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Today in Focus

Today in Focus

By: The Guardian
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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent. Most recently we have introduced new correspondents in the Caribbean, South America and Africa.© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Is it time for a wealth tax on the super-rich?
    Jul 10 2025
    After changes to the welfare reform bill failed to save money, the millionaire Dale Vince thinks it’s time for people like him to contribute more to the public finances. Arun Advani explains how a wealth tax could work and if it’s time for Labour to introduce one. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Can we trust nuclear power again?
    Jul 9 2025
    Dr Tim Gregory argues that nuclear power is safe, relatively cheap and the only realistic route to achieving net zero targets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Trump’s big beautiful betrayal
    Jul 8 2025
    Ed Pilkington explains the president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and what it will mean for millions of poorer Americans who voted for him last November. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins

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