Katie Riley

Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, share crucial insights on how the media must adapt to a potential second Trump presidency. They discuss the lessons learned from past coverage and the ongoing struggle with misinformation. Katie Riley, Tortoise’s data editor, emphasizes the need for innovative business models in journalism. The conversation dives into the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity, navigating political fear, and focusing on serious issues rather than sensationalism in a rapidly changing media landscape.

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.

David Rhodes, Executive chairman of Sky News, shares his insights on the aftermath of the US elections. David Taylor, a Tortoise contributing editor, discusses Trump's potential policies and promises regarding mass deportations. Katie Riley, Tortoise's data editor, highlights the grim impacts of abortion bans and voter paradoxes. They explore the misalignment between voter sentiment and election outcomes, questioning the effectiveness of media strategies on reproductive rights and the haunting legacy of Trump’s political ambitions.

In this insightful discussion, Erica Wagner, Deputy Comment Editor at The Observer, highlights the human cost of Trump's USAID cuts, warning they could jeopardize millions of lives. Katie Riley, Head of Data and Graphics, connects these cuts to a decline in US soft power and the erosion of scientific credibility. Chris Sabatini, a Senior Research Fellow, outlines Trump's Monroe doctrine and its impact on regional geopolitics, emphasizing grassroots activism as a key counter to Trump's policies. The conversation explores the implications of these changes on both domestic and global scales.

Stephen Armstrong, a reporter at The Observer, and Katie Riley, the data editor, dive into the intricate dance of geopolitics, evaluating Ukraine President Zelensky's attempts to sway Trump post-Alaska Summit. They candidly discuss the clash of Washington’s militarization with America's political trajectory and dissect MPs making TikToks. The duo reflects on the unpredictable nature of international diplomacy and the role of social media in today’s political engagements. This engaging conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of political communication.