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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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7:02

Sensemaker: Did climate change make Hurricane Milton...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/11

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?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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to

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33:47

Trendy: Food! Glorious Food!

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/10

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 WolfGuest: Professor Timothy LangTo 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

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8:06

Sensemaker: Will facial recognition technology...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/10

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’. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us

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9:03

Sensemaker: Big Tech's growing political influence

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/09

What does Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump tell us about the relationship between Silicon Valley and US politics?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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7:38

Sensemaker: One Year On From October 7. Part 2: Gaza,...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/08

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.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

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33:55

News Meeting: the UK hands the Chagos Islands back to...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/07

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Oliver Kamm, journalist and authorKatie Riley, Tortoise’s data editorChloe

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8:22

Sensemaker: One Year On From October 7th. Part 1: The...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/07

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.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

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40:00

News Meeting: Driving test hold-ups and why was...

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/04

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 DispatchPatricia Clarke, reporter at TortoiseKatie Riley, Tortoise’s Data EditorHost: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.To book tickets for KITE festival go to: https://kitefestival.co.uk/tickets/Email:

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5:57

Sensemaker: The elite footballers threatening to strike

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/04

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?To listen to Danny Murphy on TalkSPORT click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVYs8cMNQU0To 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

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30:01

Trendy: Who should pay for university?

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/03

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 WolfGuest: Professor Dame Alison Wolf DBETo 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

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8:41

Sensemaker: The driving test backlog

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/03

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?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

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8:15

Sensemaker: American abortion ban leads to woman’s death

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/02

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?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

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7:33

Sensemaker: The death of Hezbollah’s leader

The News Meeting ·

2024/10/01

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41:13

News Meeting: Misinformation about Ukraine in the US...

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/30

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:Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseBen Ansell, Oxford professor and host of podcast What’s Wrong with DemocracyGabriel Gatehouse, broadcaster and author of The Coming StormHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.To book tickets for KITE

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6:16

Sensemaker: Can Instagram make itself safe for teens?

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/30

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?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

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40:02

News Meeting: Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon and the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/27

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.Tickets to the News Meeting live on 30th October available here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-live-11/Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Luke Moore, host of the Football Ramble podcast and COO of StakJess Winch, News

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8:37

Sensemaker: Why is the future of British TV drama in...

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/27

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.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

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36:39

Trendy: Who votes Conservative?

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/26

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 WolfTo 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

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6:40

Sensemaker: Is AI capable of reasoning?

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/26

OpenAI says the latest model of its chatbot is capable of “reasoning” –others say it’s already able to deceive humans.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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9:22

Sensemaker: Israel’s new offensive against Hezbollah

The News Meeting ·

2024/09/25

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? 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

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