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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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38:36

News Meeting: Gary Lineker’s shock exit from Match of...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/15

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 NewsHarriet Harman, Labour PeerRuth Davidson, Conservative PeerHost: Basia CummingsListen to Electoral Dysfunction here - https://podfollow.com/electoraldysfunctionEmail:

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5:47

Sensemaker: The resignation of the Archbishop of...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/15

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 DavisProducer: Eleanor BiggsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:32

Trendy: Who’s watching the news?

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/14

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 WolfGuests:Nic Newman, Senior research associate at the Reuters Institute.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

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8:31

Sensemaker: The case for funding climate action...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/14

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

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9:06

Sensemaker: Musk buys power

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/13

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 ClarkeHost: Tomini BabsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreWith thanks to Alexi Mostrous, Gary Marshall, Basia Cummings and Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:24

Sensemaker: Why will HS2 spend £100 million on a bat...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/12

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/KTypIWriter and producer: Eleanor BiggsPhotography: Jon JonesHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:29

News Meeting: Donald Trump begins his transition to...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/11

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 TortoiseYasmeen Serhan, Correspondent at Time MagazineProfessor Chris Carmen, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship (Political & International Studies) at the University of GlasgowHost: Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseEmail:

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7:34

Sensemaker: How are Sudan’s neighbours coping with...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/11

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?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 access and ad-free contentBecome a memberand get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a

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29:13

News Meeting: Why Kamala Harris’s bet on abortion...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/08

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 NewsDavid Taylor, contributing editor at TortoiseKatie Riley, Tortoise’s data editorHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive

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7:58

Sensemaker: What lies ahead for Trump 2.0?

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/08

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

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36:00

Trendy: It was the economy, stupid

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/07

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 CurticeGuests:Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions in the Department of Politics and International Relations and Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University.To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our

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7:38

Sensemaker: How did Donald Trump pull it off?

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2024/11/07

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 GreenwoodProducer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:33

The News Meeting: Did the media help Donald Trump win...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/06

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 PostMichael Warren, senior editor at The DispatchKatie Riley, Data editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, Tortoise co-founder and editorEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about

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7:26

Sensemaker: The US election: what’s happened so far?

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/06

The results of the US elections have been coming in all night. What do they tell us about who could be the next president? 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 access and ad-free contentBecome a memberand 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 about the stories you want to hear

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7:20

Sensemaker: TikTok and the rise of ‘Algospeak’

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2024/11/05

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?Writer: Tomini BabsProducer: Tomini BabsHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:19

News Meeting: Trump’s plan to challenge a Kamala...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/04

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 NPRYasmeen Serhan, Correspondent at Time MagazineProfessor Chris Carmen, Stevenson Professor of Citizenship (Political & International Studies) at the University of GlasgowHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at

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6:40

Sensemaker: Why is big money backing Donald Trump?

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/04

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

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34:15

News Meeting: Will the Budget fix the housing crisis...

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/01

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 activistKatie Riley, Tortoise’s data editorCat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editorHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive

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8:02

Sensemaker: A generational Budget

The News Meeting ·

2024/11/01

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 MacintyreProducer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:00

Trendy: Growth? What growth?

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/31

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 WolfGuest: Merryn Somerset Webb, senior columnist at BloombergTo 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

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