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The News Meeting

Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news.Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut?Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comBook your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-eventsExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreProducer: Casey MagloireTo find out more

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6:11

Sensemaker: The woman behind ITV’s Mr Bates vs. The...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/24

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 FentonProducer: Tomini BabsHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:22

Sensemaker: 2024: The year of the sequel

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/23

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 MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:46

The News Meeting: Justice for Gisele Pelicot and are...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/20

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 TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseJess Winch, news editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail:

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5:47

Sensemaker: Luigi Mangione’s alleged 3D-printed gun

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/20

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 GreenwoodProducer: Xavier GreenwoodExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:54

Sensemaker: Why does Lucy Letby’s new lawyer think...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/19

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 DavisProducer: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:13

Sensemaker: Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/18

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 ButlerPhotography: Joe MeeHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:48

Sensemaker: The rise of memecoins

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/17

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 MacintyreProducer: Matt RussellPhotography: Joe MeeHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:22

News Meeting: Rising water bills and the future of...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/16

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 authorBasia Cummings, editor at TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail:

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10:00

Sensemaker: Who is the lawyer suing Jay-Z?

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2024/12/16

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 BiggsPhotography: Jon JonesHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted

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39:49

News Meeting: Syria’s disappeared and Fifa’s 2034...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/13

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 scientistBasia Cummings, editor at TortoiseClaudia Williams, reporter at TortoiseHost: Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseEmail:

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7:49

Sensemaker: Syria’s prisons

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2024/12/13

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 JonesHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:30

Sensemaker: Could Nigel Farage’s Reform party be...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/12

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.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app- for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+on Apple Podcasts for early

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7:03

Sensemaker: France’s political tailspin

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2024/12/11

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 WilliamsProducer: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app- for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a

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6:33

Sensemaker: How did Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/10

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 GreenwoodProducer: Xavier GreenwoodHost: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:25

The News Meeting: The end of the house of Assad

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/09

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 panellistChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Eleanor BiggsExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by

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7:14

Sensemaker: The assisted dying bill has passed its...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/09

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 DavisProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:05

The News Meeting: France’s political turmoil and will...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/06

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 TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseEmail:

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6:44

Sensemaker: Are targets for the rollout of electric...

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/06

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 MacintyreProducer: Matt RussellHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:28

Trendy: The big trends that shaped 2024

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/05

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.To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more

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7:34

Sensemaker: Syrian rebels take back Aleppo

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/05

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 HadjimatheouProducer: Gary MarshallHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app- for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a memberand get access to all of Tortoise's

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