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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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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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9:46

Sensemaker: Donald Trump’s mini-me

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/18

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?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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7:01

Sensemaker: India’s mega-wedding

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/17

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?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

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8:02

Sensemaker: How an attempt to assassinate Trump...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/16

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:00

The News Meeting: Trump and Biden call for calm after...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/15

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Dave Taylor, editor at TortoiseDavid Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky NewsPatricia Clarke, reporter at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca Moore and Casey

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7:16

Sensemaker: What is the ‘grey belt’?

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/15

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?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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41:26

News Meeting: Lucy Letby, Britain’s prisons crisis...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/12

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Lord Ken Macdonald, former director of public prosecutions and co-host of Double Jeopardy, the law and politics podcastCat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise.Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at TortoiseHost: Ceri Thomas, editor at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive

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7:31

Sensemaker: England reach Euro 2024 final

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/12

How Gareth Southgate took England’s men to not one but two finals at the European Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:28

Trendy: Has France rejected the far-right?

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/11

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 LondonHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening

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7:53

Sensemaker: The battle over the future of the Tory party

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/11

Following its seismic election defeat the Tory party has descended into bitter infighting over the election of its next leader.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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7:01

Sensemaker: James Timpson: Labour’s radical prisons...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/10

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?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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6:01

Sensemaker: France’s shock election result

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/09

The far right have been defeated in parliamentary elections where they were expected to make major gains and possibly even form a government.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 about

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34:40

News Meeting: Labour’s policy blitz and gridlock...

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/08

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseJess Winch, news editor at Tortoise,Lesley Riddoch, broadcaster and columnist at The NationalHost: James Harding, editor-in-chief at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca

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4:06

Introducing...A Sense of Rebellion

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/08

We are partnering with the Center for the Advancement of Infrastructural Imagination, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant journalism like Tortoise News. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our journalism atwww.tortoisemedia.com/invite.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

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7:22

Sensemaker: What will the new government do first?

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/08

After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office?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 about the stories

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3:36

Editor’s Voicemail: A moment of optimism

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/06

The seam of anger and disillusion in UK politics is wide and deep. But Thursday’s vote offers us a reason to hope, too.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 about the stories you want

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27:18

Trendy: What just happened?

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/06

John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the election results and what they mean?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 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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45:54

News Meeting: Starmer drama

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/05

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan,

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7:07

Sensemaker: Labour's landslide

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/05

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.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

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40:06

News Meeting: Will Joe Biden step aside?

The News Meeting ·

2024/07/04

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.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New YorkerMatthew Barzun, former US ambassador to London and Tortoise chairmanDan McGinn, crisis

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