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Today in Focus The Guardian
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Hosted by Anushka Asthana and Rachel Humphreys, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday
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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 the heart of the royal family. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Why has there been a rise in anti-Asian hate crime in the US?
A rise in anti-Asian hate crime during the pandemic is forcing the US to reckon with a racism that’s been overlooked for decades. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The lawyer who fought to free Guantánamo's highest-value detainee - Pt 2
Nancy Hollander has taken on many difficult cases in her career, but none quite like that of the Guantánamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Salahi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Guantánamo’s highest-value detainee and the guard who befriended him - Pt 1
Mohamedou Ould Salahi was once Guantánamo’s highest-value detainee, but during the 14 years he spent behind bars he was never charged with a crime. Salahi and his former guard Steve Wood reflect on their time at the prison. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon and the turmoil inside Scottish politics
With Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence today, the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent, Libby Brooks, charts the unravelling of the alliance between first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond – once seen as Scotland’s greatest political partnership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Why has the Brazilian butt lift become so popular? – podcast
The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) has become the world’s fastest growing cosmetic surgery, despite mounting concerns over the growing number of deaths from the procedure. What is driving its popularity?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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