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  • Ep 509: China’s Covid numbers

    The World Health Organisation has accused China of underrepresenting the severity of its Covid outbreak and the real number of deaths. What do we know about what's really happening?


    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.


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    8 min
  • Ep 508: Within striking distance?

    Britain is in the middle of yet more train strikes. How close are the unions and the rail companies to a deal?


    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 Andrew50 to get a year's digital membership for £50.


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    7 min
  • Ep 507: War aims

    As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the chance of peace still seems far away.


    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 Andrew50 to get a year's digital membership for £50.

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    7 min
  • Ep 506: 2023 predictions

    We’re doing something a little different… and a bit risky. We’re going to kick off the new year by predicting what we think might happen in 2023. 


    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.

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    8 min
  • Ep 505: Sheryl Sandberg leaves Meta

    One of the most powerful women in tech left the world’s biggest social media company this year. Alexi Mostrous explains how Sheryl Sandberg’s departure from Meta helps him make sense of 2022.


    Listen to Hoaxed here: https://podfollow.com/hoaxed


    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 Alexi50 to get a year's digital membership for £50.

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    9 min
  • Ep 504: The ghost of Boris Johnson

    Rishi Sunak has spent his first Christmas as prime minister. It’s been a tumultuous year which saw not one but two of his predecessors removed from office. But with some in the Conservative Party still viewing him as a pretender, there’s still a very real prospect of him being visited by the ghost of 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 events.


    Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Claudia50 to get a year's digital membership for £50.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  • Ep 503: Courting controversy

    In 2022 the United States Supreme Court has reshaped America through a series of controversial decisions on the climate; religious rights; gun laws and – most momentous of all – abortion.


    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.


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    8 min
  • Ep 502: The women who could change Iran

    This year the stories of two Iranian women – Mahsa Amini and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – can help us understand the challenges facing Iran’s regime.


    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • Ep 501: Beth Mead's revenge tour

    In an historic year for English women’s football, one player stood out – Beth Mead. Her journey to success is a story of dedication and bouncing back from knock-backs.


    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.

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    5 min
  • Ep 500: Comedian, president, wartime leader

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrust President Volodymyr Zelensky onto the international stage and into the spotlight. He’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and honoured with an Oscar but now he needs a victory.


    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.

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    7 min

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