Parhaat Tortoise Podcastit (2024)

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Sensemaker: Chappell Roan and the price of fame 9:53

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1397. The Tortoise Shack Wrap of 2024 43:43

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this wrap of 2024 we are joined by the dream team of Shamim Malekmian and Harry McEvansoneya, to look back over 2024, share a few laughs and worry about the direction of travel in too much of global politics. We talk heroes, villains and the stories that included both of those. All Hail the Bike Shed.Ha…

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Introducing..Crime Junkie - MURDERED: JonBenet Ramsay 8:15

10d ago8:15

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We are partnering with Audiochuck, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations like Elon's Spies. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our investigations at www.tortoisemedia.com/invite. Introducing...Crime Junkie - MURDERED: JonBenet Ramsay The morning after Christm…

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Reminiscing, Recommitting and Resilience 30:29

17d ago30:29

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As I ready to embark on the Snowdrop 55-hour relay event at the end of the month, I spent some time looking back at times when I needed to muster up my own resilience to help others reach their goals. It is a well I need to rely on for the coming year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support…

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November Energy Market Surges, Trump’s Policies, and Top Industry Moves 8:23

22d ago8:23

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This month, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick covers key energy market updates: Market Performance: Strong sector gains. Trump’s Energy Policy: Deregulation, LNG growth, sanctions driving oil. Natural Gas Outlook: Higher LNG exports expected to benefit producers. Energy Tariffs: Proposed tariffs could raise U.S. refining costs. Quick Hits: OPEC+ …

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1373. GE2024 – The Candidates, Rory Hearne

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackI'll be honest, this is not really a candidate interview. There are a couple of mean questions. But it's more touching base with our friend Rory and wishing him well for Friday. How could we not?For all our GE 2024 coverage, including the results podcasts to come please go to patreon.com/tortoiseshack…

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Sensemaker: The woman behind ITV’s Mr Bates vs. The Post Office 6:11

2d ago6:11

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Sensemaker: 2024: The year of the sequel 7:22

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1389. No, No Happy Christmas to RTE. Up the Workers! 21:45

3d ago21:45

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack(Editors Note: Recorded Dec 12th)Martin vs RTE at the WRCMartin went to the WRC to represent RTE worker Joey Kelly vs Arthur Cox who are representing RTE. It was standing room only and despite the attempts to have the case dismissed, what was revealed shows that RTE is not taking steps to resolve its mistr…

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1385. Left Unity in 2025? 20:54

6d ago20:54

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackI won't lie, I wanted to see PBP Cllr Conor Reddy get into the Dáil. But that's the democratic process and his (and my) disappointment is, as Conor outlines, a waste of time when the work on the ground continues. We look at the opportunity of real Left Unity in the next Dáil and in street-led activism and …

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The News Meeting: Justice for Gisele Pelicot and are Americans taking all the Guinness? 24:46

6d ago24:46

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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 edito…

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Sensemaker: Luigi Mangione’s alleged 3D-printed gun 5:47

6d ago5:47

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sensemaker: Why does Lucy Letby’s new lawyer think she should be released? 9:54

7d ago9:54

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sensemaker: Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the 2034 World Cup? 6:13

8d ago6:13

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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1386. Imprisonment as a Last Resort 56:24

9d ago56:24

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackHuman Rights Lawyer, Saoirse Brady is the Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (https://iprt.ie) and she kindly sat down with us in the tortoise shack to talk about our prison system, restorative justice, community sanctions, ending secondary punishments and much more.We really got a lot out …

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Sensemaker: The rise of memecoins 8:48

9d ago8:48

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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News Meeting: Rising water bills and the future of the Archbishop of York 30:22

10d ago30:22

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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 …

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Sensemaker: Who is the lawyer suing Jay-Z? 10:00

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Billionaire rapper Jay-Z is the first celebrity to be named as a co-defendent in an allegation concerning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z vehemently denies the allegation – that he raped a 13 year old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z’s legal team has sued the attorney who filed the claim against him. So who is the lawyer bringing multipl…

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News Meeting: Syria’s disappeared and Fifa’s 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia 39:49

13d ago39:49

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Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the thousands of people disappeared by Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia hosting the tournament amid human rights concerns, and a proposed new law banning marriages between first cousins. Guests: Dr Adam Rutherford, scientist, broadcaster and scien…

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1388. Inside Syria – Hope and Despair 39:27

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this must hear podcast journalist and tortoise shack regular Gareth Browne joined us from Syria to describe what he has witnessed since being one of the first western journalists to enter Damascus as the Assad regime was collapsing.This podcast includes descriptions that some listeners may find disturbi…

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Sensemaker: Syria’s prisons 7:49

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The ousting of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has revealed the full scale of how he used the prison system to lock up, torture and execute his opponents. What do we now know about what went on? Producer: Eleanor Biggs Photography: Jon Jones Host: Tomini Babs Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1382. The Hard Work Has Started with Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell 37:01

14d ago37:01

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this post GE2024 podcast we are joined by Sinn Féin poll topper and maybe short-lived head of the Public Accounts Committee, Mairéad Farrell, to discuss her party's disappointment and or satisfaction with the general election results, her term as a first time TD, working hard for her constituency, the n…

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Sensemaker: Could Nigel Farage’s Reform party be backed by mega donors? 7:30

14d ago7:30

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and property tycoon Nick Candy have been named as considering multi-million-pound contributions, which could change the face of British politics forever. Reform could become the best-funded political party in the UK. Writer: Cat Neilan. Producer: Katie Gunning. Photography: Jon Jones. Executive producer: Rebecca Moore. To…

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Sensemaker: France’s political tailspin 7:03

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France’s government has been toppled, making Michel Bernier the shortest serving prime minister in the history of the modern French Republic. What does it mean for France – and the rest of Europe? Writer: Claudia Williams Producer: Claudia Williams Photography: Jon Jones Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about Tortoise: Download th…

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1381. Gary Gannon on the Next Dáil 30:07

16d ago30:07

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this Post-General Election 2024 Podcast we talk with newly re-elected Soc Dem TD for Dublin Central, Gary Gannon. He talks about the mistakes he made in his first term, the need to stay grounded in the area he represents and what he thinks both the next Government and Opposition will look like. He also …

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Sensemaker: How did Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar al-Assad? 6:33

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For more than half a century, the Assad family ruled Syria with brutality and repression. It took less than two weeks for rebels to bring that rule to an end. What does this mean for Syria and the region? Writer: Xavier Greenwood Producer: Xavier Greenwood Host: Claudia Williams Photography: Jon Jones Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Ac…

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The News Meeting: The end of the house of Assad 30:25

17d ago30:25

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Giles Whittell is joined by three guests pitching an angle on the toppling of the Syrian regime - the only story leading the news. Guests: Charlene White, Loose Women panellist Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.co…

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1377. A Game Changing Freedom of Information Win 39:33

17d ago39:33

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackNote: this was recorded a few days ago, but we didn't want it to get lost in the GE2024 news cycle.In this podcast we are joined by freelance freedom of information journalist and one of the driving forces behind righttoknow.ie, Ken Foxe (yes, bike shed Ken) and managing partner at FP Logue Solicitors and …

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Sensemaker: The assisted dying bill has passed its first House of Commons hurdle, what happens next? 7:14

17d ago7:14

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MPs voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill has many more stages to pass before it becomes law. So what happens next? Writer: Phoebe Davis Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1380. Paul Lazarus Murphy on the Next Dáil and GE2024

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this extended GE 2024 election results and outcomes podcast we are joined by recently re-elected PBP TD, Paul Murphy for a chat about his last few years in the politics, the campaign in 2024, the positives we could see in a genuine Left vs Right polarised Dáil and the effective and practical ways which …

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The News Meeting: France’s political turmoil and will Musk fund Farage 30:05

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Jess Winch is joined by three guests who bring a story they think should lead the news. They debate reports that Elon Musk may donate millions to Nigel Farage’s Reform, the collapse of France’s government and a scientific breakthrough that has the potential to reduce the energy required to store data. Guests: Patricia Clarke, technology reporter at…

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Sensemaker: Are targets for the rollout of electric vehicles too high? 6:44

20d ago6:44

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The carmaker behind Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën says the closure of its Vauxhall factory in Luton is due to new zero-emission policies. But is that the full story? Writers: Barney Macintyre Producer: Matt Russell Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Trendy: The big trends that shaped 2024 30:28

21d ago30:28

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In this season finale, Rachel and John look at some of the major trends shaping how we live today and those that are going to matter in the future. 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 - B…

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41. Gaza Latest and Remembering Refaat 41:24

21d ago41:24

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackThe situation in Gaza is getting worse. Three women were crushed to death by men who lined up to get aid in Central Gaza. Israel continues to expand the Netzarim Corridor and attack family homes full of displaced people. More people are getting hungrier each day. At this year’s conference on Palestine Stud…

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Sensemaker: Syrian rebels take back Aleppo 7:34

21d ago7:34

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In just 24 hours President Assad’s forces just “melted away” in Syria’s second biggest city. How did the rebels seize control and what might Assad do in response? Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer: Gary Marshall Host: Tomini Babs Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experie…

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Sensemaker: Banana Art 7:06

22d ago7:06

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A banana taped to the wall with duct tape sold at a Christie’s auction for $6.2 million to a cryptobillionaire. At the same auction, a Henri Matisse remained unsold. What does this sale tell us about the state of the art market? Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Tomini Babs Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See …

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1364. America: From Exceptionalism to Isolationism 35:22

23d ago35:22

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Please join us patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn the last few weeks of the US presidential campaign tortoise shack regular and Latin American journalist with El Pais, Nicholas Dale Leal spent time in Miami, Georgia and right along the border in Texas. He joins us now to discuss what he saw and how it felt as a Colombian citizen who lives in Mexico to see…

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Sensemaker: Russia’s new experimental ballistic missile 6:10

23d ago6:10

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Vladimir Putin has threatened to deploy more Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine. He boasted that they’re equipped with multiple warheads and have destructive power comparable to a nuclear strike. Writer: Nina Kuryata Producer: Eleanor Biggs Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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