Sensemaker: How they pulled off an ‘impossible’ prisoner exchange
Twenty four people have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West for decades, but who benefits?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.
7 Aug 20248min
Sensemaker: Gaza ceasefire talks at a standstill
What impact has the killing of two senior Hamas leaders had on the negotiations?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.
6 Aug 20247min
News Meeting: The Olympic boxing controversy and how to cover the UK riots
Award-winning foreign correspondent Christina Lamb on what should lead the news.She also explains why she sticks with stories after other journalists have moved on and tries to find bright spots to reignite interest in them.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent at the Sunday TimesCat Neilan, political editor at TortoisePatricia Clarke, reporter at TortoiseHost: Ceri Thomas, 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.
5 Aug 202445min
Sensemaker: Who are Britain’s far right?
The disorder and violence that has followed the attack in Southport has been condemned as “thuggery,” and an insult to a grieving community. What does it tell us about Britain’s far right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Aug 20247min
Sensemaker: Sha’Carri Richardson and the politics of doping
The US athlete is seeking redemption at the Paris Olympics, but what does her story tell us about the politics of doping?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.
2 Aug 20247min
News Meeting: Evan Gershkovich freed in biggest prisoner swap since Cold War
Jess Winch is joined by guests to make sense of three big stories and decide which one should lead the news.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseChloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at TortoiseKatherine Denkinson, freelance investigative journalistHost: Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseProducers: Casey Magloire and 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.
1 Aug 202438min
Trendy: What Labour and the Conservatives do next
How have the two main parties interpreted the election result? John and Rachel look at how they’ve reacted to what they think voters were telling them and how this moment compares to 1997 when Labour last won a landslide.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.
1 Aug 202433min
Sensemaker: How does a government overspend on asylum by £6bn pounds?
The chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous Conservative government of 'covering up' a £22bn hole in the public finances including £6 billion on housing asylum seekers that hadn’t been budgeted for.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.
1 Aug 20246min
