

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 5, 2024 • 7min
Sensemaker: Labour's landslide
Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded.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.

Jul 4, 2024 • 40min
News Meeting: Will Joe Biden step aside?
It’s nearly a week since Joe Biden’s terrible performance in that debate against Donald Trump and the panic in the Democratic party has reached fever pitch. In this special episode James Harding is joined by Susan Glasser from The New Yorker, crisis management consultant Dan McGinn and former US ambassador Matthew Barzun.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New YorkerMatthew Barzun, former US ambassador to London and Tortoise chairmanDan McGinn, crisis communication and reputation management consultantHost: James Harding, editor-in-chief at TortoiseProducer: Lewis Vickers and Casey MagloireTo 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.

Jul 3, 2024 • 40min
Trendy: The final countdown
On the eve of the election John explains how the exit polls work.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 contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2024 • 19min
Could it be true?: Is everything we’ve told you a lie?
A new academic paper says journalists regularly overstate the harms of online misinformation. In our final episode, Alexi Mostrous and Patricia Clarke speak to the paper’s author and reflect on their own reporting from the frontlines of the digital election campaign.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.

Jul 2, 2024 • 45min
News Meeting: Why populist candidates thrive
With a few days to go until the election, James Harding is joined by three guests and an audience in Manchester to discuss the stories that should be leading the news.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Joshi Herrmann, founder of The MillNazir Afzal, chancellor of Manchester University and former chief crown prosecutor for north west EnglandMaria Farnell, employment lawyer and founder of business strategy firm AthelisHost: James Harding, editor-in-chief at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Lewis Vickers 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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 8min
Sensemaker: How the election looks on social media
Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results?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.

Jun 28, 2024 • 53min
News Meeting: The Biden problem and is Julian Assange a hero or a villain?
After Joe Biden’s debate disaster, what might happen next? Plus Julian Assange is freed, the prime ministerial debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, and what we can do about political corruption.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comBook your free ticket to be in the audience for our next election special in Manchester on Monday 1st July: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-manchester/ Guests:Simon Kuper, columnist at the Financial Times and author of ‘Good Chaps’Giles Whittell, world affairs editor at TortoiseKatie Riley, data editor at TortoiseCat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseHost: James Harding, editor-in-chief at TortoiseProducer: Lewis Vickers and Casey MagloireTo 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.

Jun 28, 2024 • 5min
Editor's Voicemail: Minority rule
Labour look set to win a huge majority in Thursday’s general election. But a large and unlikely coalition of voters will be left wondering whether they’ve been heard at all.Listen to the latest episode of Trendy now.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.

Jun 27, 2024 • 47min
Trendy: The digital election campaign
What does the online election campaign look like? Who are the parties trying to reach and how effective are they? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at Sheffield University. Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfGuest: Kate Dommett, professor of digital politics at Sheffield UniversityTo 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.

Jun 26, 2024 • 17min
Could it be true?: The platforms’ dilemma
Exploring the challenges faced by social media platforms like TikTok and Meta in moderating political content and misinformation. Discusses instances of content removal, biased scientific research, and the struggles of big tech companies in accurately moderating content. Highlights the importance of transparency in countering misinformation and foreign election interference on social media platforms.