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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.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Today in Focus.

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd Lanre Bakare

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Catherine Pepinster
Catherine Pepinster is a British journalist and author, known for her extensive coverage of religion and politics. She has served as the editor of the Catholic Herald and has written for various publications, providing insights into the Catholic Church and its influence on contemporary society. Pepinster is recognized for her expertise in religious affairs and has authored books on the subject, contributing to discussions on faith and its role in modern life.

Topics Discussed

Black British history Thatcher years miscarriages of justice groundbreaking music Trump class war Harvard elite colleges political goals Ed Pilkington UK supreme court definition of a woman equality law Libby Brooks independent journalism Pope Francis Catholic Church legacy Easter Catherine Pepinster authors Mark Zuckerberg Meta AI model livelihoods

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0:00 31:09

They excavated a nightclub!: uncovering Black British history beyond London podcast

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd Lanre Bakare
Keywords
Black British history Thatcher years miscarriages of justice groundbreaking music
From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
0:00 28:52

Trumps class war on Harvard

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd
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Trump class war Harvard elite colleges political goals Ed Pilkington
Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
0:00 38:04

The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd
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UK supreme court definition of a woman equality law Libby Brooks independent journalism
A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear and confusion. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
0:00 33:01

How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd
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Catherine Pepinster
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Pope Francis Catholic Church legacy Easter Catherine Pepinster
Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
0:00 28:31

The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg

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Michael Safi Helen Pidd
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authors Mark Zuckerberg Meta AI model livelihoods
Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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4.6 rating 6869 reviews

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South Africa

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