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Giles Whittell is joined by Tortoise’s Alexi Mostrous, Jeevan Vasagar and Cat Neilan as they battle it out to see who can pitch the top story of the day. They discuss the allegations levelled by the It Ends With Us co-stars, how journalists should respond to Elon Musk's remarks on grooming gangs in England, and President Biden blocking a $15 billion deal.
Listen to Alexi’s series Who Trolled Amber here: lnk.to/WhoTrolledAmber
Guests:
Alexi Mostrous, investigations editor at Tortoise Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseJeevan Vasagar, contributing editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Despite Silicon Valley promising Artificial Intelligence would revolutionise our daily lives, the reality has been slower to unfold.
Writer: Patricia Clarke
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Giles Whittell and Tortoise journalists predict what stories will make the headlines in 2025. They discuss possible political shifts in the UK, reconciliation attempts in Syria and much needed local council reform.
Guests:
Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise Cat Neilan, political editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
To find out more about Tortoise:
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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 [email protected]
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2024 was weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and WeGovy went global. What does that mean for Novo Nordisk, the Danish company making them? And can it live up to the hype?
Writer: Claudia Williams
Producer: Claudia Williams
Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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The King's first full year on the throne has been marked by his illness. Along with that of his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales. What does this year tell us about the state of the royal family?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Photography: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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How England cricket’s greatest batter got even better in 2024.
Writer: Andrew Butler
Producer: Katie Gunning
Photography: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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The tradwife movement, led by influencers like Nara Smith, sparked intense online debate throughout 2024, particularly following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. What does it tell us about the year?
Writer: Jess Swinburne
Producer: Jess Swinburne
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The Belfast rap trio has taken the world by storm. But who are they and how have they managed to capture the zeitgeist?
Writer: Elaine McCallig
Producer: Casey Magloire
Photography: Jon Jones
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and Jess Winch take a look back on some of the biggest stories of the year and share some of their favourite pitches. From the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine to domestic issues like the Grenfell inquiry and the first Labour budget, along with cultural stories such as Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day.
Guests:
Basia Cummings, editor at TortoiseJeevan Varsagar, contributing editor at Tortoise Pete Apps, Inside Housing contributing editor and Orwell Prize winning authorKwajo Tweneboa, social housing activistPatricia Clarke, reporter at Tortoise Lindiwe Mazibuko, former opposition leader in South Africa and co-founder of FuturelectBeth Rigby, political editor at Sky NewsHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise and Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
To find out more about Tortoise:
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- 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 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 [email protected]
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How the fallout from the TV show sparked a nearly two hundred million dollar lawsuit.
Thanks for listening to the Sensemaker.
This episode was written and mixed by Eleanor Biggs.
Photography by Jon Jones.
The executive producer is Rebecca Moore.
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How a young woman from Gaza who chronicled life in the Strip after October 7th and became one of the most influential women in the world.
Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou
Producer: Gary Marshall
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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In 2024, Chappell Roan went from relative obscurity to playing to some of the biggest crowds in festival history. What toll did this meteoric rise take on her?
Writer: Katie Riley
Producer: Katie Gunning
Photography: Lola Williams
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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The Post Office scandal was one of the largest miscarriages of justice in the UK with hundreds of people wrongly prosecuted for theft or false accounting. So why did it take an ITV drama to bring about change?
Writer: Sophie Fenton
Producer: Tomini Babs
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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For the first time ever, the top ten grossing films of the year are all sequels. What does this tell us about the film industry? Has Hollywood run out of new ideas?
Writer: Casey Magloire
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate the top stories of the day. They discuss the conclusion of the mass rape trial that found 50 men guilty of raping Gisele Pelicot, the new new terrorism and federal charges brought against accused CEO murderer Luigi Mangione and if the Guinness shortage is real or just great marketing.
Guests:
Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise Stephen Armstrong, reporter at Tortoise Jess Winch, news editor at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive 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 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 [email protected]
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The man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, is alleged to have used an untraceable 3D-printed firearm. What is that and why is it so controversial?
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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This week, Mark McDonald announced he is trying to bring Lucy Letby’s case back to the Court of Appeal. What reasons does he give for believing the circumstances have changed since her initial trial?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Saudi Arabia has been awarded the tournament despite widespread concerns about human rights violations and environmental issues. What does this tell us about the changing face of global football?
Writer: Andrew Butler
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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A new cryptocurrency linked to the identity of Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of Brian Thompson, has reached a market value of $76 million.
Writer: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Matt Russell
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Giles Whittell and guests debate what stories should lead the news. They discuss calls for Stephen Cottrell to step down over his handling of a sexual abuse case, failures of the UK’s privatised water industry, and ABC News’s $15 million defamation settlement with Donald Trump.
Guests:
Pete Apps, Inside Housing contributing editor and Orwell Prize winning authorBasia Cummings, editor at TortoiseStephen Armstrong, reporter at TortoiseHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive 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 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 [email protected]
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