Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. And, in the run up to the US Election, Lucy Hough presents US Election Extra, a daily series of short updates, running alongside the regular Today in Focus podcast. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent. Most recently we have introduced new correspondents in the Caribbean, South America and Africa.
1620 Available Episodes (1620 Total)Average duration: 00:28:32
Nov 06, 2024
The return of President Trump
00:28:21
Americans have made their decision and they’ve sent Donald Trump back to the White House. Guardian reporters tell the story of the night from around the United States. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 05, 2024
US election extra: what to look out for on election night
00:10:06
It’s the most consequential presidential election in decades. So when will we know the results? Michael Safi reports. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 05, 2024
A road trip through Pennsylvania, the ultimate swing state
00:29:43
From traditional rural Republicans who won’t vote for Trump to Latino voters who will, Michael Safi finds voters taking surprising stances as he embarks on a road trip through the biggest swing state in the US. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 04, 2024
US election extra: the endgame
00:10:45
The presidential candidates are straining to cover as much ground as possible in key swing states. Oliver Laughland reports from Michigan. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 04, 2024
Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories electable again?
00:31:06
The Conservative party has elected a new leader – one with a combative reputation. Isabel Hardman reports. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 01, 2024
US election extra: Duel rallies in Las Vegas with surprise J-Lo endorsement
00:10:25
On Thursday the political circus came to Sin City as the US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held duelling campaign rallies. Washington DC bureau chief David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 01, 2024
Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state
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The Guardian US writer Chris McGreal reports from his time in Saginaw, Michigan – the county that has backed the winning candidate in every US presidential election since 2008 – to find out which way America might vote on 5 November. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Oct 31, 2024
US election extra: the race in Georgia
00:10:03
Joe Biden memorably won the state of Georgia in 2020. But Trump’s campaign team are confident they can shift the key swing state back into their column this year. George Chidi reports from Atlanta. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Oct 31, 2024
Rachel Reeves’s big tax-and-spend budget dissected
00:23:40
The Guardian’s special correspondent Heather Stewart analyses Labour’s first budget in government for more than 14 years. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Oct 30, 2024
US election extra: Kamala Harris’s closing argument
00:10:16
All eyes were on the vice president last night for her ‘closing argument’ in Washington DC. But have comments made by Joe Biden overshadowed the occasion? Lauren Gambino reports. Help support our independent journalism at https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus
Nov 06 | 00:28:21
The return of President Trump
Nov 05 | 00:10:06
US election extra: what to look out for on election night
Nov 05 | 00:29:43
A road trip through Pennsylvania, the ultimate swing state
Nov 04 | 00:10:45
US election extra: the endgame
Nov 04 | 00:31:06
Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories electable again?
Nov 01 | 00:10:25
US election extra: Duel rallies in Las Vegas with surprise J-Lo endorsement
Nov 01 | 00:32:19
Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state
Oct 31 | 00:10:03
US election extra: the race in Georgia
Oct 31 | 00:23:40
Rachel Reeves’s big tax-and-spend budget dissected
Oct 30 | 00:10:16
US election extra: Kamala Harris’s closing argument
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