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Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden

2 October 2023 - 26 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

September has become the worst month for shooting deaths in Sweden since records began in 2016. Miranda Bryant and Sebastian Stakset, a former gang member, talk about what’s behind the shocking rise in violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26 mins

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Will weakening human rights really stop the far right? – The Latest

Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to urgently reform human rights laws so that member states can take tougher action to protect their borders and see off the rise of the populist right across the continent. But Labour has been condemned by campaigners and MPs who argue these proposals could lead to countries abandoning the world’s most vulnerable people and further demonise refugees. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s political editor and host of Politics Weekly, Pippa Crerar – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

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The social media ban for kids: Australia’s world-first experiment

The social media ban for kids: Australia’s world-first experiment

Today in Focus talks to three teenagers, and technology reporter Josh Taylor, about Australia’s world-first legislation: a social media ban for under-16s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

28 mins

10 December Finished

Netflix v Paramount: Trump wades into Warner Bros battle – The Latest

Netflix v Paramount: Trump wades into Warner Bros battle – The Latest

The battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery has captured Donald Trump’s attention. The US president has said he will be involved in the decision on the company’s sale as Netflix and Paramount fight to take over the entertainment company. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian US’s deputy business editor, Callum Jones – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

9 mins

9 December Finished

Palantir: the world’s ‘scariest company’?

Palantir: the world’s ‘scariest company’?

How far will tech firm Palantir go to ‘save the West’? With Michael Steinberger and Johana Bhuiyan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

29 mins

9 December Finished

Trump turns on Europe: will he pull support for Ukraine? - The Latest

Trump turns on Europe: will he pull support for Ukraine? - The Latest

Donald Trump has loomed large over Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with European leaders, after the US president took aim at the Ukrainian leader once again. It comes in the wake of a new White House national security strategy that has caused fear in Europe, but drawn praise from the Kremlin. Lucy Hough speaks to our Europe correspondent Jon Henley – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

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Is AI a bubble that’s about to pop?

Is AI a bubble that’s about to pop?

Should we be worried about the vast amounts of money pouring into AI? And what will happen if the bubble bursts? Blake Montgomery reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

23 mins

8 December Finished

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