The News Meeting

The Observer
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Aug 23, 2024 • 36min

News Meeting: Democrats showcase their wife guys and Starbucks boss is under fire

What should lead the news? Three journalists tell Giles Whittell what they think the top story should be and Giles has a message for the new Starbucks CEO.In this episode they discuss why the coffee chain’s boss is being criticised, the vibe at the Democratic National Convention and what a death at Britain’s newest jail tells us about the prison’s crisis.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseKatie Riley, data and graphics editor at TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Lewis VickersTo 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.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 6min

Sensemaker: Indonesia moves its sinking capital

 What do you do when your capital city starts to sink? Indonesia decided to build a new one, but it isn't going to plan.Book your tickets for the News Meeting Live here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-live-10/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.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 6min

Sensemaker: The Ukrainian accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline

German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor, so can we put all the other theories to bed? 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.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 6min

Sensemaker: New York’s war on rats

New York mayor Eric Adams has made it his mission to rid the city of rats. But after several failed attempts, can he win the war?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.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 8min

Sensemaker: The world of MrBeast

Allegations about conditions on the set of MrBeast’s reality TV show are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the world’s biggest YouTuber. How did he build a media empire and could this mark the start of its downfall?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.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 35min

News Meeting: Africa’s mpox vaccine shortage and Kamala Harris pitches for the presidency

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most.In this episode they discuss why Africa is currently facing a shortage of supply of mpox vaccines, the influence of Labour Together and Kamala Harris heads to Chicago to accept her party’s nomination for president. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseDave Taylor, editor at TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca MooreExecutive producer: Lewis VickersTo 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.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 8min

Sensemaker: Valdo Calocane and the ‘failures’ in the case of the Nottingham killer

A review has found that there was "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements" by mental health services in the care of Valdo Calocane, who killed 3 people in Nottingham last year.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.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 41min

News Meeting: Why Indonesia is moving its capital and the children in care placed far from home

What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Louise Tickle, reporter at TortoiseClaudia Williams, host of the Slow NewscastJeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Lewis VickersTo 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.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 5min

Sensemaker: London (Taylor’s Version)

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has returned to Wembley Stadium for another five nights, which means she will have performed the show in London more than any other city in the world. Why does London mean so much to the self-styled Miss Americana?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.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 43min

Trendy: Keeping the lights on

 How much energy do we use and where does it come from? To achieve net zero carbon emissions politicians will have to make some difficult decisions about how we power our lives and the economy. John and Rachel talk to Professor Dieter Helm, Britain’s leading energy economist, to get a sense of the scale of the challenge.Guest: Dieter Helm, professor of energy policy at New College, OxfordHosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo 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 trendy@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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