Afleveringen
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For the second time Vogue has broken with tradition and excluded the First Lady from the front cover. What does this snub tell us about the changing media and political landscape in the US?
Writer and producer: Jess Swinburne
Host: Claudia Williams
Episode Photography: Lola Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Tesla sales are plummeting across Europe. Elon Musk's political antics might have something to do with it.
Writer: Patricia Clarke
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Host: Tomini Babs
Episode photography: Lola Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Self-test rape kits are being promoted as a way to empower survivors, but experts warn they could undermine prosecutions. This debate raises a bigger question: how can we balance support for survivors with the need for justice?
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Lola Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Donald Trump’s new defense secretary has signaled a dramatic shift in US policy on Ukraine, raising alarms across Europe. As fears of appeasement grow and Western alliances are tested, what does this mean for the future of European security?
Writer: Cat Neilan
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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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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Valerie Huber, a little-known but influential activist, has spent years shaping policies to restrict access to abortion. Now Donald Trump is back in the White House her influence will be felt globally.
Writer: Phoebe Davis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Claudia Williams
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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What's behind an Israeli military operation and surging settler violence in the West Bank following the Gaza ceasefire?
Writer: Lilly Cheslaw
Producer: Katie Gunning
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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Many young people saw the Lifetime ISA as their ticket onto the housing ladder. But with soaring property prices and a rigid price cap, thousands are now facing unexpected penalties - some are losing thousands in government withdrawal fees.
Writer: Barney Macintyre
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace that facilitated drug sales using Bitcoin. What does his freedom tell us about the future of cryptocurrency?
Writers: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Casey Magloire
Photography: Joe Mee
Host: Claudia Williams
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In the wake of the Southport murders, the UK Government is reviewing its terrorism strategy and considering adopting a broader definition. But will this stop lone wolf attacks in the future?
Writer: Cat Neilan
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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For the first time since 2000, Syria has ushered in a new year without President Assad as their autocratic head of state. But what's next for the country? Two Syrians share their hopes and fears for the future.
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Tomini Babs
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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