A 2,000km journey through the Amazon rainforest
13 September 2019 - 25 minsTom Phillips describes his recent Amazon trip and examines the impact of the new era of wrecking ushered in by Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro. Also, Rhik Samadder on coping with depression when your job involves trying to amuse people. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Series Episodes
Israel’s war with Iran: what does it want?
It has been five days since Israel attacked Iran and the civilian death toll is rising, but its goal is unclear. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23 mins
17 June Finished
Arise, Sir David Beckham
Zoe Williams goes through the highs and lows of David Beckham’s career, and asks why it took so long for him to receive a knighthood. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25 mins
16 June Finished
‘A declaration of war’: Israel’s strike on Iran – Today in Focus Extra
The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Jerusalem the morning after an unprecedented Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13 mins
13 June Finished
Donald Trump v Los Angeles
The US president called out the national guard and put marines on standby after protests against immigration raids began. Two Angelenos explain why the city won’t back down. Andrew Gumbel reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
12 June Finished
NHS, houses, nuclear submarines: Labour sets out its spending plans
Economics editor Heather Stewart explores the winners and losers of the government’s spending review. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
22 mins
12 June Finished
250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son’s freedom?
Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why are British diplomats trying to obtain his release? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
11 June Finished
