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Sensemaker: How Trump saw off his rivals
Episode 137
After his victory in New Hampshire last week, it looks almost certain that Donald Trump will win the race to become the Republican party’s presidenti…
2 years, 2 months ago
News Meeting: Trump wins again and why the British military is in such a state
Episode 136
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.
In this episode the team ar…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sensemaker: Britain’s measles outbreak
Episode 135
The UK has declared a national incident in response to one of the worst measles outbreaks since the 1990s. Why are cases rising?
To find out more abo…
2 years, 2 months ago
Trendy: Britain’s baby bust
Episode 135
Across the western world birth rates are declining. Why aren’t we having as many children as we used to? Is there still a link between marriage and h…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sensemaker: Why UK universities face testing times
Episode 134
The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?
To fin…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sensemaker: Fujitsu and the Post Office scandal
Episode 133
The Japanese technology giant has apologised for its role in one of Britain’s most widespread miscarriages of justice. How much damage could it do to…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sensemaker: Hizb’ut-Tahrir banned in the UK
Episode 132
After almost 20 years of trying the British government has finally succeeded in banning the Islamist group Hizb’ut-Tahrir. But will the ban stick and…
2 years, 2 months ago
News Meeting: Tata Steel job losses and why are measles cases rising?
Episode 131
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s deputy editor Giles Whitell.
In this episode the team di…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sensemaker: Ecuador’s state of war
Episode 130
It used to be one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Now its president says it’s in a “state of war” against drug gangs. How did Ecuado…
2 years, 2 months ago
News Meeting: How important will immigration be at the next election?
Episode 129
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor Ceri Thomas.
In this episode the team discuss the C…
2 years, 2 months ago