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


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Producer: Casey Magloire


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News Meeting: 2024 predictions

News Meeting: 2024 predictions

What might happen this year? James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors and reporters to make some predictions.The producer was Lewis Vickers.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app...

1 Jan 202438min

News Meeting: Robert Peston on why politicians need to get a grip of AI

News Meeting: Robert Peston on why politicians need to get a grip of AI

James Harding sits down with ITV political editor Robert Peston to discuss his new book ‘Bust?: Saving the economy, democracy and our sanity’.This episode was recorded in front of an audience at The T...

29 Dec 202327min

Sensemaker: How Dan Wootton became the story

Sensemaker: How Dan Wootton became the story

In 2023 the outspoken king of celebrity gossip put GB News in a tight spot. What does its response tell us about the UK’s new media landscape?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app ...

29 Dec 20238min

Sensemaker: Sam Altman: who is the OpenAI boss?

Sensemaker: Sam Altman: who is the OpenAI boss?

The firing – and immediate rehiring – of OpenAI’s CEO rocked Silicon Valley this year. But what does Sam Altman’s story tell us about the fears around artificial intelligence?To find out more about To...

28 Dec 20238min

Sensemaker: The Taylor Swift Era

Sensemaker: The Taylor Swift Era

This year there was one artist who smashed records. But what does Taylor Swift’s monumental success say about the future of the music industry?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app...

27 Dec 20236min

News Meeting: What was the biggest story of 2023?

News Meeting: What was the biggest story of 2023?

In this special Christmas episode with Intelligence Squared the Tortoise team are joined by Robert Peston and an audience at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill to discuss the biggest stories of the year.W...

22 Dec 202329min

Sensemaker: Sports Illustrated and its AI-generated authors

Sensemaker: Sports Illustrated and its AI-generated authors

Sports Illustrated magazine has been accused of attributing online cont ent to fake, AI-generated authors. The articles have now been taken down. What does it tell us about transparency in the era of ...

22 Dec 20235min

Sensemaker: Hostage deaths put pressure on Netanyahu

Sensemaker: Hostage deaths put pressure on Netanyahu

The recent deaths of hostages in Gaza has heaped more pressure on Israel’s prime minister. Could it lead to another pause in fighting?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a ...

21 Dec 20236min

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