Episodes

  • The truth about Iran’s nuclear programme

    The truth about Iran’s nuclear programme
    Jul 3 2025
    After 12 days of bombing by Israel and the US last month, opinions vary about the extent of the damage caused to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Patrick Wintour and Rouzbeh Parsi explain why and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    31 mins
  • What to watch, read and listen to this summer

    What to watch, read and listen to this summer
    Jun 30 2025
    Nosheen Iqbal talks to our culture critics Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Catherine Shoard and David Shariatmadari about the hottest music, film and books this summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    25 mins
  • “It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill

    “It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill
    Jun 27 2025
    Guardian columnist Frances Ryan on the reality of being disabled in the UK and the impact of the government’s proposed cuts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    23 mins
  • Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war

    Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war
    Jun 26 2025
    The analyst Ellie Geranmayeh and voices from inside Iran talk about their experiences of the last 12 days and what it will mean for the future of the regime. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • The protest group the UK government wants to brand terrorists

    The protest group the UK government wants to brand terrorists
    Jun 25 2025
    The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran

    Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran
    Jun 24 2025
    Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    25 mins