Today in Focus
Today in Focus, published by The Guardian and hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly, Helen Pidd and Lucy Hough, covers daily news through reporting, analysis and personal testimony. It has 296 episodes, updated daily, with a median length of about 17 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Daily Guardian journalism reaching a large, engaged news audience every weekday
- Published daily by The Guardian, with a 4.5 Apple rating from 809 ratings.
- Episodes run a median of about 17 minutes, giving sponsors room for a host-read mid-roll.
- Covers a broad range of news, from world affairs to social care and culture.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, reported feature, news briefing, personal testimony
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 10 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles cover war, executions and political conflict, such as 'Barbaric firing squad livestream ordered by Pete Hegseth' and 'Christa Pike wakes up after botched execution'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1440133626 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus/pod… |
Benchmark score: 46 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Girls is back: Lena Dunham revives cult series a decade on – The Lates | 2026-10-16 | 13 min |
| NAZA: the film the Israeli government does not want you to see | 2026-10-16 | 45 min |
| ‘I couldn’t breathe’: Russell Brand trial hears from first alleged vic | 2026-10-15 | 10 min |
| Imran Khan’s sons on their jailed father | 2026-10-15 | 27 min |
| India’s cockroach protesters defy Modi’s crackdown – The Latest | 2026-10-14 | 13 min |
| The fall of Germany’s ex-spymaster | 2026-10-14 | 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pidd 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…
About Today in Focus
Today in Focus is a daily news podcast from The Guardian, presented by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly, Helen Pidd and Lucy Hough according to the show's feed and website. It combines on-the-ground reporting, analysis and personal testimony, with a companion evening edition called The Latest that summarises the day's main story in about ten minutes. The show has 296 episodes and updates daily, with a median episode length of roughly 17 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 809 ratings and a 4.5 average, with listings since October 2018. These signals suggest an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, although this is an estimate rather than a published figure. The feed contains no sponsor mentions, so the show appears to be unsponsored.
Brands seeking news-literate adults in the UK and internationally may suit this show. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Today in Focus can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Today in Focus
How much does Today in Focus charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Estimates depend on public rating signals rather than published download data.
What is Today in Focus about?
Today in Focus is a daily news podcast from The Guardian that covers major stories through reporting, analysis and personal testimony. It has 296 episodes and a companion evening edition called The Latest.
How do I contact Today in Focus about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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