Sensemaker

After she died three of Joan Didion’s trustees found the writer’s 25-year-old diary and took the decision to publish her entries in full.

Writer: Elaine McCallig

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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This week the British government released footage of authorities arresting migrants who, it says, are in the UK illegally. With a new security-focused immigration bill currently under debate in Parliament, is Labour taking a page from the White House’s playbook on immigration?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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In the dead of night, thieves raid a Dutch museum, making off with priceless Romanian artefacts. As the hunt for the stolen treasures continues, what does this art heist tell us about the future of cultural heritage?

Writer: Claudia Williams

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs 

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Elon Musk isn’t just advising Donald Trump, he’s reshaping the federal government in his image. From mass layoffs to deregulation, his influence is growing – but will it lead to efficiency or upheaval?

Episode writer: Xavier Greenwood 

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore 

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A groundbreaking film with record-breaking nominations, Emilia Perez seemed unstoppable - until one of its lead actors became the center of a media firestorm. Could the backlash cost the film its Oscar dreams?

Episode writer: Aleena Augustine

Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne and Bex Sander

Producer: Ada Barume

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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After Tortoise first reported on the allegations against Neil Gaiman last year, more women have shared their allegations of sexual abuse. Now, one woman has taken her story to the courts and filed a new lawsuit against Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer. 

Episode writer: Phoebe Davis.

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Donald Trump has proposed a US takeover of Gaza, suggesting the permanent displacement of its palestinian population. While the plan is unlikely to happen, has he shifted the debate on the region’s future?

This episode was written by Claudia Williams with additional reporting by Lilly Cheslaw.

It was produced by Matt Russell. 

The Executive Producer was Rebecca Moore. 

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When police sealed off an abandoned gold mine in South Africa to crack down on illegal mining, dozens of men were left trapped underground. This deadly standoff reveals the harsh realities of the country’s illegal mining industry.

Thank you for listening to the Sensemaker from Tortoise.

This episode was written and mixed by Casey Magloire.

Episode photography by Joe Mee

The executive producer is Rebecca Moore 

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The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third Heathrow runway, saying the airport expansion will meet the government’s climate targets because of ‘green aviation’. But is there such a thing?

Reporter: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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A new Chinese AI model sent shockwaves through the US financial markets last week. Will it transform the tech industry forever?

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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