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When he was 14, “Gareth” began a sexual relationship with his attractive science teacher at his North London school. Students spread rumors and adults minimized the gravity of the relationship, saying Gareth had lived out every teen's fantasy of sleeping with an older woman. After struggling with his emotions and mental health for thirty-five years, Gareth came to realize Sally-Anne Bowen wasn't his girlfriend - she was his abuser. But his quest to get justice is hampered by those who don't view him as the victim of teen sexual abuse, but as a lucky boy.The four-part podcast “Lucky Boy” from Tortoise Media explores how the explicit encounters began, the consequences of their discovery, and Gareth's attempts to make sense of his life. Host Chloe Hadjimatheou searches for other victims of Bowen while asking why our perception of sexual abuse is different when the perpetrator is an alluring woman and the victim is an adolescent boy. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "LUCKY BOY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL NINE MINUTES OF THE PODCAST. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

In this episode, Kimberly Ann Johnson is joined by journalist, and fellow Jaguar, Kristin Butler to discuss the case of Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman: a celebrity couple who are currently both facing charges around Gaiman's ongoing sexual misconduct. Kimberly and Kristin share their own personal reactions to the case, as well as the way the reporting on the story reveals common challenges for women dealing with fallout from sexual boundary rupture, particularly fawning. They explore the complexities of boundary violations, the impact of the #BelieveSurvivors movement on men, and the psychological responses for women searching for agency and empowerment post boundary rupture. The conversation touches on the broader implications of sexual abuse, the role of social media, and the importance of Activate Your Inner Jaguar work in empowering individuals to recognize and assert their boundaries. They discuss the power of embodied consent and the challenges of navigating gray areas in sexual interactions, as well as circumstances where structural power and interpersonal power fluctuate in relationships between men and women.   What They Discuss? Trigger warnings and disclaimers in journalism Fawning between young women and older men who abuse their power What is the journalistic responsibilities of storytelling and reporting around sexual boundaries An in depth consideration of Tortoise Media's podcast series Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman Fawning when the threat is not front of you What happens when your flight response doesn't activate? How does our nervous system respond to a boundary rupture? Tendencies to blame oneself after a sexual boundary rupture Self-Gaslighting What's a trauma loop? What is compelling me to enter certain sexual situations? How does activate your inner jaguar empower women? What is the responsibility women have to their own nervous systems and for their behavior? The complexity of #BelieveSurvivors What is too overprotective for a parent? Is it safe to be a sex positive parent? How do highly publicized extremes impact sexual norms? How does virtual socialization impact our in person interactions? How does emotional support from AI impact our relationships It's become normalized to for men and women to degrade/insult men  The quieter forms of anti-male bias How does structural power and relative power play out between men and women? How does power play out in everyday relationships? The power of embodied boundaries   Links Sign up for Activate Your Inner Jaguar: Movement, Meditation, and The Female Nervous System here - Early Bird price ends May 2nd

Wildfires, floods, drought – climate disasters are hitting harder and faster. The response is often too late, leaving millions to suffer. In fact, less than 2% of international crisis financing is arranged in advance —and an even smaller portion reaches the world's poorest communities. What if we could act before catastrophe struck? In this episode of Counter Crisis, we uncover how pre-arranged financing – committing funding and preparing response plans in advance – can help in places where floods, drought, and conflict have eroded coping capacities. Jeevan Vasagar from Tortoise Media is joined by Nena Stoiljkovic and Abdihakim Ainte. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Counter Crisis is brought to you by the Centre for Disaster Protection, which helps countries find better ways to manage disaster risk – protecting lives, livelihoods, and economies before crisis strikes. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Gareth's whole life has been defined by a relationship he had 35 years ago when, as a 14-year-old schoolboy, he fell in love with an attractive young teacher at his school. He spent most afternoons in her bedroom and thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. But when she walked out of his life everything started to unravel. Lucky Boy is a new four-part series from Tortoise Media in which Chloe Hadjimatheou asks who gets to be a perpetrator and a victim. Click here to listen to the rest of the series or search for Lucky Boy wherever you listen to podcasts.

Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

Technology has the potential to transform farming, making it both more profitable for the farmer and better for the environment. Jeevan Vasagar meets some pioneering farmers who are challenging the whole notion of what modern farm in Britain could look like. Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett. Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices. You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data is the key for farmers wanting to understand the impact their practices are having on the environment. Recent political shifts in terms of subsidies and tax breaks, make it hard for them to plan for the future and prioritise the environment. Does the supply chain need to do more to help?Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett. Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices. You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British farming is an industry in crisis. Farmers say they can't afford to make ends meet, yet we rely on them to keep producing food. Historic pressures to maximise food production have left our soils degraded. Is there a way to help farmers profit while also strengthening the UK's biodiversity?Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett. Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices. You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journos at The Guardian went on strike and were almost immediately replaced with AI, despite the paper saying it wouldn't do that to them. OOPS. The Guardian's use of AI during a 2025 journalist strike has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the broader debate on AI's role in journalism. Accusations arose when AI was used to generate headlines amidst the strike against the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, leading to criticism from the NUJ for undermining the strike action. This incident, coupled with other instances like Microsoft's AI-generated poll next to Guardian content, raised ethical concerns about AI's impact on journalistic integrity and reputation. The Guardian has set principles for AI use, emphasizing human oversight, but the practical application during the strike drew internal and public backlash, reflecting industry-wide discussions on AI's implications for job security, content quality, and ethical journalism.

International Relations experts Natasa Loizou and Costa Constanti give their analysis on the political landscape that is forming and the business aspect of it. With Eleni, they discuss Zuckerberg's recent announcement to get rid of Meta's fact-checkers and what it means for the future of information, Elon's attempts to become ruler of the world, what role Fidias Panayiotou, our MEP, plays in this formation of rulers and how politics have turned into a game of clicks and views. They also discuss the 2026 Parliament elections in Cyprus, how Volt needs to work on their messaging and how ELAM must be dealt with. The discussion also includes references to AI and ChatGPT and how the need for cooling systems will play a role in politics, journalism and the need for investigative work, and the mistrust in science and research. Mentioned in the episode:- Netflix's Buy Me documentary- Mariana Moyano's book Trolls - Who trolled Amber? Tortoise Media podcast - How social media changed elections in Latin America- Brazil fines Meta over Cambridge Analytica - Latin America's fake news problem - Documentary: The Great Hack Previous Mamma Mu podcasts with Natasa and Costa Please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing to Patreon for as little as 2, 5 or 10 euros a month. Find Eleni aka Georgie's Mummy on Instagram and Facebook to follow her daily stories and posts. Email: eleni@georgiesmummy.comSupport the show

Introducing...Making sense of sustainable farmingA new three-part series exploring the challenges facing Britain's food and farming industry.How can we ensure we have enough food to eat, without it costing the earth – and that farmers earn a decent living?Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasagar meets farmers up and down the country to learn about the problems they are facing, and the possible solutions. Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasagar and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett. Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sale of The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values in Britain's media landscape, was approved despite two days of strike action from journalists. The Scott Trust, the owner of the Guardian Media Group, which includes The Observer and its sister paper The Guardian, said the sale to Tortoise Media was expected to be signed in December. The Scott Trust said it would invest in Tortoise Media, becoming a key shareholder, and take a seat on both its editorial and commercial boards. Tortoise has also committed to safeguarding journalistic freedom and the editorial independence of The Observer, undertaking to honor the “liberal values and journalistic standards” of the Scott Trust in its editorial code. Tortoise was launched in 2019 by James Harding, a former editor of The London Times and director of news at the BBC, and the former U.S. ambassador to London, Matthew Barzun. Harding said The Observer name represents “the best of liberal, pioneering journalism,” and promised readers that “we will do all we can to live up to its history as a defender of human dignity and to give it a new lease of life as a powerful, progressive voice in the world.” Ole Jacob Sunde, who chairs the Scott Trust, said The Observer needed “an ally to be sufficiently funded, long-term in nature, and respect editorial independence and liberal values.” Journalists at both The Guardian, which publishes print editions between Monday and Saturday and has a deep digital footprint around the world, and The Observer, have protested the sale and went on a 48-hour strike. Giao Pacey, a partner at media and entertainment law firm Simkins LLP, said The Observer's new leadership will have to be careful in safeguarding the value of the newspaper, which is intrinsically linked to its brand, established over centuries. “Once the sale is completed, the leadership team will need to strike the right balance between preserving the legacy, culture, and integrity of the business while ensuring that it has sufficient resources and support to thrive in a rapidly evolving market,” said Pacey. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The best shows of 2024 and the best of all time, with our resident podcast expert. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Stephanie Coombes. Our original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode on our series focusing on AI's impact on the media industry, Alan and Lionel talk to the executive chairman of Sky News, David Rhodes.David has expressed support for AI advancements, as long as publishers are compensated fairly. He's keen to promote transparency, support credible journalism, and combat fake news. Noble ambitions...but how does he intend to carry them out?Now that the Observer has finally been sold to James Harding's Tortoise Media, Alan and Lionel discuss the next stage in an unfolding saga.Finally, in the Murdoch empire, life imitates art. The latest developments sound like a plot straight from the series Succession: Alan and Lionel discuss who might take on the mantle once Rupert passes away. Could he rule his empire from beyond the grave?Keep your media questions coming. Send them to Mediaconfisdential@prospectmagazine.co.uk and follow us on BlueSky @ prospectmagazine.bsky.socialAlso, stay up to date with all our latest stories by signing up to our new daily newsletter, Lightbulb - simply click on the newsletter tab on our website and enter your email address to register. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the right price, a billionaire can buy almost anything in the private intelligence industry. Investigators will covertly dig through bins, pose as friendly faces to deceptively extract information, and even coordinate offensive hacking attacks to access private data. Although this by no means represents the whole industry, there is nothing off-menu to the world's wealthiest if you know the right people. And Elon Musk — the proprietor of the world's deepest pockets — apparently uses private spies liberally, often to acquire information relevant to his personal life and reputation. Apparently, he's just desperate to control everything. This week on Whale Hunting, Bradley is joined by fellow aficionado of the private intelligence industry Alexi Mostrous, Investigations Editor at Tortoise Media. They discuss why Elon Musk uses private spies for personal matters, the relationship between journalists and the intelligence industry, and how Bradley once pranked an overly eager investigator to protect his source. Mentioned in this week's episode: Elon's Spies, Alexi Mostrous' latest podcast for Tortoise Walter's War, a podcast about Oliver Lewis presented by Tortoise's Basia Cummings Neil Gerrard, a lawyer who represented ENRC and is known for representing wealthy clients in high profile legal spats The controversial Christopher Steele dossier, which was published by BuzzFeed News Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter by Kate Cogan and Ryan Mac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://brazen.fm/plus/

Do elections work anymore? 2024 was the biggest year of elections in human history. Major contests were held in the UK, US, EU, France, India, Japan, Moldova, Georgia, and elsewhere. Did these elections work? Were they free and fair? Did their outcomes actually represent the authentic will of the people? Is genuine electoral democracy with its checks and balances even possible in the mid-21st century?     Today's guest on Disorder, Ben Ansell holds the contrarian view that democracy is actually alive and well. He asserts that even if we are not happy with recent outcomes, we should still trust the process.     Ben Ansell is Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at the University of Oxford and Nuffield College. He was the 2023 BBC Reith Lecturer and the presenter of ‘What's Wrong With Democracy?' by Tortoise Media and ‘Rethink' on BBC Radio 4. His most recent book is ‘Why Politics Fails' and he writes the Substack 'Political Calculus'.     In the episode, Jason and Ben embark on an around-the-world tour to survey this epic year of elections and analyse the state of democracy globally. They look at the key features that have defined this cycle, especially anti-incumbency sentiments.     QUOTE OF THE SHOW ‘This is the only year, 2024, where in every single MAJOR WESTERN country, the incumbents lost votes. They didn't always lose office, but they often did, because when you're losing 5 or 10 % of votes in competitive systems, you're a goner. First off… it looks, if you look at John's FT graph [in the shownotes], things have just got more volatile over the last decade or so anyway. And so that might be just a change among voters, that voters have become more like consumers. I mean, we are all consumers [in our mind sets]. And in most of the countries that have elections in capitalist markets, we [are used to] switching goods all the time. And I suppose there's reason to believe that [moving forward] we might switch parties all the time.'    Jason and Ben delve deeper into the unique case of Georgia, where incumbents have managed to increase their majority despite global trends. The duo also cover the outcomes of the European elections, the implications of criminality as a feature rather than a bug of global neopopulism, and the roles of Russian and Chinese influence operations in election results across the world. The episode concludes with Ben – an optimistic mega-orderer by temperament and intellectual conviction – genuinely Ordering the Disorder by saying that Trump can, and will, be contained and that the institutions of American democracy can actually withstand another Trump term.    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/    Show Notes Links    FT anti-incumbency graph/article: https://www.ft.com/content/e8ac09ea-c300-4249-af7d-109003afb893     Why Politics Fails https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/444113/why-politics-fails-by-ansell-ben/9780241992753     Rethink: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08gt1ry     What's Wrong With Democracy?: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/whats-wrong-with-democracy/     Ben's Substack: https://benansell.substack.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much of the traditional media were blindsided by Trump's election victory. To discuss why, Katie is joined by James Harding, Founder, Tortoise Media, Claire Atkinson, The Media Mix newsletter, and Max Tani, Media Editor, Semafor.Also on the show, a new investigation into the finances of the British Royal family. Alistair Jackson, Investigations Editor, Channel 4, Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent and Kinsey Schofield, Host, To Di for Daily ask whether the Royals get an easy ride from the journalists tasked with scrutinising them. Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

After weeks of speculation about Tortoise Media's shock bid for the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, Alan and Lionel are finally joined by James Harding, the former BBC director and Tortoise's founder.In a robust discussion, James is grilled about his start up—a relative newcomer in the media world—shaping the future of the Observer. Alan and Lionel interrogate where the funding is coming from, and his long-term plans for the title.The editors are also joined by Carole Cadwalladr, an award-winning investigative journalist and Observer mainstay, to present the view from the newsroom.She questions whether the newspaper is facing an immediate threat, and discusses the repercussions for journalists at both the Observer and the Guardian. Could a sale lead to strike action?To watch this episode, head to the 'Prospect Magazine' YouTube channel, where episodes are published every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has pledged to send reporters to jail and strip major television networks of their broadcast licenses. We discuss how the Presidential campaign was covered and what happens next. James Harding of Tortoise Media discusses his plans to buy The Observer, and as a new investigation into the business interests of the Royals is released, we discuss the story, its coverage and the life of the royal journalist.Guests: James Harding, Editor and Founder, Tortoise Media; Claire Atkinson, Media Reporter, Media Mix Newsletter; Max Tani, Media Editor at news website, Semafor; Alistair Jackson, Investigations Editor, Channel 4; Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent; Kinsey Schofield, Host, To Di for DailyPresenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Ximena Smith reviews a bonkers new show from Wondery and Novel about a murder-for-hire site on the dark web. She also reviews the latest podcast from Tortoise Media that investigates how Elon Musk uses private investigators and surveillance.

For the final episode of the series, Ben goes back to basics and asks: how can democracies hold free and fair elections? It's not as simple as setting up polling stations and handing out ballot boxes, so what does it take to create a truly even electoral playing field?Guests: Robin Forestier-Walker, Freelance journalist, based in GeorgiaTanja Hollstein, Head of Practice (Elections) at the Westminster Foundation for DemocracyPippa Norris, McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University.What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INDEXING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Alexandra Mousavizadeh is a Danish economist and CEO of Evident, an intelligence platform that benchmarks and tracks Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption across the financial services sector. Prior to June 2022 Alexandra was a partner at Tortoise Media in London and creator of The Responsibility 100 Index and The Global AI Index. Alexandra specialises in index creation, using data to build benchmarks that rank nations and companies on key social and technological issues. “We have never seen technology change this quickly.” “Implementing AI in a business is a difficult task and requires a compete re-think of how the business is organised.” “The race has never been this intense before.”

Alan and Lionel are joined by Esther Solomon, editor of the English language edition of Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper known for critically reporting on human rights and Israel's policies towards Palestinians.A year on from October 7th, with hostages still in Gaza, Esther talks about Netanyahu's fluctuating popularity as regional war continues to escalate. How will Israel strike back at Iran following a recent rocket attack? And when the bombs fall silent and a dialogue needs to begin, what happens next?Alan and Lionel also discuss Tortoise Media's ongoing bid to buy the Observer, and whether the final whistle is about to blow on Gary Lineker's time as Match of the Day host.You can also watch this week's episode online: simply go to YouTube and search for ‘Prospect Magazine' for this, and many other interviews, on the Prospect channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're looking at another big potential challenge facing democracy: AI, or artificial intelligence. Ben wants to know how worried we should be when it comes to the rise of these new technologies. Might they spell the death knell for trust in our institutions? Or can technology play a helpful role in boosting modern democracies?Guests: Sarah Kreps, Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell UniversityAlex Krasodomski, Programme Director of the Digital Society Initiative at Chatham HouseKerry McInerney, Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of IntelligenceWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest challenges of our time is climate change. This week, Ben wants to know how effective democracies are when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. How can we settle on solutions when there's so many different interests at play?Guests: Keith Smith, Senior Researcher in the International Political Economy/International Environmental Politics group at the Center for Comparative and International StudiesLouis Wilson, Head of Fossil Fuel Investigations at Global WitnessRafaela Santos Martins Da Rosa, Coordinator of the Sustainability Commission of the Federal Court of Rio Grande do SulWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night the great and the glorious in podcasting gathered not around microphones but tables to attend the sold-out British Podcast Awards 2024, presented by Campaign in partnership with Wondery, Audible, Global, Podcast Discovery and YouTube.From Rylan Clark and Scott Mills to Greg James and the Whitehalls, celebs and independent podcasters alike assembled in London to celebrate the best in the business.In this episode, Lucy Shelley, tech editor at Campaign, and Adam Shepherd, editor of the British Podcast Awards, talk through the event, its highlights and winners as well as the bittersweet moments including a moving tribute to late broadcaster and health expert Dr. Michael Mosley, whose podcast Just One Thing won this year's Hall of Fame award.Backstage at the awards, we chat to some of the winners including The News Agents, YouTube's head of podcasts, and Tortoise Media. We discuss what podcasting brings to news journalism, if a video podcast counts a podcast, and where we're going next for podcasts.Check out the full list of winners – which include The Rest Is Politics and Help I Sexted My Boss – here.This episode includes interviews with:The News Agents hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Soper and Lewis GoodallYouTube's head of podcasts Sandy WilheimGood Bad Billionaire hosts Simon Jack and Zing TsjengTortoise Media producer Rebecca Moore and voice of the Sensemaker podcast Tomini BabsGossip Gays hosts Danny Beard and DJ Billy AndrewsFurther reading:Should podcasts behave more like social media?UK is trailing behind US in podcast advertising, says Goalhanger founderGuardian in talks to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democracy can often be knocked off course by political violence, but in some places it's become an ingrained part of how politics is done. This week Ben wants to find out why violence and democracy can be so hard to separate, and how to stop violence taking hold of our politics in the first place. Guests: Arunima Kar, Freelance journalist based in KolkataAmalendu Misra, Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University, and author of ‘Towards a Philosophy of Narco Violence in Mexico'Hannah Philips, policy researcher at the University of Oxford and Civility Commission Manager at the Jo Cox FoundationWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are partnering with Systemic Justice, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations on The Slow Newscast. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our investigations at www.tortoisemedia.com/inviteIntroducing...Whose Planet? The Climate Justice PodcastIn a world with a rapidly changing climate, this new three-part series podcast explores the intersectional realities of those most impacted. From toxic air to rising sea levels and the cost of the green transition, each episode delves into communities' struggles, victories, and the broader fight for climate justice. Whose planet? is brought to you by Systemic Justice, an NGO working to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social and economic justice.You can listen to the series wherever you get your podcasts. It is hosted by Nani Jansen Reventlow, founder of Systemic Justice, and produced by Tortoise Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's MadTech Daily: Google Wins Appeal Against EU Antitrust Fine; Very Media Group Launches; Tortoise Media in Talks to Buy The Observer  ATS London highlights Jeff Green Andrew Casale Curation

Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber talk to NYT tech journalists Kate Conger and Ryan Mac about their new book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter.The editors also explore the tumult at the Jewish Chronicle, a newspaper now plagued with allegations of fake news and a decline in journalistic standards. With four of its top columnists resigning, they ask what the future is for the oldest Jewish newspaper in the world.And as news breaks that the Observer—the world's oldest Sunday paper—has received a bid from “minnow” Tortoise Media, what implications could this have for the newspaper landscape in the UK?Click here to watch our episodes on YouTube: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and broadcaster David Aaronovitch worked for the BBC in a senior capacity before becoming a columnist for The Times and the presenter of numerous radio programs, including Radio 4's The Briefing Room. He now publishes longer articles on Substack under Notes from the Underground and contributes to Tortoise Media. In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the Jewish Chronicle scandal, where fabricated articles led David and other prominent writers to resign. We also explore accusations of BBC bias in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, and the broader challenges facing journalism today. “If you want to look at lack of balance in the world, look at what's reported and what isn't reported, and how what's not reported is effectively given a kind of second or third class status. I regard this as a big journalistic problem.” To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month: www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn't entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast @BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.comwww.goodeggproductions.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*) Israel 'fully responsible' for pager explosions: Hezbollah Lebanon's Hezbollah group blames Israel for the simultaneous explosion of pagers used by the group's fighters that killed at least nine people. Calling the attacks a "major security breach,” the group says Israel will be punished. Lebanese authorities have urged citizens to dispose of their pagers immediately, while rescue teams work to aid the wounded. The incident has further escalated tensions, as the two nations are already engaged in a prolonged conflict. *) US envoy to UN scrambles to justify vetoes on Palestine's bids at UNSC US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, defended the use of the veto against Palestine in favour of Israel at the UN Security Council, stating that Washington uses its veto power to protect its interests and will not apologise for it. In response to questions about the impact of US vetoes on Gaza ceasefires and Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly, she acknowledged the US respects the International Court of Justice, but criticised the Palestinian resolution demanding an end to Israel's presence in the occupied territories as flawed and unlikely to bring tangible benefits. *) Ursula von der Leyen unveils new team of European Commissioners - Link Ursula von der Leyen reveals her new team of European Commissioners, ending weeks of speculation. The most significant move has been the establishment of a new post aimed at strengthening the EU's defence. Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius has been appointed as the EU's Defence and Space Commissioner. Kubilius, a well-known hawk against Russia, focuses on bolstering military production and integrating Ukraine's military industry with the EU. *) Malian capital hit by rare militant attack - Link A surprise militant attack on a military airport and training centre in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has left the city on edge. Heavy gunfire was reported near the police station controlling access to the civilian airport. It's the first major assault of its kind in years. JNIM (Jay-neem), a group linked to Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack. While the army says the situation is under control, the full extent of the damage and casualties remains unclear. *) Oldest Sunday paper up for sale The world's oldest Sunday paper, The Observer, might have a new owner soon. Its current owner, GMG, is in talks to sell it to online startup Tortoise Media. Founded in 1791, The Observer has been with GMG for over 30 years. If the sale goes through, The Guardian which is operating under GMG, will remain a 24/7 online publication with a global focus.

Where does the boundary lie between bad behaviour and outright corruption? This week Ben wants to understand how corruption and the fight against it are destructive forces in a democracy. Guests: Simon Kuper, journalist and author of ‘Good Chaps' and ‘Chums'Ezequiel González Ocantos, Professor of Comparative & Judicial Politics at Nuffield College, University of OxfordWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It often feels like America is stuck in a perpetual election campaign cycle. How much do campaigns matter? Ben speaks to three guests who have followed several US presidential campaigns from the outside, and the inside. How different does this year's look? What's Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part three of three.Guests: John Sides, Professor at the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TennesseeLauren Gambiano, political correspondent for Guardian US Jim Messina, former campaign manager and former White House deputy chief of staff for operations under President Barack ObamaWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is a privilege to welcome stand-up comedian Ahir Shah to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  On August 12, 2024, Ahir announced that he would be making his Netflix debut. He would bring his 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show ENDS to the streaming service. The special will feature material focused on family, history, immigration, marriage, politics, sacrifice, and beans. The stand-up comedian recorded the special earlier this year at London's prestigious Royal Court Theatre.   ENDS was the runaway hit of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the show starting life at the beginning of the month as a work in progress. Three and a half weeks later, ENDS was crowned the Best Show of the festival before a sold-out five-week run at London's Soho Theatre. The show amassed five-star reviews from United Kingdom publications such as Evening Standard, The Mail on Sunday, The Times, and Tortoise Media. Ahir Shah later took the show to the United States as a part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles. He plans to tour the show across the UK starting on January 30, 2025.  In addition to the stage, Ahir Shah appeared on numerous appearances on radio and television. He appeared on BBC 2's Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Mock the Week, and QI. He also guest starred on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and Channel 4's The Last Leg. In 2021, Ahir launched his first special, Dots, on HBO Max. He performed sold-out shows worldwide, including tours in India and the United Kingdom. He had runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Fringe, and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festivals.  In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Ahir Shah discussed the comedic heroes who inspired him to enter the stand-up world and previewed his upcoming Netflix special, Ends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?By the end of this year, countries making up half the world's population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What's Wrong with Democracy?' Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Katie Gunning and Ada BarumeEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?By the end of this year, countries making up half the world's population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What's Wrong with Democracy?' Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Katie Gunning and Ada BarumeEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?By the end of this year, countries making up half the world's population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What's Wrong with Democracy?' Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Katie Gunning and Ada BarumeEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American voters have chosen the two candidates who will vie to become the next US president. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump couldn't be more different. This week, Ben wants to know what kind of leaders American voters are drawn to. What makes a good president? And is the US primary system of choosing candidates a good way of selecting a leader? What's Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part two of three.Guests: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at the think tank New AmericaDarrell West, professor of Political Science and Director of the John Hazen White, Sr., Public Opinion Laboratory at Brown UniversityLindiwe Mazubuko, CEO of Futurelect and former Leader of the Official Opposition, Parliament of South Africa What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polling organisations often define Americans by their ethnic and racial identity. Ben wants to know if these voter “blocks” remain intact at the ballot box. Is it possible to predict how people will vote based on their identity? Or is demographic polling pointless? What's Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part one of three.Guests: Christopher Towler, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, SacramentoKira Sanbonmatsu, Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University and Senior Scholar at the Center for American Women and PoliticsMark Hugo-Lopez, Director of Race and Ethnicity Research at the Pew Research CenterWhat's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Lewis VickersOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Created in collaboration with Fern Press and Tortoise Media, the Fern Academy Prize was created to discover and nurture unpublished writers who shine a light on the universal human experience and speak to the times we live in. Gabriela Denise Frank won the 2024 prize with A Self She Can Continue Living With: a tragicomic depiction of the middle manager's lot in corporate America and the soul-crushing absurdities of the white collar world. In this episode of the podcast, Gabriela reads the essay in full and offers further reflections on art, life, and writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic societies are a melting pot of people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, but when political alliances are formed around a particular identity it can lead to division and sometimes violence. In this episode Ben explores one of the most extreme examples of ethnic conflict - the Rwandan genocide - and asks whether it's possible to have a peaceful democracy after so much bloodshed.Guests: Sharun Mukand, Professor of Economics at the University of WarwickJames Chin, Professor of Asian studies at the University of Tasmania What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. 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.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Lewis VickersOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out Tortoise Media's new show - The Gas Man!"It's the late 1980s and US Special Agent Dennis Bass is warned about a shipment of suspicious chemicals headed to a secret destination. So he follows the lead – and ends up stumbling into a global plot helping fuel a war. The main suspect? The Gas Man.In the decades since, Special Agent Bass has been locked in an international game of cat and mouse with the man who supplied a dangerous regime with the chemicals to make weapons. Every time Bass thinks he's got his hands on him… The Gas Man somehow manages to slip the net. And he's still on the run today.But after more than 30 years, could his past finally be catching up with The Gas Man?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Ximena talks to Jesse about The Gas Man, an investigative series from Tortoise Media. She's also been listening to Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpian.

By the end of this year, countries making up half the world's population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What's Wrong with Democracy?' Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by Open Society Foundations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You could hardly avoid the gruesome spectacle of the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial - it made the nightly news, but it made a much bigger splash on social media. But was there something else at play? Was Amber Heard the victim of an orchestrated campaign of misinformation? Alexi Mostrous of Tortoise Media is a London-based journalist who has previously tackled catfishing and disinformation in his previous very popular podcasts Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed. Alexi joins Susie to talk about how, with the help of a team of data analysts, he dug through hundreds of thousands of tweets to uncover the shocking revelations of his latest series Who Trolled Amber?

Hiiii hi hi hi! On today's show: Brittany Snow indicates that her ex-husband did cheat on her, an explanation on everything happening between Diddy, the courts, and 50 Cent, Beyonce's Cowboy Carter absolutely smashes the charts, the viral essay that argues you should in fact marry an older man, and! Gypsy Rose Blanchard's marriage is over, but the press for Rebel Wilson's new book is far from it.  This week, Zara recommended you subscribe to Add To Wishlist by Otegha Uwagba. Mich recommended Hoaxed by Tortoise Media. This episode was made possible by Mejuri's Diamond Week. If you're looking to treat yourself, you now can with 15% off all diamond jewellery! Click here to shop. This episode was audio produced by Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald (miss u, Nanabot Lee).  Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We're huge fans of you.

In a special sports themed episode Andrew and Phil are first joined by writer and former newspaper editor Chris Blackhurst to discuss his investigation into Manchester United - the world' favourite football team - and how it has fared under the ownership of the American Glazer family, plus the wider role of big money in professional football (or ‘soccer' if you're American!). Chris also talks about his fascinating work in the world of risk management.Next up is Andrew Butler and Matt Russell from Tortoise Media who reveal an astonishing scandal of match fixing and intimidation in the normally sedate world of professional snooker. Spotted: snooker's fight against match fixing...https://shows.acast.com/the-tortoise-podcast/episodes/spotted-snookers-fight-against-match-fixingYou can buy books from the authors we feature - including those discussed in this episode - in our own bookshop. All profit are shared between podcasters and independent booksellers. https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-world-s-biggest-cash-machine-manchester-united-the-glazers-and-the-story-of-how-money-bought-football-s-soul-chris-blackhurst/7426973?aid=12054&ean=9781035011179&Looking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help.https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.The Scandal Mongers Podcast is also available to watch on youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastAndrew Lowniehttps://twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craighttps://twitter.com/philmcraigThe Scandal Mongershttps://twitter.com/MongersPodcastYou can get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please).Production byTheo XKerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legal proceedings between ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard made nonstop headlines in 2022 — and online discourse at the time seemed to be overwhelmingly in favour of Depp. The tweets in particular caught the eye of investigative reporter and Tortoise Media editor Alexi Mostrous. They seemed to be part of a coordinated effort to smear Heard. And the closer he looked, the weirder it got.What's the connection between that trial, Johnny Depp's friendship with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, and a legion of Twitter bots for hire? Mostrous, who hosts the new podcast Who Trolled Amber?, walks us through his investigation and what it says about whether you can ever really trust what you read online.