Why five activists who disrupted traffic on the M25 have been given the longest sentences for peaceful protest in UK history. Fill out the Tortoise listener survey by Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium aud...
Jul 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 903
For two decades Strictly Come Dancing has been a jewel in the BBC’s crown. But now allegations of misconduct against at least two professional dancers have rocked the show – and more celebrity contestants are speaking out about their experiences. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium ...
Jul 26, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 902
The US gymnast was top of the world in Rio, but she struggled in Tokyo. What will Simone Biles do in Paris? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear abo...
Jul 25, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 901
The world is still recovering from a global IT failure that affected at least 8.5 million devices. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contac...
Jul 24, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 900
Following weeks of pressure US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential election. With just over 100 days to go, what does this mean? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or te...
Jul 23, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 899
Mehreen Datoo nearly died after she caught the disease when she was a medical student. Now she is part of the team that has helped develop a world-changing malaria jab. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a ...
Jul 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 898
Charli XCX’s new album has taken the world by storm, but its success is down to more than just the music. How did Brat breakthrough to become this summer’s zeitgeist trend? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly abou...
Jul 19, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 897
Donald Trump has chosen the ultra-loyal, 39 year old JD Vance to be his running mate. What does this tell us about Donald Trump’s bid for the White House? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell...
Jul 18, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 896
What do Rihanna, Tony Blair and Andrea Bocelli have in common? They all went to the multi-event wedding hosted by India’s richest family. But why spend so much, so publicly, in a country with huge inequality? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want t...
Jul 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 895
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have called for unity after the former president was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, but will it last and how might the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate change the course of the election campaign? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium aud...
Jul 16, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 894
The government has promised to build one and half million homes over the next five years by overhauling planning rules and developing what it calls ‘grey belt’ areas. Will it help solve the housing crisis? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to g...
Jul 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 893
How Gareth Southgate took England’s men to not one but two finals at the European Championships. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact ...
Jul 12, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 892
Following its seismic election defeat the Tory party has descended into bitter infighting over the election of its next leader. 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories ...
Jul 11, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 891
Keir Starmer’s government has inherited a prisons crisis in England and Wales. Could the boss of a high street key cutting chain fix the problem? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell ...
Jul 10, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 890
The far right have been defeated in parliamentary elections where they were expected to make major gains and possibly even form a government. 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us m...
Jul 09, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 889
After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the s...
Jul 08, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 888
Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded. 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, o...
Jul 05, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 887
How drones are turning the conflict in Ukraine into a robo-war. - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jul 04, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 886
Spanish police have called off the search for Jay Slater, two weeks after the teenager disappeared in Tenerife. Why has the case got so much attention from people online? - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more ...
Jul 03, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 885
Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with a rare asbestos-linked cancer called mesothelioma eight years ago. She thought the talc in her makeup was to blame, so she took several big beauty brands to court. 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to ...
Jul 02, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 884
Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us m...
Jul 01, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 883
After 14 years the Wikileaks founder is back in Australia after walking free from a US court. 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about con...
Jun 28, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 882
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have suspended candidates who allegedly placed bets on the election. What damage could the revelations do to both parties? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or...
Jun 27, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 881
Two astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station after multiple issues with the Boeing spacecraft that took them there. What’s the problem with Starliner – and what’s at stake? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in t...
Jun 26, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 880
Arundhati Roy is facing prosecution in India for comments she made in 2010. What does it say about free speech in the world’s biggest democracy? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell u...
Jun 25, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 879
The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch ...
Jun 24, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 878
France’s greatest footballer has urged people to vote against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the upcoming elections. 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the st...
Jun 21, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 877
Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last? 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 ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a s...
Jun 20, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 876
The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story...
Jun 19, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 875
Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election? 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 - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell u...
Jun 18, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 874
