The News Meeting

The News Meeting

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 Moore


Producer: Casey Magloire


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News Meeting: Death in Iran and the Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry

News Meeting: Death in Iran and the Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry

Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, news editor Jess Winch, and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editorJess Winch, Tortoise’s news editorJeevan Vasagar, Tortoise’s climate editor Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editorProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo 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.

20 Mai 202430min

Sensemaker: England’s ‘Ghost’ Pupils

Sensemaker: England’s ‘Ghost’ Pupils

The number of children who are absent from school for more than half the time has soared by 136 per cent since before the pandemic. What’s behind the record levels of absenteeism?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.

20 Mai 20249min

Editor's Voicemail: Should journalism defend democracy or enable it?

Editor's Voicemail: Should journalism defend democracy or enable it?

James Harding ponders what the job of journalism is in the face of populist liars, sophisticated propaganda and the information 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.

17 Mai 20248min

News Meeting: Protests in Georgia and the carer’s allowance scandal

News Meeting: Protests in Georgia and the carer’s allowance scandal

Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.In this episode he’s joined by businessman John Rose who used to be chief executive of Rolls-Royce and is now deputy chairman of Rothschild Group, Tortoise’s news editor Jess Winch, and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:John Rose, former chief executive of Rolls-Royce and current deputy chairman of Rothschild GroupJess Winch, Tortoise’s news editorJeevan Vasagar, Tortoise’s climate editor Host: Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s deputy editorProducers: Rebecca Moore and Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Matt RussellTo 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.

17 Mai 202442min

Sensemaker: Netflix's Baby Reindeer problem

Sensemaker: Netflix's Baby Reindeer problem

Richard Gadd’s Netflix series is on track to become one of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time. But it’s raised questions around Netflix’s duty of care to the real-life people the show’s characters were based on. 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.

17 Mai 20249min

Trendy: Was school better in your day?

Trendy: Was school better in your day?

John and Rachel discuss how schooling has changed from the 1960s until now. Who goes to school? Who runs them? And are school-leavers better at maths now than their predecessors? Hosts: Professor 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.

16 Mai 202440min

Sensemaker: The Church tackles climate change

Sensemaker: The Church tackles climate change

A Christian charity has encouraged nearly all of the country's Churches to take a vital step in tackling climate change after ten years of campaigning.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.

16 Mai 20247min

Sensemaker: Drake vs Kendrick

Sensemaker: Drake vs Kendrick

What does rap’s latest beef tell us about the changing nature of hip-hop feuds?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.

15 Mai 20247min

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