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News Meeting: Investigating a failing children’s prison and a nuclear missile misfires
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News Meeting: Investigating a failing children’s prison and a nuclear missile misfires
FromTortoise News
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding.In this episode the team are joined by Lord Bird, co-founder of the Big Issue, and an audience in the newsroom. Louise Tickle talks about her investigation into failing young offenders institution Cookham Wood and John reflects on his time in prison as a youngster 60 years ago. They also discuss Britain's Trident nuclear-deterrent system misfiring during a test and John’s poverty prevention plan. Plus, James introduces his editor’s voicemail.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comGuests:Lord Bird, co-founder of The Big IssueGiles Whittell, deputy editor at TortoiseLouise Tickle, reporter at TortoiseHost: James Harding, editor-in-chief at TortoiseProducer: Rebecca MooreExecutive producer: Lewis VickersTo 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 moreIf 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/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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