Episodios

  • Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest

    Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest
    Mar 30 2026
    As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran and that US forces could seize the regime’s export hub on Kharg Island, while also claiming he was in talks with a new ‘reasonable regime’. Yemen’s Houthi forces have also entered the conflict, bringing the threat of further damage to the global economy. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland – watch on YouTube. And listen to Politics Weekly America here, or wherever you get your podcasts.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 m
  • UK’s big, risky AI bet

    UK’s big, risky AI bet
    Mar 30 2026
    Reporter Aisha Down explores the UK’s ‘phantom investments’ in AI, and the risk the government has taken in betting so heavily on the technology if it all goes bust. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 m
  • What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest

    What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest
    Mar 27 2026
    Could Israeli public support for the war in Iran give Benjamin Netanyahu a boost before this year’s elections? The vote will be the first chance for Israelis to have a say on their government since the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    14 m
  • Spring break: Culture worth catching this season

    Spring break: Culture worth catching this season
    Mar 27 2026
    Critics Catherine Shoard, Alexis Petridis and Hannah J Davies on what to watch and listen to this season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    33 m
  • Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest

    Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest
    Mar 26 2026
    Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own terms. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    13 m
  • Is Cuba Trump’s next target?

    Is Cuba Trump’s next target?
    Mar 26 2026
    The journalists Ruaridh Nicoll and Daniel Montero report from Havana as Cuba suffers from a devastating oil blockade imposed by the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    23 m
  • Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest

    Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest
    Mar 25 2026
    A court in the US has ordered Meta to pay $375m after a jury found that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, enabled harm including child sexual exploitation on its platforms. The landmark victory marks the first time the social media corporation has been successfully sued by a US state over child safety issues. Could it set a new precedent for holding big tech to account? Lucy Hough speaks to the investigative reporter Katie McQue – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 m
  • The Maga divide over Iran

    The Maga divide over Iran
    Mar 25 2026
    Andrew Roth on why the war on Iran is unpopular with the US public and what it means for Maga insiders. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 m