The News Meeting
The Observer
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.com Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events Executive Producer: Rebecca MooreProducer: Casey MagloireTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf 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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Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
Sensemaker: Historic jail terms for Just Stop Oil protestors
This discussion dives into the record sentencing of Just Stop Oil activists, raising questions about civil liberties and the future of climate activism. The severe penalties reflect escalating tensions around UK oil policies and provoke public outcry. It highlights the alarming disparity in sentences between environmental protesters and violent offenders. Various public figures are calling attention to these draconian measures, evoking a deep examination of justice in relation to climate advocacy.
Jul 27, 2024 • 6min
Editor's Voicemail: Why the anti-woke backlash presents an opportunity
The podcast explores the growing backlash against corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It highlights how businesses are retreating from ESG principles and the potential consequences. The discussion reveals that companies that maintain their values during turbulent times might find greater long-term success. The host argues this moment presents a unique opportunity for the brave to thrive in the shifting landscape of corporate ethics.
Jul 26, 2024 • 42min
News Meeting: Kamala Harris brat memes and Keir Starmer suspends Labour rebels
Giles Whittell hosts a lively discussion with Hashi Mohamed, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, and Stephen Armstrong, tackling hot political topics. They dive into the viral memes of Kamala Harris, exploring their cultural significance and impact on young voters. The group analyzes Keir Starmer's suspension of Labour MPs for rebellion, questioning party unity versus open debate. The conversation then shifts to the urgent crisis of violence against women, emphasizing the need for societal change and collective responses to this pressing issue.
Jul 26, 2024 • 8min
Sensemaker: Strictly Come Dancing loses its shine
Exploring allegations of misconduct in Strictly Come Dancing, impact on reputation, toxic environment claims, professional consequences, and measures taken to ensure a safe environment for contestants.
Jul 25, 2024 • 36min
Trendy: From Butlins to Barcelona: how Brits holiday
The podcast discusses the evolution of British holiday trends, the impact of increased tourism on popular destinations, changing holiday habits of Brits, environmental effects of holidays like air travel emissions, societal impact of holiday trends, and the shift in support from right-wing to progressive parties in Britain's recent election.
Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
Sensemaker: Simone Biles seeks redemption at the Paris Olympics
US gymnast Simone Biles discusses her journey from Olympic triumph to mental health challenges, including the twisties during Tokyo Olympics. She shares her comeback story for redemption at the Paris Olympics.
Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
Sensemaker: What we can learn from the CrowdStrike outage
Discover the aftermath of a global IT failure affecting millions of devices. Dive into the cybersecurity crisis triggered by CrowdStrike's software update, leading to widespread industry impacts and PR challenges. Uncover the details of the recent software outage and the implications for Windows devices worldwide.
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
Sensemaker: Joe Biden drops out
US President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential election, shaking up the political landscape. Kamala Harris rises as the Democratic nominee amidst fundraising boosts. Exploring the repercussions and challenges for both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming election.
Jul 22, 2024 • 40min
News Meeting: Joe Biden quits the presidential race
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.
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
Sensemaker: The malaria survivor who helped create a new vaccine
Mehreen Datoo, a malaria survivor, discusses the breakthrough in developing a new malaria vaccine, the challenges faced, and the potential impact on reducing malaria deaths worldwide. The podcast explores the personal account of malaria's impact, the efficacy of the R21 vaccine, and the need for further advancements in vaccine development for African communities.
