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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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29:41

Why is the Royal Family off limits in Parliament and...

The News Meeting ·

2025/02/03

What are the 180-year-old rules that prevent MPs from debating issues about the Royal Family? As Donald Trump floats the idea of “clearing out” Gaza, what lies ahead for Palestinians returning home? And President Trump promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China - but how will this affect foreign relations with the US’ closest neighbours?Giles Whittell is joined by NPR’s International Correspondent Lauren Frayer, plus Tortoise’s Patricia Clarke and Jasper Corbett as they battle to pitch the top

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35:54

An art heist in the Netherlands and will there ever...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/30

Why were priceless ancient Romanian artefacts stolen from a Dutch museum and what does this tell us about the global black market in stolen art? Will the government’s latest plans to expand Heathrow airport bring the growth Rachel Reeves has been promising? And why did Donald Trump offer federal government employees money to quit their jobs?Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Katie Riley, Claudia Williams and Jasper Corbett as they battle to pitch the top story.**Join us at the next edition of

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40:09

Israeli settlers in the West Bank and the millionaire...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/27

How much is tech guru Bryan Johnson willing to put his 19-year-old son through in his quest to avoid dying? Why 33% of surveyed Gen Z-ers say they prefer the army to run the country? What happens to the West Bank during a Trump administration?Basia Cummings is joined by scientist and broadcaster Adam Rutherford, plus Tortoise’s Cat Neilan and Stephen Armstrong, as they battle to pitch the top story.**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here:

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34:11

Who is the bishop who urged Trump to “have mercy” and...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/24

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s direct plea to Donald Trump has led a Republican congressman to demand her deportation. Should Democrats buy Trump’s meme coins? And what’s the point of Davos?Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s James Harding, Patricia Clarke and Katie Riley as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live/bookHost: Giles

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32:29

Ceasefire in Gaza, allegations against Neil Gaiman,...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/20

How Tortoise first reported on the allegations made against author Neil Gaiman. Does a ceasefire in Gaza mean peace? And what are Donald Trump’s plans for day one in the White House?Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Katie Gunning and Chloe Hadjimatheou as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.Listen to Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman here:https://lnk.to/NG-Master**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here:

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38:19

How should the media handle Trump 2.0?

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/17

As the world gears up for a second Donald Trump presidency, how will newsrooms handle the whirlwind this time around? What lessons will they take from the missteps and chaos of his first term?Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell is joined by Pulitzer prize-winning American journalists Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan and Tortoise’s data editor, Katie Riley.**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here:

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33:03

The price of Shein’s fast fashion and what’s gone...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/13

What should politicians do about allegations of poor treatment for workers at Shein’s factories in China? Will Keir Starmer back the chancellor amid the UK’s economic woes? And is allowing supervised drug use the solution to Scotland’s drug death crisis?Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Patricia Clarke and Stephen Armstrong as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.**Get tickets for our next News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January here:

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35:03

Why is Mark Zuckerberg changing Meta’s policies and...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/10

How will climate events like fires and hurricanes affect America’s home insurance market? Why is the Silicon Valley tech boss scrapping fact-checking ahead of Trump 2.0? And what should happen to two french orca whales now their marine park is set to close?Jess Winch is joined by Tortoise’s Giles Whittell, Claudia Williams and Patricia Clarke as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day.Click here to join us at the News Meeting live on Wednesday 29th January:

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30:40

Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni and Elon Musk...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/06

Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Alexi Mostrous, Jeevan Vasagar and Cat Neilan as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day. They discuss the allegations levelled by the It Ends With Us co-stars, how journalists should respond to Elon Musk's remarks on grooming gangs in England, and President Biden blocking a $15 billion deal.Listen to Alexi’s series Who Trolled Amber here: lnk.to/WhoTrolledAmberGuests:Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at TortoiseCat Neilan,

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8:03

Sensemaker: Will 2025 be the breakthrough year for AI...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/06

Despite Silicon Valley promising Artificial Intelligence would revolutionise our daily lives, the reality has been slower to unfold.Writer: Patricia ClarkeProducer: Rebecca MooreHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:22

News Meeting 2025 predictions: Will Trump and Musk...

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/03

Giles Whittell and Tortoise journalists predict what stories will make the headlines in 2025. They discuss possible political shifts in the UK, reconciliation attempts in Syria and much needed local council reform.Guests:Katie Riley, data editor at TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more

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6:20

Sensemaker: Denmark's gold rush town

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2025/01/03

2024 was weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and WeGovy went global.What does that mean for Novo Nordisk, the Danish company making them? And can it live up to the hype?Writer: Claudia WilliamsProducer: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:21

Sensemaker: A hard year for King Charles

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/02

The King's first full year on the throne has been marked by his illness. Along with that of his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales.What does this year tell us about the state of the royal family?Writer: Xavier GreenwoodProducer: Xavier GreenwoodPhotography: Lola WilliamsExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:29

Sensemaker: Joe Root – the greatest gets better

The News Meeting ·

2025/01/01

How England cricket’s greatest batter got even better in 2024.Writer: Andrew ButlerProducer: Katie GunningPhotography: Lola WilliamsExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:04

Sensemaker: Nara Smith and the tradwife renaissance

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/31

The tradwife movement, led by influencers like Nara Smith, sparked intense online debate throughout 2024, particularly following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. What does it tell us about the year?Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Jess SwinburneHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:22

Sensemaker: The rise and rise of Kneecap

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/30

The Belfast rap trio has taken the world by storm. But who are they and how have they managed to capture the zeitgeist?Writer: Elaine McCalligProducer: Casey MagloirePhotography: Jon JonesExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:01

The News Meeting: 2024 Wrapped

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/27

Giles Whittell and Jess Winch take a look back on some of the biggest stories of the year and share some of their favourite pitches. From the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine to domestic issues like the Grenfell inquiry and the first Labour budget, along with cultural stories such as Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day.Guests:Basia Cummings, editor at TortoiseJeevan Varsagar, contributing editor at TortoisePete Apps, Inside Housing contributing editor and Orwell Prize winning authorKwajo

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8:06

Sensemaker: How Baby Reindeer rocked British TV

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/27

How the fallout from the TV show sparked a nearly two hundred million dollar lawsuit.Thanks for listening to the Sensemaker.This episode was written and mixed by Eleanor Biggs.Photography by Jon Jones.The executive producer is Rebecca Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:30

Sensemaker: Gaza’s Vlogger

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/26

How a young woman from Gaza who chronicled life in the Strip after October 7th and became one of the most influential women in the world.Writer: Chloe HadjimatheouProducer: Gary MarshallHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:53

Sensemaker: Chappell Roan and the price of fame

The News Meeting ·

2024/12/25

In 2024, Chappell Roan went from relative obscurity to playing to some of the biggest crowds in festival history. What toll did this meteoric rise take on her?Writer: Katie RileyProducer: Katie GunningPhotography: Lola WilliamsHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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