Revisited: the clitoris coverup – why do we know so little?
1 January 2021 - 27 minsMedical textbooks are full of anatomical pictures of the penis, but the clitoris barely rates a mention and many medical professionals are uncomfortable even talking about it. Reporter Calla Wahlquist and associate news editor Gabrielle Jackson explain the history and science of the clitoris, and speak to the scientists and artists dedicated to demystifying it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Are we finally over Brexit?
Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the new deal signed between Britain and the EU, and asks whether UK politics is finally over Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25 mins
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Opposing the war in Gaza, from inside Israel
Israeli anti-occupation activists Yehuda Shaul and Michael Sfard on the new offensive in Gaza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
20 May Finished
How to not get pigeonholed - with Gary Younge
Former Guardian columnist Gary Younge reflects on the pressures faced by minority journalists to focus on certain types of stories, and how they can break free of ‘the pigeonhole'. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23 mins
19 May Finished
‘An island of strangers’: is this the Labour party voters wanted?
Helen Pidd heads to parliament to hear what Labour MPs think about the government’s new talk on immigration, and asks the columnist Nesrine Malik whether it may all backfire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
16 May Finished
From president to fugitive: in the jungle hideout of Evo Morales
The socialist icon wants to defy the Bolivian constitution by running for a fourth term. But is he trying to save the country or himself? Tiago Rogero reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
15 May Finished
Trump’s ex-Russia adviser on the prospect of WW3
Defence expert Fiona Hill on why the world becomes more dangerous when international systems break down. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
14 May Finished
