The Slow Newscast

The Observer
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Feb 20, 2024 • 38min

A hidden hell: the prison for children

In a town in Kent, there is a place where vulnerable and volatile boys are locked away for "days on end", where weapons are widespread and living conditions are dire. All on the government's watch. This is the story of the chaos behind locked doors.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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 34min

The trials of Alexei Navalny

This episode was first published in March 2022.  In early 2021 Alexei Navalny and his wife, Yulia Navalnaya returned to Russia where a year earlier he had been poisoned with Novichok nerve agent. It was a decision that likely led directly to his death. On arrival in Moscow Alexei and Yulia were separated. He was detained, put on trial and ended up in one of Russia’s toughest penal colonies where he died. This is their story.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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 35min

Ackman: A billionaire’s war on woke

Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager and spearheading a broader backlash against 'woke' politics, discusses his successful campaign to topple Harvard’s first black leader, his battle of ideas sparked by Hamas's attacks on Israel, and the controversy surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 35min

Marked men

The podcast explores the mysterious death of a man in Birmingham, speculations about Indian assassins and government cover-ups, and the activism of Avatar Kanda. It delves into the suspicious death of Sikh activist Hardip Singh Nijar and discusses alleged Indian government involvement in assassination attempts. The episode also explores the concerns and threats faced by the Sikh community in the UK.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 27min

Betrayal: Alex and Nicola - episode 2

The two most charismatic leaders in a generation took Scotland to the brink of independence. But when Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's powerful partnership collapsed, with it went their hold on a nation. This is the story of the fallout. 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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 35min

Betrayal: Alex and Nicola

The two most charismatic leaders in a generation took Scotland to the brink of independence. But when Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's powerful partnership collapsed, with it went their hold on a nation.To get early access to the second episode or 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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 42min

Murdoch: The other hacking story

Paul Caruana Galizia investigates a new dimension to the phone hacking story, exploring the scandal's impact on British democracy and the connection between corporate interests and tabloid abuse of power. The podcast explores suspicious calls and communications surrounding Rupert Murdoch's bid for B-Sky B, the influence on elected officials, and the eventual abandonment of the bid due to public outrage. It highlights the consequences on British democracy and the importance of public engagement.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 39min

From Lizzo to Beckham: My life according to… Me

From Harry and Meghan to David Beckham and Lizzo, our TV screens are awash with celebrity documentaries like never before. But what story are they telling – and who’s behind them?You can 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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 29min

The Biden Operation

This podcast discusses the concerns and doubts surrounding Joe Biden's candidacy, the high stakes of the upcoming election, the future term of Donald Trump, the possibility of Joe Biden stepping aside as the Democratic candidate, and the influence of third-party candidates on the election.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 45min

Eight years hard Labour: episode 6 - Do you really want to go out on a knight like this?

Jeremy Corbyn’s time as Labour leader is up. The party faces an uphill battle to mount a credible challenge to the Conservative majority at the next election. So who will the party turn to in its hour of need? And what will that person do with all the supporters of Jeremy Corbyn left in the party? 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 hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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