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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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38:25

News Meeting: Evan Gershkovich freed in biggest...

The News Meeting ·

2024/08/01

Jess Winch is joined by guests to make sense of three big stories and decide which one should lead the news.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseKatherine Denkinson, freelance investigative journalistHost: Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseProducers: Casey Magloire and Rebecca MooreExecutive producer: Lewis VickersTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience

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33:31

What Labour and the Conservatives do next

The News Meeting ·

2024/08/01

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 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

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6:17

Sensemaker: How does a government overspend on asylum...

The News Meeting ·

2024/08/01

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.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

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7:12

Sensemaker: How Kamala Harris could beat Trump

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/31

Her presidential campaign has taken off, but can she maintain the momentum all the way to election day in November?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 about

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9:16

Sensemaker: FlowGPT vs Bad Bunny and the rise of...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/30

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?Fill out the Tortoiselistener surveyby Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch.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

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35:21

News Meeting: An unusual start to the Paris Olympics...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/29

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Lauren Frayer, NPR International correspondentStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseHost: David Taylor, editor at TortoiseProducers: Casey Magloire and

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6:46

Sensemaker: Historic jail terms for Just Stop Oil...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/29

Why five activists who disrupted traffic on the M25 have been given the longest sentences for peaceful protest in UK history.Fill out the Tortoiselistener surveyby Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch.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

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5:38

Editor's Voicemail: Why the anti-woke backlash...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/27

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.Fill out the Tortoiselistener surveyby Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app– for a listening experience curated by our

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42:04

News Meeting: Kamala Harris brat memes and Keir...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/26

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”.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comFill out the Tortoiselistener surveyby Monday 19th August to be

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8:23

Sensemaker: Strictly Come Dancing loses its shine

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/26

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.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

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36:22

Trendy: From Butlins to Barcelona: how Brits holiday

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/25

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 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

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6:43

Sensemaker: Simone Biles seeks redemption at the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/25

The US gymnast was top of the world in Rio, but she struggled in Tokyo. What will Simone Biles do in Paris?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 about contact

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5:38

Sensemaker: What we can learn from the CrowdStrike...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/24

The world is still recovering from a global IT failure that affected at least 8.5 million devices.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 about

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6:53

Sensemaker: Joe Biden drops out

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/23

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?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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39:30

News Meeting: Joe Biden quits the presidential race

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/22

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Dave Taylor, editor at TortoiseJess Winch, news editor at TortoiseKatie Riley, data editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, Tortoise’s editorProducer: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a

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7:01

Sensemaker: The malaria survivor who helped create a...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/22

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.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

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42:40

News Meeting: Trump’s marathon speech and what Labour...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/19

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseAreeba Hamid, joint executive director of Greenpeace UKGreg Swenson, chairman of Republicans Overseas UKHost:

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4:47

Editor's voicemail: The price of loyalty to Biden

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/19

As Joe Biden edges closer to stepping aside, James Harding hasa cautionary tale for worried Democrats from across the Atlantic.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

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8:24

Sensemaker: Brat summer: how Charli XCX captured the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/19

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?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,

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35:17

Trendy: Double haters and the US election

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/18

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 GlasgowHosts: 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

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