
Tortoise News
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<p>Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news. </p><br><p>Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut?</p><br><p>Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email <a href="mailto:newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com</a> </p><br><p>Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - <a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events</a> </p><br><p>Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore</p><br><p>Producer: Casey Magloire</p><br><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Observer </a>today and get access to:</p><ul><li>Our podcasts before anyone else</li><li>A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week</li><li>Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword</li><li>Recipes for every occasion</li><li>Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/61ba18761a8cbe923a3cf195/observer.co.uk/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
Why aren’t Gen Z buying rounds at the pub?
Jasper Corbett interviews Stephen Armstrong, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Ben Zaranko about Gen Z's spending habits, England's football performance, and government industrial policy.

July 9, 2026
Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Who could win?
Host Giles Whittell interviews Hannah Schuller, Poppy Bullard, and Andrew Butler about the day's top stories, including political satire and international relations.

July 2, 2026
Is Taylor Swift’s wedding getting women into betting?
Host Jeevan Vasagar interviews Patricia Clarke, Caitlin Macdonald, and Jon Ungoed-Thomas about cryptocurrency, Taylor Swift betting trends, and whistleblower threats.
677 total episodes available with 542 transcripts
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- What is Tortoise News?
<p>Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news. </p><br><p>Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut?</p><br><p>Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email <a href="mailto:newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com</a> </p><br><p>Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - <a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events</a> </p><br><p>Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore</p><br><p>Producer: Casey Magloire</p><br><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Observer </a>today and get access to:</p><ul><li>Our podcasts before anyone else</li><li>A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week</li><li>Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword</li><li>Recipes for every occasion</li><li>Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/61ba18761a8cbe923a3cf195/observer.co.uk/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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