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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?

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Producer: Casey Magloire

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Episodes

Balenciaga, Alzheimer’s drug and protests

James Harding is joined by Tortoise journalists Liz Moseley, Andrew Butler and Dave Taylor to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week. Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism. For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year. As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to  tortoisemedia.com/slowdown . If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a...

Dec 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 2

World Cup, winter of discontent and a Disney hero?

In the first episode James Harding is joined by Tortoise editors Cat Neilan, Dave Taylor and Liz Moseley to discuss the stories they think mattered most this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 1

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