The News Meeting podcast

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] (mailto:newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com) Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - [https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events] (https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events) Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Producer: Casey Magloire Subscribe to [The Observer ] (https://observer.co.uk/) today and get access to: ---Our podcasts before anyone else ---A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week ---Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword ---Recipes for every occasion ---Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Click [here] (https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/61ba18761a8cbe923a3cf195/observer.co.uk/subscribe) to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. 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.

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] (mailto:newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com) Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - [https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events] (https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events) Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Producer: Casey Magloire Subscribe to [The Observer ] (https://observer.co.uk/) today and get access to: ---Our podcasts before anyone else ---A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week ---Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword ---Recipes for every occasion ---Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Click [here] (https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/61ba18761a8cbe923a3cf195/observer.co.uk/subscribe) to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. 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.

 

#632

What happens if Tehran runs out of water next week?

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11 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:43

11 Dec 2025


#631

What happens to streaming if Netflix buys Warner Bros?

Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. - including its film and television studios, HBO Max... more

08 Dec 2025

42 MINS

42:46

08 Dec 2025


#630

Why has Wes Streeting launched a review into autism and ADHD diagnoses?

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04 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:51

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#629

Why does Benjamin Netanyahu want to be pardoned?

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01 Dec 2025

37 MINS

37:08

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#628

Why wasn’t Rachel Reeves’ budget bolder?

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27 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:54

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#627

Why might the government scrap jury trials?

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26 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:25

26 Nov 2025


#626

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24 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:45

24 Nov 2025


#625

Why is a Russian spy ship targeting the RAF?

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20 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:50

20 Nov 2025


#624

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17 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:04

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#623

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13 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:39

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#622

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06 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:46

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#621

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03 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:54

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