The News Meeting: Recent Episodes
Podimo & Tortoise
Three journalists pitch the story they think mattered most this week. It’s a meeting that takes place in newsrooms all over the world to decide what leads, what follows and in what order. As editor of The Times newspaper, director of BBC News and now editor-in-chief of Tortoise, James Harding has been in countless news meetings behind closed doors. But in this podcast, we’re flinging the doors open so you can hear the argument for yourself.
The News Meeting is a podcast series co-produced by Podimo and Tortoise.
Why are AI models hacking real companies? How will the ongoing drought affect our domestic food supply? And what is the political and humanitarian fallout after around 70,000 migrants swam from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave last week?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Hannah Schuller, Jonathan Lewis and Jon Ungoed-Thomas as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Why are we experiencing so many wildfires in the UK? How is Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposing to reform adult social care? And is the future of the World Cup in jeopardy over FIFA’s controversial investment plans?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Cat Neilan and Andrew Butler as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Matt Russell and Poppy Bullard
To find out more about The Observer:
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Why did an OpenAI model go rogue? What does Ukraine's targeting of a Russian online retailer say about the war? And who is behind India's 'cockroach' protests?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s James Tapper, Poppy Bullard and Hannah Schuller as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Why can’t England’s men’s football team win a major football tournament? Is Gen Z an economically selfish generation? And what kind of message is the government sending by nationalising British Steel?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Ben Zaranko as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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With the US-Iran peace deal seemingly in tatters, and reporting restrictions on western media outlets, how can journalists figure out what’s actually going on in Iran? Why is Nigel Farage spending the summer arguing against a bin in the Clacton byelection? Has Donald Trump’s intervention over a red card at the World Cup undermined fans' trust in FIFA?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Hannah Schuller, Poppy Bullard and Andrew Butler
as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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How much money Donald Trump has made from cryptocurrency? Why have rumours about Taylor Swift’s wedding led to an online betting frenzy? Are Silicon Valley whistleblowers under greater threat than ever before?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by the Observer’s Technology Editor Patricia Clarke, Social Media Editor Caitlin Macdonald, and Reporter Jon Ungoed-Thomas as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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Why might Andy Burnham move part of the Downing Street operations to Manchester? What happened to maternity care across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust? And can we adapt our cities to extreme heat?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Ben Zaranko, Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Evan Moffitt as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Why are UK voters so anti-establishment? Why can’t we name the Putney Pusher suspect? And why is the government banning teenagers from having AI relationships?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Sarah Dear, Stephen Armstrong and Cat Neilan as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
To find out more about The Observer:
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Who's calling the shots when World Cup staff and fans are denied entry? Can the US-Iran ceasefire survive another exchange of strikes? And why has the Belfast knife attack become about the Irish border?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s John Simpson, Hannah Schuller and Evan Moffitt as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard
To find out more about The Observer:
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This episode is a sports desk takeover ahead of the World Cup. What’s going to happen when Iran plays their first match on US soil? Why is FIFA facing allegations of trying to sell tickets using unofficial platforms? And could England win the World Cup?
Andrew Butler, is joined by George Simms, Jessica Hayden and Rory Smith - as they battle it out to pitch the top World Cup story of the day.
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Host: Andrew Butler
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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Why has Pope Leo written 42,000 words warning about the dangers of AI? Why is Britain at risk of ‘losing’ a generation of young people? And what does the European heatwave have to do with the fairness of tennis?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s John Simpson, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Erica Wagner as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard
To find out more about The Observer:
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Married at First Sight UK has been pulled off air after allegations of rape during filming were made by former participants. What does this tell us about safeguarding in reality TV? Why might Rachel Reeves’s newly announced cuts on food tariffs negatively affect our health? And why has a football club admitted to spying?
Jeevan Vasager is joined by The Observer’s James Tapper, Madeleine Parr and Andrew Butler as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
Note: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence and suicide.
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Host: Jeevan Vasager
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard
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Wes Streeting, the health secretary, announces he’s resigning from government in an attempt to force Sir Keir Starmer out of Downing Street. Has the Labour leadership contest officially started? What can we learn from US Donald Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping? And why are young people facing a significant retirement crisis?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Cat Neilan and Caitlin Macdonald as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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There are council elections in England and votes for the Welsh Senned and Scottish Parliament today. What could the results mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and for the future of politics in the UK? Where did the mysterious hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship come from, and what happens next? And has there been a coverup of Britain’s nuclear weapons testing programme in Australia and the Pacific during the 1950s?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Poppy Bullard and Jess Hayden as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Gary Marshall
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In the wake of the terror attacks in Golders Green, what can Britain do to stop antisemitic violence? With a historic marathon record broken, how did Sabastian Sawe achieve his sub 2-hour time? And as the May elections approach, exactly how bad are Labour's prospects?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Jeevan Vasagar, Jess Hayden and Andrew Rawnsley as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
Live at The Royal Society of Arts!
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Ada Barumé
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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What do the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson’s appointment tell us about Keir Starmer’s leadership? What are the long term implications of Iran and the US blocking the Strait of Hormuz? And is climate change’s impact on pollen the source of our hay fever problems?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporter James Tapper, producer and reporter Poppy Bullard and sports reporter Jessy Parker Humphreys, to decide the top story of the day.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Pope Leo has publicly criticised President Trump’s actions in Iran, but what does this mean for the Christian MAGA followers caught in the middle? Is the UK government divided over defence spending? And how consequential is the end of Victor Orban’s grip on Hungary, following his sweeping election defeat?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Cat Neilan, John Simpson and Stephen Armstrong as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
*We want to hear what you think! Email us at:* newsmeeting@observer.co.uk**
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell and Jasper Corbett
To find out more about The Observer:
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Why does the Artemis II mission around the moon matter? Are concerns around Anthropic’s new AI model Mythos justified? And who has the upper hand in the ceasefire agreement between the US-Israel and Iran?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s technology reporter, Patricia Clarke, reporter Phoebe Davis and Deputy Comment Editor, Erica Wagner, to decide the top story of the day.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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What can NASA's latest rocket launch teach us about our bodies? Is shared house ownership worth it? And what does the return of Kanye West tell us about our relationship with musicians?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Jessica Hayden, The Observer’s assistant sports editor; Ada Barumé, producer; and Phoebe Davis, reporter, to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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What does AI chatbots have to do with violence against women and girls? Why have Meta and Google been found liable for social media addiction? And could Nigel Farage's visit to Ipswich Town's Portman Road be the start of Reform’s relationship with football?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s technology reporter, Patricia Clarke, deputy sports editor, Andrew Butler, and data reporter, Hannah Schuller, to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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Why did President Donald Trump postpone his deadline to strike Iranian power plants? How is the Iran war impacting the cost of living in the UK? And is there a pattern to anti-semitic attacks in the UK?
To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporter Stephen Armstrong, producer Ada Barumé and Head of Data and Graphics, Katie Riley.
Come along to the next The News Meeting LIVE, right in our newsroom, this Thursday at 6:30 pm! Get your ticket at observer.co.uk/our-events.
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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Why has a recent blackout in Cuba sparked questions about a potential conflict with the US? How concerned should we be about the spread of meningitis? And why did Kenya introduce menstrual leave for workers?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Evan Moffit, Elaine McCallig and James Tapper as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Why is President Donald Trump asking NATO for help in the Iran war? What’s going to happen with the hundreds of thousands who are displaced in Lebanon? And what is the Labour government going to do about the nearly one million young people who are out of work?
To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong, Hannah Schuller and Bex Sander.
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
To find out more about The Observer:
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How did a British man end up being charged for allegedly filming Iranian missiles in Dubai? A tranche of new files raise questions about what the Labour government knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him UK ambassador to the US. What could the files mean for Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister? And why is the Edinburgh International Festival facing backlash?
To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Arts and Media Editor Vanessa Thorpe, News Reporter Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Assistant Sports Editor Jess Hayden.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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How and why is the war in Iran impacting oil prices? What do we know about the new supreme leader of Iran? And how damaging will Keir Starmer's fracturing relationship with President Donald Trump prove to be?
To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Poppy Bullard, Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo.
Listen to ‘Stephen Miller’s America’ episode on the Slow Newscast HERE.
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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Why has the Home Secretary banned student visa applications for people from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon? How will the recent conflict between the US and Iran impact the Men’s Football World Cup? How are senior members of the US army using religious language to bolster support for the conflict with Iran?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Andrew Butler, Erica Wagner and Hannah Schuller, as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell and Jasper Corbett
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In this episode we discuss theUS and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend. How did the situation unfold and what are the wider ramifications for the region?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s International Editor Steve Bloomfield, Narrative Editor Chloe Hadjimatheou and Middle East expert and author Jotam Confino.
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Listen to Chloe Hadjimatheou’s Slow Newscast documentary on ‘The hunt for Iran's next Supreme Leader’ HERE.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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Politicians broke away from tradition and discussed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Parliament this week - does this signal the end of deference? The number of people living in asylum hotels has dropped, but what’s behind this trend? Popular influencer Clavicular is the face of a growing community of looksmaxxers who are taking over the internet. What is looksmaxxing and why is it so popular?
To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan, and two newcomers; writer, journalist and host of Sky News’ Trevor Phillips on Sunday, Sir Trevor Phillips, and award-winning documentary maker and journalist, Benjamin Zand.
Read ‘Clavicular didn’t invent ‘looksmaxxing’ – gay men have been at it for a long time’ on The Observer website HERE.
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Host: Giles Whittell
Producer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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What does a bomb explosion in the Ukrainian city of Lviv tell us about where Russia’s war in Ukraine might be going? How will the UK be affected by President Donald Trump’s new 15% global tariff? And what might be behind the killing of El Mencho, the most-wanted cartel boss in Mexico?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Poppy Bullard, Elaine McCallig and Bex Sander as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
Please come and see us this Thursday, the 26th of February, for the next The News Meeting Live: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-8
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Casey Magloire
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew the Duke of York, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
In this episode, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Political Editor Rachel Sylvester, Home Affairs Editor John Simpson and Professor of the History of Monarchy at City, University of London, Anna Whitelock. They discuss the details of the arrest, possible fallout and impact on the Monarchy.
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Why are Britain and its European allies backing the conclusion that the Kremlin poisoned Alexei Navalny? What’s driving a growing measles outbreak in London? And why is the UK’s top military official framing rearmament as a moral necessity?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Hannah Schuller, Phoebe Davis and Francisco Garcia as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Should the government consider implementing a graduate tax to make the tuition repayment system fairer? What did Jim Ratcliffe get wrong about immigration in the UK? And do we need to get serious about carbon capturing?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Andrew Butler, Ada Barumé and James Tapper as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Two senior aides to Keir Starmer have resigned. What does this tell us about where his leadership is heading? What do mass layoffs at The Washington Post mean for journalism? And why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show so irked Donald Trump?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan, producer Casey Magloire and Digital Production Editor Elaine McCallig to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Keir Starmer has apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson to his cabinet, but will that be enough to keep him in Downing Street? With an internet blackout impacting the flow of information out of Iran, how can journalists report on the ongoing atrocities? And as soldiers in Ukraine face an unrelenting winter, is a turning point in the conflict around the corner?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Jon Ungoed Thomas, and International Editor Steve Bloomfield to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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What does the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza mean for the next phase of Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan? What backlash might Keir Starmer face from new details surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein? And what are the effects of new age verification requirements on Pornhub?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Bex Sander, and Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Are fears about microplastics overblown? Why is the assisted dying bill stuck in the house of lords? And what’s going to happen when ChatGPT rolls out its new ‘Erotica’ feature?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Patricia Clarke, Jeevan Vasagar and Jess Hayden to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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How is the Trump administration defending the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents? Why was Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from running as MP? And what role will Trump’s new Board of Peace play in Gaza?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo, and producer Poppy Bullard to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 29th of January: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-7
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Does Keir Starmer need to rethink the UK’s approach to America? What does the Brooklyn Beckham bombshell tell us about the relationship between celebrities and the press? And will China put a man on Mars?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Jon Ungoed Thomas, Cat Neilan and Andrew Butler, as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.
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In this special episode looking at the first year of US President Donald Trump’s second term: What will the impacts of Trump’s cuts to USAID be? How has Trump reshaped global politics? Is Trump’s power threatened more by grassroots activism than pushback from institutions?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Deputy Comment Editor, Erica Wagner, Head of Data and Graphics, Katie Riley, and Chatham House’s Senior Research Fellow for the Latin America, US and North America Programme, Chris Sabatini.
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What will the UK government do about xAI’s Grok? Can a 1000-year-old tapestry really help repair European diplomacy? And how does ICE use data to identify who gets deported?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Head of News, Alex O’Connell, Fronts Editor, Evan Moffitt and Data and Graphics reporter, Bex Sander.
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How can we tell what’s really happening on the ground in Iran? Why are murder rates falling in London? And are ICE agents immune from legal accountability?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Hannah Schuller, Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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How did the seizure of a Russian oil tanker unfold? Is President Trump’s crypto-profeteering a bigger scandal than Watergate? And with the United States turning 250, is this a time to reflect on the UK-US special relationship?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Vanessa Thorpe and James Tapper, plus special guest - the host of The Making of Musk: Understood, Jacob Silverman. Today they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Will captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro get a fair trial in the US? Who is driving American foreign policy? How would Trump’s supporters view a military campaign?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Washington Correspondent Hugh Tomlinson, Reporter Phoebe Davis, and lawyer Robert McWhirter as they give their assessment on the situation in Venezuela.
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Will the world turn against AI? Could the England men’s team finally win the World Cup? And who is the mysterious backbencher preparing to challenge Keir Starmer?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s consulting editor for comment, Erica Wagner; deputy sports editor, Andrew Butler; and Whitehall editor, Cat Neilan, as they look ahead to the stories set to shape 2026.
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It has been a busy year! The Epstein files were released, Prince Andrew is no longer a prince, The Lionesses won the Euros and Ozempic has taken hold of Hollywood. And they are just a few non-Donald Trump related headlines.
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Jeevan Vasagar, Poppy Bullard and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the year.
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Will European countries decide to give billions of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine? What did we learn about Trump’s White House from Vanity Fair’s 11 months of reporting? How should the government respond to the Palestine Action hunger strikers?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Senior Producer Katie Gunning, Data and Graphics Editor Katie Riley, and Data Reporter Hannah Schuller as they battle it out for the top story of the day.
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It’s been a huge year for British sport: the Lionesses roared to victory in the Euros this summer, the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup and Lando Norris won Formula 1 drivers' championship.
In such a record-breaking year across the sports, who deserves to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year? This year’s contenders are: Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne, Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris.
Andrew Butler is joined by The Observer’s Assistant Sports Editor Jess Hayden, alongside sports reporters Jessy Parker Humphreys and George Simms, as they go head-to-head to debate who deserves to take home SPOTY.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, an act of terrorism and anti-semitism. The Washington Post has introduced AI-generated podcasts, and pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of national security offences.
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s technology reporter Patricia Clarke, senior researcher Serena Cesareo, and our very own producer Casey Magloire, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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The Iranian leader said the water problem in the capital “cannot be solved” and has suggested evacuating the city’s nearly ten million residents. Iran and Egypt, two countries that criminalise homosexuality, were picked to play the World Cup’s Pride Match in Seattle. And some councils are now regularly paying more than £250,000 a year to support children with special educational needs.
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer reporters Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Fronts Editor Evan Moffitt, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. - including its film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO - is set to have major ripple effects on both TV and cinema. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is applauding the Trump administration’s newly released national security strategy. Why is Moscow welcoming it? A border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is turning deadly. How are natural resources fuelling the tension?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporters Hannah Schuller and Stephen Armstrong, and Senior Writer Francisco Garcia, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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Will the next men’s football World Cup be the most politically tense in history? Did we learn anything from the latest round of peace talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s envoys? Is overdiagnosis of conditions like Autism and ADHD leading to worse outcomes for neurodiverse people?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Ides and Comment Editor Alex O’Connell, Deputy Sports Editor Andrew Butler, and journalist and author Julia Ioffe as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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Why did Prime Minister Keir Starmer decide to defend himself and the Chancellor over last week’s budget? Rightwing activist and regular GB News contributor Lucy White claimed Commons deputy speaker Nusrat Ghani should not be allowed in the house because she was born in Pakistan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in his corruption cases.
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Whitehall editor, Cat Neilan, senior researcher, Serena Cesareo, and producer Poppy Bullard, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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Will the shooting of two National Guards in Washington DC change US politics forever? Should the UK roll out screening for prostate cancer? Did Chancellor Rachel Reeves miss an opportunity to gear up the economy for growth?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Cat Neilan, Steve Bloomfield and James Tapper, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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David Lammy has proposed scrapping jury trials in England and Wales for all but the most serious offences. Paramount Global has obtained exclusive streaming rights to the UEFA Champions League - a move that could redefine how football fans follow the sport in the future. Revelations that MAGA-supporting accounts on X are operated from countries like North Macedonia, Pakistan and Poland raise concerns about foreign-driven influence and its impact on political discourse.
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Head of Investigations Alexi Mostrous, sports reporter Jessy Parker Humphreys, and journalist, author, and presenter Jenny Kleeman as they compete to pitch the day’s top stories.
While we’ve wrapped up our live editions of The News Meeting for 2025, keep checking https://observer.co.uk/our-events if you’d like to join us at recordings in 2026.
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Did international tourists go on “sniper safaris” to Sarajevo during the siege in the mid-nineties? Why do some campaigners want to halt the new medical trial into the use of puberty blockers? What lies behind renewed efforts to find a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Bex Sander and Francisco Garcia, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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A Russian spy ship has directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots monitoring its movements near UK waters. What is President Vladimir Putin trying to achieve with this latest provocation? Scotland has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Can this rare moment of sporting joy help unite the nation? Meanwhile, councils are weighing up the sale of youth and community centres. What consequences could these closures have for local communities?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Assistant Sports Editor, Jessica Hayden, Data and Graphics reporter, Becky Pinnington, and Contributing Editor on National Security, Bernard Gray, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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The Home Secretary has announced a raft of tough immigration controls to make the UK a less attractive destination for illegal migrants. The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh was sentenced to death, how is the UK connected to alleged corruption in her regime? And why does President Donald Trump suddenly want to release the Epstein files?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Cat Neilan, Bex Sander and Serena Cesareo, as they battle it out to pitch the top stories of the day.
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Twenty thousand documents from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Could emails referencing Donald Trump divide his loyal MAGA base? Has a No. 10 briefing warning backbenchers about a possible coup exposed a vulnerability in Keir Starmer’s leadership? And Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion, but is that even possible?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Alexi Mostrous, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Poppy Bullard, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
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Why are so many prisoners being released from prison by mistake? What happens if Arts Council England goes under? And what can the Democrats learn from Mamdani’s New York City mayoral election victory?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Deputy Sports Editor, Andrew Butler, Arts and Media Editor, Vanessa Thorpe, and reporter Jon Ungoed-Thomas as they pitch their top stories of the day.
Must Reads:
- Days of wine and noses: the life of a critic
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Will there be any voter suppression in Tuesday’s US elections? Why did a British university prevent one of its academics from researching human rights abuses in China? Are Sudan’s rebels using British-made equipment on the battlefield?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Data and Graphics editor, Katie Riley, Senior Audio Producer Katie Gunning, and Senior Researcher Serena Cesareo as they pitch their top stories of the day
Must Reads:
- She Was Ready To Have Her 15th Child. Then The Felony Charges Began.
- The Great Ghosting Paradox
- The Cocaine Kingpin Living It Large In Dubai
- Assata Shakur Obituary
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What do we do with the knowledge that climate change made Hurricane Melissa worse? Why was there such a deadly police raid in Brazil? And why isn’t hospice care treated as an essential part of healthcare?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Data and Graphics editor, Katie Riley, and reporters James Tapper and Rachael Healy, as they pitch their top stories of the day.
Must Reads:
- Some People Can’t See Mental Images
- Political Beliefs Dating App Experiment
- Premiere League
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The storm caused widespread damage in Jamaica and is making its way to Cuba; is climate change to blame for its power? What - or who - is behind Donald Trump’s obsession with Venezuela? Is it good news that a cargo ship has made it through the North East Passage for the first time?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by the Observer’s Erica Wagner, Jessica Hayden and Chloe Hadjimatheou as they pitch their top stories of the day, live from the Observer newsroom.
Must Reads:
- Jumpers
- The House at Number 48
- Iran, Russia and the New Zealand insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing
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Which international peacekeeping forces might be present in Gaza, and what will their role be? Is the fact that kids on free school meals do worse in their GCSEs a symptom of a failed state? Does the Amazon outage show that the internet is too reliant on a small number of companies?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Bex Sander and Ruth Michaelson as they pitch their top story of the day.
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Must Reads:
- West End Girl
- Lily Allen On Marriage, Motherhood And Her Music Comeback
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Trump imposed what he called “tremendous” sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies. What’s next for the Trump-Putin rollercoaster?
President Trump is planning to demolish the East Wing of the White House as early as this weekend. Who will pay for this 99,000ft ballroom?
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed for gross misconduct following their appearance in a BBC Panorama undercover investigation that caught serving officers making racist and misogynistic comments.
Giles Whittell is joined by journalist and author Ari Shapiro, former US representative to NATO and foreign policy advisor to Barack Obama Ivo Daalder and The Observer’s Jessica Hayden, as they pitch their top story of the day.
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Must Reads:
- Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, From Revolution to Autocracy by Jullia Loffe
- The Trump Rules for Radical Schools
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Who is responsible for breaking the ceasefire in Gaza? How might the Louvre heist thieves get away with selling jewels belonging to Napoleon’s wife? Does Virginia Giuffre’s memoir shed new light on the allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Phoebe Davis and Stephen Armstrong, and the journalist and author Pete Apps, as they pitch their top story of the day.
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- Among Portland Protests, it’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!
- We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
- Sustainability by Numbers
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As more and more people turn to AI for news, how should journalists fight back and protect the human by-line? Will Donald Trump’s cosy relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino allow him to dictate which cities the World Cup will be held in the US? Will the British Museum win its £3.5 million battle to keep a rare gold Tudor Heart pendant?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Alex O’Connell, Vanessa Thorpe and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they pitch their top story of the day.
Must Reads:
- Is Nick Fuentes Winning Over Women on the Left?
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One story is dominating the headlines today: the rapidly unfolding situation in the Middle East. This morning, Hamas released the last 20 living hostages; in return, Israel freed over 1,700 Palestinian detainees. We're devoting the entire episode to the latest from Gaza.
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Narrative Editor Chloe Hadjimatheou and Middle East Correspondent Ruth Michaelson, to answer questions about the first part of Donald Trump’s peace deal in Gaza.
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Why has Donald Trump sent hundreds of National Guards to Illinois? Should the UK look to France when it comes to tackling the far-right? Will the US-backed plan for peace in Gaza work?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Katie Riley and Poppy Bullard, and David Runciman, Honorary Professor of Politics at Cambridge University and host of the Past Present Future podcast, as they pitch their top story of the day.
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Do new oil projects in the Gulf of Mexico signal the end of an international consensus on climate change? Will the Home Office’s new plans to curb protests backfire? Six months on from the Supreme Court ruling, why are the public expected to police each other’s gender?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Jeevan Vasagar, Ada Barumé and Evan Moffitt as they pitch their top stories of the day.
Find the team’s Must Reads here:
- One Battle After Another
- Rivals
- Infinite Wibble
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Two Jewish people were killed in a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue. Did President Trump and Pete Hegseth cross the line with their inflammatory speeches to military generals? And what’s behind the surge in profits at soft toy maker Jellycat?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Erica Wagner, John Simpson and Sam Freedman, as they pitch their top story of the day.
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Will the US ban a safe and legal abortion pill? Is the Met Police full of Freemasons? Can Labour take control of the narrative on immigration?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Francisco Garcia, Serena Cesareo and Phoebe Davis as they pitch their top story of the day.
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- The Art of the Impersonal Essay
- Softly As I Leave You
- We Have Notes
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This weekend marks the first-ever Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Jimmy Carr, Aziz Ansari, and Dave Chappelle on the bill. It’s being reported they are each being paid upwards of $375,000 to perform in a country which severely restricts freedom of speech. What does Trump’s cryptic “good luck to all” at the UN really mean for Ukraine - and should we be worried? Is the breakthrough on Huntington’s disease The News Meeting’s first genuinely good news story?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s International Editor, Steve Bloomfield, and reporters Rachael Healy and James Tapper as they pitch the top story of the day
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Host: Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
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This week the President made the erroneous link between pregnant women taking paracetamol to autism. What happens now that trust in basic pain relief is shaken? Has Reform miscalculated with its climate-skeptical stance? And Nike has teamed up with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS - but is their new campaign crossing the line by sexualising female athletes?
Giles Whittell is joined by journalist and author David Aaronovitch, the Observer’s National News Editor Claudia Williams and reporter Jon Ungoed-Thomas as they pitch the top story of the day
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Could Tiktok become MAGA-tok? What are the implications of recognising a Palestinian state? Should Rwanda be hosting an international cycling competition?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Bex Sander and Serena Cesareo as they pitch their top stories of the day.
Find the team’s Must Reads here:
- The Rabbit Hole
- What it means to get really really high
- Hidden Valley Road
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Rebecca Moore will be joined by David Aaronovitch, Claudia Williams and Jon Ungoed-Thomas.
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What did we learn from Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s press conference? Why is Israel invading Gaza City? What does the suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel show tell us about press freedom in America?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Erica Wagner, Steve Bloomfield and Rachel Sylvester as they try and pitch the top stories of the day.
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With young people in Nepal using social media sites like Discord to organise protests, are we witnessing the South Asian Spring? How influential is Elon Musk in British politics following his message to the Unite the Kingdom protestors? And how did the Assad regime systematically steal hundreds of children from their families?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Patricia Clarke, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Stephen Armstrong, as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.
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Giles Whittell will be joined by David Aaronvitch, Claudia Williams and Jon Ungoed-Thomas.
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- The crumbling seaside palaces at the centre of Britain’s asylum crisis
- You Might Have Already Fallen for MAHA’s Conspiracy Theories
- Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur
Read more on today’s stories:
- US cash turned Tommy Robinson into the poster boy of UK far right
- How a western charity helped the Syrian regime abduct children
- Prepare for revolution now, Elon Musk tells London rally as police come under attack
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What does the sacking of Peter Mandelson mean for Keir Starmer? Does Vladimir Putin want war with NATO? Is the UK at risk of an uptick in political violence?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Jessica Hayden, Katie Gunning and Bernard Gray as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Find the team’s must reads:
- Bosses can reject applicants who support rival football team
- Cultural Capital
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Why can’t the French government pass a budget? Who will win in the fight for the soul of the Labour Party? Why do pensioners keep being arrested?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Tom Gatti and Serna Cesareo, as well as the journalist and author Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff, as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Find the team’s must reads:l
- The Missing Sister
- Back to Petroleum
- How Music Criticism Lost Its Edge
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Rebecca Moore will be joined by David Aaronvitch, Claudia Williams and Jon Ungoed-Thomas.
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Will revelations about Angela Rayner’s taxes be the end of her political career? How will Melvyn Bragg’s exit from In Our Time impact the iconic show? Why did Nigel Farage compare the UK to North Korea in his plea to US politicians?
Giles Whittell is joined by the Observer’s Cat Neilan, Paul Hayward and Alex O’Connell as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Must Reads:
- 'Jimmy Breslin Essential Writings'
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Will Afghanistan get the aid it needs? Is China the new America when it comes to globalisation? Could a lawsuit from a dark corner of the internet affect the Online Safety Act?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong, Phoebe Davis and Bex Sander as they pitch their stop stories of the day.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- Inside the world of the Great British Bake Off
- Fit For TV
- Fargo
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Will SpaceX’s latest triumph mean Elon Musk will make it to Mars? Why will the price of Mounjaro weightless drugs go up? Benjamin Netanyahu called the IDF’s airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital a “tragic misstep" but so far 240 Palestinian journalists have died since the beginning of the conflict.
Giles Whittell is joined by the Observer’s International Editor, Steve Bloomfield, our Acting National News Editor, Rebecca Myers and reporter, James Tapper, as each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- Race Across the World
- ‘House of Earth and Blood’ by Sarah J. Maas
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An Essex council has been granted a High Court injunction to stop a local hotel from housing asylum seekers. What is behind the massive growth of Women’s Rugby and support for the Red Roses? Will a tax on tourists help boost local economies and support the arts?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Ceri Thomas, Vanessa Thorpe and Jessica Hayden, as each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Read more on today’s stories here:
- Ellie Kildunne: I was just a girl with a passion, a belief and a raw talent - HERE
- The Epping injunction is a gift to Labour’s opponents - HERE
- ‘It’s about restoring pride’: can Blackpool use its saucy image to win back the crowds? HERE
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Will Zelensky find any success with Trump, in the wake of the Alaska Summit? What does the militarisation of Washington DC tell us about America’s political direction? And why are MPs making TikToks?
Rebecca Moore is joined by the Financial Times’ Working It Editor Isabel Berwick, Plus The
Observer’s Katie Riley and Stephen Armstrong, as each try to pitch the top story of the day.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- Does HR still need humans?
- What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door
- ANDREW NEIL: The world is being remade. And as the Alaska talks show all too clearly, Britain and Europe are now condemned to the status of mere observers
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Will facial recognition technology change law enforcement forever? JD Vance has been wooing his British political allies in the Cotswolds, but will a new think-tank deepen US influence in right wing politics? Is the government at risk of losing public support after the Palestine Action arrests?
Giles Whittell is joined by the Observer’s Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan, News Reporter Jon Ungoed Thomas and Consulting Editor for Comment, Erica Wagner.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- Blackberry
- Violent, lawless, broken Britain? The facts tell a different story
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What proof has Israel provided to support their claim that Anas al Sharif ran a Hamas cell in Gaza? Why has the partnership between Premier League Football and Stonewall ended? And will Putin’s visit to the US bring an end to the war in Ukraine?
Giles Whittell is joined by NPR’s International Correspondent, Lauren Frayer. Plus the Observer’s Serena Cesareo and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- What It’s Like to Brainstorm with a Bot - HERE
- Dr. Phil’s Road From Oprah to ICE Raids - HERE
- Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem - HERE
- A livestream of deep sea creatures transfixes Argentina and sparks calls for refunding science - HERE
More from Lauren’s NPR colleague Anas Baba reporting from Gaza
- For NPR’s Anas Baba, covering the war in Gaza also means living it - HERE
- The deadly risk of trying to reach food in Gaza - HERE
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Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett and Matt Russell
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Is it wrong for the government to ask police to release information on the ethnicity and immigration status of crime suspects? As countries gather for the UN plastics summit, just how much of our lives are contaminated by plastic? Who is the YouTuber behind the misinformation campaign targeting France’s First Lady?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Political Editor Rachel Sylvester, reporter Phoebe Davis and reporter James Tapper.
Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- The Retrievals Series 2
- The Ezra Klein Show
Listen to Rachel’s series The Lab Detective HERE
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As the UK Parliament takes its summer break, has Reform seized the media spotlight and emerged as a viable third-party contender? What are the risks of uploading ID to age-restricted websites under the Online Safety Act? Will Trump impose his peace deal deadline on Russia if Putin refuses negotiations?
Rebecca Moore is joined by The New Statesman’s Associate Political Editor, Rachel Cunliffe. Plus the Observer’s Poppy Bullard and Patricia Clarke, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
Links to the team’s Must Reads and recommendations here:
- Gen lay-Z: Why my generation doesn't care about work - HERE
- One year on, tensions still circle Britain’s asylum-seeker hotels - HERE
- Nathan For You (Season 4, Episode 8), Finding Frances.
- Trump’s relationship with Putin ‘at breaking point’ after Russia unleashes Kyiv blitz -
- HERE
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Are male novelists a dying breed? Can women trust apps with their personal data? Are tariffs the only way Donald Trump knows how to do diplomacy?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Home Affairs Editor John Simpson, Head of Data and Graphics Katie Riley and Consulting Editor for Comment, Erica Wagner.
Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- What do tweens really want?
- DOGE-pilled
Read Erica’s piece on the Booker Prize longlist HERE
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Is the UK’s decision to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine more symbolic than practical? As protests in Epping continue, how is rhetoric around asylum seekers impacting children from ethnic minority backgrounds? Now that the Lionesses have won the Euros for a second time, is this confirmation that the hard work put into the women’s game has paid off?
Giles Whittell is joined by ITV News Presenter and Loose Women panellist Charlene White. Plus, the Observer’s narrative editor Chloe Hadjimatheou and Deputy Sports Editor, Andrew Butler.
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Dive deeper into all the stories from this episode:
- Leader: it is time to recognise Palestine HERE
- Sensemaker podcast: How did the Lionesses do it again? HERE
- Never mind the economy, immigration is now a bigger concern for voters HERE
- Sensemaker podcast: How much aid is getting through to Gaza? HERE
- Nigel Farage wants to be taken seriously, but can’t stop playing dangerous games HERE
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Are Labour’s concerns about social cohesion a sign that they may be aligning with some of Reforms ideas on immigration? Why does Kemi Badenoch want to outlaw doctors’ strikes? And are the latest aid drops in Gaza a sign of change to come?
Jasper Corbett is joined by journalist and broadcaster David Aaronovitch. Plus, the Observer reporter Stephen Armstrong and senior producer Katie Gunning.
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Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
- Britain isn’t broken by Sam Freedman
- What I Learnt From Being Disinherited by Daisy Goodwin
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Host: Jasper Corbett, Head of Audio
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Is Belgium paving the way for more international action over Gaza? Have the Lionesses paved the way for a permanent change in English football culture? What’s going on at Unite?
Rebecca Moore is joined by three Observer journalists. Senior Digital Editor Claudia Williams, Sports Reporter Jessy Parker Humphreys and Architecture Critic Rowan Moore.
Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- The billionaire and the tax evading gift shops
- The Human Side of Music’s Prince Of Darkness
- Records Tumbling for Lucy Bronze
Listen to the Inside Unite HERE
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Why has Israel launched a new air and ground offensive in Gaza, where many international aid organisations are operating? Will plans to overhaul the water companies in England and Wales work? And why is Donald Trump suing Rupert Murdoch?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Head of Data and Graphics, Katie Riley, researcher Serena Cesareo, and reporter Stephen Armstrong.
Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- ‘My Friends’ by Hisham Matar: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127488823-my-friends
- ‘Where Americans Ever Healthy’ by Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-07-18/was-the-us-ever-healthy-what-maha-gets-wrong-about-nutrition-history
- ‘You Said ‘Yes’ to Being an Organ Donor. What Exactly Does That Mean?’ by the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/health/organ-donors-information.html
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Host: Jasper Corbett, Head of Audio
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Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Will the conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein divide Trump from his MAGA supporters? Can British culture accept genetically modifying embryos to prevent serious diseases? And why have we only just learned of the data breach involving Afghan refugees?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Head of Audio Jasper Corbett, reporter Phoebe Davis and producer Poppy Bullard.
Links to the team’s Must Reads here:
- Sarina Wiegman, the tough England manager who could win us the Euros
- Illiberal land: Hungary’s empire of ideas
- ‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
Listen to the Retreat from Kabul parts Oneand Two
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Is climate politics full of hot air? What’s next for the government’s Prevent scheme? What’s behind falling vaccine rates in some parts of the country?
Rebecca Moore is joined by a trio of Observer reporters: Whitehall editor Cat Neilan, Senior Audio Producer Katie Gunning and Senior Writer Francisco Garcia.
You can read Rebecca’s Must Read HERE
And you can read Francisco’s Must Read HERE
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The Observer recently published a major investigation into the bestselling memoir The Salt Path. In this special episode, Giles Whittell is joined by the journalist behind the story, Chloe Hadjimatheou, and her editor, Alexi Mostrous, to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
To read Chloe’s piece click here.
To read Raynor Winn’s rebuttal, click here.
To listen to the episode of The Sensemaker outlining Chloe’s piece, click here.
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Are Britain and France on the cusp of yet another agreement over small boats? Could the Texan floods have been prevented? Can women trust the justice system?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Observer reporters Phoebe Davies and Serena Cesareo, and the journalist and author Jenny Evans, whose book Don’t Let It Break You, Honey details her experience being assaulted by a high profile figure, and her subsequent fight to find out why details of her ordeal made it into the tabloids.
You can buy Don’t Let It Break You, Honey HERE
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Why did the case to prosecute rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs fail? Who’s to blame for Rachel Reeve’s terrible week? Should kids be taught to read faster?
Giles Whittell is joined by a trio of Observer reporters. Cat Neilan is the Whitehall Editor, Vanessa Thorpe is the Media and Arts reporter and Stephen Armstrong, who has been covering the Diddy trial for the paper.
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Is Keir Starmer facing his most significant rebellion yet? Why is Chinese billionaire Justin Sun being accused of buying access to Donald Trump? And what should Health Secretary Wes Streeting focus on if he wants to fix the NHS?
Rebecca Moore is joined by host of the Westminster Inside podcast Sascha O’Sullivan, alongside The Observer’s Patricia Clarke and Jon Ungoed-Thomas, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.
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Read everything mentioned in the episode here:
- Patricia’s article - Trump’s top crypto investor edges closer to the seat of American power - HERE
- The private trials of Keir Starmer by Tom Baldwin - HERE
- The Verge’s reporting on Justin Sun - HERE
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Why are TV audiences for women’s sport falling? Was the Nato summit a victory lap for Donald Trump? And who is Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic progressive running for New York City Mayor?
Giles Whittell is joined by Katie Riley, data editor at The Observer; Jessica Hayden, The Observer’s assistant sports editor and author of The Red Roses: Behind the Scenes with the England Women’s Rugby Team; and Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to Nato and foreign policy advisor to President Obama.
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Has Netanyahu got the Middle East exactly where he wants it? How will Iran respond to the US strikes on its nuclear facilities? Will the the conflict in the region change British politics forever?
Rebecca Moore is joined by the journalists Rana Rahimpour and Jotam Confino, and former advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, as they battle it out for the top story of the day.
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Is Ayatollah Khamenei becoming increasingly isolated? Who’s got Donald Trump’s ear in the decision to strike Iran? How can we find out what’s happening on the ground in Gaza?
Jess Winch is joined by the Observer’s Head of Audio Jasper Corbett, journalist Rana Rahimpour and the author of Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall, as they battle it out for the top story of the day.
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Listen to The hunt for Iran's next Supreme Leader - HERE
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Host: Jess Winch, Managing Editor
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Could the latest developments in Iran and Israel end the Cold War of the Middle East? Why has it taken 40 years to start the process of identifying the bodies of 800 unknown babies in Ireland? And will President Trump’s MAGA support base buy into his family’s latest venture?
Rebecca Moore is joined by the Observer’s managing editor Jess Winch, NPR’s Lauren Frayer and co-host of Good Bad Billionaire Zing Tsjeng, as they battle it out for the top story of the day.
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In this special episode of The News Meeting, Jess Winch is joined by Jerusalem-based reporter Noga Tarnopolsky, along with The Observer’s Chloe Hadjimatheou and Stephen Armstrong. Together, they unpack the Middle East conflict through the perspectives of America, Israel and Iran.
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- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Jess Winch, Managing editor at The Observer
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman self-publishes chat GPT’s water and energy consumption for the first time, but how can tech companies continue to expand in a more sustainable way? How will RFK Jr’s appointment of known anti-vaxers to the CDC panel shape vaccination policy in the US? And are generational labels a problematic myth?
Following Israeli strikes on Iran, The Observer’s Chloe Hadjimatheou and Jess Winch discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.
Then, Jess Winch is joined by award winning journalist and best selling author of Empire of AI Karen Hao; plus, The Observer’s Alexi Mostrous and James Tapper, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
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- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
** Links to everything mentioned in the episode:
- Get your copy of Karen’s book Empire of AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination HERE
- Watch Karen’s full conversation with Patricia Clarke at the Observer Bookclub live HERE
- Listen to Alexi’s podcast series, Dr Anti-VaxHERE
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Host: Jess Winch, Managing editor at The Observer
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What’s behind the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard in response to protests over immigration raids? Is Greta Thunberg’s journey aboard the detained Madleen flotilla the most effective way to highlight the plight of Gazans? And how should we tackle the soaring water use of AI?
Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Katie Gunning, Jon Ungoed-thomas and Serena Cesareo, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Why has the American Evangelical leader Johnnie Moore been chosen to chair the Gaza Humanitarian Fund? How will slipping data collection standards in the US undermine critics of the Trump administration? What is the rationale behind President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban placed on 12 countries?
Giles Whittell is joined by journalist Anu Anand, along with The Observer’s Katie Riley and Jasper Corbett, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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In his stark new film on the fishing industry, David Attenborough warns we're "almost out of time" to save the oceans. Are Nigel Farage’s calls to change UK abortion laws the start of a new culture war? And with Thames Water in crisis, should the government step in?
James Harding is joined by Pod Save the UK’s Coco Khan, along with The Observer’s Basia Cummings and Miranda Sawyer, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
Listen to Coco Khan on Pod Save the UK HERE**
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Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The UK government’s new Strategic Defence Review says it’s time for British citizens to step up. In southern Gaza, the Red Cross says 21 people were “declared dead on arrival” at a field hospital after an incident near an aid distribution centre. And could Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web change the face of modern warfare?
Giles Whittell is joined by Media Storm’s Mathilda Mallinson along with The Observer’s Cat Neilan and Jasper Corbett, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
To read Cat’s article about the Strategic Defence Review click here.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan and Miranda Sawyer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Katie Gunning
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If the book is good, do we care if it was written by AI? Should we be concerned by the distribution of aid in Gaza by non-UN services? A team of British climbers recently reached Everest’s summit in just five days after using xenon gas to boost performance. Does this kind of enhancement challenge traditional ideas of mountaineering achievement?
Giles Whittell is joined by author, political adviser, and foreign policy specialist Chloe Dalton along with the Observer’s Claudia Williams and Vanessa Thorpe, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan and Miranda Sawyer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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What links Elon Musk’s business ties in South Africa to the US president’s attack on Cyril Ramaphosa? Will AI hit women in the workforce hardest? And could the case of Adriana Smith - a brain-dead pregnant woman being kept alive because she’s pregnant - reshape abortion laws in states like Georgia?
Giles Whittell is joined by writer and journalist Marisa Bate, along with Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong and Phoebe Davis, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from Hay Festival on Thursday 29th May - with Chloe Dalton
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
Read more of Phoebe’s reporting on abortion laws in the UK here:
- Police could search homes and phones after pregnancy loss
- Prosecuted, shamed and traumatised for mistake of taking abortion pills too late
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper’s book, Original Sin alleges that officials working for Biden’s administration tried to keep what they describe as the president’s mental decline hidden. Is the media guilty of sensationalising Cassie Ventura’s testimony and the trial involving Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Why are changes to the fisheries policies between the EU and UK causing such a fuss?
Giles Whittell is joined by Anu Anand, Stephen Armstrong and Patricia Clarke as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from Hay Festival on Thursday 29th May - with Chloe Dalton
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- British mountaineer breaks his own record for most Everest climbs by a non-Nepali
Listen to more of the Observer’s coverage on today’s stories here:
- The Slow Newscast: The Clooney Intervention
- The Case against Sean Combs
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore
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Why did Bradley Wiggins seek advice from disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong to help him recover from cocaine addiction? What does the indictment of a US judge tell us about President Trump’s plans to take on the judiciary? How is a law from the 1800s being used to criminalise women who have abortions in 2025?
Jess Winch is joined by Marie Le Conte, Rowan Moore and Andrew Butler, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live:
- LIVE from Hay Festival on Thursday 29th May - with Chloe Dalton
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
Read The Observer’s exclusive - Bradley Wiggins: ‘I was a functioning cocaine addict’ HERE
Read Marie’s column on cricket: ‘It’s like a summer fling, but I’m not sure cricket is for me’ HERE
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- Gunnersbury women’s cricket club celebrate hitting historic century
- The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?
- How Video Game Sex Scenes Are Made
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Host: Jess Winch, managing editor at The Observer
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Executive Producers: Jasper Corbett
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Is youth mobility on the cards for Labour’s post-Brexit plan with Europe? Why is it so hard to record incidents of spiking? How will Labour’s immigration plan affect international students and higher education?
Giles Whittell is joined by Rebecca Myers, Katie Riley and Cat Neilan, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the News Meeting Live
- LIVE from Hay Festival on Thursday 29th May - with Chloe Dalton
- LIVE at SXSW on Wednesday 4th June - with Coco Khan
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 17 June - with Zing Tsjeng and NPR’s Lauren Frayer
- LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The Observer
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Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore
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How will Labour’s immigration legislation affect the UK’s care sector? What are the potential conflicts of interests if Trump accepts a jet from Qatar? The Indian Premier League is set to return after the competition was suspended amid rising tension in Kashmir, but what does this tell us about India's power in international cricket?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Orwell Prize winning Pete Apps, alongside The Observer’s Patricia Clarke and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 13th May HERE**
Read Patricia Clarke’s article in full: ‘How the US president and his clan ushered in a new golden age of corruption’
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Host: Rebecca Moore, executive producer at The Observer
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Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore and Matt Russell
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As tensions rise between the two nuclear powers and US remains noticeably missing from the world stage, who will be the guarantor of peace between India and Pakistan? What does the new US-UK trade deal tell us about the new world order? Elon Musk is stepping away from Doge, was his time in government a success or costly failure?
Jess Winch is joined by author Quinn Slobodian and The Observer’s Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 13th May HERE**
Purchase Quinn’s book ‘Hayek's Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right’ HERE
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories HERE
- He injected himself with snake venom hundreds of times. His blood could ‘revolutionize’ snakebite treatment
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Why are there calls to return British art like the original Winnie-the-Pooh doll from America to the UK? Trump and Zelensky have finally signed the US-Ukraine mineral deal, but who is the real winner? With wedding season approaching, what lengths are people willing to take to look slimmer on the big day?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Jeevan Vasagar, James Tapper and Vanessa Thorpe, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April HERE**
Listen to James Tapper’s Sensemaker episode, 'The Down sides of weightloss drugs’ HERE
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- Number of children playing recorder halves in a decade
- Paul Mescal headlines National Theatre’s bold new season as Stormzy debuts for ground-breaking collaboration
- Slow news: Cumbria tortoise found a mile from home nine months after going missing
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Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett
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What do councils do with the money they get from renting public spaces out for festivals? How will the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman impact our day-to-day lives? And North Korea has confirmed it sent troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
Giles Whittell is joined by Rebecca Moore, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Miranda Sawyer as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live
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Donald Trump has failed to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, how frustrated is he with Russia’s latest round of attacks on Kyiv? Ofcom published its news set of rules tech firms must comply with - or else. And how have the devastating attacks in Kashmir reignited tensions between India and Pakistan?
Giles Whittell is joined by Rebecca Moore, Stephen Armstrong and Cat Neilan, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
Get in touch and let us know what you think should lead the news. Send a voice note to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
- A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away
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What does the government’s takeover of the Scunthorpe steelworks mean for the future of UK industry? Why is a bin strike in Birmingham exposing deep cracks in Britain’s social fabric? And who’s paying the price for Trump’s cuts to US foreign aid?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Katie Gunning, Stephen Armstrong and NPR’s Lauren Frayer as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
Get in touch and let us know what you think should lead the news. Send a voice note to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library
- Batman and Robin costumed police make arrests
- Katy Perry kisses the ground as she leaves capsule
Listen to Stephen’s Slow Newscast episode, 'DIE, DIE, DEI’ here: lnk.to/8NMCoV
Listen to Lauren’s report on the impact of US aid cuts in Syria here: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-s1-5342255/how-trumps-cuts-to-u-s-foreign-aid-have-hobbled-syrias-war-crimes-investigations
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A few hours before he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, the president posted “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT” on social media. Why has this led to accusations he manipulated the market for his own gain? The popularity of companion AI chatbots is rapidly increasing, but what safety nets are in place to protect young people? How have Big Law firms in America reacted to Trump 2.0?
Rebecca Moore is joined by Hashi Mohamed, Patricia Clarke and Katie Riley, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
Get in touch and let us know what you think should lead the news. Send a voice note to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Read more about the team’s guilty pleasure news stories here:
- Did Scientist really bring back the Dire Wolf?
- Who is joining Katy Perry and Gayle King in space?
- Bulgarian footballer honoured with minute’s silence … despite not being dead
Listen to Patricia’s Slow Newscast episode, 'My AI Girlfriend’ here: lnk.to/MyAIGirlfriend
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Producer: Casey Magloire
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The United Nations says 15 medics have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, could this mark a turning point in how the West responds to the war? Is Keir Starmer right to suggest Donald Trump’s tariffs spell the end of globalisation? And with trillions wiped off global markets, will the President retreat from his punchy new policy?
Giles Whittell is joined by Jasper Corbett, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Cat Neilan, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
Listen to Chloe’s episode of the Sensemaker here: lnk.to/sensemaker
Get in touch and let us know what you think should lead the news. Send a voice note to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
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Will President Trump’s global tariff hike force countries to forge new alliances beyond the US? What is the government’s plan to tackle the problems involving young boys in Netflix’s Adolescence? And why are doctors sounding the alarm over the return of Victorian-era diseases?
Jess Winch is joined by the Observer’s Rebecca Myers, along with Jasper Corbett and Stephen Armstrong from Tortoise, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
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One of the largest earthquakes in decades has wrecked parts of Myanmar, but how does a country still grappling with civil war and military rule handle a natural disaster of this scale? The Guardian investigates why senior Tory Lords and MPs are lobbying to thwart the renters’ reform bill. What does Prince Harry’s bullying allegations, brought forward by his former charity chief, reveal about the way we provide aid?
Basia Cummings is joined by the Guilty Feminist’s Deborah Frances-White, plus Tortoise’s Katie Riley and Claudia Williams, as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2
Take a look at Tortoise’s Peer Review tools here - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/peer-review-explore-tool
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Host: Basia Cummings, Editor at Tortoise
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Will there be any repercussions after top US security officials accidentally added the editor of the Atlantic to a Signal group used to plan airstrikes in Yemen? New government, new Spring Statement, but is this the same old politics? And why we need to talk about the growing fashion scene in Bath.
Giles Whittell is joined by journalist Anu Anand, Bath Spa University Chancellor Sharanjit Leyl and Tortoise’s Chloe Hadjimatheou, as they battle it out and try to pitch the top story of the day.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here:
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Have the disruptions at Heathrow airport revealed key weaknesses in the UK’s infrastructure? Is the US looking to pull out of Ukraine so it can focus on a potential war with China? And what will happen to millions of people’s genetic data now that 23andMe has declared bankruptcy?
Giles Whittell is joined by Sky News’ Yalda Hakim, alongside Tortoise’s Patricia Clarke and Cat Neilan, as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live!
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What is President Trump’s “voluntary transfer plan” for Gaza residents? As Trump clashes with a federal judge over mass deportation, is the Supreme Court willing to stand up to the President? Who were the Navajo code talkers, and why was their wartime legacy briefly erased from US military websites?
Jess Winch is joined by Tortoise’s Katie Riley, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Jasper Corbett, as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Are welfare reforms Labour’s only hope of saving money ahead of the Spring Statement? Who are the hundreds of Venezuelans who have been forcibly removed from the US? And what is the media getting wrong when it comes to reporting on femicide by an intimate partner?
Giles Whittell is joined by Media Storm podcast hosts Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia, along with Claudia Williams from Tortoise, as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Is potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil proof that Donald Trump will use cancel culture against his loudest critics? If misogyny is a political ideology, should the Southport murderer's crime be classed as terrorism? Why health professionals are struggling to treat teenagers addicted to vaping.
Giles Whittell is joined by founder and host of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur. Plus,Tortoise’s Katie Riley and Claudia Williams, as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Is King Charles’ new Apple playlist a savvy PR move or just a bid for relevance? Mark Carney is Canada's new prime minister; are technocrats the best leaders to combat Trump 2.0? How will the Reform party’s internal battle impact the next British election?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Orwell Prize-winning author and Inside Housing contributing editor, Pete Apps. Plus,Tortoise’s Katie Riley and Katie Gunning as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Could Europe unlock frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s fight against Putin? Why Elon Musk’s DOGE remains a mystery despite promises of transparency. And how climate change is reshaping Alaska’s iconic dog sled race.
Jasper Corbett is joined by Tortoise’s Chloe Hadjimatheou, Patricia Clarke and Katie Riley as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Want to learn more about what we discussed in this episode? Here’s everything you need:
- What to know more about DOGE? Listen to Patricia’s episode of the Sensemaker: Musk, Trump, and the secretive government overhaul here
- Read more of the reporting on DOGE by ProPublica here and the New York Times here and here
- If you’re interested in the attention economy, Katie recommends reading Chris Hayes’ The Siren’s Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource
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After a frantic weekend of diplomatic chess, has Sir Keir Starmer emerged as the new leader of Europe? Will Israel agree to enact the second stage of the ceasefire deal and pull troops out of Gaza? Why is the government spending £100m on a bat cave for HS2?
Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Stephen Armstrong, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Hashi Mohamed as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Will Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump cement him as the pragmatic leader the UK left has been missing? With the TV industry struggling, are we witnessing the end of our beloved British TV dramas?
Giles Whittell is joined by comedian Matt Forde, critic Scott Bryan and Tortoise’s Cat Neilan as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz has vowed to secure “independence” from the United States following his party’s victory in parliamentary elections.
In 2023 the Crown Prosecution Service found black people are 16 times more likely than white people to face prosecution under joint enterprise laws, so why is a review only happening now?
For the first time, Apple has agreed to withdraw its highest-level data security tool from UK customers after the government demanded access to user data for security reasons.
Giles Whittell is joined by ITV News presenter Charlene White, plus Tortoise’s Jeevan Varsagar and Patricia Clarke, as they pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.
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Why is it so hard for journalists to report on Trump’s blatant lies? Tens of thousands have died and been displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo - so why is the war missing from the front pages? And what does the conversation between Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and controversial podcaster Jordan Peterson reveal about the UK’s political right?
Giles Whittell is joined by journalist and author Marie Le Conte, plus Tortoise’s Ada Barumé and Cat Neilan, as they pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.
February’s edition of the News Meeting Live has sold out!** So grab a ticket for our March and April shows while spots are still available! Get your ticket here
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As Trump and Putin negotiate a peace deal without Europe or Ukraine, where does this leave Nato members? Can Keir Starmer establish himself as a key figure in European defence? And as the US and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia this week, what does that tell us about the future of geopolitics?
Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Jasper Corbett, Stephen Armstrong and Cat Neilan, as they pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.
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With a single 90-minute phone call has Donald Trump sidelined Europe in the Ukraine discussion? Why is Donald Trump criticising South Africa’s land laws and what does Elon Musk have to do with it? With Cardiff University announcing major departmental cuts, will other institutions follow suit to save higher education in Wales?
Giles Whittell is joined by the former opposition leader of South Africa and founder of Futurelect, Lindiwe Mazibuko, CNN presenter Max Foster and Tortoise’s Patricia Clarke as they pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
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What are the ethical dilemmas of publishing a writer's private works after their death? A new poll reveals that Nigel Farage’s Reform Party may be the UK’s most popular political party. How have Labour and the Conservatives responded to the news? What does the latest round of Trump tariffs tell us about the President’s negotiating tactics?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Katie Riley and Patricia Clarke as the pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.
**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live! We host live recordings on the last Thursday of every month. Get your ticket for February 27th here
Listen to Cat’s episode of the Slow Newscast - The Rwanda Plan: How to lose £70 million here from Tuesday 11th February
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Host: Jeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise.
Producer: Casey Magloire
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A gang of young officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency targeted the US Agency for International Development. What does that tell us about his loyalty to Trump?
Despite overseeing the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Trump now demands the Taliban return 78 aircraft, 40,000 vehicles and 300,000 weapons left behind.
As the US steps back from a key NATO committee, is this the UK’s chance to get closer with Europe again?
Basia Cummings is joined by Moby Media Groups’s Saad Mohseni, plus Tortoise’s Stephen Armstrong and Giles Whittell as they battle to pitch the top story.
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To read the BBC’s analysis of Hollywoodgate, the documentary Basia mentioned about US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, click here.
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Host: Basia Cummings, editor at Tortoise
Producer: Casey Magloire
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What are the 180-year-old rules that prevent MPs from debating issues about the Royal Family? As Donald Trump floats the idea of “clearing out” Gaza, what lies ahead for Palestinians returning home? And President Trump promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China - but how will this affect foreign relations with the US’ closest neighbours?
Giles Whittell is joined by NPR’s International Correspondent Lauren Frayer, plus Tortoise’s Patricia Clarke and Jasper Corbett as they battle to pitch the top story.
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Read the Ezra Klein article that Giles recommended here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-trump-column-read.html
Read The Observer Patricia based her pitch on here: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/feb/01/stop-shielding-uk-royals-from-parliamentary-scrutiny-says-labour-peer
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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Why were priceless ancient Romanian artefacts stolen from a Dutch museum and what does this tell us about the global black market in stolen art? Will the government’s latest plans to expand Heathrow airport bring the growth Rachel Reeves has been promising? And why did Donald Trump offer federal government employees money to quit their jobs?
Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Katie Riley, Claudia Williams and Jasper Corbett as they battle to pitch the top story.
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Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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How much is tech guru Bryan Johnson willing to put his 19-year-old son through in his quest to avoid dying? Why 33% of surveyed Gen Z-ers say they prefer the army to run the country? What happens to the West Bank during a Trump administration?
Basia Cummings is joined by scientist and broadcaster Adam Rutherford, plus Tortoise’s Cat Neilan and Stephen Armstrong, as they battle to pitch the top story.
**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live/book
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Host: Basia Cummings, editor at Tortoise
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s direct plea to Donald Trump has led a Republican congressman to demand her deportation. Should Democrats buy Trump’s meme coins? And what’s the point of Davos?
Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s James Harding, Patricia Clarke and Katie Riley as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live/book
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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How Tortoise first reported on the allegations made against author Neil Gaiman. Does a ceasefire in Gaza mean peace? And what are Donald Trump’s plans for day one in the White House?
Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Katie Gunning and Chloe Hadjimatheou as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
Listen to Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman here:
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Guests:
- Katie Gunning, senior audio producer at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou editor at Tortoise
Host: Jeevan Vasagar, editor at Tortoise
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Producer: Casey Magloire
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As the world gears up for a second Donald Trump presidency, how will newsrooms handle the whirlwind this time around? What lessons will they take from the missteps and chaos of his first term?
Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell is joined by Pulitzer prize-winning American journalists Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan and Tortoise’s data editor, Katie Riley.
**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live/book
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What should politicians do about allegations of poor treatment for workers at Shein’s factories in China? Will Keir Starmer back the chancellor amid the UK’s economic woes? And is allowing supervised drug use the solution to Scotland’s drug death crisis?
Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Patricia Clarke and Stephen Armstrong as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
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To read Laura Bicker’s BBC investigation into Shein click here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrylgvr77jo
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Guests:
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
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How will climate events like fires and hurricanes affect America’s home insurance market? Why is the Silicon Valley tech boss scrapping fact-checking ahead of Trump 2.0? And what should happen to two french orca whales now their marine park is set to close?
Jess Winch is joined by Tortoise’s Giles Whittell, Claudia Williams and Patricia Clarke as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.
Click here to join us at the News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live/book
Guests:
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
- Claudia Williams, reporter at Tortoise
- Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
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Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Alexi Mostrous, Jeevan Vasagar and Cat Neilan as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day. They discuss the allegations levelled by the It Ends With Us co-stars, how journalists should respond to Elon Musk's remarks on grooming gangs in England, and President Biden blocking a $15 billion deal.
Listen to Alexi’s series Who Trolled Amber here: lnk.to/WhoTrolledAmber
Guests:
- Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Despite Silicon Valley promising Artificial Intelligence would revolutionise our daily lives, the reality has been slower to unfold.
Writer: Patricia Clarke
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Giles Whittell and Tortoise journalists predict what stories will make the headlines in 2025. They discuss possible political shifts in the UK, reconciliation attempts in Syria and much needed local council reform.
Guests:
- Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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2024was weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and WeGovy went global. What does that mean for Novo Nordisk, the Danish company making them? And can it live up to the hype?
Writer: Claudia Williams
Producer: Claudia Williams
Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The King's first full year on the throne has been marked by his illness. Along with that of his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales. What does this year tell us about the state of the royal family?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Photography: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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How England cricket’s greatest batter got even better in 2024.
Writer: Andrew Butler
Producer: Katie Gunning
Photography: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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The tradwife movement, led by influencers like Nara Smith, sparked intense online debate throughout 2024, particularly following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. What does it tell us about the year?
Writer: Jess Swinburne
Producer: Jess Swinburne
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The Belfast rap trio has taken the world by storm. But who are they and how have they managed to capture the zeitgeist?
Writer: Elaine McCallig
Producer: Casey Magloire
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and Jess Winch take a look back on some of the biggest stories of the year and share some of their favourite pitches. From the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine to domestic issues like the Grenfell inquiry and the first Labour budget, along with cultural stories such as Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day.
Guests:
- Basia Cummings, editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Varsagar, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Pete Apps, Inside Housing contributing editor and Orwell Prize winning author
- Kwajo Tweneboa, social housing activist
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
- Lindiwe Mazibuko, former opposition leader in South Africa and co-founder of Futurelect
- Beth Rigby, political editor at Sky News
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise and Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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How the fallout from the TV show sparked a nearly two hundred million dollar lawsuit.
Thanks for listening to the Sensemaker.
This episode was written and mixed by Eleanor Biggs.
Photography by Jon Jones.
The executive producer is Rebecca Moore.
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How a young woman from Gaza who chronicled life in the Strip after October 7th and became one of the most influential women in the world.
Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou
Producer: Gary Marshall
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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In 2024, Chappell Roan went from relative obscurity to playing to some of the biggest crowds in festival history. What toll did this meteoric rise take on her?
Writer: Katie Riley
Producer: Katie Gunning
Photography: Lola Williams
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The Post Office scandal was one of the largest miscarriages of justice in the UK with hundreds of people wrongly prosecuted for theft or false accounting. So why did it take an ITV drama to bring about change?
Writer: Sophie Fenton
Producer: Tomini Babs
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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For the first time ever, the top ten grossing films of the year are all sequels. What does this tell us about the film industry? Has Hollywood run out of new ideas?
Writer: Casey Magloire
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate the top stories of the day. They discuss the conclusion of the mass rape trial that found 50 men guilty of raping Gisele Pelicot, the new new terrorism and federal charges brought against accused CEO murderer Luigi Mangione and if the Guinness shortage is real or just great marketing.
Guests:
- Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, is alleged to have used an untraceable 3D-printed firearm. What is that and why is it so controversial?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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This week, Mark McDonald announced he is trying to bring Lucy Letby’s case back to the Court of Appeal. What reasons does he give for believing the circumstances have changed since her initial trial?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Saudi Arabia has been awarded the tournament despite widespread concerns about human rights violations and environmental issues. What does this tell us about the changing face of global football?
Writer: Andrew Butler
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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A new cryptocurrency linked to the identity of Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of Brian Thompson, has reached a market value of $76 million.
Writer: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Matt Russell
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what stories should lead the news. They discuss calls for Stephen Cottrell to step down over his handling of a sexual abuse case, failures of the UK’s privatised water industry, and ABC News’s $15 million defamation settlement with Donald Trump.
Guests:
- Pete Apps, Inside Housing contributing editor and Orwell Prize winning author
- Basia Cummings, editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Billionaire rapper Jay-Z is the first celebrity to be named as a co-defendent in an allegation concerning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z vehemently denies the allegation – that he raped a 13 year old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z’s legal team has sued the attorney who filed the claim against him. So who is the lawyer bringing multiple lawsuits against Sean Combs and his associates?
Writer: Eleanor Biggs
Photography: Jon Jones
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the thousands of people disappeared by Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia hosting the tournament amid human rights concerns, and a proposed new law banning marriages between first cousins.
Guests:
- Dr Adam Rutherford, scientist, broadcaster and scientist
- Basia Cummings, editor at Tortoise
- Claudia Williams, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The ousting of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has revealed the full scale of how he used the prison system to lock up, torture and execute his opponents. What do we now know about what went on?
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Photography: Jon Jones
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and property tycoon Nick Candy have been named as considering multi-million-pound contributions, which could change the face of British politics forever. Reform could become the best-funded political party in the UK.
Writer: Cat Neilan.
Producer: Katie Gunning.
Photography: Jon Jones.
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore.
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France’s government has been toppled, making Michel Bernier the shortest serving prime minister in the history of the modern French Republic. What does it mean for France – and the rest of Europe?
Writer: Claudia Williams
Producer: Claudia Williams
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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For more than half a century, the Assad family ruled Syria with brutality and repression. It took less than two weeks for rebels to bring that rule to an end. What does this mean for Syria and the region?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Host: Claudia Williams
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Giles Whittell is joined by three guests pitching an angle on the toppling of the Syrian regime - the only story leading the news.
Guests:
- Charlene White, Loose Women panellist
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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MPs voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill has many more stages to pass before it becomes law. So what happens next?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch is joined by three guests who bring a story they think should lead the news. They debate reports that Elon Musk may donate millions to Nigel Farage’s Reform, the collapse of France’s government and a scientific breakthrough that has the potential to reduce the energy required to store data.
Guests:
- Patricia Clarke, technology reporter at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The carmaker behind Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën says the closure of its Vauxhall factory in Luton is due to new zero-emission policies. But is that the full story?
Writers: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Matt Russell
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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In this season finale, Rachel and John look at some of the major trends shaping how we live today and those that are going to matter in the future.
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In just 24 hours President Assad’s forces just “melted away” in Syria’s second biggest city. How did the rebels seize control and what might Assad do in response?
Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou
Producer: Gary Marshall
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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A banana taped to the wall with duct tape sold at a Christie’s auction for $6.2 million to a cryptobillionaire. At the same auction, a Henri Matisse remained unsold. What does this sale tell us about the state of the art market?
Writer: Jess Swinburne
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Vladimir Putin has threatened to deploy more Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine. He boasted that they’re equipped with multiple warheads and have destructive power comparable to a nuclear strike.
Writer: Nina Kuryata
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell is joined by three journalists, each competing for the top spot in today's news bulletin. They discuss Joe Biden issuing a ‘full and unconditional pardon’ of Hunter Biden, President Bashar al-Assad losing control of Aleppo and Ireland's general election.
Guests:
- Jess Winch, Tortoise’s News Editor
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s Data Editor
- Yasmeen Serhan, London-based correspondent for TIME Magazine
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Singer-songwriter Kate Nash has hit the headlines for starting an OnlyFans account to pay for her tour. She says that selling pictures of her butt online is the only way she can make money in an economic landscape that squeezes musicians.
Writer: Eleanor Biggs
Producer: Casey Magloire
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Rebecca Moore and guests debate the top stories of the day and decide what should lead the news. They discuss the veterans demanding access to their missing military medical records, the financial structure of the music industry and why the UK is so ill prepared for flooding.
Guests:
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
- Dave Haslam, Hacienda DJ, author and journalist
- Dr Anita Sethi, journalist and author of the award winning book I Belong Here: a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain
Host: Rebecca Moore
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
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The House of Lords rarely gets much scrutiny, either by the media or the public. A team of Tortoise journalists has put a spotlight on the UK’s second chamber and asks whether some of its members are working for us or themselves?
Writer: Cat Neilan
Producer: Katie Gunning
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Rachel and John are joined by James Kanagasooriam to discuss the trends that explain the attitudes, values and voting patterns of Britain’s ethnic minorities.
Guests:
- James Kanagasooriam, chief researcher at Focaldata
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Gynaecology waiting lists are at a record high in England and Wales, with over three-quarters of a million people waiting to be treated. How did it get this bad?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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30 million people have signed up to use Replika, “the AI companion who cares”. The chatbot can text you, flirt with you, and promises to love you unconditionally. But what are the risks that come with loving an AI?
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
Writer and producer: Patricia Clarke
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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For nearly two months, the Israeli army has encircled cities in the north of the Gaza Strip. Experts warn Israeli settlements could be established there within the next few weeks.
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Basia Cummings and guests debate the top stories of the day and decide what should lead the news. They discuss Donald Trump’s latest controversial cabinet nomination, the backlash against Bob Geldolf’s Christmas hit and the growing concerns about shadow banking.
Guests:
- Lindiwe Mazibuko, former opposition leader in South Africa and co-founder of Futurelect
- Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: Basia Cummings
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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A proposed new bill has prompted one of New Zealand’s biggest protests of all time. Why is it so controversial? And what does it seek to change?
Writer and producer: Claudia Williams
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the farmers’ protest over inheritance tax, why newsrooms are ignoring Afghanistan at their peril and the transgender bathroom row in the US Capitol.
Long description: Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the farmers’ protest over inheritance tax, why newsrooms are ignoring Afghanistan at their peril and the transgender bathroom row in the US Capitol
Guests:
- Saad Mohseni, Chief executive officer of the Moby Media Group
- Jeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Louise Tickel, Tortoise reporter
Host: Giles Whittell
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In the wake of the US election result, why are some American women joining a radical feminist movement that started in South Korea?
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Are we getting healthier? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the long term trends impacting the nation’s health with Neil Ferguson.
Guests:
- Neil Ferguson, Director of the School of Public Health at Imperial College London
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The UK was one of the first countries to adopt 5G but now it has one of the worst networks in the world. Why is it so difficult to get a decent phone signal in Britain?
Writer: Sophie Fenton
Producer: Tomini Babs
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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While national debate raged in Spain over who should be held accountable for the deadliest floods in decades, heavy rainfall flooded parts of Southern Italy. Extreme floods are likely to increase as a consequence of climate change: is Europe ready to deal with them?
Writer: Serena Cesareo
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a long record of criticising vaccines and spreading medical misinformation. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen him to be the secretary of Health and Human Service in his upcoming administration.
To listen to Basia’s interview with RFK Jr click here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/audio/what-the-rfk-jr/
Writer: Rebecca Moore with additional reporting from Alexi Mostrous.
Producer: Claudia Williams
Host: Claudia Williams
Photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Basia Cummings and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss President Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use long range missile against Russia, reports about Elon Musk’s latest foreign intervention and Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees.
Guests:
- Sanam Anderlini MBE, founder and CEO of International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) and host of the If You Were In Charge podcast.
- Jess Winch, Tortoise’s News Editor
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s Data Editor
Host: Basia Cummings
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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An emperor penguin has turned up on a surfers beach in southwestern Australia, more than 2000 miles away from its natural habitat in the Antarctic. How did it end up so far off course?
Writer and producer: Claudia Williams
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
With thanks to Jazz Bailey for her videos.
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Basia Cummings and the hosts of Electoral Dysfunction debate what should lead the news. They discuss the need for a public inquiry into Mohamed Al Fayed, why we need to talk about Ukraine, and what Gary Lineker leaving Match of the Day says about impartiality at the BBC.
Guests:
- Beth Rigby, Political Editor at Sky News
- Harriet Harman, Labour Peer
- Ruth Davidson, Conservative Peer
Host: Basia Cummings
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Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Justin Welby is the first Archbishop of Canterbury to resign. He stood down following a report into a decades long abuse scandal. Why did it take the CofE more than forty years to get to the bottom of it?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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John and Rachel are joined by Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute to discuss how the way we engage with news has changed and what this means for the future of journalism.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guests:
- Nic Newman, Senior research associate at the Reuters Institute.
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At the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, countries are exploring the best ways to fund climate action. What lessons can they take from a new aid strategy that helped people in Bangladesh navigate this year’s floods?
Writer: Jeevan Vasagar
Producer: Casey Magloire
Photography: Jon Jones
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Thanks to his alliance with Donald Trump, Elon Musk has achieved an unprecedented combination of political power and immense wealth. What form will this new, supercharged Musk take?
Writer and producer: Patricia Clarke
Host: Tomini Babs
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
With thanks to Alexi Mostrous, Gary Marshall, Basia Cummings and Matt Russell
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The high-speed rail project is now tens of millions of pounds in the red and an expensive bat tunnel is the latest major cost. With its future in doubt, how did it all go so wrong?
Featuring Christian Wolmar, host of the podcast Calling All Stations - https://shorturl.at/KTypI
Writer and producer: Eleanor Biggs
Photography: Jon Jones
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the president-elect failing to submit a mandatory ethics plan, Ukrainian attempts to regain ground before Trump takes office and Israeli strikes in northern Gaza.
Guests:
- David Taylor, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Yasmeen Serhan, Correspondent at Time Magazine
- Professor Chris Carmen, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship (Political & International Studies) at the University of Glasgow
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The conflict in Sudan is intensifying and the fighting has caused the biggest displacement crisis in the world. What is being done to help those fleeing to neighbouring countries?
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news following the US election. They discuss Donald Trump’s plans for day one of his next presidency, women dying as a result of abortion bans and the role the media had in a Republican victory.
Guests:
- David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News
- David Taylor, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s data editor
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
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Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Donald Trump returns as President of the United States on 20th January 2025. What happens next? We consider the implications for America and the world – from Ukraine and climate change to the US southern border.
Writer: David Taylor
Producer: Katie Gunning
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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As the world prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency, John Curtice and Ben Ansell look at the trends behind his victory and what the results mean for the future of American politics.
Hosts: John Curtice
Guests:
- Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions in the Department of Politics and International Relations and Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University.
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Donald Trump has been elected US president for a second time, in what some have seen as the greatest comeback in political history. How did he do it?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Host: Claudia Williams
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. James Harding and guests discuss why Americans turned out for him and the role of the media under the new Trump administration.
Guests:
- Mary Jordan, Associate editor at the Washington Post
- Michael Warren, senior editor at The Dispatch
- Katie Riley, Data editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, Tortoise co-founder and editor
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
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The results of the US elections have been coming in all night. What do they tell us about who could be the next president?
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The language of the internet has taken on a life of its own with the rise of apps like Tik Tok. How far has the app affected the way we speak in real life?
Correction: In this episode we state that "Brat" was the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year. This is incorrect. "Brat" has actually been named the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year. The Oxford Dictionary has yet to announce its Word of the Year.
Writer: Tomini Babs
Producer: Tomini Babs
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news ahead of the US election. They discuss Republicans' plans to challenge a Harris win, the significance of Pennsylvania and the importance of the Arab American vote in Michigan.
Guests:
- Lauren Frayer, International Correspondent at NPR
- Yasmeen Serhan, Correspondent at Time Magazine
- Professor Chris Carmen, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship (Political & International Studies) at the University of Glasgow
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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The 2024 presidential election is set to become the most expensive in history. Who are the billionaires donating to Donald Trump and what do they want in return?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss whether Rachel Reeves pulled off Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, government pledges to increase social housing and why some of America’s major newspapers aren't endorsing Kamala Harris.
Guests:
- Kwajo Tweneboa, social housing activist
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s data editor
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The dust on Rachel Reeves’s plans for the British economy is beginning to settle. Does her Budget leave young people better or worse off?
Writer: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Host: Tomini Babs
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party have unveiled their first budget in 14 years. John and Rachel are joined by Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss the big takeaways and what this means for the country's economic future.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Merryn Somerset Webb, senior columnist at Bloomberg
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More than any other time in history, American men and women have found themselves supporting opposing presidential candidates. But what is driving the battle between the sexes that may decide the next US president?
Writer: Casey Magloire
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The UK’s new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has pledged to radically reduce the number of women going to prison in England and Wales.
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Gary Marshall
Host: Tomini Babs
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Britain’s chancellor has announced a big change to the way the country will measure debt. She hopes this will enable more spending for things like hospitals, roads and schools but has she made the right move for the country?
Writer: Cat Neilan
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Host: Tomini Babs
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the ruling Georgian Dream party increasing its share of the vote, Rachel Reeves changing the fiscal rules and what journalists can do to report on Donald Trump differently.
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Guests:
- Peter Apps, contributing editor at Inside Housing and author of the Orwell prize winning book ‘Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen’.
- David Taylor, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Kim Jong Un has sent thousands of military personnel to Russia as part of a deal with Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called it a “clear escalation” of the war.
Writer: Nina Kuryata
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Host: Tomini Babs
Episode photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss Trump’s claims that the Labour party are interfering with the US election, Gisele Pelicot’s hope for other women who face abuse and North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia.
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Guests:
- Rachel Wolf, Trendy podcast host and co-founder of Public First
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The world was shocked last week by the news of pop star Liam Payne's death. What does the lurid media coverage that followed tell us about the press’s relationship with celebrities?
Writers: Eleanor Biggs and Tomini Babbs
Producer: Eleanor Biggs
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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With only two weeks to go until the US election, Rachel and John are joined by Professor Chris Carmen to discuss the polls, the big campaign moments and what may happen next.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Professor Christopher Carman, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship at the University of Glasgow
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Big tech is hunting away for new sources of power to supply the boom in generative artificial intelligence. Recently, both Google and Microsoft revealed plans to purchase electricity from nuclear power plants. But what impact could this have on the planet?
Writer: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Two Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested after throwing a can of Heinz tomato soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. What do their lengthy prison sentences tell us about the changing laws around protest in the UK?
Writer: Jess Swinburne
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Israel and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon remain in a standoff, with the safety of UN peacekeepers on the line. What could happen next?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a new report that found 140 million litres of waste was dumped into Lake Windermere and the mounting allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
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Guests:
- Luke Moore, co-owner of podcast company, Stak and host of Football Ramble
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, Narrative Editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Assisted dying could become law in England and Wales for terminally ill adults. But opponents fear it could lead to a “slippery slope”. What is being proposed, and what has happened in other countries that have adopted similar laws?
Writer: Elaine McCallig
Producer: Katie Gunning
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the controversy surrounding the planned execution of Robert Roberson, why the genders are so divided on who to vote for and Trump’s threats to use the military against his enemies at home.
Guests:
- Kevin Sullivan, Associate editor at the Washington Post
- Mary Jordan, Associate editor at the Washington Post
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s Data Editor
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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The Atlantic migration route from West Africa to Spain is even more dangerous than crossing the Mediterranean, so why is it growing busier as migration by sea elsewhere in Europe has declined?
Writer: Serena Cesareo
Producer: Ada Barume
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Who belongs to a political party these days? John and Rachel discuss the changing nature of political party membership.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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A Brazilian cattle rancher who destroyed large areas of the Amazon has been ordered to pay $50 million to restore the land he logged. As deforestation rates soar in countries around the world, can we ever reverse them?
Writer: Jess Swinburne
Producer: Jess Swinburne
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore
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In the wake of violence and racism during the riots this summer, one of Britain’s leading public intellectuals reflects on how racism - and his experience of it - has changed over the last 50 years.
To read Anand Menon’s article in full, click here
Writer: Ada Barume
Producer: Ada Barume
Host: Tomini Babs
Photograph by Malcolm Clarke/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Whether Trump wins or loses the US election, he has an heir: his 40-year-old running mate JD Vance. So where does Vance want to take America?
To listen to Beyond Trump: JD Vance and the New Right click here.
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Host: Claudia Williams
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss Israel’s escalating campaign in southern Lebanon, SpaceX successfully catching a rocket with giant robotic arms and Rachel Reeves tries to combat pre-Budget jitters.
Guests:
- Lauren Frayer, NPR’s International Correspondent
- Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s Deputy Editor
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s Political Editor
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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After a series of twists and turns, the Conservative leadership race has reached the final stage with a result due in November. But who is the frontrunner and what does it tell us about the future of the opposition?
Writer: Tortoise’s political editor, Cat Neilan
Producer: Ada Barume
Host: Casey Magloire
Photography: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images
Picture Editor: Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss allegations of vote sharing after James Cleverly was knocked out of the race, the financial costs associated with hurricane preparedness, and Birmingham Council's proposed of cuts to its youth services.
Guests:
- Gary Younge, journalist and co-host of the podcast ‘Over the Top and Under the Radar’
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor
- Louise Tickle, Tortoise reporter
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Emma O'Neil
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Just weeks after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across several south-eastern US states, Hurricane Milton has smashed its way across Florida. Why does climate change make hurricanes more destructive?
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Rachel and John are joined by Professor Tim Lang to discuss food trends. From cooked liver to takeaway meals, what are the forces influencing our diets?
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Professor Timothy Lang
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The head of the UK’s largest police force says facial recognition technology could be the best new crime fighting tool since fingerprinting. But campaigners have called it ‘dystopian’.
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What does Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump tell us about the relationship between Silicon Valley and US politics?
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It’s been a year since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Since then, according to Palestinian health officials, Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza strip has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians.
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Tortoise’s editor James Harding is joined by three journalists all vying to pitch the top story of the weekend. This week they are in the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London as part of the KITE festival. They discuss Chappell Roan’s fight against toxic celebrity culture, an end to the longstanding dispute over Britain's final African colony and one year on after Hamas attacked Israel.
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Guests:
- Oliver Kamm, journalist and author
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s data editor
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, Tortoise’s narrative editor
Host: James Harding, Tortoise’s editor and founder
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producers: Rebecca Moore and Matt Russell
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On the anniversary of their capture, a deal to secure the return of the Israeli hostages taken into Gaza feels more distant than ever. Part 2 will explore a year of devastation in Gaza.
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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina, the undecided voters that could swing the American election and the poor state of the driving test system in the UK.
Guests:
- Steve Hayes, CEO and editor at The Dispatch
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s Data Editor
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.
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Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Some of the world’s biggest footballers are threatening to go on strike because they say they’re overworked and risking their health by playing too many games. How much truth is there in that claim and how will the industry respond?
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As universities face financial challenges, John and Rachel are joined by Professor Dame Alison Wolf to discuss higher education funding and how the system can be improved.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Professor Dame Alison Wolf DBE
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Waiting times for UK driving tests are creeping back up, and the official booking site has become overrun by bots. What will it take to fix the problem?
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Two years after the US Supreme Court removed the constitutional right to an abortion, a medical review has linked the death of a woman to abortion restrictions in the state of Georgia. What does Amber Thurman’s death reveal about reproductive rights in America?
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the future of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Zelensky’s missteps in America and the future of one of the biggest artificial intelligence companies, OpenAI.
Guests:
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- Ben Ansell, Oxford professor and host of podcast What’s Wrong with Democracy
- Gabriel Gatehouse, broadcaster and author of The Coming Storm
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
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Producer: Casey Magloire
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The social media platform is rolling out changes that will put users under 18s into “teen accounts”. Why is Instagram doing this and will it be effective?
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Giles Whittell is joined by Football Ramble’s Luke Moore to debate what should lead the news. They discuss the significant escalations in the Middle East, the criminal charges brought against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and the footballers threatening to strike.
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Guests:
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- Jess Winch, News Editor at Tortoise
- Claudia Williams, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett
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The UK is unlikely to have more TV shows like ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ because the British TV drama industry is unable to financially compete with the big American streaming services.
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The Conservative party had its worst election defeat in its history, both in terms of votes and seats. In this episode of Trendy John and Rachel discuss who votes Conservative and how has that changed over time.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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OpenAI says the latest model of its chatbot is capable of “reasoning” – others say it’s already able to deceive humans.
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed at least 550 people days after hundreds of Hezbollah operatives were maimed by exploding pagers and walkie talkies. What do we know about how the attacks were carried out?
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Instead of enjoying their first party conference in power for 15 years, Labour politicians are facing criticism and scrutiny for accepting free gifts and hospitality from donors. How damaging is this episode for the new government?
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the mysterious packages being sent to US election officials, the abortion laws that contributed to the death of Amber Thurman and the Labour’s migration plan.
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Guests:
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- Katie Riley, Data Editor at Tortoise
- Ian Goldin, Oxford professor, founding Director of the Oxford Martin School and author of ‘The Shortest History of Migration’.
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Producer: Casey Magloire
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It’s nearly two weeks since Donald Trump falsely accused Haitian migrants of eating pets and put a small city in south western Ohio under the spotlight. What happened next?
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the “new phase of the war" in the Middle East, the response to Gisèle Pelicot at her husband’s trial and infighting in Keir Starmer’s top team.
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Guests:
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- Jasper Corbett, editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Producer: Rebecca Moore
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We speak to Andy King, original investor and star of Netflix's documentary, about round two of pop culture's most notorious luxury music event. Is Fyre Festival II going to happen?
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Ahead of Labour’s party conference John and Rachel discuss who Labour’s voters are now and what policy challenges the government faces in the next few months.
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Several high-profile columnists at the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper have resigned after it published fraudulent articles about the war in Gaza. There are now questions about who owns the paper.
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The number of violent incidents between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has gone up since October 7th. What is behind the increase?
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A man has been charged after being spotted with a gun at Donald Trump’s Florida golf course, nine weeks after the former president was shot at a campaign rally. What are Trump’s security arrangements and what's to stop this happening again?
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss Afghan women’s rights and Donald Trump’s debunked claims about Haitian migrants.
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Guests:
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- Chloe Hadjimetheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- Claudia Williams, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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New border controls come into force in Germany today. Why has a country at the heart of the EU’s free movement decided to do this?
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Giles Whittell and guests discuss what should lead the news in the week that saw Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate for the first time and headlines about the rising cost of bearskin hats worn by the King’s Guards.
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Guests:
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- Dave Taylor, editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Casey Magloire
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced each other for the first time in a head-to-head viewed by millions. But how has the debate impacted the presidential race?
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As the Liberal Democrats party conference gets under way, John and Rachel take a look at liberal voting trends. Who are their voters and why do they vote liberal?
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The EU’s highest court has ruled that Apple must pay Ireland over €13 billion in back-taxes, even though the Irish government argued it didn’t want the money.
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Why X has been banned in Brazil – and how Elon Musk is fighting back.
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Tortoise’s editor James Harding is joined by three journalists all vying to pitch the top story of the weekend. They discuss Antony Blinken’s visit to the UK, a new damning report on the NHS and polling which puts Trump ahead of Kamala Harris.
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Guests:
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- Katie Riley, Tortoise’s data editor
- Stephen Armstrong, Tortoise reporter
Host: James Harding, Tortoise’s editor and founder
Producer: Casey Magloire
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Today marks the first wave of early release for prisoners across England and Wales. across the UK. But will the probation service be able to cope?
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The public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower which killed 72 people has concluded that the “systematic dishonesty” of multinational companies whose products spread the fire was largely to blame.
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Tortoise’s Giles Whittell is joined by Peter Apps, a leading expert on the Grenfell Tower fire and author of the Orwell prize winning book ‘Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen’.
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Guests:
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- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Jasper Corbett, editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Casey Magloire
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How Israel’s prime minister has managed the impossible.
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Over the last forty years trade union membership in Britain has halved. Critics of the new government have accused it of giving into union demands over public pay. John and Rachel discuss how important trade unions are in the modern workplace.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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With two months to go until the US election, Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for the final phase of the presidential campaign. So how does the US choose its president?
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An Australian man who posed as a social media star and blackmailed hundreds of girls around the world into sharing sexual content has been jailed for seventeen years.
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The UK government will investigate the use of dynamic pricing by ticket websites after some Oasis fans paid more than advertised for the band’s reunion tour.
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Economist Tim Leunig explains why Oasis used dynamic ticket pricing. Plus, Germany’s far right celebrates a “historic success”.
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- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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After banning a UN official from Afghanistan the Taliban introduced draconian new laws that further restrict the rights of women and girls. What is the world doing about human rights abuses in the country?
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New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong joins the Tortoise team to discuss what should lead the news.
He explains why US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Chinese president Xi Jinping this week.
They also discuss why France’s investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov matters and the sentencing of an Australian man responsible for one of the worst sextortion cases in history.
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Guests:
- Edward Wong, diplomatic correspondent at the New York Times and author of ‘At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China’
- Claudia Williams, reporter at Tortoise and host of the Slow Newscast
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by French authorities over allegations about how his platform has been used.
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Two Nasa astronauts were meant to be on the International Space Station for eight days. Now they will spend at least eight months there.
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Keir Starmer has blamed the previous Conservative government for the difficult decisions ahead whilst also touting his achievements so far. One of them was negotiating with junior doctor and train driver unions to end strikes, but could those deals lead to further pay demands?
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In the months before he died, actor Matthew Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for depression. Was a man with known addiction issues a good candidate for the treatment?
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What should lead the news? Three journalists tell Giles Whittell what they think the top story should be and Giles has a message for the new Starbucks CEO.
In this episode they discuss why the coffee chain’s boss is being criticised, the vibe at the Democratic National Convention and what a death at Britain’s newest jail tells us about the prison’s crisis.
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- Katie Riley, data and graphics editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
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What do you do when your capital city starts to sink? Indonesia decided to build a new one, but it isn't going to plan.
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German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor, so can we put all the other theories to bed?
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New York mayor Eric Adams has made it his mission to rid the city of rats. But after several failed attempts, can he win the war?
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Allegations about conditions on the set of MrBeast’s reality TV show are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the world’s biggest YouTuber. How did he build a media empire and could this mark the start of its downfall?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most.
In this episode they discuss why Africa is currently facing a shortage of supply of mpox vaccines, the influence of Labour Together and Kamala Harris heads to Chicago to accept her party’s nomination for president.
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- Dave Taylor, editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
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A review has found that there was "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements" by mental health services in the care of Valdo Calocane, who killed 3 people in Nottingham last year.
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What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most.
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Guests:
- Louise Tickle, reporter at Tortoise
- Claudia Williams, host of the Slow Newscast
- Jeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has returned to Wembley Stadium for another five nights, which means she will have performed the show in London more than any other city in the world. Why does London mean so much to the self-styled Miss Americana?
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How much energy do we use and where does it come from? To achieve net zero carbon emissions politicians will have to make some difficult decisions about how we power our lives and the economy. John and Rachel talk to Professor Dieter Helm, Britain’s leading energy economist, to get a sense of the scale of the challenge.
Guest: Dieter Helm, professor of energy policy at New College, Oxford
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Why did Kyiv launch its surprise offensive and does it plan to hold onto the territory that it’s taken?
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Rupert Murdoch’s vast media empire wields political power in the US and the UK. Now he’s locked in a bitter court case with his own children to ensure it remains right wing.
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GPs in England are taking industrial action for the first time in 60 years. What are their demands and are they likely to be met?
Correction: In a previous version of this podcast we said Wes Streeting had settled the pay dispute with junior doctors when in fact he made an offer, which is yet to be voted on by BMA members.
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Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, explains what she thinks should lead the news.
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- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
- Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and author of Another England
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The owner of X has shared disinformation and used far-right talking points that are designed to stoke division in the UK. Can the government do anything about it?
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Sports writer Simon Barnes and Countryfile presenter Tom Heap join Tortoise’s James Harding and Cat Neilan to debate what should lead the news.
They discuss Elon Musk posting fake news and misinformation about the riots in the UK, their Olympic highlights and why we should be using farmland for solar panels rather than biofuels.
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- Tom Heap, author of Land Smart and Countryfile presenter
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, founder and editor-in-chief of Tortoise
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In 2020 the singer Akon promised to build a real-life Wakanda in his home country of Senegal, but four years later development has barely started.
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How do new prime ministers change the machinery of government to help deliver their priorities? John and Rachel are joined by former civil servant Jill Rutter to discuss government transitions and what Keir Starmer has changed since taking the reins of the British state.
Guest: Jill Rutter, senior fellow at the Institute for Government and former civil servant
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The Democratic presidential candidate has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate. Who is he and how might he change the race for the White House?
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Twenty four people have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West for decades, but who benefits?
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What impact has the killing of two senior Hamas leaders had on the negotiations?
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Award-winning foreign correspondent Christina Lamb on what should lead the news.
She also explains why she sticks with stories after other journalists have moved on and tries to find bright spots to reignite interest in them.
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Guests:
- Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent at the Sunday Times
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Ceri Thomas, editor at Tortoise
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The disorder and violence that has followed the attack in Southport has been condemned as “thuggery,” and an insult to a grieving community. What does it tell us about Britain’s far right?
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The US athlete is seeking redemption at the Paris Olympics, but what does her story tell us about the politics of doping?
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Jess Winch is joined by guests to make sense of three big stories and decide which one should lead the news.
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- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- Katherine Denkinson, freelance investigative journalist
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Producers: Casey Magloire and Rebecca Moore
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How have the two main parties interpreted the election result? John and Rachel look at how they’ve reacted to what they think voters were telling them and how this moment compares to 1997 when Labour last won a landslide.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous Conservative government of 'covering up' a £22bn hole in the public finances including £6 billion on housing asylum seekers that hadn’t been budgeted for.
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Her presidential campaign has taken off, but can she maintain the momentum all the way to election day in November?
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AI-generated music is on the rise. Major artists are hearing their voices in songs they never recorded, and the law is struggling to keep up. What does this mean for the future of the music industry?
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David Taylor is joined by three guests to decide what should lead the news. In this episode they discuss the bumpy start to the Paris Olympics, signs that the UK’s stance on Israel may be shifting and historic jail sentences for Just Stop Oil protesters.
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Guests:
- Lauren Frayer, NPR International correspondent
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: David Taylor, editor at Tortoise
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Why five activists who disrupted traffic on the M25 have been given the longest sentences for peaceful protest in UK history.
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Some businesses are capitulating to the anti-woke movement by rolling back their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In his final voicemail before a summer break, James Harding argues that companies which choose to embrace it now will be better off in the future.
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Giles Whittell is joined by three guests and an audience in the Tortoise newsroom for this live episode of The News Meeting.
They discuss how Kamala Harris has taken social media by storm since declaring that she’s running to be the Democratic presidential nominee; Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend seven Labour MPs who rebelled; and why violence against women and girls is a “national emergency”.
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Guests:
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- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, journalist, author and columnist
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Casey Magloire and Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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For two decades Strictly Come Dancing has been a jewel in the BBC’s crown. But now allegations of misconduct against at least two professional dancers have rocked the show – and more celebrity contestants are speaking out about their experiences.
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Millions of us heading off on holiday across the UK and the rest of the world in the next few weeks. John and Rachel take a closer look at where we go on holiday, how this has changed and the impact it has on local residents and the environment.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The US gymnast was top of the world in Rio, but she struggled in Tokyo. What will Simone Biles do in Paris?
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The world is still recovering from a global IT failure that affected at least 8.5 million devices.
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Following weeks of pressure US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential election. With just over 100 days to go, what does this mean?
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After weeks of mounting pressure, Joe Biden has quit the race for the White House. James Harding is joined by three journalists to make sense of this turning point in history.
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Guests:
- Dave Taylor, editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, Tortoise’s editor
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Mehreen Datoo nearly died after she caught the disease when she was a medical student. Now she is part of the team that has helped develop a world-changing malaria jab.
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Giles Whittell is joined by Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas UK to review Donald Trump’s speech to the Republican National Convention. Greenpeace’s Areeba Hadid wants to talk about the Labour government’s environmental policies and Tortoise’s Cat Neilan on UK-EU co-operation to tackle illegal migration.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Areeba Hamid, joint executive director of Greenpeace UK
- Greg Swenson, chairman of Republicans Overseas UK
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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As Joe Biden edges closer to stepping aside, James Harding has a cautionary tale for worried Democrats from across the Atlantic.
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Charli XCX’s new album has taken the world by storm, but its success is down to more than just the music. How did Brat breakthrough to become this summer’s zeitgeist trend?
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With the Republican party convention in full swing, John and Rachel are joined by Christopher Carman to discuss how political parties in the US have changed.
Guest: Professor Christopher Carman, University of Glasgow
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Donald Trump has chosen the ultra-loyal, 39 year old JD Vance to be his running mate. What does this tell us about Donald Trump’s bid for the White House?
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What do Rihanna, Tony Blair and Andrea Bocelli have in common? They all went to the multi-event wedding hosted by India’s richest family. But why spend so much, so publicly, in a country with huge inequality?
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden have called for unity after the former president was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, but will it last and how might the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate change the course of the election campaign?
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After the shock of the shooting, attention has turned to the gunman’s motive, why there was such a huge security breach and what this all means for the United States. Giles Whittell is joined by three journalists to make sense of this hugely significant story.
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Guests:
- Dave Taylor, editor at Tortoise
- David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News
- Patricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The government has promised to build one and half million homes over the next five years by overhauling planning rules and developing what it calls ‘grey belt’ areas. Will it help solve the housing crisis?
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What should lead the news? Former director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald joins the Tortoise team to explain what he thinks the top story should be.
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Guests:
- Lord Ken Macdonald, former director of public prosecutions and co-host of Double Jeopardy, the law and politics podcast
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise.
- Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at Tortoise
Host: Ceri Thomas, editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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How Gareth Southgate took England’s men to not one but two finals at the European Championships.
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Polls predicted a historic win for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in France’s parliamentary election. But a new coalition on the left did better than expected. John and Rachel are joined by UCL professor Philippe Marliere to discuss what just happened in France and what might happen next.
Guest: Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College London
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Following its seismic election defeat the Tory party has descended into bitter infighting over the election of its next leader.
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Keir Starmer’s government has inherited a prisons crisis in England and Wales. Could the boss of a high street key cutting chain fix the problem?
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The far right have been defeated in parliamentary elections where they were expected to make major gains and possibly even form a government.
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There are political stories everywhere you look, so which one should lead the news? James Harding is joined by three guests to discuss the first few days of Keir Starmer’s government, the prime minister’s visit to Scotland and France’s shock election result.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise,
- Lesley Riddoch, broadcaster and columnist at The National
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Introducing...A Sense of Rebellion
A Podcast Series by Evgeny Morozov.
Forget the military or Silicon Valley: we owe our smart technologies - from toothbrushes to beds - to a band of eccentric 1960s hippies. Hidden away in a secretive, privately funded lab on Boston’s waterfront, these visionaries developed intimate, personal technologies a decade before Steve Jobs. But their rebellion was fraught with obstacles: the military-industrial complex, corporate resistance, and the founders’ larger-than-life personalities. As Silicon Valley adopted their ideas, the lab's vision for more humane and diverse technologies was twisted into something entirely different. A decade in the making, this podcast unravels their captivating and often tragic tale. It's all here: Cold War psychiatry, Maoism, LSD, the Rockefellers, Scientology, CIA’s forays into extrasensory perception, and even the advent of tech libertarianism.
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After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office?
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The seam of anger and disillusion in UK politics is wide and deep. But Thursday’s vote offers us a reason to hope, too.
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John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the election results and what they mean?
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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When he entered Downing Street as prime minister Keir Starmer said "our work is urgent - and we begin it today." In this episode James Harding is joined by special guests to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the incoming Labour government.
Former Labour cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw and Camilla Cavendish, head of David Cameron’s policy unit, offer their advice to MPs and cabinet ministers who are about to start their new jobs.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Camilla Cavendish, head of David Cameron’s policy unit and FT columnist
- Ben Bradshaw, former Labour MP and cabinet minister
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Patricia Clarke and Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded.
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It’s nearly a week since Joe Biden’s terrible performance in that debate against Donald Trump and the panic in the Democratic party has reached fever pitch. In this special episode James Harding is joined by Susan Glasser from The New Yorker, crisis management consultant Dan McGinn and former US ambassador Matthew Barzun.
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Guests:
- Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker
- Matthew Barzun, former US ambassador to London and Tortoise chairman
- Dan McGinn, crisis communication and reputation management consultant
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Lewis Vickers and Casey Magloire
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On the eve of the electionJohn explains how the exit polls work.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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A new academic paper says journalists regularly overstate the harms of online misinformation. In our final episode, Alexi Mostrous and Patricia Clarke speak to the paper’s author and reflect on their own reporting from the frontlines of the digital election campaign.
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With a few days to go until the election, James Harding is joined by three guests and an audience in Manchester to discuss the stories that should be leading the news.
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Guests:
- Joshi Herrmann, founder of The Mill
- Nazir Afzal, chancellor of Manchester University and former chief crown prosecutor for north west England
- Maria Farnell, employment lawyer and founder of business strategy firm Athelis
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Lewis Vickers
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Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results?
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After Joe Biden’s debate disaster, what might happen next? Plus Julian Assange is freed, the prime ministerial debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, and what we can do about political corruption.
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Guests:
- Simon Kuper, columnist at the Financial Times and author of ‘Good Chaps’
- Giles Whittell, world affairs editor at Tortoise
- Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Lewis Vickers and Casey Magloire
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Labour look set to win a huge majority in Thursday’s general election. But a large and unlikely coalition of voters will be left wondering whether they’ve been heard at all.
Listen to the latest episode of Trendy now.
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What does the online election campaign look like? Who are the parties trying to reach and how effective are they? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at Sheffield University.
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at Sheffield University
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Are the big social media platforms doing enough to tackle election misinformation? Or could they be doing too much?
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James Harding is joined by the editor of the Evening Standard to discuss why the paper is axing its daily print edition, what should lead the news and why he’s decided to write for the first time about being sexually assaulted as a teenager.
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Guests:
- Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief at the Evening Standard and author of ‘These Foolish Things’
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Casey Magloire and Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader?
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James Harding wonders whether amid all the hope of a new Labour government it will need to revise its fiscal rules.
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Giles Whittell is joined by Ecotricity owner Dale Vince, journalist Louise Tickle and Jo Leahy from Stroud Valleys Artspace in front of an audience at The Long Table in Stroud to discuss what should lead the news ahead of the election.
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Guests:
- Dale Vince, owner of Ecotricity and Labour party donor
- Louise Tickle, reporter at Tortoise
- Jo Leahy, artistic director of Stroud Valleys Artspace
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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John and Rachel discuss the latest polls and policy dividing lines between the main parties.
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From Russian disinformation campaigns to Chinese spies, are foreign influence operations targeting the UK election?
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What should lead the news? Three Tortoise journalists each pitch the story they think should be at the top of the news agenda to deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode, Nigel Farage grabs the limelight but should he get as much coverage as he does? Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu disbands his war cabinet; and who is pure enough to fund the arts after Barclays and Baillie Gifford faced anti-Israel boycotts?
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasgar, contributing editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas?
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Now Labour and the Conservatives have published their party manifestos, Tortoise editor James Harding examines which issues they're not tackling.
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What should lead the news? Three Tortoise journalists each pitch the story they think should be at the top of the news agenda to deputy editor Giles Whittell.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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What has changed since Rishi Sunak’s D-Day gaffe and Nigel Farage’s intervention? John and Rachel delve into the latest polls, the party manifestos and the latest British Social Attitudes survey, which shows trust in politics is at a record low.
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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This week, Alexi and Patricia dive into the wild west of political advertising and investigate the people behind a sneaky series of smear campaigns.
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In this election special Giles Whittell is joined by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, journalist John Boothman and columnist Andrew Tickell in front of an audience at Material Source in Glasgow.
They discuss what’s behind Douglas Ross’s decision to resign as leader of the Scottish Conservatives, the lurch to the right in some European countries and the number of Scottish children living in temporary accommodation.
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Guests:
- Kezia Dugdale, former leader of Scottish Labour and Associate Director of the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow
- John Boothman, political correspondent at The Times and Sunday Times
- Andrew Tickell, writer, columnist and lecturer in law at Glasgow Caledonian University
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has shown his more serious side after a series of campaign stunts. What's the party's election strategy?
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Giles Whittell talks to Sky News executive chairman David Rhodes about election leader debates and what should lead the news.
They’re joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan and news editor Jess Winch to discuss the news that the Conservative party accepted a further donation from Frank Hester, after he had been accused of making racist comments about Labour's Diane Abbott.
Plus, Narendra Modi loses his majority and Vladimir Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to attack the West.
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Guests:
- David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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James Harding thinks we're asking our politicians the wrong questions ahead of the election.
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Is Labour’s poll lead over the Conservatives widening? What could Nigel Farage’s return to the political fray mean for the polls and the Tories? And John Curtice reveals the six tribes of voters that make up the UK electorate. Which one do you belong to?
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Nigel Farage has announced that he’ll stand in the general election for Reform UK after previously saying he wouldn’t. What does it mean for the Conservative party?
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Every week between now and the UK election, Tortoise's Alexi Mostrous and Patricia Clarke will examine claims from the campaign trail. Some will be outlandish, some believable. Some might even be true. This week: AI technologies and how they’re being used to manipulate voters. Or are they?
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Giles Whittell goes to Stoke-on-Trent to hear what people there think should lead the news.
They discuss the news that Nigel Farage will lead Reform and stand at the election, Rishi Sunak’s crackdown on ‘rip-off’ degrees, Labour’s apprenticeships pledge and the fire that gutted a local pub.
Plus reaction to the news that Nigel Farage is standing to be an MP and will lead Reform UK.
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Guests:
- Cris Cohen, a chef who founded the fine dining restaurant Feasted in Stoke
- Anna Francis, Associate Professor of Fine Art and Social Practice at Staffordshire University, and director of The Portland Inn Project
- Jenna Goodwin is a local historian known as The Red Haired Stokie
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Carlo Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. But how did a teenager, dubbed ‘God’s influencer’ achieve one of the highest honours within the Catholic Church.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is the final part.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 4.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 3.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 2.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 1.
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In the wake of the verdict against Donald Trump, James Harding considers the the loss of confidence in the judiciary, the suspicion that judges are politicians, that the courts are political and polarising.
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Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, investigations editor Alexi Mostrous and reporter Patricia Clarke.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Guests:
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor
- Alexi Mostrous, Tortoise’s investigations editor
- Patricia Clarke, Tortoise reporter
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett and Matt Russell
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A man died and dozens were injured by extreme air turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Is this phenomenon becoming more common and if so, why?
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The first week of the election campaign is over. What do the polls say and how have they changed? What policies have the parties announced? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by two former campaign insiders to discuss.
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Guest: Dr Denise Baron, former head of insights for the Liberal Democrat Campaign and Dr Tom Hamilton formerly head of research for the Labour Party.
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Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will Israel listen?
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Fatima is currently detained in Yarl’s Wood for deportation to Rwanda. What will the upcoming election mean for the Conservative party’s flagship policy – and for asylum seekers like her?
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The former CEO of the Post Office has made a long-awaited appearance before a public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. What did she know and when?
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James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Rachel Wolf, Torsten Bell and Ben Bradshaw.
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Guests:
- Rachel Wolf, host of the Trendy podcast who co-authored the Conservative Party’s Election Manifesto in 2019
- Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter
- Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation
Host: James Harding, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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James Harding reflects on how the UK General Election will change the course of the country.
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To the surprise of many in his party, prime minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4th July. Why now?
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Gen Z - people born between 1997 and 2012 - are the post Brexit, post financial crisis, post austerity generation. They are better educated than their predecessors, but face higher levels of debt and higher housing costs. For many this will be the first time they get a chance to vote in a general election. So what do they think and what could that mean for policy makers?
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The Hollywood actress said she was “shocked” and angered when OpenAI released a chatbot that sounds “eerily similar” to her. How might this latest controversy impact the company?
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The official report into the infected blood scandal found endless delays, needless suffering, and high level negligence, collusion and cover up. What next for the victims and their families?
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day.
In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 3.
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In the early hours of Monday morning, rescuers confirmed that Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, had been killed in a helicopter crash. What does his sudden death mean for the Iranian regime?
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Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, news editor Jess Winch, and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.
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- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor
- Jess Winch, Tortoise’s news editor
- Jeevan Vasagar, Tortoise’s climate editor
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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The number of children who are absent from school for more than half the time has soared by 136 per cent since before the pandemic. What’s behind the record levels of absenteeism?
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James Harding ponders what the job of journalism is in the face of populist liars, sophisticated propaganda and the information war.
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Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by businessman John Rose who used to be chief executive of Rolls-Royce and is now deputy chairman of Rothschild Group, Tortoise’s news editor Jess Winch, and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.
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Guests:
- John Rose, former chief executive of Rolls-Royce and current deputy chairman of Rothschild Group
- Jess Winch, Tortoise’s news editor
- Jeevan Vasagar, Tortoise’s climate editor
Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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Richard Gadd’s Netflix series is on track to become one of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time. But it’s raised questions around Netflix’s duty of care to the real-life people the show’s characters were based on.
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John and Rachel discuss how schooling has changed from the 1960s until now. Who goes to school? Who runs them? And are school-leavers better at maths now than their predecessors?
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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A Christian charity has encouraged nearly all of the country's Churches to take a vital step in tackling climate change after ten years of campaigning.
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What does rap’s latest beef tell us about the changing nature of hip-hop feuds?
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day.
In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 2.
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Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 1.
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As Israel steps up operations in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, what remains of the militant group that it’s trying to wipe out?
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James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by businesswoman and campaigner Gina Miller, Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell and reporter Stephen Armstrong.
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- Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editor
- Stephen Armstrong, Tortoise reporter
Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise
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Last year, almost one in seven prison officers left. What's the state of Britain's prisons, and why does nobody want to work in them?
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James Harding makes the case for why newsrooms should be places a home for challenging questions, heretics and contrarians.
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James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel, Tortoise news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.
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- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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The dating app Bumble ditched its requirement for women to write the first message. What does the change in tack tell us about the business of modern dating?
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John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the fallout from the local elections results and work out what this could mean for the major parties in a the general election.
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Olivia Rodrigo, Take That and Keane are among the artists to have gigs cancelled after the opening of Manchester's new arena, Co-op Live, was postponed multiple times. What's causing the delay?
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Public hearings into the alleged war crimes committed by British special forces during the war in Afghanistan have been delayed by several months after the Ministry of Defence repeatedly failed to meet its deadlines.
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A rapper faces execution after criticising the Iranian regime in his lyrics. What does his death sentence tell us about the strength – or weakness – of the Islamic Republic?
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Columnist Phil Collins joins James Harding and the Tortoise team to tell them what he thinks should lead the news.
Plus, Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have their latest Postcard from America. This week they discuss the life and career of former US President Jimmy Carter.
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Phil Collins, Times Columnist and The Draft Founder
Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise
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Why being a journalist and asking questions can be such a privilege and a joy.
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Record breaking college basketball star Caitlin Clark is set to make her professional debut. What impact has she had on the sport and could her success help close the pay gap between male and female players?
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Just over half of the British public now think the monarchy is ‘very’ or ‘quite’ important. That’s according to new data published by the British Social Attitudes survey which suggests that support for the monarchy has been in decline over the last decade. John and Rachel discuss why this is happening.
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Five years ago the government said it would reform the private rental market, but charities that once backed the Renters Reform Bill have now turned against it.
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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned after just over a year, throwing the country - and its minority SNP government - into turmoil. What does this mean for the party which has governed Scotland for nearly two decades?
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In recent days Hamas has released videos of several hostages being held in Gaza. In each case it was the first time their families had seen them alive since they were taken during the October 7th attack. Why might Hamas be releasing the videos now?
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James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Bronwen Maddox, director and chief executive of Chatham House, Tortoise deputy editor Giles Whittell and political editor Cat Neilan.
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- Bronwen Maddox, director and chief executive of Chatham House
- Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise
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Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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What happened when Donald Trump’s old friend took to the stand at the former president’s criminal trial in New York.
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In the past week there have been a couple of dramatic announcements on military spending, but it has actually increased every year since 2014. In his Editor's Voicemail James explains why this gradual military build-up amounts to a step change, and asks what it might mean for the world.
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David Aaronovitch and the Tortoise team debate what should lead the news in front of an audience in the newsroom.
They discuss the scale of India’s election, failures to tackle the academic and social legacies of school closures during Covid, and what was happening in Iran on the day it attacked Israel.
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- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
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The world's biggest dating app for the LGBT community is accused of sharing personal information such as people's HIV status with third parties.
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Nearly two-thirds of under 35s have used a dating app or online service to meet a partner. That’s according to an exclusive poll for Trendy. However, opinion is split about whether online dating is a positive or negative experience. How has how we find a partner changed and what does it mean for long term relationships?
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Rishi Sunak has finally passed his Rwanda bill after the House of Lords dropped its opposition. But two-thirds of voters think the country is on the wrong track, so is it a distraction from the bigger issues Britain faces and will it actually stop the boats?
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Tortoise is hosting a special live edition of Trendy on Wednesday 8th May.
Join hosts John Curtice and Rachel Wolf in the Tortoise newsroom for this special live recording of the podcast to make sense of the local elections being held on May 2nd in England and Wales. Most of the elections are for positions last contested in 2021. At that time Boris Johnson’s government was still enjoying a bounce in the polls thanks to the roll out of the COVID vaccines. Fast forward three years and the country is now seemingly in a very different political place.
But do the results of the local elections confirm or contradict the message of the polls? Where did the parties do better – and where less well? What might they tell us ahead of the general election later this year? What lessons are there for the politicians – and will they take any notice?
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In the nineties Will Hutton wrote about the role of government and the free market post-Thatcher. Now, after more than a decade of Conservative-led government, he’s written a new book called ‘This Time No Mistakes’. In this bonus episode he tells James how it might influence Labour’s thinking on issues like Britain’s relationship with the EU and economic reform.
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Guest: Will Hutton, former editor of the Observer and author of This Time No Mistakes: How To Remake Britain
Host: James Harding, founder and editor-in-chief of Tortoise
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Yeremiah Bizimana has been living in a hotel for almost nine months because his council house has problems caused by damp and mould.
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A storm that brought record rainfall and flooding to parts of the United Arab Emirates led to a wave of speculation online about the dangers of ‘geo-engineering’. But what exactly is ‘cloud seeding’ and is it really to blame for the recent extreme weather?
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What propels something to the top of the news agenda? James Harding is joined by three guests who each pitch the story they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by former Observer editor Will Hutton to discuss the wrangling over the government’s Rwanda policy, the Met’s apology to Gideon Falter after he was called "openly Jewish" by police and threatened with arrest, and Congress approving $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine.
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- Will Hutton, former editor of the Observer and author of This Time No Mistakes: How To Remake Britain
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, Tortoise founder and editor-in-chief
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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During an emotional news conference the Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Junior broke down in tears as he described the racist abuse he faces whilst playing in Spain. But what is being done about it?
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Although Lord Cameron’s turn as Foreign Secretary hasn’t redeemed his reputation for Brexit, it has made James think again - not just about the former prime minister, but about politics and political coverage.
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Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres joins the Tortoise team to tell them what she thinks should lead the news.
Plus, Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have their latest Postcard from America. This week it’s about the rise of college women’s basketball, fuelled by one charismatic star - Caitlin Clark.
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Guests:
- Christiana Figueres, former UN climate chief and host of the ‘Outrage and Optimism’ podcast
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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A group of Swiss women who are all over the age of 64 took their government to court over climate change and won. How did they do it?
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Forty years ago London was in decline. Now it’s a global megacity with a growing population and a large economy, but it’s quite socially conservative. How does that shape the politics of the capital and who governs it?
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Guest: Professor Tony Travers, director of LSE London
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Families have been left with some difficult unanswered questions after Legacy Independent Funeral Directors was raided by police. What’s alleged to have happened?
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A slowburn story has presented a moment of peril for Labour’s deputy leader, and perhaps Keir Starmer too.
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The Middle East is on the brink after Iran launched a huge drone and missile strike on Israel, the first time it has ever attacked the country directly.
To understand more about how Israel’s prime minister thinks in moments like this you can listen to ‘The State of Netanyahu’ – a three part series from Tortoise’s Slow Newscast.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think should lead the news to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode the team are joined by David Rhodes from Sky News to talk about Iran’s attack on Israel, police investigating Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner after she was accused of breaking electoral law, which she denies, and jury selection in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial.
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Guests:
David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News
Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Why Jaden Ashman, known online as Wolfiez, decided to speak out about the impact being a pro-gamer had on his health and what it could mean for the next generation of esports stars.
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The journalist and president of SOAS pitches the story she thinks should lead the news and discusses her new book ‘An African History of Africa’.
In this episode she’s joined by Tortoise editors Ceri Thomas and Jess Winch to also talk about how we deal with hate speech and the 2,000 Swiss women who took their government to court over its climate policies.
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Guests:
- Zeinab Badawi, journalist and author of An African History of Africa
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Ceri Thomas, editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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Former subpostmaster and campaigner Alan Bates has finally had his day in front of the Post Office inquiry that’s looking into the Horizon IT scandal. What did he say and what questions will this latest phase try to answer?
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Voters in England and Wales will elect councillors, mayors, London Assembly members and police and crime commissioners. What’s at stake? Is local democracy in Britain in good shape? And what can these elections tell us about the general election?
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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StabilityAI was once one of the world’s most-hyped startups. But now, former employees say it’s in a “death spiral”. What does the company’s apparent downfall tell us about the current state of AI?
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For months, Republican lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene have blocked a $60bn aid package for Ukraine. Why do they oppose it and what does it mean for Ukraine?
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A Conservative MP is under growing pressure after giving his colleagues’ personal phone numbers to a stranger who targeted him in a spear-phishing attack.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode he’s joined by Bronwen Maddow, chief executive of Chatham House, who thinks it’s make your mind up time for the Israeli government in light of waning Western support for its war in Gaza.
Climate editor Jeevan Vasagar pitches Thames Water defaulting on its debt and Stephen Armstrong thinks the US conspiracy theories surrounding the solar eclipse should lead the news.
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Guests:
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- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstron, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Assistant producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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An Iranian journalist working for a TV news channel which is critical of Tehran has been stabbed. What does this attack tell us about the lengths Iran will go to to silence its critics?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, climate editor Jeevan Vasagar and news editor Jess Winch discuss the World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza, shooting Botswana’s elephants and Conservative MP William Wragg’s involvement in a sext scandal.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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There’s been international condemnation after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. But will it change anything?
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As India’s election approaches, some Bollywood films are promoting the politics of the country’s prime minister. What does it tell us about Narendra Modi’s influence and his brand of Hindu nationalism?
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Why you can now buy shares in Donald Trump’s social media platform – and what it means for the former president as he faces a series of legal and financial challenges ahead of November’s election.
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A safety crisis at Boeing has led to sweeping management changes. What went wrong – and will these changes be enough?
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The host of How To Fail joins the Tortoise team to pitch the story she thinks should lead the news and to talk about her book Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict.
In this episode, recorded in front of an audience in the Tortoise newsroom, they discuss dissatisfaction with the NHS, Trump’s financial woes and conspiracy theories surrounding the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Guests:
- Elizabeth Day, podcaster and author of Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
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A new survey suggests the public’s satisfaction with the NHS is at a record low. What can the next government do to fix this? John and Rachel are joined by Julian le Grand, former senior policy advisor to Tony Blair specialising in health, who argues it’s time to bring back what he describes as "targets and terror" to the NHS.
Guest: Julian le Grand, former senior policy advisor to Tony Blair specialising in health
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Base jumping deaths are rising. When big companies sponsor athletes to jump off cliffs, who's responsible when things go wrong?
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More than 130 people were killed in a shooting at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow last Friday. What do we know about the people behind it?
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Disputes between UNWRA and Israel are stopping aid from reaching millions of people in the Gaza strip. What does the aid agency do and why does it matter?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
Barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohammed joins Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan and reporter Stephen Armstrong to discuss whether Beijing should be considered a threat, the terror attack on a Moscow concert hall and Conservative plans to maintain the triple lock on pensions.
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Guests:
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Hashi Mohamed, barrister and broadcaster
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The cryptocurrency surged to a new record value against the dollar. What caused it and how far could it fall?
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We should worry about people putting the self-serving values of WhatsApp tribalism ahead of the difficult business of common understanding.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
Businessman John Rose and Labour MP Ben Bradshaw join Tortoise reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou to discuss the men-only Garrick Club, Mike Lynch’s fraud trial in the US and a ban on anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes is starting its journey into law.
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Guests:
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
- John Rose, deputy chairman of Rothschild Group and former chief executive of Rolls Royce
- Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP and former culture secretary
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The Conservative donor was someone very few people had heard of until an investigation revealed his racist comments towards MP Diane Abbott. What role will mega donors play in the run-up to the UK’s general election?
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There’s feverish speculation about the timing of the next election, so in this episode Rachel and John look at how campaigns have changed with the help of Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at Sheffield University.
Guest: Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at The University of Sheffield
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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What the death of one man tells us about the continued impact of indefinite prison sentences that were abolished more than a decade ago.
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Are we living through an information war? Sefton Delmer was a British propagandist who targeted the Nazi regime. In this bonus episode, the journalist Peter Pomerantsev explains what his story can teach us about modern disinformation and propaganda.
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Guests: Peter Pomerantsev, author of How to Win an Information War
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Counter Crisis is a new podcast from the Centre for Disaster Protection, a UK government-funded international organisation which works to change how the world plans and pays for disasters.
We saw during the covid-19 pandemic that the countries that found it easiest to borrow money were the most able to respond, not the countries that were most affected. Current crisis responses are inadequate. We need to change the way we handle the costs of disasters.
Across three episodes, Jeevan Vasagar speaks to leading experts to rethink the recovery from crisis and find out why pre-arranged finance can help get aid where it's needed.
You can listen now. Search for Counter Crisis, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the feed to make sure you don’t miss an episode.
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Elon Musk is suing the creators of ChatGPT, accusing OpenAI of straying from its original mission to build AI that will benefit humanity. What is his lawsuit actually about?
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Russia’s president has won a fifth term in an election viewed by many as neither free nor fair. What does Vladimir Putin’s victory mean for the world?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Alex Coley, a councillor for Epsom in Surrey and former head of digital at the Met Police, news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.
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Guests:
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
- Alex Coley, councillor for Epsom in Surrey and former head of digital at the Met Police
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Tortoise spent six months fighting to report that a British mother being investigated for a suspected illegal abortion had her existing children removed from her care. How did it happen?
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Who decides what's real? James Harding reflects on the challenges that modern newsrooms face when trying to provide accurate information. He also has some news about his family's pet tortoise.
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Tortoise understands that the Conservatives have received an as-yet-undeclared £5 million sum from Frank Hester, the party donor embroiled in a race row. In this episode James Harding is joined by Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editor, to discuss her exclusive story.
The Guardian revealed on Monday that at a meeting in 2019, Frank Hester said seeing Diane Abbott on TV made “you want to hate all black women” and that the long-serving MP “should be shot”. He has apologised for the remarks but denied they were motivated by race or gender.
They’re also joined by James Mitchinson, editor of the Yorkshire Post, and journalist and author Peter Pomerantsev.
Plus, Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan’s first Postcard from America.
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Guests:
- Peter Pomerantsev, journalist and author of How to Win an Information War
- James Mitchinson, editor of the Yorkshire Post
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.
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The state of public finances is dire: government debt is high and so too are taxes. How did we get into this mess and what choices does the next government have?
Guest: Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Lee Anderson began his political life as a member of Arthur Scargill’s mineworkers union. He was a Labour councillor before joining the Conservatives and has now defected to Reform. Will voters follow the Ashfield MP on the latest leg of his political journey?
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Tom Baldwin has written a biography about the Labour leader. In this bonus episode he tells Giles Whittell and Cat Neilan how the book came about, Keir Starmer’s upbringing and what sort of prime minister he might be.
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Guests:
- Tom Baldwin, journalist and author of Keir Starmer: The Biography
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Lewis Vickers
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The Princess of Wales admitted that she edited an image of her and her three children after international news agencies withdrew the picture over concerns it had been digitally manipulated. What does the media storm around that photo say about the fragility of the Royal Family?
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There are reports of malnutrition and even starvation in Gaza. Why isn’t aid getting in and what’s being done to provide the relief that’s needed?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think should lead the news to Tortoise’s editor James Harding.
In this episode the team are joined by journalist and historian Sathnam Sanghera to discuss whether the intrigue surrounding the edited photo of the Princess of Wales is newsworthy.
He also explains why the Church of England’s decision to pay reparations for its links to slavery has implications for a host of other national institutions and they look at the row brewing over the government’s new extremism definition.
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- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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Arecording of a private call between German air force officials where they discussed sensitive and secret information relating to the war in Ukraine has been leaked.
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After this week's budget and Labour's response, James Harding found himself wishing for new ideas for the economy. In this week's Editor's Voicemail he explores the idea of fellowship.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think should lead the news to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitttell.
Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, on Jeremy Hunt’s budget. Plus, concerns grow about a famine in Gaza and why a cabinet minister’s false claim cost the taxpayer £15,000.
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- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
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The singer-songwriter made history when she beat the record for the most wins in one year, but why did she have to ditch her record label to do it?
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Four years on from the start of the pandemic we’re still living with the consequences. In this episode, John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss Covid’s legacy. What has it done to the size of the state, public services and the world of work?
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Haiti’s prime minister appears to be unable to return to his country after gangs stormed two of its biggest prisons, allowing thousands of criminals to escape. How did it get to this point?
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The Home Office has now published 13 reports by the independent immigration and borders watchdog, but only after sacking him for speaking to the media about them. Why did it take them so long to release them?
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An inquiry into the police officer who murdered Sarah Everard has found that there were several opportunities to stop him in his tracks.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode, David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News, explains why he thinks there won’t be an Israel-Hamas peace deal. The team also discuss whether Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s Gaza offensive could cost him politically and George Galloway’s return to the House of Commons.
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- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
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Rochdale’s new MP is a pro-Palestinian agitator who now has a parliamentary platform from which to exploit Labour’s divisions ahead of the general election. What could his return to the House of Commons mean for British politics?
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The financier and philanthropist, who died this week at the age of 87, was an enthusiastic supporter of Tortoise. In this Editor's Voicemail James Harding remembers a man who believed in bringing people together to reach a better understanding.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode James Harding is joined by Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning husband and wife reporting team, who are joining Tortoise to write a regular letter from America.
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Guests:
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- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
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A recent report suggested there was a “hidden epidemic” of spiking in the UK, but the data is complicated and often misunderstood. What’s really going on?
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The US presidential election is shaping up to be a repeat of 2020: Joe Biden vs Donald Trump. How does America choose its candidates and what’s likely to happen in November’s election?
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Last week the world’s largest ransomware gang was taken over in an extensive, international police operation. What does the infiltration of LockBit tell us about the fight against cyber crime?
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The head of TED sits down with Tortoise editor James Harding to discuss his concerns about artificial intelligence and how his religious upbringing made him want to spread the idea of infectious generosity.
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Guest: Chris Anderson, head of TED and author of Infectious Generosity
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People living in Birmingham are paying more for less after the city council effectively declared itself bankrupt.
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A hospital in London has told more than 130 patients that their eggs and embryos might have accidentally been damaged. What does this incident tell us about the UK’s fertility services?
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What should lead the news? Chris Anderson, head of TED and author of Infectious Generosity, pitches his story to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
The team discusses the Sunday Times’ investigation into drink spiking, the ongoing war in Sudan and why we’re wired to focus on bad news stories.
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- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
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British judges are deciding whether the founder of WikiLeaks should be allowed to appeal his extradition to the United States. What is he accused of doing?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode the team are joined by Lord Bird, co-founder of the Big Issue, and an audience in the newsroom.
Louise Tickle talks about her investigation into failing young offenders institution Cookham Wood and John reflects on his time in prison as a youngster 60 years ago.
They also discuss Britain's Trident nuclear-deterrent system misfiring during a test and John’s poverty prevention plan. Plus, James introduces his editor’s voicemail.
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Guests:
- Lord Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue
- Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
- Louise Tickle, reporter at Tortoise
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Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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A landmark judgement has found that the University of Bristol contributed to the death of a student called Natasha Abrahart by discriminating against her. What does her suicide tell us about the duty of care that universities have towards their students?
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What do you do all day?Data suggests the average time people spend on leisure has decreased since the 1980s. John and Rachel explain what’s going on and what they spend their time doing.
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Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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Donald Trump is on the campaign trail for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, so why did he take time out to promote a new Trump-branded footwear range?
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The business known for its natural and ethical beauty products has been a staple of the British high street for the past 50 years. Now it’s closing half of its UK stores and reducing the size of its head office, leading to hundreds of job losses.
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Kremlin critic and Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison. As questions swirl about his death and world leaders condemn Vladimir Putin, what does it mean for Russia?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
The team discusses what we know about Alexei’s Navalny’s death in a Russian penal colony, why fake restaurants are being registered on Companies House and Labour’s position on a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of a vote in the House of Commons later this week.
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Guests:
- Graham Barrow, host of the host of The Dark Money Files podcast and an expert who investigates fraud on Companies House
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
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Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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When Joe Biden won the election in 2020 he was seen by many as the ‘safe’ option compared to Donald Trump. But during his presidency he’s become well-known for his gaffes and occasional stumbles. Many US voters are wondering: is 81 too old to run for president?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode the Tortoise team are joined by food critic and podcaster Jimi Famurewa. They discuss the news that the UK is officially in an economic recession, a huge rise in antisemitic abuse since the Hamas attack on Israel and what the closure of the last two Veggie Prets tells us about our commitment to a plant-based diet.
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Guests:
- Jimi Famurewa, journalist, food critic and host of Where’s Home Really?
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Defending Labour’s long-held seat in Rochdale should have been a walk in the park. But with a fortnight still to go before the by-election there, the party has been forced to drop its candidate. How did Labour end up here?
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One of the biggest policy challenges Britain faces right now is its housing crisis. How did we get into such a mess and how do we get out of it? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by Dr Tim Leunig who advised three secretaries of state on housing policy.
If you want to hear more from Tortoise on housing, listen to Making sense of social housing.
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Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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After a year of tension between the two men, the Ukrainian president fired his top military commander. What does it tell us about Volodymyr Zelensky’s plan for the next stage of the war with Russia?
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At the end of January almost 400 asylum seekers were given less than a week to leave the hotel they were being housed in. Where did they go and what does it tell us about the UK’s asylum system?
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Farmers across the European Union are throwing eggs at buildings and setting tires on fire. What do they want?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode he’s joined by journalist and author Donald Macintrye, political editor Cat Neilan and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar to discuss the prospect of an Israeli ground operation in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, allegations of antisemitism against Labour’s candidate in the Rochdale by-election and Taylor Swift’s private jet.
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Guests:
- Donald Macintyre, journalist and author of ‘Gaza: Preparing for Dawn’
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Keir Starmer finally killed off Labour’s £28bn green plan. This may have ended months of will-he-won’t-he speculation about the future of the policy - but it has sparked a new debate about what the Labour leader stands for.
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In this episode the team discuss the news that Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the Gaza peace deal, Labour has dropped its £28 billion green investment plan, and the hydroelectric dam that could power a lot of Africa
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- Chloe Hadjimatheou, Tortoise's reporter
- Phil Collins, author and columnist
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A new class-action lawsuit is accusing the genetic testing company 23andMe of failing to protect the privacy of millions of its customers after the data identifying their ethnicity was posted on the dark web.
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The number of university graduates has never been higher, but what does that mean for social mobility? Has it stalled and if so, what does that reveal about inequality?
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Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Lewis Hamilton is the most successful Formula 1 driver in history. At the age of 39, he has decided to make the biggest move of his career, to Ferrari.
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Once a world famous cricket captain and playboy, Imran Khan became Pakistan’s prime minister in 2018. Now, ahead of the county’s election on Thursday, he’s been imprisoned for 14 years. Why?
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With Tory MPs casting around for solutions to their anticipated election defeat, cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch’s name keeps coming up as a potential leader. Just a few days ago she was denying any involvement in a plot to oust Rishi Sunak, it emerged she was in a WhatsApp group called the Evil Plotters. So what is the business secretary planning?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
The Tortoise team is joined by Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House. They discuss the new wave of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, the Clapham chemical attack and the number of wealthy adults being prescribed ADHD medication.
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Guests:
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- Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative audio editor
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore and Imy Harper
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A young woman died on the flight home after having weight loss surgery in Turkey. She’s one of at least 25 British people to die in similar circumstances since 2019. What’s going on?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
David Miliband, the former UK foreign secretary and president of the IRC, discusses another death in the Channel, EU aid for Ukraine, Northern Ireland and Elon Musk’s pay.
James also asks him about US concerns about Israel’s war in Gaza and the role of diplomacy.
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Guests:
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- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: James Harding, editor-in-chief at Tortoise
Producer: Lewis Vickers
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When sexually explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral on social media her loyal fans tried to drown them out with other content about the pop star, but it didn’t stop the fakes spreading like wildfire.
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Across Europe the radical right is making progress and winning elections. To understand why, Rachel and John speak to Professor Sara Hobolt from the London School of Economics.
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Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
Producer: Lewis Vickers
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There have been mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party after senior figures attended a meeting where Martin Sellner allegedly presented a proposal for mass deportations.
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In this bonus episode the Tortoise team are joined by Dr Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and author of ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters’.
They discuss a joke at Donald Trump’s expense, the mood swings of politicians and why a thin layer of cloud saved one Japanese city from an atomic bomb.
The producer was Rebecca Moore.
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Why the head of the British Army raised the prospect of conscription and what he was trying to say about the state of our military.
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A recent study found measuring levels of protein through blood tests could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early. What could that mean for how we treat the disease?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode the team discuss the US troops killed in a drone strike, the first ever execution by nitrogen inhalation and Donald Trump’s defamation trial.
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Guests:
- Dr Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and author of 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters'
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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After his victory in New Hampshire last week, it looks almost certain that Donald Trump will win the race to become the Republican party’s presidential candidate. How did he secure such a convincing lead?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.
In this episode the team are joined by journalist Jane Martinson and an audience in the Tortoise newsroom. It was recorded on Wednesday 24th January.
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Guests:
- Jane Martinson, journalist, academic and author of ‘You May Never See Us Again’
- Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Listen to Jane’s Slow Newscast about the battle for The Telegraph here.
Read more of Stephen’s reporting about the state of Britain’s military here.
Read more of our reporting about Donald Trump’s win in New Hampshire here.
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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The UK has declared a national incident in response to one of the worst measles outbreaks since the 1990s. Why are cases rising?
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Across the western world birth rates are declining. Why aren’t we having as many children as we used to? Is there still a link between marriage and having children? And what can policy makers be doing about the falling birth rate?
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Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?
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The Japanese technology giant has apologised for its role in one of Britain’s most widespread miscarriages of justice. How much damage could it do to the company?
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After almost 20 years of trying the British government has finally succeeded in banning the Islamist group Hizb’ut-Tahrir. But will the ban stick and is it really enforceable?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.
In this episode the team discuss the news that Tata steel has decided to shut its Port Talbot blast furnaces with the loss of 2,800 jobs, Britain’s measles outbreak and a judge’s ruling against a manager who wanted to work from home.
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Guests:
- Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and author of ‘The Inequality of Wealth’
- Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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It used to be one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Now its president says it’s in a “state of war” against drug gangs. How did Ecuador descend into violence?
Listen to episode of The News Meeting to hear more about what's happening in Ecuador: pod.fo/e/212c58
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor Ceri Thomas.
In this episode the team discuss the Conservative infighting over the Rwanda bill, Pakistan’s missile strike on Iran and Fujitsu’s apology for the Horizon Post Office computer system.
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Guests:
- Katy Balls, political editor at The Spectator
- Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
- Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise
Host: Ceri Thomas, editor at Tortoise
Producer: Imy Harper
Executive producer: Lewis Vickers
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Molten lava from a fissure in the ground flowed into an Icelandic town on Sunday, setting several houses on fire. Is the country facing a new period of volcanic activity?
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A quarter of all government spending goes on welfare, including pensions, housing and incapacity benefit. What challenges does the next government face when it comes to welfare?
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Guest: Robert De Vries, senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of Kent
Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel Wolf
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A 22 year-old woman from Stockton-on-Tees was found not guilty of having an illegal at-home abortion. She is one of six similar cases this year. Why is this happening?
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Gabriel Attal is the country’s youngest and first gay head of government. What does his appointment tell us about France?
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The billionaire investor led a successful campaign against the president of Harvard following her guarded response to accusations of antisemitism on campus. What does he plan to do next?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to special guest host Liz Moseley.
Leslie Vinjamuri from foreign affairs think tank Chatham House explains the Iowa caucuses as the US presidential race kicks off.
The team also discuss 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war and continuing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Imy Harper and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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According to estimates by the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 have been killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
He’s also joined by Iona Craig, a journalist specialising in Yemen, about what we know so far about the strikes against Houthi rebel targets.
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The British Library suffered a devastating ransomware attack in late October. Its recovery will cost millions of pounds. What went wrong?
The British Library did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but after this episode was published it asked Tortoise to clarify the claim that "the British Library themselves are saying that they are going to have to dedicate 40 per cent of their reserves". In a statement, the British Library said:
"The final costs of recovering from the recent cyber-attack are still not confirmed. The British Library and its government sponsor, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), remain in close and regular contact. The Library always maintains its own financial reserve to help address unexpected issues and no bids for additional funding have been made at this stage."
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If the opinion polls are right the Conservatives could face one of their worst electoral defeats in their history in the upcoming general election. Can anything change that?
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Once more questions are being asked about Boeing’s safety record after a major mid-air incident on board one of its jets.
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A year ago Tortoise and Sky News launched the first fully searchable database of the money being used to oil the machinery of British politics.
In this bonus episode James Harding is joined by Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates, Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan and data scientist Joe White to discuss what we learnt.
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Could the US courts block Donald Trump from running over his involvement in the January 66th uprising?
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A senior leader of Hamas was killed in Beirut last week. What might Saleh al-Arouri’s death mean for the Middle East?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by deputy editor Giles Whittell, reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou and Katy Searle, former executive editor of BBC Westminster.
They discuss whether the Post Office scandal should be leading the news after an ITV drama put it back in the headlines, whether Joe Biden should be the Democratic presidential candidate and a senior police leader who says policing is ‘institutionally racist’.
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The producer was Imy Harper and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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With a year under his belt as prime minister, Rishi Sunak has less than 12 months to go before he has to call a general election. What sort of campaign can we expect?
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This year, NASA's Artemis II is due to carry a four-person crew to orbit the moon. If all goes to plan it’ll make history, but what's the mission’s ultimate aim?
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2023 wasn’t Disney’s dream 100th anniversary year and far worse problems could be on the horizon. Not only does it have a weak slate for 2024, but the copyright on a version of Mickey Mouse expires.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris looks like she’ll be Joe Biden’s running mate again. But after three years in office, do voters think she’s the right choice?
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The young midfielder has had a record-breaking start to his career at Real Madrid. Could he help the England men’s team end their long wait for a major trophy?
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What might happen this year? James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors and reporters to make some predictions.
The producer was Lewis Vickers.
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James Harding sits down with ITV political editor Robert Peston to discuss his new book ‘Bust?: Saving the economy, democracy and our sanity’.
This episode was recorded in front of an audience at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill in association with Intelligence Squared.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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In 2023 the outspoken king of celebrity gossip put GB News in a tight spot. What does its response tell us about the UK’s new media landscape?
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The firing – and immediate rehiring – of OpenAI’s CEO rocked Silicon Valley this year. But what does Sam Altman’s story tell us about the fears around artificial intelligence?
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This year there was one artist who smashed records. But what does Taylor Swift’s monumental success say about the future of the music industry?
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In this special Christmas episode with Intelligence Squared the Tortoise team are joined by Robert Peston and an audience at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill to discuss the biggest stories of the year.
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Sports Illustrated magazine has been accused of attributing online cont ent to fake, AI-generated authors. The articles have now been taken down. What does it tell us about transparency in the era of artificial intelligence?
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The recent deaths of hostages in Gaza has heaped more pressure on Israel’s prime minister. Could it lead to another pause in fighting?
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The Duke of Sussex has won £140,000 pounds in damages in his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers. It’s the first victory in his battle against the British press.
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As the war in Ukraine approaches its two-year anniversary and with ammunition running out, the country’s leader has been flying from Washington DC to Europe in a desperate bid to persuade world leaders to give him the funding he needs to win the war against Russia.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode the best-selling author and journalist Tim Marshall joins the team to discuss Michelle Mone’s BBC interview, President Putin’s warning to NATO and pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai going on trial in Hong Kong.
Plus, Giles Whittell’s recipe for a greater Britain.
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By 2037, the NHS hopes to have 10,000 physician associates. Now the government is beginning a legal process to set new rules around NHS staff in non-doctor associate roles.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise deputy editor Giles Whittell.
In this episode he’s joined by political editor Cat Neilan, climate editor Jeevan Vasagar and Rob Burley, former editor of the BBC’s political programmes and The Andrew Marr show. The team unpacks the historic agreement on fossil fuels, a stagnating UK economy and Rishi Sunak’s premiership to date.
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For the first time in three decades of UN climate talks, nearly 200 countries have agreed a deal to transition away from fossil fuels, including oil and gas. Is it really a turning point in efforts to tackle climate change?
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The prime minister has won a crucial vote in parliament on his government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. What does it tell us about the state of the Conservative Party and the future of the Rwanda deal?
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He was nicknamed “the mad man” in school. But can Javier Milei actually follow through on any of his controversial election promises?
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In this bonus episode James Harding sits down with Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, to talk about how to end the toxic combination of slow growth and high inequality.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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Last week, parliament passed an amendment to speed up compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal. What happens next?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode Chris Morris, chief executive of fact-checking organisation Full Fact, joins the team to discuss the risk of Ukraine fatigue, Cop28 and why a US university president was forced to quit.
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Boris Johnson spent two days last week being cross-examined by the Covid inquiry. What did we learn from his evidence?
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Two thirds of us never go to a place of worship. Support for organised religion in the UK is in steep decline among most groups in the UK. Yet most of us will celebrate Christmas in a few weeks. So what’s going on? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss whether the UK is now a secular country and the role that faith still plays when it comes to certain policies, for instance education.
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It began with a government defeat in the House of Commons and ended with a resignation and revolt on the right of Rishi Sunak’s party. Where does it leave his premiership?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode Green MP Caroline Lucas joins the team to discuss Cop28, the UN’s climate summit in Dubai and political editor Cat Neilan has the latest on the Tory revolt over the government’s Rwanda policy.
News editor Jess Winch explores why evidence that Hamas raped women on 7th October took so long to come to light and Tortoise editor Ceri Thomas thinks Boris Johnson’s evidence to the Covid inquiry should get the attention it deserves.
Click here to listen to Ceri’s episode of the Slow Newscast called ‘Unforgiveable: Boris Johnson and Covid’s second wave’.
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US investigators say they’ve foiled an alleged plot by Indian officials to assassinate an American citizen who was critical of the government in New Delhi.
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The Women's Super League and Championship will break away from the Football Association after the top two tiers unanimously agreed to be governed by a new independent body from next season.
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How the courts denied our request but agreed the public needs more information.
In this bonus episode James Harding explains how Tortoise tried to shine a light on the Conservatives' leadership elections.
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The weeklong truce between Israel and Hamas ended on Friday. Two days later, a US warship came under attack in the Red Sea. Is this a sign that the conflict is escalating?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.
The Tortoise team are joined by politics lecturer and author Remi Adekoya to discuss the backlash against Keir Starmer praising Margaret Thatcher, an assasination plot in the US and Nigel Farage on I’m A Celebrity.
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The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel took off last week, but it drew criticism from campaigners and climate experts. How “green” was its journey?
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by economist Linda Yueh, news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar. They discuss Henry Kissinger’s record, Elon Musk telling advertisers on X/Twitter to “go f***” themselves, and the UN’s climate summit in Dubai.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
He’s joined by David Aaronovitch, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Giles Whittell to discuss whether the deal between Israel and Hamas could be a stepping stone towards a more lasting ceasefire.
They also talk about Lee Anderson’s claim that he was offered a financial incentive to defect to another party and disagree over what should happen to the Elgin marbles.
Listen to ‘Eight years’ hard Labour’ here.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this live recording he’s joined by political editor Cat Neilan, the FT’s Claer Barrett and Slow Newscast host Basia Cummings to make sense of Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement and Palantir’s new NHS data contract.
Listen to Basia’s new series ‘Walter’s War’ here.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
Last week Jess Phillips was one of eight Labour MPs who quit as a shadow minister to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. In this episode she joins the Tortoise team to talk about her decision to resign and how serious the divide is within her party.
They also discuss Sam Altman’s firing, housing for vulnerable people and when protest becomes intimidation.
You can book tickets for The News Meeting Live on Wednesday 22nd November here.
You can listen to Tortoise's new investigative series Walter's War here.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
He’s joined by political editor Cat Neilan, news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar to make sense of a busy week in British politics, Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa hospital and whether water should be traded like a commodity.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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Former cabinet minister and author of ‘Politics on the Edge’, Rory Stewart, talks to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding about his political career, Westminster’s dysfunction and what he might do next.
James asks why Rory hasn’t joined the Labour party, why working in Westminster is so difficult and the future of the centre ground.
You can hear what Rory thinks about David Cameron becoming the new Foreign Secretary in a recent episode of The News Meeting here.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
Rishi Sunak has sacked his home secretary and appointed a former prime minister as foreign secretary. Rory Stewart, former cabinet minister and author of ‘Politics on the Edge’, joins the Tortoise team to discuss that and the situation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.
You can listen to a longer conversation between Rory Stewart and James Harding about his book, his political career and what he might do next in a bonus episode, which will be out on Wednesday.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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LBC presenter James O’Brien talks to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding about the people who he thinks broke Britain, why there aren’t any rules anymore and his approach to journalism.
James Harding also takes issue with some of the people he includes in his new book, ‘How They Broke Britain’, and asks how his experience presenting Newsnight affected how he thinks about balance and impartiality.
You can hear what James O’Brien thinks should lead the news in a recent episode of The News Meeting here.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
James O’Brien, LBC presenter and author of ‘How They Broke Britain’, joins the Tortoise team to discuss Suella Braverman’s attack on the police, a topsy-turvy week in US politics and Shell taking Greenpeace to court.
You can listen to a longer conversation between James O’Brien and James Harding about his book, the British media and its politics in a bonus episode, which will be released at 5pm on Friday.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
He’s joined by Ian Goldin, professor of Globalisation and Development at Oxford University, and Tortoise editors Basia Cummings and Giles Whittell. They discuss the pro-Palestinian protests in the UK, Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction and attitudes towards immigration.
Listen to the recent episode of Trendy about immigration here.
You can hear the full interview with Barack Obama on Pod Save America here.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.
He’s joined by Katy Searle, who was executive editor of BBC Politics, and Tortoise editors Chloe Hadjimatheou and Jeevan Vasagar. They discuss what’s been happening at the Covid inquiry, Israel’s response to the Hamas attack and what, if anything, Rishi Sunak achieved at his AI summit.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Basia Cummings.
She’s joined by Hashi Mohamed, Ceri Thomas and Giles Whittell to discuss what happened at Makhachkala airport, new House Speaker Mike Johnson and what the new Levelling Up Act means for house building.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Times columnist Matt Chorley pitches his story and talks about his new book.
He joins Tortoise editors Giles Whittell, Cat Neilan and Jeevan Vasagar to discuss Saudi Arabia’s role in the Middle East, Keir Starmer’s position on Israel-Gaza and bankers bonuses. They also look ahead to the general election.
It was recorded in front of an audience in the Tortoise newsroom.
Matt’s new book is called ‘50 Places That Changed British Politics’.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news?
As Israel prepares to enter Gaza, former BBC Middle East correspondent Paul Wood explains why the ground offensive hasn’t started yet and how Israel is approaching this war. Plus political editor Cat Neilan on Labour’s by-election victories and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar explains why we should care about the Italian prime minister’s private life.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore. The executive producer is Lewis Vickers.
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After Joe Biden announced an aid deal for Gaza, the question of the role and limits of diplomacy hangs over the Middle East. James Harding is joined by Lina Khatib, director of the Middle East Institute at SOAS, former US ambassador Matthew Barzun and Tortoise’s Jess Winch.
They also explore how a newsroom decides when it’s time to start leading on stories that aren’t about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Email your thoughts on this story or others that we’ve missed to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore. The executive producer is Lewis Vickers.
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James Harding is joined from Jerusalem by journalist Noga Tarnopolsky and hears from Yousef Hammash, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s advocacy officer in Gaza.
Basia Cummings discusses the weekend’s election in Poland that could see the right-wing populist Law and Justice party ousted from office and Giles Whittell has a theory about Elon Musk.
They also hear from a News Meeting listener in Melbourne about Australia’s historic referendum.
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James Harding, Tortoise editor-in-chief and former director of BBC News criticises the BBC’s policy to not call Hamas terrorists.
In this episode Lawrence Freedman, emeritus professor of war studies at KCL, and Shaina Low from the Norwegian Refugee Council join the team to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to the Hamas attack and the situation in Gaza.
James Harding, Tortoise editor-in-chief and former director of BBC News, also criticises the BBC’s policy to not call Hamas terrorists.
You can read and watch John Simpson’s defence of the BBC’s policy here.
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Israel’s prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas after the military group launched an attack from Gaza, killing hundreds of civilians and taking hostages. Israel has struck back and ordered a ‘complete siege’ of the enclave.
In this special episode James Harding is joined by political scientist Yascha Mounk, Basia Cummings and Giles Whittell to make sense of the Hamas attack and where it might lead.
Yascha also talks to James about his new book ‘The Identity Trap'.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by BBC News and Mastermind presenter Clive Myrie, Jess Winch and Jeevan Vasagar to discuss HS2, whether we’re covering migration stories properly and the case of soldier Jaysley Beck, who took her own life after relentless sexual harassment by one of her bosses.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Basia Cummings.
In this episode she is joined by Tortoise political editor Cat Neilan, deputy editor Giles Whittell and barrister Hashi Mohamed. They discuss what’s happening at Conservative party conference, water companies wanting to put up bills and the victory of a pro-Russia party in Slovakia.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Giles Whittell.
In this episode he’s joined by comedian Andy Hamilton and Tortoise editors Basia Cummings and Jess Winch to discuss Suella Braverman’s speech about migration, the Portuguese young people taking countries to court and why we’re taking more sick days.
It was recorded in front of an audience in the Tortoise newsroom.
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What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Giles Whittell.
In this episode he’s joined by Basia Cummings, Alexi Mostrous and Rachel Wolf from the new Tortoise podcast Trendy to discuss reported plans to scrap part of HS2, Osiris-Rex returning samples from an asteroid and Adidas’s new super-shoe.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
Listen to Trendy here.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Steven Pinker, Harvard professor and author of Enlightenment Now, who criticises the news machine. Plus the team discusses whether Prince William reached a secret out of court settlement with Rupert Murdoch and News Group over phone hacking and Canada’s diplomatic row with India.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
To listen to the Slow Newscast episode: William and Murdoch: the prince and the press baron click here.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Basia Cummings.
In this episode she’s joined by Giles Whittell, Jeevan Vasagar and Coco Khan from Pod Save The UK to discuss the accusations against Russell Brand, flooding in Libya and the American XL bully ban.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
For more from Coco Khan you can listen to Pod Save The UK here.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane who offers his assessment of the UK economy. Cat Neilan and Jeevan Vasagar discuss Keir Starmer beginning to set out his stall in two Murdoch-owned papers and Bernard Looney's resignation from BP.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch and Jeevan Vasagar, and The Critic’s parliamentary sketchwriter Robert Hutton.
They discuss the researcher arrested over alleged spying for China, Woking council cutting services and efforts to reduce global warming.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise editors Giles Whittell and Keith Blackmore, and special guest, world news broadcaster Yalda Hakim.
They discuss new music from The Rolling Stones, the difference between Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, and Toyota’s plans to build fuel cells.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett.
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In this special episode of The News Meeting, James Harding is joined by Merope Mills, the mother of 13-year-old Martha who died unnecessarily from sepsis, and Polly Curtis from Demos, who are campaigning for “Martha’s rule” - the right to call for a second opinion - to understand how to make the change happen.
You can listen to Merope Mills speaking with Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme here: https://pod.fo/e/1ea721
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise editors Basia Cummings, Jeevan Vasagar and Giles Whittell.
They discuss the risk of collapsing schools, an EU report on Kremlin disinformation and why the parents of Martha Mills, who died from sepsis, are campaigning for patients to have the right to a second opinion if they have concerns about care.
You can listen to Martha's mother, Merope Mills, speaking with Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme here: https://pod.fo/e/1ea721
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Ceri Thomas and Giles Whittell, and the Financial Times’s US Financial editor Brooke Masters.
They discuss the ULEZ expansion, Gina Raimondo’s trip to China and massive pandemic relief fraud.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Jess Winch, Keith Blackmore and former culture secretary Ben Bradshaw who used to be the BBC’s Berlin correspondent.
The team discuss the thefts from the British Museum, Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood u-turn and the Republican presidential candidates.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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In this special episode of The News Meeting the team discuss what Yevgeny Prigozhin’s reported death means for Vladimir Putin, the Wagner Group, Ukraine and the West.
James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Giles Whittell, who was Moscow correspondent for The Times, and Basia Cummings, who reported on Prigozhin for an episode of the Slow Newscast called Wagner’s war.
You can listen to that episode here.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Keith Blackmore, Cat Neilan and Giles Whitell.
The team discuss the Women’s World Cup final, the sentencing of Lucy Letby and Donald Trump’s refusal to attend the first Republican primary debate.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Matt Russell.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Alexi Mostrous, Cat Neilan and former US ambassador Matthew Barzun.
The team discuss the ongoing impact of the PSNI data breach, Elon Musk’s unchecked power and faltering efforts to give Afghan refugees certainty about their new lives in the US.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Patricia Clarke and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Basia Cummings, Giles Whittell and Will Brown.
The team discuss whether there could be military intervention in Niger, King Charles’s 45% pay rise and the mountaineers criticised for continuing their ascent after finding a dying guide.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Patricia Clarke and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Giles Whittell, Jess Winch and special guest Zelda Perkins.
Zelda was Harvey Weinstein’s personal assistant and is now a campaigner. She was one of the first women to break a non-disclosure agreement after she signed one with Harvey Weinstein. She’s the co-founder of Can’t Buy My Silence.
The team discuss claims of “bullying, discrimination and harassment” at ITV daytime shows like This Morning, Conservative grumblings over the ECHR and the Ohio vote that delivered a win for abortion rights campaigners.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Patricia Clarke and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most to James Harding.
In this episode he’s joined by Basia Cummings, Jeevan Vasagar and Jess Winch.
They discuss the jailing of Imran Khan in Pakistan, two Canadian men who discovered they were switched at birth and dozens of swimmers getting sick at the world triathlon championship. James also wonders what to make of Rishi Sunak
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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Giles Whittell andthe team discuss the latest charges against Donald Trump, assisted dying and wild camping returning to Dartmoor.
What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most to Giles Whittell.
They discuss the latest charges against Donald Trump, assisted dying and wild camping returning to Dartmoor. We also hear from a listener about our coverage of the coup in Niger.
What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most to Liz Moseley.
They discuss Rishi Sunak’s new carbon capture scheme in the North Sea, the coup in Niger and the death of Rianna Cleary’s baby in prison.
Get in touch to tell us about the stories we missed. Email newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell sits in for James Harding. He’s joined by Basia Cummings, Jeevan Vasagar and Mark St Andrew. They discuss a new law that curtails the power of Israel's Supreme Court, Nigel Farage’s war on Coutts and the banking sector, and whether the Gulf Stream will really collapse by 2025.
Plus, aliens.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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In this episode Liz Moseley is in the editor’s chair. She’s joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch, Cat Neilan and Ceri Thomas. They discuss the Russian attack that damaged Odesa cathedral, the fallout from last week’s by-elections and shocking failures at a young offender institution.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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In this episode, recorded in front of an audience in the Tortoise newsroom, James Harding is joined by Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff, Liz Moseley and Katie Gunning.
The team discusses the row within Labour over Keir Starmer’s refusal to scrap the two-child benefit cap, Russia's withdrawal from the deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain through the Black Sea, and the ongoing scandal over the treatment of Post Office workers affected by the Horizon IT system failure.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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The team discusses the record-breaking heatwave in southern Europe, potential plans to scrap inheritance tax, and why Hollywood’s actors and writers are going on strike. James Harding also reflects on The Sun’s coverage of the Huw Edwards allegations.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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Basia Cummings is in the editor’s chair. She’s joined by Cat Neilan, Claudia Williams and Stephen Armstrong who pitch rising mortgage rates, migrant boats missing in the Atlantic and catastrophic weather in the US.
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The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.
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In this special episode James Harding explores why the media is reluctant to name the BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager for explicit images. He’s joined by Pia Sarma, editorial legal director at Times newspapers, and former BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw.
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Before founding Tortoise James Harding was head of BBC News. In this episode he’s joined by journalists Liz Moseley, Will Brown and Ceri Thomas, a former editor of Radio 4’s Today programme, to discuss the scandal surrounding a BBC presenter and what it means for the corporation.
They also cover the US government’s decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, and the links between the NHS and big pharma.
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The team discusses Meta launching Threads to challenge Elon Musk’s Twitter, the billboard advertising an explicit OnlyFans account that sparked complaints and the UK edging closer to rejoining the EU’s Horizon programme.
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In our first Monday episode the team discusses the violence that has erupted in France, Ukraine's faltering counteroffensive and the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn race-based college admissions.
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Get in touch to tell us about the story you think should lead the news. Email newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.
James Harding is joined by Tortoise journalists Basia Cummings, Claudia Williams and Cat Neilan. They discuss Russia after the failed Wagner rebellion, the politics of water amid fears that Thames Water could collapse, and a coroner’s ruling that Nicola Bulley’s death was accidental.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch, Liz Moseley and Giles Whittell. In this episode they discuss the hunt for the missing Titan submersible, British children being shorter than their international peers and the Bank of England’s latest hike in interest rates.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Basia Cummings, Cat Neilan and Giles Whittell. In this episode they discuss a British woman jailed for using abortion pills, the El Niño effect in the Panama Canal and Boris Johnson’s honour’s list.
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In this episode, recorded at Kite Festival on Sunday 11th June, James Harding is joined on stage by Tortoise editors Alexi Mostrous, Basia Cummings and Jeevan Vasagar.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch and Giles Whittell, and Tortoise chairman Matthew Barzun who was US ambassador to London. In this episode they discuss the Kakhovka dam, the real difference between the economic policies of major political parties and golf’s PGA Tour merging with its Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Jeevan Vasagar, Jane Bruton and Giles Whittell. In this episode they discuss the sexual harassment allegations against former Observer columnist Nick Cohen; the Cabinet Office’s battle over Boris Johnson’s WhatApp messages; and a new frontier in the fight against climate change – deep below sea level.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Liz Moseley, Keith Blackmore and Mark St Andrew. In this episode they discuss Cardiff police’s response to a fatal e-bike crash which sparked a riot, proposals to block using rape victims' sexual history as evidence in a trial and the death of music legend, Tina Turner.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise’s Alexi Mostrous, Liz Moseley and Katie Gunning in front of a live audience at London’s Picturehouse Central.
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James Harding is joined by Liz Moseley, Phoebe Davis and Keith Blackmore to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
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Liz Moseley is joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, investigations editor Alexi Mostrous and head of live events Mark St Andrew. In this episode they discuss the American writers strike, the Conservative Party’s problem with housing and dire warnings about the future of artificial intelligence.
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James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch, Cat Neilan and Basia Cummings. In this episode they discuss the escalating situation in Sudan, the resignation of Dominic Raab and US President Joe Biden running for reelection.
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James Harding is joined by comedian Rosie Holt and Tortoise editors Liz Moseley and Giles Whittell in this special episode recorded in front of an audience in the Tortoise newsroom.
Journalist and broadcaster Rachel Johnson is joined by Tortoise reporter Will Brown, climate editor Jeevan Vasagar and producer Katie Gunning.
In this episode they discuss the leak of classified US intelligence documents, Chinese military exercises around Taiwan and the report which revealed that sewage was dumped in UK waters for almost a million hours last year.
David Aaronovitch is joined by Tortoise reporter Claudia Williams, editor Liz Moseley and head of live events, Mark St Andrew. In this episode they discuss the case against Donald Trump, large-scale fraud in British food supply chains and how a woman lay dead in her flat for two and a half years before her body was found.
James Harding is joined by Tortoise news editor Jess Winch, head of investigations Alexi Mostrous and head of social media Andrew Butler. In this episode they discuss the sale of Manchester United, Israel’s government pausing a judicial overhaul after protests and attitudes towards asylum seekers around the world.
In this episode Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding is joined by political editor Cat Neilan, editor Dave Taylor and head of investigations Alexi Mostrous. They discuss Boris Johnson’s future, Baroness Casey’s scathing review of the Metropolitan Police and the life expectancy gap between the wealthiest and poorest areas.
Former Sky News political editor Adam Boulton is this week’s guest host. He’s joined by Tortoise journalists Mark St Andrew, Patricia Clarke and Cat Neilan who pitch the story they think mattered most this week.
Former cabinet minister and Good Morning Britain presenter Ed Balls is in the editor’s chair. He’s joined by Tortoise journalists Liz Moseley, Claudia Williams and Mark St Andrew who pitch the story they think mattered most this week.
Three journalists pitch their top story of the week to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding. In this episode James is joined by Tortoise editors Liz Moseley, Mark St Andrew and Cat Neilan.
Three journalists pitch their top story of the week to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding. In this episode James is joined by Tortoise editors Jess Winch and David Taylor, as well as leading UK barrister Hashi Mohamed.
Three journalists pitch their top story of the week to guest editor Sonia Sodha, who is chief leader writer and columnist at the Observer. She is joined by Tortoise’s climate editor Jeevan Vasagar, head of live events Mark St Andrew and Jane Bruton, former deputy editor of The Daily Telegraph.
Mark argues that Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation is the obvious lead, but Jane disagrees. She says we should care most about the attack on press freedoms in India, but Jeevan thinks it’s Ford’s huge round of job cuts which matter most this week.
In this episode Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding and the team discuss how the news should respond to major humanitarian disasters like the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Three journalists pitch their top story of the week to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding. In this episode James is joined by Tortoise reporter Claudia Williams, head of programming Mark St Andrew and investigations editor Alexi Mostrous.
Three journalists pitch their top story of the week to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.
In this episode James is joined by Tortoise’s climate editor Jeevan Vasagar, who was the Financial Times’ correspondent in Singapore and Berlin; news editor Jess Winch, formerly foreign editor at the Daily Telegraph; and head of programming Mark St Andrew.
Jeevan argues that the top story this week should be the protests on Dartmoor but Jess disagrees, she says it is Germany’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine, and Mark claims China’s crumbling infrastructure projects should lead the news.
Journalist and broadcaster Adam Boulton is the guest host of this week’s News Meeting. He’s joined by Tortoise editors Liz Moseley, Alexi Mostrous and Dave Taylor.
Tortoise editor James Harding is joined by Alexi Mostrous, Cat Neilan and Keith Blackmore to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
In the first episode of 2023 James Harding is joined by Liz Moseley, Dave Taylor and Mark St Andrew to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
In the last episode of 2022 James Harding is joined by Liz Moseley, Dave Taylor and Tortoise political editor Cat Neilan to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
In this episode James Harding is joined by Alexi Mostrous from the hit podcast Sweet Bobby, and Tortoise editors Liz Moseley and Keith Blackmore, to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
James Harding is joined by Tortoise journalists Liz Moseley, Andrew Butler and Dave Taylor to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.
In the first episode James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Cat Neilan, Dave Taylor and Liz Moseley to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week.