The News Meeting

Political editor Cat Neilan, Greenpeace's Areeba Hamid, and Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas UK discuss Trump's speech at RNC, Labour's environmental policies, and UK-EU cooperation on illegal migration

Exploring the speculation surrounding Biden's re-election, loyalty, and responsibility with insights from George Clooney. Highlighting the dilemma of personal allegiance versus public duty for Biden's team.

Musician Charli XCX discusses how her album 'Brat' became a cultural phenomenon, influencing trends like fashion and politics. The podcast explores the impact of album releases on digital success and societal rebellion through recession pop culture.

With the Republican party convention in full swing, John and Rachel are joined by Christopher Carman to discuss how political parties in the US have changed.  Guest: Professor Christopher Carman, University of Glasgow Hosts: 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.

Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, a 39-year-old ultra-loyal running mate. The podcast delves into Vance's rural Ohio upbringing and his transition from a challenging childhood to a career in investment law. It also analyzes Trump's strategic decision in choosing Vance, indicating a shift in the Republican Party's direction towards populism and protectionism. Furthermore, it explores Vance's political views and aspirations, shedding light on his strong beliefs and opinions on various social issues and foreign policies.

What do Rihanna, Tony Blair and Andrea Bocelli have in common? They all went to the multi-event wedding hosted by India’s richest family. But why spend so much, so publicly, in a country with huge inequality?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.

A podcast delving into the aftermath of an attempted assassination on Trump, highlighting the impact on the presidential race. Analyzing the unexpected fallout, political landscape, and a mysterious disappearance linked to a therapist's influence.

Journalists Dave Taylor, David Rhodes, and Patricia Clarke discuss the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, analyzing the impact on the election, portrayal of Trump as a unifier, and the response of Biden. They explore the mainstreamisation of misinformation, contrast Trump's potential tone shift, and tease upcoming news updates.

The government has promised to build one and half million homes over the next five years by overhauling planning rules and developing what it calls ‘grey belt’ areas. Will it help solve the housing crisis?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.

What should lead the news? Former director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald joins the Tortoise team to explain what he thinks the top story should be.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Lord Ken Macdonald, former director of public prosecutions and co-host of Double Jeopardy, the law and politics podcastCat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise.Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at TortoiseHost: Ceri Thomas, editor at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca Moore and 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.