What does the story of the difficult search for the origins of Covid-19 reveal about China? The unresolved question of whether the virus occurred naturally or escaped from a laboratory, and the contortions of the Chinese authorities under scrutiny are a parable of our times.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 3 Wuhan: The China problem

Each week, Tortoise editor and co-founder James Harding shares his perspective on what's driving the news, not breaking the news.
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News Commentary

James Harding ponders what the job of journalism is in the of face populist liars, sophisticated propaganda and the information war.   
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Should journalism defend democracy or enable it?

James Harding makes the case for why newsrooms should be places a home for challenging questions, heretics and contrarians.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why newsrooms matter

Why being a journalist and asking questions can be such a privilege and a joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The joy of journalism

In the past week there have been a couple of dramatic announcements on military spending, but it has actually increased every year since 2014. In his Editor's Voicemail James explains why this gradual military build-up amounts to a step change, and asks what it might mean for the world.
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A new age of rearmament

Although Lord Cameron’s turn as Foreign Secretary hasn’t redeemed his reputation for Brexit, it has made James think again - not just about the former prime minister, but about politics and political coverage.
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Ep 3 Wuhan: The China problem

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