News Meeting: Why big events ultimately come down to chance
In this bonus episode the Tortoise team are joined by Dr Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and author of ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do ...
31 Jan 202428min
Sensemaker: Be the best: Britain’s shortage of soldiers
Why the head of the British Army raised the prospect of conscription and what he was trying to say about the state of our military.To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a l...
31 Jan 20247min
Sensemaker: A new test for Alzheimer's
A recent study found measuring levels of protein through blood tests could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early. What could that mean for how we treat the disease?To find out more about Tortoise:- ...
30 Jan 20245min
News Meeting: The death penalty and does Iran want a war with the United States?
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whittell.In this episode the team discuss the US troops killed in a drone strike, the ...
29 Jan 202436min
Sensemaker: How Trump saw off his rivals
After his victory in New Hampshire last week, it looks almost certain that Donald Trump will win the race to become the Republican party’s presidential candidate. How did he secure such a convincing l...
29 Jan 20248min
News Meeting: Trump wins again and why the British military is in such a state
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.In this episode the team are joined by journalist Jane Martinson and an audien...
26 Jan 202435min
Sensemaker: Britain’s measles outbreak
The UK has declared a national incident in response to one of the worst measles outbreaks since the 1990s. Why are cases rising? To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a liste...
26 Jan 20247min
Trendy: Britain’s baby bust
Across the western world birth rates are declining. Why aren’t we having as many children as we used to? Is there still a link between marriage and having children? And what can policy makers be doing...
25 Jan 202440min
