The Blind Side and Hollywood’s blind spot
25 September 2023 - 26 minsWhy is the retired NFL player Michael Oher bringing a lawsuit against the family who took him in as a teenager? Andrew Lawrence reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Series Episodes
The devastating secrets of Huw Edwards
The newsreader has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children. How did the BBC handle the scandal? Dan Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
17 September Finished
Revenge of the childless cat ladies
How Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance calling Democrats ‘childless cat ladies’ backfired. Elle Hunt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
16 September Finished
Creating The Spark: the kids behind 2024’s surprise summer hit
Rory Carroll and Helen Pidd meet the Kabin Crew and the Lisdoonvarna Crew – creators of a song that has notched up over a billion plays on TikTok – as they perform at the Electric Picnic music festival. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
13 September Finished
Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk
What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26 mins
12 September Finished
Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it?
Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were not happy, as Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
23 mins
11 September Finished
Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate
Guardian columnist Mehdi Hasan talks through the debate strategy needed to face an opponent like Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
34 mins
10 September Finished
