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S1 Ep 588Ep 588: The great Pacific garbage patch

The world’s largest mass of plastic marine litter has become a new home for thousands of creatures who haven’t been able to survive in the middle of the Pacific ocean before. What does this new ecosystem show about the extent of human plastic pollution?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year. As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown. If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 20236 min

S1 Ep 587Ep 587: Jimmy Lai and freedom in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned in Hong Kong since December 2020. What does his case tell us about media freedom in Hong Kong?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 20237 min

S1 Ep 586Ep 586: The SNP in crisis

How a financial crisis in the Scottish National Party threatens its dominance of Scottish politics.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20237 min

S1 Ep 585Ep 585: Sudan on the brink

The UK government is evacuating Brits from one of the world’s poorest countries as it teeters on the edge of civil war. How did Sudan get here?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20236 min

S1 Ep 584Ep 584: Raab: the backlash

Last week, Dominic Raab resigned after a report found he'd "humiliated staff" and acted in an "intimidating" manner towards civil servants. What does it tell us about the relationship between civil servants and ministers?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 20236 min

S1 Ep 583Ep 583: Donbas girl

Through multiple online accounts, Donbas Devushka created a disinformation empire and pushed a pro-Russia campaign online. Now, one of the people behind it has been exposed.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 20236 min

S1 Ep 582Ep 582: North Wales’ Hollywood fairytale

It was a shock to most when actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham football club in 2020 but now the club is on the brink of a fairytale ending.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 20235 min

S1 Ep 581Ep 581: Bird flu is back

The world is going through its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, but restrictions in the UK are being relaxed. How concerned should we be?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20235 min

S1 Ep 580Ep 580: Atlanta’s Cop City protests

An environmental activist was shot and killed by the police in Atlanta, Georgia. What does this tell us about policing in the United States?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 20237 min

S1 Ep 579Ep 579: Ozempic on the NHS?

England’s NHS has approved semaglutide, Hollywood’s favourite weight-loss injection. But is the hype justified? Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 20236 min

S1 Ep 578Ep 578: Airports lift the liquids ban

London City Airport is the latest to scrap the 100 millilitre liquid rule for hand luggage. When will others follow suit?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20234 min

S1 Ep 577Ep 577: The Pentagon documents leak

The FBI has arrested a man who they believe is linked to a leak of confidential US defence and intelligence documents. What did we learn from the leak?Click here to listen to The News Meeting.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year. As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown. If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20235 min

S1 Ep 576Ep 576: The Battle for Bakhmut

Why a small city in eastern Ukraine has become the scene of the fiercest fighting in Europe since World War Two.Click here for Tortoise’s Slow Newscast: Wagner’s War.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year. As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown. If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 20236 min

S1 Ep 575Ep 575: Virgin Orbit

Richard Branson’s latest space venture was meant to revolutionise the satellite industry. Instead, it went bankrupt. What went wrong?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year. As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown. If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 20236 min

S1 Ep 574Ep 574: Au revoir to e-scooters

Paris has become the first city in the world to ban rental e-scooters. Could the UK be next?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20235 min

S1 Ep 573Ep 573: The charges against Donald Trump

Former US president Donald Trump is facing criminal charges in New York but he faces more serious legal challenges elsewhere.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 20236 min

Ep 572: Prince Harry in court

The Duke of Sussex has been in the high court, fighting a legal battle against the owner of the Daily Mail newspaper. What is he trying to achieve?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 20236 min

S1 Ep 571Ep 571: The arrest of Donald Trump

How the arrest of Donald Trump could reshape the US 2024 election.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 20236 min

S1 Ep 570Ep 570: Protests in Israel

Why Israel is in turmoil over plans to give politicians more control over the courts.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 20236 min

S1 Ep 569Ep 569: Taiwan tensions

Why has a visit to the United States by Taiwan’s president provoked such a hostile reaction in Beijing? Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20238 min

S1 Ep 568Ep 568: A super-wedding gone wrong

The wedding of Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham was supposed to launch them as the hot new it couple. Has a lawsuit ruined that?Listen to the Slow Newscast: https://pod.fo/e/16fd1dTortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 20238 min

S1 Ep 567Ep 567: Scotland’s new first minister

Who is Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s new first minister, and what does his election as first minister mean for the country?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20237 min

S1 Ep 566Ep 566: Ofsted under pressure

Teachers are calling for the UK’s schools watchdog to pause inspections following the death of a headteacher. Why?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 20235 min

S1 Ep 565Ep 565: Boris Johnson’s political future

The former prime minister faced a grilling by the parliamentary committee investigating whether he misled MPs over Partygate. Could it be the end of his political career?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20235 min

S1 Ep 564Ep 564: France's pension crisis

French president Emmanuel Macron has faced a backlash in parliament and on the streets against plans to raise the country’s state retirement age. What does it mean for his reformist agenda?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 20235 min

S1 Ep 563Ep 563: Xi, Putin and Russia’s war

The Chinese president has just returned from a three-day visit to Russia. What did we learn about Xi Jinping’s support for Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20237 min

S1 Ep 562Ep 562: Can the Met Police survive?

A damning report into the Metropolitan Police has concluded that it is institutionally racist, sexist, homophobic and misogynistic. Can it ever be reformed?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 20236 min

S1 Ep 561Ep 561: Troubled banks

Credit Suisse is the latest bank to be rescued after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the global financial markets. Can confidence in the system be restored?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 20235 min

S1 Ep 560Ep 560: Who is funding Boris Johnson?

Out of Downing Street, and unleashed from restrictions on second jobs, Boris Johnson is now earning more than any former UK prime minister in history. But where is that money coming from?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 20235 min

S1 Ep 559Ep 559: El Salvador’s mega-prison

The biggest prison in the Americas will set records for overcrowding. But El Salvador's president says it's necessary to control gang violence.Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20236 min

S1 Ep 558Ep 558: The Budget and free childcare

On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget as chancellor which was centred on boosting the workforce and economic growth. But has he done enough to help parents with the staggering cost of childcare?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20236 min

S1 Ep 557Ep 557: Gary Lineker and the BBC

Gary Lineker was asked to step back from presenting Match of the Day after he tweeted about politics. What does the incident tell us about the BBC’s difficulties in achieving impartial broadcasting?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 20236 min

S1 Ep 556Ep 556: Governments ban TikTok

The UK may become the latest country to ban the use of TikTok on official government devices, joining the EU, US and Canada. What will this mean for the future of the app?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20237 min

S1 Ep 555Ep 555: What's happening to Iran's schoolgirls?

Since November, more than 1,000 Iranian schoolgirls have fallen ill after a wave of suspected poisonings. What's really going on?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20235 min

S1 Ep 554Ep 554: The small boats plan

The government has unveiled new, tougher measures to stop people crossing the Channel in small boats. But it faces legal and practical challenges. Why are they doing it and will it work?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20237 min

S1 Ep 553Ep 553: Nigeria’s new president

After a long and contentious election campaign Bola Tinubu has been declared president-elect of Nigeria. What does his victory tell us about the challenges facing Africa’s most populous country and biggest economy?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20236 min

S1 Ep 552Ep 552: The Covid lab leak theory

After three years and countless deaths, were the people who think Covid came from a Chinese lab right all along?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mels-electric-adventure/id1673852195Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 20237 min

S1 Ep 551Ep 551: Sue Gray's new job

The senior civil servant led the inquiry into Partygate and has now accepted a job as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff causing uproar amongst some Conservative MPs. Is their outrage justified?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 20236 min

S1 Ep 550Ep 550: The TikTok fuelled school protests

Videos posted on TikTok are thought to be fuelling student protests over uniform and toilet rules. The social media platform says most do not violate its guidelines. But the disruption could reignite the debate about another rule - banning mobile phones in schools.Listen to The News Meeting: https://linktr.ee/TheNewsMeetingTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 20236 min

S1 Ep 549Ep 549: Roald Dahl rewritten

A major publishing house has revised some of Roald Dahl’s children’s books. Why did it do it?Listen to The News Meeting: https://linktr.ee/TheNewsMeetingTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 20237 min

S1 Ep 548Ep 548: Will energy bills rise?

The government’s energy price guarantee is due to be scaled back but with the cost of energy falling it is under pressure to maintain it for a little longer, so will bills rise at the end of March?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 20235 min

S1 Ep 547Ep 547: Is Brexit now done?

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has done a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. But has he done enough to get it over the line?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 20238 min

S1 Ep 546Ep 546: The great British salad shortage

Supermarkets have introduced limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce. They blame bad weather in southern Spain and Morocco but British farmers say it's a more systemic problem.Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 20236 min

S1 Ep 545Ep 545: Ohio’s train disaster

A toxic train derailment in Ohio has become a political football. But what about the residents who fear for their health? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20237 min

S1 Ep 544Ep 544: Invaded: A year at war

Tortoise has been speaking to a Ukrainian woman ever since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. A year later and the war is still raging. This is Halyna’s story. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202311 min

S1 Ep 543Ep 543: A year in Ukraine

A year since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine, what are the five key moments which have defined the war so far? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20238 min

S1 Ep 542Ep 542: The search for Nicola Bulley

When Nicola Bulley disappeared the police struggled to control the narrative around the investigation and people descended on the small Lancashire village where she went missing.Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20237 min

S1 Ep 541Ep 541: North Korea's unlikely leader

There has been speculation about whether Kim Jong-un’s young daughter is being lined up to succeed him. But it is more likely that Kim Ju Ae’s public appearances are designed to be a distraction from North Korea’s problems.Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 20237 min

S1 Ep 540Ep 540: The energy companies force-fitting prepayment meters

Energy suppliers have agreed to stop forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable people. Why was it happening in the first place?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 20235 min

S1 Ep 539Ep 539: Nicola Sturgeon resigns

Scotland’s first minister has announced she will step aside after eight years in power. What does Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation mean for Scottish independence?Listen to The News Meeting: https://linktr.ee/TheNewsMeetingTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20236 min