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Today in Focus

By The Guardian

Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday

Episodes

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
02/10/23·26m 30s

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
29/09/23·30m 18s

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
28/09/23·24m 36s

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
27/09/23·34m 3s

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
26/09/23·22m 3s

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
25/09/23·26m 58s

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
22/09/23·45m 11s

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
21/09/23·22m 35s

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
20/09/23·27m 40s

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
19/09/23·30m 3s

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
18/09/23·29m 35s

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
15/09/23·30m 17s

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
14/09/23·23m 55s

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
13/09/23·26m 12s

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
12/09/23·27m 47s

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
11/09/23·29m 51s

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
08/09/23·35m 44s

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
07/09/23·40m 1s

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. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
06/09/23·33m 30s

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
05/09/23·27m 24s

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
04/09/23·23m 33s

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
01/09/23·34m 21s

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
31/08/23·35m 14s

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
30/08/23·34m 32s

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
29/08/23·25m 22s

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
28/08/23·33m 44s

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
27/08/23·42m 18s

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
26/08/23·34m 24s

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
25/08/23·30m 14s

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
24/08/23·49m 33s

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
23/08/23·41m 6s

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
22/08/23·37m 30s

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
21/08/23·48m 21s

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
20/08/23·50m 58s

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
19/08/23·46m 41s

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
18/08/23·33m 15s

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
17/08/23·26m 16s

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
16/08/23·25m 0s

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
15/08/23·31m 10s

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
14/08/23·32m 29s

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
11/08/23·33m 28s

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
10/08/23·23m 33s

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
09/08/23·28m 53s

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
08/08/23·36m 55s

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
07/08/23·25m 51s

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
04/08/23·35m 3s

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
03/08/23·28m 48s

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
02/08/23·32m 9s

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
01/08/23·34m 3s

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
31/07/23·30m 27s

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
28/07/23·29m 54s

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
27/07/23·27m 5s

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
26/07/23·30m 51s

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
25/07/23·44m 15s

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
24/07/23·38m 16s

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
21/07/23·30m 18s

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
20/07/23·27m 51s

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
19/07/23·26m 9s

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
18/07/23·32m 55s

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
17/07/23·26m 56s

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
14/07/23·25m 43s

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
13/07/23·28m 42s

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
12/07/23·30m 47s

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
11/07/23·31m 38s

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
10/07/23·24m 29s

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
07/07/23·29m 11s

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
06/07/23·31m 46s

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
05/07/23·26m 44s

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
04/07/23·28m 9s

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
03/07/23·30m 56s

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
30/06/23·27m 16s

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
29/06/23·30m 6s

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
28/06/23·26m 35s

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
27/06/23·28m 58s

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
26/06/23·42m 52s

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
23/06/23·35m 1s

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
22/06/23·30m 22s

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
21/06/23·30m 18s

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
20/06/23·28m 58s

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
19/06/23·45m 7s

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
16/06/23·26m 49s

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
15/06/23·26m 10s

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
14/06/23·33m 41s

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
13/06/23·28m 2s

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
12/06/23·26m 59s

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
09/06/23·26m 43s

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
08/06/23·27m 31s

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
07/06/23·33m 35s

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
06/06/23·28m 53s

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
05/06/23·32m 26s

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
02/06/23·28m 45s

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
01/06/23·25m 29s

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
31/05/23·26m 56s

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
30/05/23·30m 34s

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
29/05/23·30m 33s

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
27/05/23·47m 49s

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
26/05/23·28m 1s

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
25/05/23·34m 53s

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
24/05/23·22m 58s

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
23/05/23·28m 41s

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
22/05/23·30m 51s

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
19/05/23·25m 6s

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
18/05/23·34m 8s

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
17/05/23·26m 0s

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
16/05/23·31m 46s

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
15/05/23·26m 53s

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
12/05/23·33m 48s

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
11/05/23·33m 52s

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
10/05/23·26m 40s

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
09/05/23·29m 30s

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
08/05/23·50m 8s

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
05/05/23·35m 25s

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
04/05/23·37m 15s

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
03/05/23·27m 59s

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
02/05/23·37m 30s

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
01/05/23·32m 40s

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
28/04/23·30m 52s

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
27/04/23·31m 41s

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
26/04/23·29m 45s

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
25/04/23·27m 50s

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
24/04/23·34m 55s

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
21/04/23·29m 50s

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
20/04/23·28m 6s

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
19/04/23·32m 10s

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
18/04/23·28m 32s

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
17/04/23·25m 57s

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
14/04/23·30m 10s

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
13/04/23·26m 36s

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
12/04/23·28m 43s

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
11/04/23·33m 18s

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
10/04/23·31m 10s

‘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
07/04/23·41m 1s

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
06/04/23·31m 37s

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
05/04/23·27m 52s

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
04/04/23·27m 19s

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
03/04/23·46m 29s

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
31/03/23·26m 15s

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
30/03/23·32m 0s

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
29/03/23·29m 30s

‘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
28/03/23·27m 52s

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
27/03/23·40m 3s

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
26/03/23·33m 32s

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
25/03/23·42m 18s

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
24/03/23·34m 24s

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
23/03/23·30m 3s

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
22/03/23·31m 46s

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
21/03/23·26m 20s

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
20/03/23·41m 34s

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
17/03/23·40m 2s

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
16/03/23·34m 3s

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
15/03/23·31m 3s

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
14/03/23·26m 38s

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
13/03/23·25m 58s

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
10/03/23·29m 24s

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
09/03/23·23m 36s

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
08/03/23·32m 57s

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
07/03/23·28m 16s

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
06/03/23·29m 38s

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
03/03/23·27m 5s

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
02/03/23·33m 46s

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
01/03/23·22m 11s

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
28/02/23·28m 22s

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
27/02/23·25m 40s

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
24/02/23·31m 39s

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
23/02/23·29m 47s

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
22/02/23·43m 26s

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
21/02/23·34m 37s

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
20/02/23·26m 4s

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
17/02/23·30m 37s

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
16/02/23·26m 43s

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
15/02/23·33m 4s

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
14/02/23·27m 53s

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
13/02/23·33m 27s

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
10/02/23·30m 25s

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
09/02/23·37m 27s

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
08/02/23·30m 34s

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
07/02/23·31m 50s

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
06/02/23·28m 44s

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
03/02/23·21m 36s

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
02/02/23·30m 41s

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
01/02/23·36m 38s

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
31/01/23·30m 10s

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
30/01/23·25m 11s

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
27/01/23·33m 9s

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
26/01/23·23m 30s

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
25/01/23·32m 1s

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
24/01/23·30m 44s

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
23/01/23·37m 21s

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
20/01/23·24m 59s

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
19/01/23·33m 0s

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
18/01/23·32m 4s

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
17/01/23·24m 56s

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
16/01/23·30m 19s

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
13/01/23·32m 8s

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
12/01/23·25m 17s

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
11/01/23·37m 21s

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
10/01/23·38m 28s

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
09/01/23·31m 51s

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
06/01/23·29m 24s

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
05/01/23·28m 7s

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
04/01/23·32m 53s

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
03/01/23·37m 51s

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
02/01/23·11m 8s

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
31/12/22·32m 50s

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
30/12/22·42m 22s

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
29/12/22·39m 45s

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
28/12/22·34m 38s

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
27/12/22·39m 11s

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
26/12/22·34m 14s

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
23/12/22·36m 54s

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
22/12/22·28m 24s

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
21/12/22·33m 1s

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
20/12/22·29m 31s

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
19/12/22·28m 28s

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
16/12/22·30m 51s

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
15/12/22·29m 15s

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
14/12/22·27m 15s

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
13/12/22·34m 25s

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
12/12/22·30m 17s

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
09/12/22·29m 28s

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
08/12/22·30m 9s

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
07/12/22·26m 5s

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
06/12/22·30m 48s

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
05/12/22·29m 6s

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
02/12/22·43m 33s

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
01/12/22·31m 52s

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
30/11/22·28m 42s

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
29/11/22·31m 57s

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
28/11/22·31m 41s

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
25/11/22·33m 50s

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
24/11/22·24m 13s

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
23/11/22·33m 15s

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
22/11/22·26m 16s

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
21/11/22·28m 24s

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
18/11/22·34m 33s

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
17/11/22·28m 44s

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
16/11/22·31m 15s

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
15/11/22·33m 7s

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
14/11/22·53m 33s

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
11/11/22·33m 36s

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
10/11/22·29m 32s

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
09/11/22·35m 52s

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
08/11/22·30m 2s

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
07/11/22·44m 35s

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
04/11/22·27m 48s

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
03/11/22·32m 44s

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
02/11/22·30m 23s

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
01/11/22·34m 8s

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
31/10/22·31m 53s

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
29/10/22·46m 38s

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
28/10/22·26m 14s

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
27/10/22·28m 9s

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
26/10/22·30m 5s

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
25/10/22·27m 25s

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
24/10/22·28m 15s

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
21/10/22·28m 42s

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
20/10/22·30m 11s

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
19/10/22·30m 25s

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
18/10/22·25m 45s

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
17/10/22·32m 56s

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
14/10/22·30m 47s

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
13/10/22·24m 46s

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
12/10/22·32m 23s

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
11/10/22·29m 27s

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
10/10/22·29m 30s

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
07/10/22·33m 36s

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
06/10/22·27m 3s

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
05/10/22·28m 25s

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
04/10/22·29m 48s

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
03/10/22·30m 4s

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
30/09/22·31m 31s

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
29/09/22·30m 16s

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
28/09/22·24m 45s

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
27/09/22·36m 49s

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
26/09/22·22m 7s

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
23/09/22·34m 39s

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
22/09/22·48m 34s

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
21/09/22·29m 53s

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
20/09/22·32m 10s

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
19/09/22·30m 18s

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
16/09/22·37m 43s

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
15/09/22·28m 27s

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
14/09/22·27m 3s

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
13/09/22·31m 24s

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
12/09/22·28m 37s

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
09/09/22·31m 12s

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
08/09/22·25m 58s

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
07/09/22·24m 25s

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
06/09/22·27m 20s

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
05/09/22·27m 44s

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
02/09/22·28m 38s

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
01/09/22·31m 42s

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
31/08/22·27m 8s

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
30/08/22·24m 26s

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
29/08/22·46m 44s

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
26/08/22·37m 20s

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
25/08/22·56m 0s

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
24/08/22·38m 15s

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 our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23/08/22·35m 8s
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