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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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38:05

Word for word: Trump on trial

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/14

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day.In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In

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5:37

Sensemaker: What’s left of Hamas in Gaza?

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/14

As Israel steps up operations in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, what remains of the militant group that it’s trying to wipe out?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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32:40

News Meeting: Russian advances and Drake versus...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/13

James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by businesswoman and campaigner Gina Miller, Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell and reporter Stephen Armstrong.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Gina Miller, businesswoman and campaignerGiles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editorStephen Armstrong, Tortoise reporterHost: James Harding, founder and editor of TortoiseProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper

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9:16

Sensemaker: My life as a prison officer

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/13

Last year, almost one in seven prison officers left. What's the state of Britain's prisons, and why does nobody want to work in them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:18

Editor's Voicemail: Why newsrooms matter

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/10

James Harding makes the case for why newsrooms should be places a home for challenging questions, heretics and contrarians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:47

News Meeting: Stormy Daniels testifies and gay rights...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/10

James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel, Tortoise news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and authorJess Winch, news editor at TortoiseJeevan Vasagar, climate editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, founder and editor of TortoiseProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo

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7:46

Sensemaker: Bumble changes course

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/10

The dating app Bumble ditched its requirement for women to write the first message. What does the change in tack tell us about the business of modern dating?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 more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story,

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42:48

Trendy Live: The fallout from the local elections

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/09

John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the fallout from the local elections results and work out what this could mean for the major parties in a the general election.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 a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want

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7:26

Sensemaker: Chaos at Co-op Live

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/09

Olivia Rodrigo, Take That and Keane are among the artists to have gigs cancelled after the opening of Manchester's new arena, Co-op Live, was postponed multiple times. What's causing the delay?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

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6:41

Sensemaker: The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/08

Public hearings into the alleged war crimes committed by British special forces during the war in Afghanistan have been delayed by several months after the Ministry of Defence repeatedly failed to meet its deadlines. 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

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6:21

Sensemaker: Toomaj Salehi: the rapper sentenced to...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/07

A rapper faces execution after criticising the Iranian regime in his lyrics. What does his death sentence tell us about the strength –or weakness –of the Islamic Republic?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

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46:38

The News Meeting: Has Europe weaned itself off...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/03

Columnist Phil Collins joins James Harding and the Tortoise team to tell them what he thinks should lead the news.Plus, Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have their latest Postcard from America. This week they discuss the life and career of former US President Jimmy Carter.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Phil Collins, Times Columnist and The Draft FounderGiles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, founder and editor of

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5:32

Editor's Voicemail: The joy of journalism

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/03

Why being a journalist and asking questions can be such a privilege and a joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:52

Sensemaker: The Caitlin Clark Effect

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/03

Record breaking college basketball star Caitlin Clark is set to make her professional debut. What impact has she had on the sport and could her success help close the pay gap between male and female players?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

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36:50

Trendy: King and country

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/02

Just over half of the British public now think the monarchy is ‘very’ or ‘quite’ important.That’s according to new data published by the British Social Attitudes survey which suggests that support for the monarchy has been in decline over the last decade.John and Rachel discuss why this is happening.Click here to book your tickets for Trendy Live at 6.30pm on Wednesday 8th May:https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/trendy-live-show-local-election-special/Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel

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7:15

Sensemaker: No-fault evictions: how the Renters...

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/02

Five years ago the government said it would reform the private rental market, but charities that once backed the Renters Reform Bill have now turned against it.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

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9:37

Sensemaker: Humza Yousaf’s unforced error

The News Meeting ·

2024/05/01

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned after just over a year, throwing the country - and its minority SNP government - into turmoil. What does this mean for the party which has governed Scotland for nearly two decades? 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

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6:12

Sensemaker: Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the other...

The News Meeting ·

2024/04/30

In recent days Hamas has released videos of several hostages being held in Gaza. In each case it was the first time their families had seen them alive since they were taken during the October 7th attack. Why might Hamas be releasing the videos now?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

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32:48

News Meeting: Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s...

The News Meeting ·

2024/04/29

James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by Bronwen Maddox, director and chief executive of Chatham House, Tortoise deputy editor Giles Whittell and political editor Cat Neilan.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Bronwen Maddox, director and chief executive of Chatham HouseGiles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, founder and editor of TortoiseProducers: Rebecca Moore and

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6:47

Sensemaker: Trump’s first week in court

The News Meeting ·

2024/04/29

What happened when Donald Trump’s old friend took to the stand at the former president’s criminal trial in New York.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

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