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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 MagloireSubscribe to The

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30:41

How is Shabana Mahmood shaking up the immigration and...

The News Meeting ·

2026/03/05

Why has the Home Secretary banned student visa applications for people from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon? How will the recent conflict between the US and Iran impact the Men’s Football World Cup? How are senior members of the US army using religious language to bolster support for the conflict with Iran?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Andrew Butler, Erica Wagner and Hannah Schuller, as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.**We want to

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26:43

What’s next for Iran?

The News Meeting ·

2026/03/02

In this episode we discuss the US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend. How did the situation unfold and what are the wider ramifications for the region?Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s International Editor Steve Bloomfield, Narrative Editor Chloe Hadjimatheou and Middle East expert and author Jotam Confino.Subscribe to our newsletters HERE for a wide array of digital stories and columns straight from The Observer newsroom.Listen to Chloe Hadjimatheou’s Slow Newscast documentary on

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29:12

Who are the men taking their looks to dangerous...

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/27

Politicians broke away from tradition and discussed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Parliament this week - does this signal the end of deference? The number of people living in asylum hotels has dropped, but what’s behind this trend? Popular influencer Clavicular is the face of a growing community of looksmaxxers who are taking over the internet. What is looksmaxxing and why is it so popular?To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s

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29:46

Has Russia launched World War 3?

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/23

What does a bomb explosion in the Ukrainian city of Lviv tell us about where Russia’s war in Ukraine might be going? How will the UK be affected by President Donald Trump’s new 15% global tariff? And what might be behind the killing of El Mencho, the most-wanted cartel boss in Mexico?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Poppy Bullard, Elaine McCallig and Bex Sander as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Please come and see us this Thursday, the 26th of

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21:57

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/19

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew the Duke of York, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.In this episode, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Political Editor Rachel Sylvester, Home Affairs Editor John Simpson and Professor of the History of Monarchy at City, University of London, Anna Whitelock. They discuss the details of the arrest, possible fallout and impact on the Monarchy.Join us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of

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31:23

Did Russia poison opposition leader Alexei Navalny?

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/16

Why are Britain and its European allies backing the conclusion that the Kremlin poisoned Alexei Navalny? What’s driving a growing measles outbreak in London? And why is the UK’s top military official framing rearmament as a moral necessity?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Hannah Schuller, Phoebe Davis and Francisco Garcia as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of February:

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31:16

Did the government make it harder for graduates to...

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/12

Should the government consider implementing a graduate tax to make the tuition repayment system fairer? What did Jim Ratcliffe get wrong about immigration in the UK? And do we need to get serious about carbon capturing?Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Andrew Butler, Ada Barumé and James Tapper as they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Join us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of February:

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33:10

Why does Keir Starmer face a perilous week ahead?

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/09

Two senior aides to Keir Starmer have resigned. What does this tell us about where his leadership is heading? What do mass layoffs at The Washington Post mean for journalism? And why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show so irked Donald Trump?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan, producer Casey Magloire and Digital Production Editor Elaine McCallig to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting

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31:27

Will Peter Mandelson bring down Keir Starmer?

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/05

Keir Starmer has apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson to his cabinet, but will that be enough to keep him in Downing Street? With an internet blackout impacting the flow of information out of Iran, how can journalists report on the ongoing atrocities? And as soldiers in Ukraine face an unrelenting winter, is a turning point in the conflict around the corner?Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Jon Ungoed Thomas, and International Editor Steve Bloomfield to

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36:26

Will Peter Mandelson’s Epstein links see him removed...

The News Meeting ·

2026/02/02

What does the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza mean for the next phase of Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan? What backlash might Keir Starmer face from new details surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein? And what are the effects of new age verification requirements on Pornhub?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Bex Sander, and Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan to battle out who can pitch the story that

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34:17

Is the Trump administration lying?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/26

How is the Trump administration defending the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents? Why was Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from running as MP? And what role will Trump’s new Board of Peace play in Gaza?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo, and producer Poppy Bullard to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 29th of January:

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27:33

Is brand Beckham on the brink?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/22

Does Keir Starmer need to rethink the UK’s approach to America? What does the Brooklyn Beckham bombshell tell us about the relationship between celebrities and the press? And will China put a man on Mars?Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Jon Ungoed Thomas, Cat Neilan and Andrew Butler, as they each try to pitch the top story of the day.Buy tickets to the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 29th of January HERE**We want to hear what you think! Email us at:

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36:39

Donald Trump’s second term one year on

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/19

In this special episode looking at the first year of US President Donald Trump’s second term: What will the impacts of Trump’s cuts to USAID be? How has Trump reshaped global politics? Is Trump’s power threatened more by grassroots activism than pushback from institutions?Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Deputy Comment Editor, Erica Wagner, Head of Data and Graphics, Katie Riley, and Chatham House’s Senior Research Fellow for the Latin America, US and North America Programme, Chris

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34:20

How do US immigration agents track people down?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/15

What will the UK government do about xAI’s Grok? Can a 1000-year-old tapestry really help repair European diplomacy? And how does ICE use data to identify who gets deported?Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Head of News, Alex O’Connell, Fronts Editor, Evan Moffitt and Data and Graphics reporter, Bex Sander.Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 29th of January: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-7Listen to the new Tortoise Investigates

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34:06

What’s really happening on the ground in Iran?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/12

How can we tell what’s really happening on the ground in Iran? Why are murder rates falling in London? And are ICE agents immune from legal accountability?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Hannah Schuller, Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 29th of January: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-7**We want to hear what you

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30:54

Why did the US seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/08

How did the seizure of a Russian oil tanker unfold? Is President Trump’s crypto-profeteering a bigger scandal than Watergate? And with the United States turning 250, is this a time to reflect on the UK-US special relationship?Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Vanessa Thorpe and James Tapper, plus special guest - the host of The Making of Musk: Understood, Jacob Silverman. Today they battle it out to see who can pitch the story that should lead the news.You can find Understood wherever you

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26:04

What next for Venezuela?

The News Meeting ·

2026/01/05

Will captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro get a fair trial in the US? Who is driving American foreign policy? How would Trump’s supporters view a military campaign?Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Washington Correspondent Hugh Tomlinson, Reporter Phoebe Davis, and lawyer Robert McWhirter as they give their assessment on the situation in Venezuela.**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:@ObserverUK on X@theobserveruk on

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32:40

What will be the biggest stories of 2026?

The News Meeting ·

2025/12/29

Will the world turn against AI? Could the England men’s team finally win the World Cup? And who is the mysterious backbencher preparing to challenge Keir Starmer?Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s consulting editor for comment, Erica Wagner; deputy sports editor, Andrew Butler; and Whitehall editor, Cat Neilan, as they look ahead to the stories set to shape 2026.**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:@ObserverUK on X@theobserveruk on

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37:46

2025’s biggest stories of the year

The News Meeting ·

2025/12/22

It has been a busy year! The Epstein files were released, Prince Andrew is no longer a prince, The Lionesses won the Euros and Ozempic has taken hold of Hollywood. And they are just a few non-Donald Trump related headlines.Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Jeevan Vasagar, Poppy Bullard and Jessy Parker Humphreys, as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the year.**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:@ObserverUK on

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