Introducing Dr Anti-vax: the making of a modern panic
How did the anti-vax movement become so mainstream?
25 years ago, a British doctor Dr Andrew Wakefield sparked a global vaccine panic. Today, Alexi Mostrous, the reporter behind chart-topping hit podcasts Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed investigates how anti-vaxxers have gone from the fringes of public life to the centre of the culture wars that divide America and so many other countries, and the beguiling fall and rise of the man who started it all.
Episode 1 goes live on Tuesday 24th October and all three episodes will be available to Tortoise members on the free Tortoise audio app, and subscribers to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: Dr Anti-vax

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Listen to our latest series Who Trolled Amber?, TimeOut's #1 recommended podcast of 2024.  Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured? Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. 
Also on Tortoise Investigates, you'll find our other award-winning, chart-topping series: Sweet Bobby, Hoaxed, Pig Iron, Into the Dirt, Three Doors, Down and Dr Anti-Vax and Walter's War. 
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Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous Producer: Xavier Greenwood Editor: David Taylor Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Additional reporting: Katie Riley&nbsp; Sound design: Karla Patella&nbsp; Artwork: Jon Hill &amp; Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing...The Price of Paradise

Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his role in feeding online abuse. Can the team get to the truth about who trolled Amber?
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 Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous
Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood
Editor: David Taylor
Narrative editor: Gary Marshall
Additional reporting: Katie Riley 
Sound design: Karla Patella 
Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Trolled Amber: Episode 6 - Public enemy

Could a nation state have deployed an online army to fight for Johnny Depp? Alexi discovers the curious relationship between the Hollywood star and an authoritarian world leader.
All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen. 
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Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
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 Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous
Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood
Editor: David Taylor
Narrative editor: Gary Marshall
Additional reporting: Katie Riley 
Sound design: Karla Patella 
Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Trolled Amber: Episode 5 - The special relationship

The astonishing case of a teenage killer helps lift the lid on how bot campaigns work – and offers the team a new path forward in the investigation.
All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen. 
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 hello@tortoisemedia.com

 Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous
Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood
Editor: David Taylor
Narrative editor: Gary Marshall
Additional reporting: Katie Riley 
Sound design: Karla Patella 
Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Trolled Amber: Episode 4 - Through the looking glass

Disinformation experts come back with some startling results. The story begins to cross continents as the team find evidence of a global campaign.
All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen. 
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 hello@tortoisemedia.com
Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous
Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood
Editor: David Taylor
Narrative editor: Gary Marshall
Additional reporting: Katie Riley 
Sound design: Karla Patella 
Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: Dr Anti-vax

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