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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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7:18

Sensemaker: Hizb’ut-Tahrir banned in the UK

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/23

After almost 20 years of trying the British government has finally succeeded in banning the Islamist group Hizb’ut-Tahrir. But will the ban stick and is it really enforceable?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

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33:35

News Meeting: Tata Steel job losses and why are...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/22

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 discuss the news that Tata steel has decided to shut its Port Talbot blast furnaces with the loss of 2,800 jobs, Britain’s measles outbreak and a judge’s ruling against a manager who wanted to work from home.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and author of ‘The Inequality of Wealth’Cat Neilan,

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7:06

Sensemaker: Ecuador’s state of war

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/22

It used to be one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Now its president says it’s in a “state of war” against drug gangs. How did Ecuador descend into violence?Listen to episode of The News Meeting to hear more about what's happening in Ecuador: pod.fo/e/212c58To 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

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33:12

News Meeting: How important will immigration be at...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/19

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor Ceri Thomas.In this episode the team discuss the Conservative infighting over the Rwanda bill, Pakistan’s missile strike on Iran and Fujitsu’s apology for the Horizon Post Office computer system.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Katy Balls, political editor at The SpectatorJess Winch, news editor at TortoiseJeevan Vasagar, climate editor at TortoiseHost: Ceri Thomas, editor at

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5:47

Sensemaker: Iceland feels the heat

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/19

Molten lava from a fissure in the ground flowed into an Icelandic town on Sunday, setting several houses on fire. Is the country facing a new period of volcanic activity?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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42:58

Trendy: The welfare state we're in

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/18

A quarter of all government spending goes on welfare, including pensions, housing and incapacity benefit. What challenges does the next government face when it comes to welfare?Email: trendy@tortoisemedia.comGuest: Robert De Vries, senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of KentHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early

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7:40

Sensemaker: The Bethany Cox abortion case

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/18

A 22 year-old woman from Stockton-on-Tees was found not guilty of having an illegal at-home abortion. She is one of six similar cases this year. Why is this happening?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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5:44

Sensemaker: Who is France’s new prime minister?

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/17

Gabriel Attal is the country’s youngest and first gay head of government. What does his appointment tell us about France?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

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7:13

Sensemaker: Bill Ackman and the battle for the future...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/16

The billionaire investor led a successful campaign against the president of Harvard following her guarded response to accusations of antisemitism on campus. What does he plan to do next?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

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33:24

News Meeting: Iowa decides, but does it matter?

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/15

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to special guest host Liz Moseley.Leslie Vinjamuri from foreign affairs think tank Chatham House explains the Iowa caucuses as the US presidential race kicks off.The team also discuss 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war and continuing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.The producer was Imy Harper and the executive producer was Lewis

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7:12

Sensemaker: Journalists killed covering Israel-Hamas war

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/15

According to estimates by the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 have been killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.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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44:19

News Meeting: Who are the Houthis?

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/12

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.He’s also joined by Iona Craig, a journalist specialising in Yemen, about what we know so far about the strikes against Houthi rebel targets.What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.The producer was Lewis Vickers.To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists-

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8:14

Sensemaker: The British Library cyber attack

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/12

The British Library suffered a devastating ransomware attack in late October. Its recovery will cost millions of pounds. What went wrong?The British Library did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but after this episode was published it asked Tortoise to clarify the claim that "the British Library themselves are saying that they are going to have to dedicate 40 per cent of their reserves". In a statement, the British Library said:"The final costs of recovering from the recent

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45:17

Trendy: When everyone hates you for the same reason

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/11

If the opinion polls are right the Conservatives could face one of their worst electoral defeats in their history in the upcoming general election. Can anything change that?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

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7:22

Sensemaker: Boeing's tailspin

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/11

Once more questions are being asked about Boeing’s safety record after a major mid-air incident on board one of its jets.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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36:14

News Meeting: The Westminster Accounts one year on

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/10

A year ago Tortoise and Sky News launched the first fully searchable database of the money being used to oil the machinery of British politics.In this bonus episode James Harding is joined by Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates, Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan and data scientist Joe White to discuss what we learnt.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

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5:50

Sensemaker: Challenging Trump’s presidential run

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/10

Could the US courts block Donald Trump from running over his involvement in the January 66th uprising?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 want to hear about contact

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5:39

Sensemaker: An assassination in Beirut

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/09

A senior leader of Hamas was killed in Beirut last week. What might Saleh al-Arouri’s death mean for the Middle East?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 want to hear

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41:13

News Meeting: The Joe Biden problem and should the...

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/08

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.In this episode he’s joined by deputy editor Giles Whittell, reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou and Katy Searle, former executive editor of BBC Westminster.They discuss whether the Post Office scandal should be leading the news after an ITV drama put it back in the headlines, whether Joe Biden should be the Democratic presidential candidate and a senior police leader who says policing

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6:26

Sensemaker: General Calamity

The News Meeting ·

2024/01/08

With a year under his belt as prime minister, Rishi Sunak has less than 12 months to go before he has to call a general election. What sort of campaign can we expect?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

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