Tortoise News
Tortoise News is the home of Tortoise's news podcasts: The News Meeting, Trendy and Sensemaker. The News Meeting - join Tortoise editor James Harding and 3 journalists, from the Tortoise newsroom and beyond, to discuss the stories that should be leading the news. Trendy - hear polling expert John Curtice and former Downing Street advisor Rachel Wolf explore the trends that help shape what voters think and politicans do. Sensemaker - our daily podcast that tells one story every day to make sense of the world. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If 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.
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In the wake of the verdict against Donald Trump, James Harding considers the the loss of confidence in the judiciary, the suspicion that judges are politicians, that the courts are political and polarising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, investigations editor Alexi Mostrous and reporter Patricia Clarke. Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com Guests:Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editorAlexi Mostrous, Torto
A man died and dozens were injured by extreme air turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Is this phenomenon becoming more common and if so, why? 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
The first week of the election campaign is over. What do the polls say and how have they changed? What policies have the parties announced? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf are joined by two former campaign insiders to discuss. Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf Guest: Dr Denise Baron, former head of insight
Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will Israel listen? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcas
Fatima is currently detained in Yarl’s Wood for deportation to Rwanda. What will the upcoming election mean for the Conservative party’s flagship policy – and for asylum seekers like her? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to
