Trendy: Growth? What growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party have unveiled their first budget in 14 years. John and Rachel are joined by Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss the big takeaways and what this means for the country's economic future. Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfGuest: Merryn Somerset Webb, senior columnist at BloombergTo 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.
31 Okt 202433min
Sensemaker: The battle of the sexes in the US election
More than any other time in history, American men and women have found themselves supporting opposing presidential candidates. But what is driving the battle between the sexes that may decide the next US president? Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Eleanor BiggsHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Okt 20246min
Sensemaker: Why doesn’t prison work for women?
The UK’s new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has pledged to radically reduce the number of women going to prison in England and Wales.Writer: Phoebe Davis Producer: Gary MarshallHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Okt 20247min
Sensemaker: Rachel Reeves changes the rules
Britain’s chancellor has announced a big change to the way the country will measure debt. She hopes this will enable more spending for things like hospitals, roads and schools but has she made the right move for the country?Writer: Cat Neilan Producer: Eleanor BiggsHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Okt 20247min
News Meeting: Georgia’s pro-Russia party wins and how to handle Trump’s tweets
Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the ruling Georgian Dream party increasing its share of the vote, Rachel Reeves changing the fiscal rules and what journalists can do to report on Donald Trump differently.Tickets for 30th October News Meeting Live available here - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-live-11/ Guests:Peter Apps, contributing editor at Inside Housing and author of the Orwell prize winning book ‘Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen’. David Taylor, contributing editor at TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseHost: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore 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.
28 Okt 202426min
Sensemaker: North Korean troops join Russia’s fight in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un has sent thousands of military personnel to Russia as part of a deal with Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called it a “clear escalation” of the war.Writer: Nina KuryataProducer: Rebecca MooreHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Okt 20247min
The News Meeting: North Korean troops in Ukraine and Gisele Pelicot becomes a feminist icon
Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss Trump’s claims that the Labour party are interfering with the US election, Gisele Pelicot’s hope for other women who face abuse and North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. Tickets for 30th October News Meeting Live available here - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-live-11/ Guests:Rachel Wolf, Trendy podcast host and co-founder of Public First Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseJeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at Tortoise Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseEmail: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore 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.
25 Okt 202437min
Sensemaker: The press frenzy over Liam Payne’s death
The world was shocked last week by the news of pop star Liam Payne's death. What does the lurid media coverage that followed tell us about the press’s relationship with celebrities?Writers: Eleanor Biggs and Tomini BabbsProducer: Eleanor BiggsHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Okt 20246min
