The 10 Best Today in Focus Podcast Episodes
1) Meghan and Harry's brutal takedown of the royal family
Reporters Archie Bland and Aamna Mohdin discuss the impact of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which contained shocking revelations, including allegations of racism at th...Show More
Meghan and Harry's brutal takedown of the royal family
29:24 | Mar 9th, 2021
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write2tg recommended:
The Meghan and Harry interview is a great case study in human behaviour - both theirs and our own. This podcast is perhaps one of the most o...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) The Pegasus project part 1: an invitation to Paris
What happened when a powerful phone hacking tool was sold to governments around the world? Part 1 of a major international investigation introduces our new Today in Focus host, Michael Safi. Help supp...Show More
The Pegasus project part 1: an invitation to Paris
21:50 | Jul 19th, 2021
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rmmiller364 recommended:
Wow, this is an amazing mini-series about a very scary piece of software!
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Shein and the rise of ultra-fast fashion
The Chinese fashion brand Shein found rapid success by catering to young shoppers whose tastes are driven by social media. But making fast fashion even faster comes at a cost. Help support our indepen...Show More
4) Revisited: The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas
Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and ...Show More
5) The Wagatha Christie case (part 1)
A sensational libel trial is due to begin next week. Jim Waterson dives into the worlds of celebrity, media and the courts to understand how we got here. Help support our independent journalism at <a ...Show More
6) Revisited: The Unabomber and his ongoing influence
Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison last year. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the moder...Show More
7) 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 <a h...Show More
8) The Pegasus Project part 3: cartels, corruption and cyber-weapons
In the latest part of our mini-series, Michael Safi hears from Nina Lakhani on how 15,000 Mexicans including journalists and politicians appeared on a list of possible targets for surveillance. Help s...Show More
rmmiller364 recommended:
Absolutely horrifying. This spyware is literally allowing nefarious people to kill journalists and others
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) 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 r...Show More
10) How MI5 uncovered a Chinese ‘agent’ in parliament
Britain’s security services have named Christine Lee as an ‘agent’ of the Chinese state attempting to run influence operations in parliament. Dan Sabbagh explains what is behind the extraordinary stat...Show More