Conspiracy theories and chaos: a week watching GB News Image

Conspiracy theories and chaos: a week watching GB News

26 May 2023 - 28 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

GB News launched in 2021 with a mission to disrupt the relatively safe and sedate world of rolling TV news. Heather Stewart spent a week watching the channel to see what it has become today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

28 mins

Series Episodes

Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest

Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest

The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

12 June Finished

On the ground in the Belfast riots

On the ground in the Belfast riots

The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their lives. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

27 mins

12 June Finished

Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest

Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence” and that he would have had to take decisions that “could make Britain less safe”. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey Healey quits in row with Starmer over military spending. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

11 June Finished

Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday

Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday

As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

28 mins

11 June Finished

The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest

The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest

Violence erupted in Northern Ireland last night in response to a stabbing attack in Belfast that was captured in a graphic video. Crowds, including masked men, burned vehicles and houses, hours after Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and other agitators encouraged people to take to the streets. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

10 June Finished

‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

27 mins

10 June Finished

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