Today in Focus

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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on...

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Will the backlash against AI turn violent? 27 min · The Guardian · Apr 24

Is the tide turning for Ukraine in war with Russia? – The Latest 12 min · Luke Harding, Lucy Hough, Unknown · Apr 23

The new Michael Jackson biopic. Why now? 30 min · Lanre Bakare, Nosheen Iqbal, Unknown · Apr 23

Trump extends Iran ceasefire: can a deal be made? – The Latest 11 min · Patrick Wintour, Lucy Hough, Unknown · Apr 22

The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see 28 min · Fiona Harvey, Lieutenant General Richard Nuge, Nosheen Iqbal · Apr 22

Mandelson vetting row: sacked civil servant speaks out - The Latest 15 min · Pippa Crerar, Lucy Hough, Olly Robbins · Apr 21

Starmer addresses the Mandelson vetting saga 28 min · Jonathan Freedland, Helen Pitt, Unknown · Apr 21

Iran war energy crisis: how bad could it get? – The Latest 10 min · The Guardian · Apr 20

Stonewall’s new chair on trans rights, JK Rowling and the future of the LGBTQ+ movement 30 min · Kezia Dugdale, Helen Pitt, Libby Brooks · Apr 20

Is Mandelson vetting scandal the final straw for Starmer? – The Latest 11 min · Paul Lewis, Lucy Hough, Unknown · Apr 17

Will Trump regret taking on the Pope? 31 min · The Guardian · Apr 17

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by Trump – The Latest 9 min · The Guardian · Apr 16

When the ‘Dubai dream’ goes wrong 31 min · The Guardian · Apr 16

Big oil making $30m an hour from Iran war - The Latest 10 min · The Guardian · Apr 15

Is the EU back in vogue? 28 min · Lisa O’Carroll, Helen Pitt, Unknown · Apr 15

Trump’s blockade battle with Iran – The Latest 12 min · The Guardian · Apr 14

After four decades, Lebanon and Israel finally talk 27 min · The Guardian · Apr 14

Why Viktor Orbán lost in Hungary – The Latest 12 min · Ashifa Kassam, Lucy Hough, Unknown · Apr 13

Meta‘s AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech The Guardian · Apr 13

Trump’s war and Melania’s Epstein statement, with US editor Betsy Reed – The Latest The Guardian · Apr 10

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Activity

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43 episodes · last 30 days · avg 21 min

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Episodes per week over the last six months.

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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our n...

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As of 2026-09-26, Today in Focus ranks #34 on the Spotify charts and #21 on Apple Podcasts in the United Kingdom, and appears on charts in 12 countries.

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Current overall position by country · categories in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom as of 2026-09-26

🇬🇧 United Kingdom #21 🇮🇪 Ireland #21 🇳🇿 New Zealand #24 🇿🇦 South Africa #66 🇫🇮 Finland #86 🇨🇭 Switzerland #105 🇦🇺 Australia #123 🇧🇪 Belgium #125 🇮🇳 India #136 🇵🇭 Philippines #164 🇪🇸 Spain #183 🇳🇱 Netherlands #197 News #5 Spotify Trending #95 Spotify

Chart records

First charted2025-08-20

Best ever#8 on Apple Podcasts (United Kingdom) · 2026-05-13

Days on chart382

Countries now12

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