The Syrian civil war and a stunning reversal for the Assad regime
4 December 2024 - 33 minsForeign correspondent Ruth Michaelson explains how President Bashar al-Assad’s government lost Aleppo, Syria’s second-biggest city, and who the Islamist militants are who have taken control there Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, you may notice some disruption to the availability of new episodes in your Guardian podcast feeds in the coming days. All the work on this episode was done before the strike action began. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The downfall of Jair Bolsonaro
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been handed a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup – is there any way his political career can continue? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
17 September Finished
The US on the edge after Charlie Kirk’s killing
The killing of the rightwing activist and podcaster has left the US reeling. Yet President Trump and his supporters are a long way from calling for calm. Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
33 mins
17 September Finished
On the ground with Tommy Robinson’s new supporters
Who showed up for the biggest far-right rally in British history? Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
37 mins
16 September Finished
Rupert Murdoch picks a son in the real-life succession battle
Who is Lachlan Murdoch and how will he build on his father’s legacy? Emily Bell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25 mins
15 September Finished
The lucrative secrets of Boris Johnson
An investigation based on leaked data from Johnson’s private office has unearthed a trove of information. Has he broken the rules again? Henry Dyer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
12 September Finished
The sacking of Peter Mandelson – Today in Focus extra
explicitJust days before a state visit by Donald Trump, Keir Starmer has had to sack the British ambassador to the US. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
17 mins
11 September Finished
