Around two million people in the UK are living with long Covid. We know the signs and symptoms but we still don’t know all that much about what exactly causes it – and how patients can get better, sooner. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go...
Jun 14, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Boris Johnson faces a dual electoral challenge. Two constituencies that the Conservatives won in 2019 will elect new MPs on the same day. One is in southern England and the other is in the north, so what’s happening in these two very different seats? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our...
Jun 13, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Flights are being cancelled and people are queuing for hours at Britain's airports. What's causing the chaos and how long will it last? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year'...
Jun 10, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 361
Twelve years since the Conservatives took power and six since the EU referendum, voters are dissatisfied with their representatives, divided by demography and distrustful of a system that seems stacked against them. Listen to the Slow Newscast here: https://podfollow.com/1487320403 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Fierce battles are raging for control of the Donbas region, a key target for Vladimir Putin. Both Russia and Ukraine are claiming successes, but who is really winning? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use ...
Jun 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 359
With inflation at a 40 year high, the Bank of England's governor has suggested workers shouldn’t ask for a pay rise because of worries it could fuel price rises. But what’s the reality? To listen to the Backstory with Andrew Neil got to www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/backstory/ Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our ...
Jun 07, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 358
The EU is banning almost 90% of Russian oil imports by 2023. But it stopped short of a total embargo because Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban objected. What impact will it have on Russia’s economy? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go t...
Jun 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 357
After a five-year silence the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is back with a new album and a headline performance at Glastonbury. What’s in store? Listen to Londongrad: How the Lebedevs partied their way to power here: https://podfollow.com/1625862285 Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our ...
Jun 02, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 356
The recent outbreak of monkeypox has been described by health experts as a "highly unusual" event. Why's it happening now? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year's digital mem...
Jun 01, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Two crypto tokens collapsed leaving one man looking a bit silly. What can we learn from the demise of Terra and Luna? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year's digital membersh...
May 31, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 354
For two years, North Korea shut itself off from the world and boasted about its zero Covid cases. Now, the country has reported its first case of Covid-19. What could a sudden surge in the country mean for the rest of the world? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join e...
May 30, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 353
The gunman who killed 21 people including 19 children at a school in Uvalde, Texas used two AR-15 assault rifles. Why, despite so many mass shootings, can you still buy military-style weapons in America? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Applications for the next commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police have now closed. Who are the runners and riders? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year's digital member...
May 26, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 351
A 21-year-old Russian soldier has been jailed for life for killing an unarmed civilian in the early days of the invasion. What does it mean and how might the Kremlin retaliate? Listen to Unforgotten: Syria’s war crime here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tv9wBqcqrxNfPECCHJ65E?si=79099e270ce84706 Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get...
May 25, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Running Sri Lanka is the Rajapaksa family business. Gotabaya is the president and at one point last year there were five of them in the cabinet. Now the country is on the verge of economic collapse. To listen to the Backstory with Andrew Neil got to www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/backstory/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 349
The governor of the Bank of England warned last week that inflation could get worse – and that most things driving price rises are beyond his control. But others say the Bank was slow to act when prices first started going up. Could it have done more? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to ou...
May 23, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 348
The East Marsh estate in Grimsby is one of the UK’s most deprived communities. But a charity is trying to change that – one house purchase at a time. Watch our ThinkIn, "How We Live Next: How do we build neighbourhood communities that last?" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcV1Ru6qRuU Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access ...
May 20, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 347
In 2020 the government tried to pass legislation that would have made it harder to prosecute British troops for war crimes like torture. This is how one group of campaigners forced it to rethink the Overseas Operations Bill. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclu...
May 19, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 346
For more than fifty years, Peter Tatchell has been fighting for LGBT+ rights. His work isn’t done yet. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Claudia50 to get a year's digital membership for £50. Ho...
May 18, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 345
A group of people united by one haunting question have come together to form the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice. They’ve got the public inquiry they campaigned for, but there’s still a long way to go until they get answers. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and joi...
May 17, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Since 2021, housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa has been travelling up and down the country visiting substandard homes, documenting the conditions and interviewing tenants. His campaigning is making a difference. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. J...
May 16, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has won the presidency of the Philippines by a landslide. But he's not the first Ferdinand Marcos to rule the country. Why is his election so historic? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/...
May 13, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 342
The fansite Tudum was announced by Netflix last year in a bid to boost its offer to subscribers, bringing with it a whole suite of new writers and content creators. But when Netflix’s share price dropped the new staff were one of the first things to go. What happened? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories,...
May 12, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Labour leader Keir Starmer is currently under a police investigation for breaching Covid-19 lockdown rules. If fined, he says he'll resign. How did we get here and what does this mean for prime minister Boris Johnson? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive ev...
May 11, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 340
The UK is currently facing a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortage. Could it have been avoided? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year's digital membership for £50. Hoste...
May 10, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 339
The British Virgin Islands has been beset by scandals. The premier was arrested on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, and a separate inquiry found evidence of state corruption. How did it come to this? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive eve...
May 09, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Bumper profits posted by the world’s biggest oil and gas producers have reinvigorated calls in the UK for a windfall tax. Could it solve the cost of living crisis? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the ...
May 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 337
A leaked opinion by the US Supreme Court suggests that it could reverse an historic ruling that gives women the right to have an abortion. What impact would that have? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use ...
May 05, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 336
The rotten culture at Westminster has been exposed once again. Has anything changed since allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying first emerged in 2017? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code ...
May 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 335
A congressional committee is investigating what happened on January 6th 2021 and in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol. This is what it has uncovered so far. Listen to The Backstory with Andrew Neil here: https://torto.se/3xVAYcX Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journa...
May 03, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 334
