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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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16:43

Could it be true?: Sneaky politics

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/12

This week, Alexi and Patricia dive into the wild west of political advertising and investigate the people behind a sneaky series of smear campaigns.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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46:19

News Meeting: Douglas Ross quits as leader and...

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/11

In this election special Giles Whittell is joined by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, journalist John Boothman and columnist Andrew Tickell in front of an audience at Material Source in Glasgow.They discuss what’s behind Douglas Ross’s decision to resign as leader of the Scottish Conservatives, the lurch to the right in some European countries and the number of Scottish children living in temporary accommodation.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comBook your free ticket to our next

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7:27

Sensemaker: Ed Davey: the carer and the clown

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/10

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has shown his more serious side after a series of campaign stunts. What's the party's election strategy?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

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34:14

News Meeting: Tory superdonor Frank Hester and...

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/07

Giles Whittell talks to Sky News executive chairman David Rhodes about election leader debates and what should lead the news.They’re joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan and news editor Jess Winch to discuss the news that the Conservative party accepted a further donation from Frank Hester, after he had been accused of making racist comments about Labour's Diane Abbott.Plus, Narendra Modi loses his majority and Vladimir Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to attack

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6:01

Editor's Voicemail: It's the technology, stupid

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/07

James Harding thinks we're asking our politicians the wrong questions ahead of the election.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 to hear about contact

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38:14

Trendy: The Conservatives face their Mount Everest

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/06

Is Labour’s poll lead over the Conservatives widening? What could Nigel Farage’s return to the political fray mean for the polls and the Tories? And John Curtice reveals the six tribes of voters that make up the UK electorate. Which one do you belong to?Hosts: Professor 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

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6:52

Sensemaker: What does Farage’s return mean for the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/06

Nigel Farage has announced that he’ll stand in the general election for Reform UK after previously saying he wouldn’t. What does it mean for the Conservative party?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

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18:18

Could it be true?: Deepfakes

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/05

Every week between now and the UK election, Tortoise's Alexi Mostrous and Patricia Clarke will examine claims from the campaign trail. Some will be outlandish, some believable. Some might even be true.This week: AI technologies and how they’re being used to manipulate voters. Or are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:17

News Meeting: Farage shakes up the election campaign

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/04

Giles Whittell goes to Stoke-on-Trent to hear what people there think should lead the news.They discuss the news that Nigel Farage will lead Reform and stand at the election, Rishi Sunak’s crackdown on ‘rip-off’ degrees, Labour’s apprenticeships pledge and the fire that gutted a local pub.Plus reaction to the news that Nigel Farage is standing to be an MP and will lead Reform UK.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cris Cohen, a chef who founded the fine dining restaurant Feasted in StokeAnna

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7:54

Sensemaker: The First Millennial Saint

The News Meeting ·

2024/06/03

Carlo Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. But how did a teenager, dubbed ‘God’s influencer’ achieve one of the highest honours within the Catholic Church.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

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54:40

Word for word: Trump on trial - episode 5

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is the final part.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 member

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34:10

Word for word: Trump on trial - episode 4

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 4.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 member and get

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54:39

Word for word: Trump on trial - episode 3

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 3.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 member and get

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44:47

Word for word: Trump on trial - episode 2

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 2.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 member and get

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38:05

Word for word: Trump on trial

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime. In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 1.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 member and get

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5:19

Editor's Voicemail: The politicisation of the courts

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

In the wake of the verdict against Donald Trump, James Harding considers the the loss of confidence in the judiciary, the suspicion that judges are politicians, that the courts are political and polarising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:29

News Meeting: Israel’s attacks on Rafah and Elon...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, investigations editor Alexi Mostrous and reporter Patricia Clarke.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editorAlexi Mostrous, Tortoise’s investigations editorPatricia Clarke, Tortoise reporterHost: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editorProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett and

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6:21

Is climate change to blame for extreme turbulence?

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/31

A man died and dozens were injured by extreme air turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Is this phenomenon becoming more common and if so, why?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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35:41

Trendy: How is the election campaign going?

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/30

The first week of the election campaign is over. What do the polls say and how have they changed? What policies have the parties announced? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by two former campaign insiders to discuss.Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel WolfGuest: Dr Denise Baron, former head of insights for the Liberal Democrat Campaign and Dr Tom Hamilton formerly head of research for the Labour Party. To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening

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5:13

Sensemaker: All eyes on Rafah

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/30

Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will Israel listen?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,

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