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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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38:19

Trendy: Going places: is social mobility alive and well?

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/08

The number of university graduates has never been higher, but what does that mean for social mobility? Has it stalled and if so, what does that reveal about inequality?Email: trendy@tortoisemedia.comHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo 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 access to all of

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6:20

Sensemaker: Lewis Hamilton's new era

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/08

Lewis Hamilton is the most successful Formula 1 driver in history. At the age of 39, he has decided to make the biggest move of his career, to Ferrari. 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 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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7:53

Sensemaker: Imran Khan imprisoned

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/07

Once a world famous cricket captain and playboy, Imran Khan became Pakistan’sprime minister in 2018. Now, ahead of the county’s election on Thursday, he’s been imprisoned for 14 years. Why?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 access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us

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5:49

Sensemaker: Kemi and the evil plotters

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/06

With Tory MPs casting around for solutions to their anticipated election defeat, cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch’s name keeps coming up as a potential leader. Just a few days ago she was denying any involvement in a plot to oust Rishi Sunak, it emerged she was in a WhatsApp group called the Evil Plotters. So what is the business secretary planning?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts

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37:24

News Meeting: Strikes against the Houthis and the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/05

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.The Tortoise team is joined by Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House. They discuss the new wave of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, the Clapham chemical attack and the number of wealthy adults being prescribed ADHD medication.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham HouseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative

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8:22

Sensemaker: A weightloss journey that ended in tragedy

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/05

A young woman died on the flight home after having weight loss surgery in Turkey. She’s one of at least 25 British people to die in similar circumstances since 2019. What’s going on?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 access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly

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51:47

News Meeting: What does David Miliband think should...

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/02

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.David Miliband, the former UK foreign secretary and president of the IRC, discusses another death in the Channel, EU aid for Ukraine, Northern Ireland and Elon Musk’s pay.James also asks him about US concerns about Israel’s war in Gaza and the role of diplomacy.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and

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6:40

Sensemaker: The Taylor Swift deepfake scandal

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/02

When sexually explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral on social media her loyal fans tried to drown them out with other content about the pop star, but it didn’t stop the fakes spreading like wildfire.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 access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want

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36:07

Trendy: The paradox of populism

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/01

Across Europe the radical right is making progress and winning elections. To understand why, Rachel and John speak to Professor Sara Hobolt from the London School of Economics.Email: trendy@tortoisemedia.comHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfProducer: Lewis VickersExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo 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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7:37

Sensemaker: The Austrian extremist stirring up...

The News Meeting ·

2024/02/01

There have been mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party after senior figures attended a meeting where Martin Sellner allegedly presented a proposal for mass deportations.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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28:56

News Meeting: Why big events ultimately come down to...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/31

In this bonus episode the Tortoise team are joined by Dr Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and author of ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters’.They discuss a joke at Donald Trump’s expense, the mood swings of politicians and why a thin layer of cloud saved one Japanese city from an atomic bomb.The producer was Rebecca Moore.To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our

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7:43

Sensemaker: Be the best: Britain’s shortage of soldiers

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/31

Why the head of the British Army raised the prospect of conscription and what he was trying to say about the state of our military.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:18

Sensemaker: A new test for Alzheimer's

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/30

A recent study found measuring levels of protein through blood tests could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early. What could that mean for how we treat the disease?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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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36:34

News Meeting: The death penalty and does Iran want a...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/29

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.In this episode the team discuss the US troops killed in a drone strike, the first ever execution by nitrogen inhalation and Donald Trump’s defamation trial.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Dr Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and author of 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters'Cat Neilan, political editor

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8:01

Sensemaker: How Trump saw off his rivals

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/29

After his victory in New Hampshire last week, it looks almost certain that Donald Trump will win the race to become the Republican party’s presidential candidate. How did he secure such a convincing lead?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 Hosted on Acast

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35:38

News Meeting: Trump wins again and why the British...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/26

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.In this episode the team are joined by journalist Jane Martinson and an audience in the Tortoise newsroom. It was recorded on Wednesday 24th January.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Jane Martinson, journalist, academic and author of ‘You May Never See Us Again’Stephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseJess Winch, news editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor

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7:33

Sensemaker: Britain’s measles outbreak

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/26

The UK has declared a national incident in response to one of the worst measles outbreaks since the 1990s. Why are cases rising? 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 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

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40:52

Trendy: Britain’s baby bust

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/25

Across the western world birth rates are declining. Why aren’t we having as many children as we used to? Is there still a link between marriage and having children? And what can policy makers be doing about the falling birth rate?Email: trendy@tortoisemedia.comHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfProducer: Rebecca MooreExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple

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7:58

Sensemaker: Why UK universities face testing times

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/25

The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?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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5:52

Sensemaker: Fujitsu and the Post Office scandal

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/24

The Japanese technology giant has apologised for its role in one of Britain’s most widespread miscarriages of justice. How much damage could it do to the company?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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