jubilee and the future of the monarchy

Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, on the importance of this jubilee to the royal family and how the Queen has maintained public support through her 70 years on the throne despite many crises. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 2, 2022 • 29:04

Is the UK heading for a recession?

Is the UK heading for a recession?

Last Friday, Boris Johnson was asked if the UK was heading for recession. He replied “not necessarily at all”. Richard Partington explains why we are facing such economic uncertainty. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jun 1, 2022 • 22:06

Abuse in the modelling industry

Abuse in the modelling industry

Six former models have alleged sexual abuse against the fashion agent Jean-Luc Brunel. Lucy Osborne investigates how the industry failed victims of abuse. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 31, 2022 • 38:24

Inside the US gun industry

Inside the US gun industry

There are more guns than people in the United States, and the industry is still able to sell almost 2m a month. Ryan Busse, a former gun company executive, explains how we got here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 30, 2022 • 36:10

How the climate crisis upturned Australian politics

How the climate crisis upturned Australian politics

The rightwing coalition that has run Australia for most of the past decade has been ejected from power by voters sick of its inaction on the climate crisis, says Lenore Taylor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 27, 2022 • 27:09

Sue Gray day: the Partygate finale

Sue Gray day: the Partygate finale

The Partygate saga culminated with a report on Wednesday on the extent of rule-breaking in Downing Street during lockdown. Peter Walker and Jonathan Freedland analyse what it means for the PM. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 26, 2022 • 28:36

How worried should we be about monkeypox?

How worried should we be about monkeypox?

An outbreak of monkeypox in the UK is ‘significant and concerning’, but for now it poses a low risk to the public, says science editor Ian Sample. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 25, 2022 • 24:43

Toothaches and waiting lists: where did the NHS dentists go?

Toothaches and waiting lists: where did the NHS dentists go?

Millions of people in the UK are struggling to gain access to affordable dental care. Denis Campbell explores the crisis in NHS dentistry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 24, 2022 • 28:55

A travesty in Turkey: the Gezi Park trials

A travesty in Turkey: the Gezi Park trials

Eight human rights activists have been given long prison sentences for anti-government protests in Turkey. Sami Kent reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 23, 2022 • 37:00

The nurses getting huge bills for quitting the NHS

The nurses getting huge bills for quitting the NHS

International nurses working for NHS trusts are being trapped in their jobs by clauses in their contracts that require them to pay thousands of pounds if they try to leave. Shanti Das reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 20, 2022 • 26:50

How Vladimir Putin rejuvenated Nato

How Vladimir Putin rejuvenated Nato

Finland and Sweden this week formally applied to join Nato after years of non-alignment. Jon Henley reports on how the Ukraine war has given the alliance a new lease of life. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 19, 2022 • 30:17

The ‘carbon bombs’ set to blow up the world’s climate pledges

The ‘carbon bombs’ set to blow up the world’s climate pledges

A Guardian investigation has revealed 195 oil and gas projects known as ‘carbon bombs’ that could trigger catastrophic climate breakdown if allowed to continue. Damian Carrington reports Revealed: the ‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 18, 2022 • 27:16

Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill

Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill

Florida’s legislature has introduced a bill that would allow parents to sue school districts if they consider lessons to not be ‘age-appropriate’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 17, 2022 • 30:24

Marcos’ myths: the dictator’s son rewriting history in the Philippines

Marcos’ myths: the dictator’s son rewriting history in the Philippines

Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos is on course for a landslide victory in the Philippines presidential election. For those who grew up under the martial law of his father, the result brings up the horrors of the past. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 16, 2022 • 35:01

The fight for the right to roam in the English countryside

The fight for the right to roam in the English countryside

A campaign to widen access to the English countryside is gathering momentum. However, as Helena Horton reports from a mass trespass event in Devon, there is little sign the government is willing to budge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 13, 2022 • 29:00

Why are so many journalists being killed in Mexico?

Why are so many journalists being killed in Mexico?

The death of Mexican crime reporter Margarito Martinez shocked his friends and colleagues in Tijuana. Tom Phillips reports on how the Mexican president’s verbal attacks on the press are putting its country’s journalists at risk. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 12, 2022 • 30:10

Putin’s dilemma: what is his next move in Ukraine?

Putin’s dilemma: what is his next move in Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day speech revealed a man facing one of the biggest decisions of his presidency: to escalate or de-escalate the war in Ukraine. Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 11, 2022 • 27:27

What does Sinn Féin’s win mean for Northern Ireland?

What does Sinn Féin’s win mean for Northern Ireland?

The Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin won the most seats in the Northern Ireland assembly last week for the first time. Rory Carroll explains what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 10, 2022 • 29:57

The Division: New Orleans – part four

The Division: New Orleans – part four

The division begins to reinvestigate Kuantay Reeder’s case, discovering new evidence that could hold the key to his freedom. The Guardian’s US southern bureau chief, Oliver Laughland, goes to interview Harry Connick, the district attorney from 1973 to 2003, to ask how he felt about presiding over an administration accused of rights violations and disproportionately punishing the city’s poorest Black residents.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 9, 2022 • 49:07

The Division: New Orleans – part three

The Division: New Orleans – part three

In 2020 a change comes to New Orleans. The city elects Jason Williams, a progressive Black prosecutor who promises to reckon with the past. One of the first things he does is set up a civil rights division, led by Emily Maw. The division takes on the case of Kuantay Reeder, and assistant district attorney Bidish Sarma is able to view Reeder’s case file. Will there be evidence inside to support his claim of innocence?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 8, 2022 • 38:07

The Division: New Orleans – part two

The Division: New Orleans – part two

In 1995, Kuantay Reeder is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit. He spends years doing hard labour in the fields of the prison, and trying to have his conviction overturned. By 2020, he has exhausted almost every legal avenue available to him. But 2020 is also the year that Jason Williams is elected to be the new district attorney of New Orleans. Will the creation of a new civil rights division in his office offer hope to Reeder?. Help support ou

May 7, 2022 • 34:59

The Division: New Orleans – part one

The Division: New Orleans – part one

The Guardian’s US southern bureau chief, Oliver Laughland, has spent the past six months following what happened when a progressive Black district attorney called Jason Williams was elected in Louisiana, the heart of the deep south. Jason had promised sweeping reforms across New Orleans, and part of that change involved opening up a civil rights division to look over old cases. Kuantay Reeder has been in Louisiana’s ‘Angola’ prison since 1995 for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Will the divis

May 6, 2022 • 41:25

The US supreme court is ready to overturn the right to an abortion. What happens next?

The US supreme court is ready to overturn the right to an abortion. What happens next?

A leaked draft opinion lays out the supreme court’s plans to overturn Roe v Wade. It is something abortion activists have long feared – and will have lasting repercussions for all Americans, reports Jessica Glenza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 5, 2022 • 28:52

Walls, ‘gates’ and Britain’s local elections

Walls, ‘gates’ and Britain’s local elections

Whether its a focus on the ‘red wall’ or the ‘blue wall’, Partygate or Tractorgate, local elections are an important guide to the prospects of the national government and opposition alike, says Heather Stewart. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 4, 2022 • 25:42

The Wagatha Christie case (part 2)

The Wagatha Christie case (part 2)

As the so-called ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial approaches, neither side is backing down from a case that has legal fees running into the millions, says media editor Jim Waterson Listen to part 1. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 3, 2022 • 26:10

The Wagatha Christie case (part 1)

The Wagatha Christie case (part 1)

A sensational libel trial is due to begin next week. Jim Waterson dives into the worlds of celebrity, media and the courts to understand how we got here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

May 2, 2022 • 28:33

Will Elon Musk regret buying Twitter?

Will Elon Musk regret buying Twitter?

It’s not rocket science – but it might be even harder. Alex Hern explains why Elon Musk may find that running Twitter and making a profit is a greater challenge than he bargained for. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 29, 2022 • 30:59

Searching for the shadow man (part 2)

Searching for the shadow man (part 2)

A genocide researcher investigating a 2013 atrocity committed in Syria creates an alternate online identity – the character of ‘Anna S’ – to entice a military commander to confess to war crimes. But how far can she push? And how long can Anna go on? Listen to part 1. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 28, 2022 • 43:13

Searching for the shadow man (Part 1)

Searching for the shadow man (Part 1)

Leaked footage documenting the 2013 execution of dozens of Syrian civilians led two genocide researchers on a painstaking search over three years to find the man responsible. The first of a two-part special. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 27, 2022 • 37:27

Can Emmanuel Macron reunite France?

Can Emmanuel Macron reunite France?

The French president has faced down the challenge from the far right to win a second term. But he returns to office as president of a deeply divided country, says Angelique Chrisafis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 26, 2022 • 26:21

Shein and the rise of ultra-fast fashion

Shein and the rise of ultra-fast fashion

The Chinese fashion brand Shein found rapid success by catering to young shoppers whose tastes are driven by social media. But making fast fashion even faster comes at a cost. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 25, 2022 • 31:28

The shaming of the Salvation Army

The shaming of the Salvation Army

Investigative reporter Simon Goodley talks about the organisation which has been accused of acting as a rogue landlord in a Thames estuary community in Essex. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 22, 2022 • 33:22

Can Russia succeed as a new chapter of war begins in Ukraine?

Can Russia succeed as a new chapter of war begins in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s army held off Putin’s forces and stopped a Russian takeover of Kyiv in the first phase of the war. But, as Luke Harding reports, Russia’s approach in this next stage looks very different. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 21, 2022 • 24:33

What’s behind the economic implosion in Sri Lanka?

What’s behind the economic implosion in Sri Lanka?

An economic crisis in Sri Lanka is now threatening starvation for the poorest citizens. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports on a disaster still unfolding. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 20, 2022 • 30:54

Will the UK really send refugees to Rwanda?  – podcast

Will the UK really send refugees to Rwanda?  – podcast

Boris Johnson has announced a scheme to send people seeking asylum in Britain to Rwanda for resettlement. Sunder Katwala argues that it will fail as a policy – and it misreads the mood of the country • How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 19, 2022 • 30:29

The real cost of the chicken in your supermarket trolley

The real cost of the chicken in your supermarket trolley

Chicken has become such a staple of the British diet that shoppers have grown used to paying less than a pint of beer for a whole bird in a supermarket. But the supply chain that leads to the shelves is mired in ethical and environmental dilemmas, finds Simon Usborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 18, 2022 • 26:03

Where did it all go wrong for Imran Khan? – podcast

Where did it all go wrong for Imran Khan? – podcast

The ousting of Pakistan’s prime minister in a vote of no confidence followed a period of intense political turmoil. Yale political scientist Sarah Khan describes what could come next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 15, 2022 • 27:45

Boris Johnson broke the law. Will the Met's Partygate fines be the PM’s undoing?

Boris Johnson broke the law. Will the Met's Partygate fines be the PM’s undoing?

He says he will pay the penalties issued by the Met police, but he is not resigning – at least, not yet. Are Tory MPs prepared to push the prime minister out of office?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 14, 2022 • 26:18

How a conspiracy theory about Ukrainian ‘bioweapons labs’ took off

How a conspiracy theory about Ukrainian ‘bioweapons labs’ took off

First it was just a tweet – but soon it had turned into a favourite Kremlin talking point. Journalist Justin Ling charts how a false claim about biological warfare spread across the internet and the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 13, 2022 • 30:53

Who gets to decide the future of Channel 4?

Who gets to decide the future of Channel 4?

Critics in the Conservative party say the broadcaster’s best years are behind it and privatisation is the answer. But what would be lost in the process?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 12, 2022 • 27:50

The insect crisis: where did all the bugs go?

The insect crisis: where did all the bugs go?

What does the drastic decline in insect populations mean for our lives? The Guardian’s Oliver Milman talks about these miraculous creatures and how they play a vital role in making the Earth habitable. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 11, 2022 • 24:53

The week the world woke up to Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The week the world woke up to Russian war crimes in Ukraine

After the rapid withdrawal of Russian forces from the suburbs around Kyiv, the full scale of the atrocities they had committed were exposed to the world this week. The Guardian’s Daniel Boffey was one of the first reporters to witness the scene of multiple war crimes in Bucha. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 8, 2022 • 33:17

Can Emmanuel Macron hold off France’s far-right surge?

Can Emmanuel Macron hold off France’s far-right surge?

The first round of the French election takes place this Sunday with Emmanuel Macron staking his claim to a second term. But to do so he must beat a resurgent far right, says our Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 7, 2022 • 29:08

How boycotts against Russia work – and how they don’t

How boycotts against Russia work – and how they don’t

From the cancellation of performances of Tchaikovsky to the exit of Ikea and McDonald’s from Moscow, there has been a rush to boycott all things Russian. But what impact do these official and unofficial economic protests have?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 6, 2022 • 32:16

Babies in bunkers: the surrogate mothers and infants trapped in Ukraine

Babies in bunkers: the surrogate mothers and infants trapped in Ukraine

Sirin Kale reports on the surrogate mothers trapped in Ukraine – and the parents struggling to bring their babies home to safety. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 5, 2022 • 27:44

How fentanyl flooded the US and sent opioid deaths soaring

How fentanyl flooded the US and sent opioid deaths soaring

Erin McCormick examines what’s driving a surge in drug overdose deaths in America – and why Black Americans, Indigenous Americans and young people have been so hard hit by the crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 4, 2022 • 29:22

Myanmar: the reporters risking everything to cover a forgotten conflict

Myanmar: the reporters risking everything to cover a forgotten conflict

After a military coup in February 2021, the grinding conflict in Myanmar has entered its second year with no resolution in sight. There is a danger the world has started forgetting, says reporter Emily Fishbein. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Apr 1, 2022 • 31:43

Is Russia’s military strategy in Ukraine changing?

Is Russia’s military strategy in Ukraine changing?

On Tuesday, Russia announced it would ‘radically reduce’ its military activity in northern Ukraine, but the Ukrainian military warns that Russia’s statement is intended to mislead them. Emma Graham-Harrison reports from Kharkiv. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 31, 2022 • 28:37

Ramzan Kadyrov: Putin’s ‘attack dog’ and Ukraine

Ramzan Kadyrov: Putin’s ‘attack dog’ and Ukraine

Ramzan Kadyrov, the feared Chechen leader and staunch Putin ally, is reportedly in Ukraine commanding a unit alongside Russian forces. Julius Strauss explains what his arrival into the war means for Russia, Ukraine and Chechnya. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 30, 2022 • 26:13

Can P&O be forced to reverse its mass sacking of workers?

Can P&O be forced to reverse its mass sacking of workers?

The company’s sacking of 800 UK employees without notice prompted outrage from politicians and unions alike. But will anything change? Joanna Partridge explores a low point in the recent history of industrial relations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Mar 29, 2022 • 30:05

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