Join Jess Winch, Tortoise’s News Editor, Katie Riley, Data Editor, and Sanam Anderlini, founder of ICAN, as they dive into pressing global issues. They discuss Biden’s authorization for Ukraine to strike Russian targets, exploring the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The guests assess Trump's controversial cabinet nominations, contrasting them with his previous picks. Sanam offers insights on the delicate art of diplomacy, pondering if Elon Musk could play a role in international relations amid rising tensions.

Join Robert Peston, ITV’s political editor and co-author of 'Bust?', alongside Tortoise’s Kat Nealon and Jess Winch as they dissect 2023's most pivotal stories. Delve into the aftermath and implications of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the challenges faced by Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. They also explore the transformative yet risky landscape of AI, emphasizing its impact on employment and misinformation. The team wraps up with a discussion on defining moments of the year, ultimately singling out October 7 as the most significant event.

Dave Taylor, Jess Winch, and Katie Riley discuss Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race, analyzing the political landscape, potential replacements, Kamala Harris's strengths and weaknesses, campaign funds, convention timelines, and biases against female candidates of color within the Democratic Party.

Tortoise's political, news, and climate editors discuss the Iranian president's death, contaminated blood scandal, NHS reform, international healthcare lessons, and the role of climate change in wildfires. The podcast highlights the intersection of politics, healthcare, and environmental issues.

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.In this episode he’s joined by economist Linda Yueh, news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar. They discuss Henry Kissinger’s record, Elon Musk telling advertisers on X/Twitter to “go f***” themselves, and the UN’s climate summit in Dubai.What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers. 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 hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.