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The News Meeting

The News Meeting

By: The Observer
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Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news.


Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut?


Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com


Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore


Producer: Casey Magloire


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Episodes
  • Why does Andy Burnham want to move part of Downing Street?

    Why does Andy Burnham want to move part of Downing Street?
    Jun 25 2026

    Why might Andy Burnham move part of the Downing Street operations to Manchester? What happened to maternity care across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust? And can we adapt our cities to extreme heat?


    Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Ben Zaranko, Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Evan Moffitt as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.


    **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk


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    38 mins
  • Why does the Putney Pusher remain anonymous?

    Why does the Putney Pusher remain anonymous?
    Jun 18 2026

    Why are UK voters so anti-establishment? Why can’t we name the Putney Pusher suspect? And why is the government banning teenagers from having AI relationships?


    Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Sarah Dear, Stephen Armstrong and Cat Neilan as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.


    **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk


    Follow us on Social Media:

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    Host: Jeevan Vasagar


    Producer: Amalie Sortland


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell


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    31 mins
  • What’s driving disorder in Belfast?

    What’s driving disorder in Belfast?
    Jun 11 2026

    Who's calling the shots when World Cup staff and fans are denied entry? Can the US-Iran ceasefire survive another exchange of strikes? And why has the Belfast knife attack become about the Irish border?


    Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s John Simpson, Hannah Schuller and Evan Moffitt as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.


    **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk


    Follow us on Social Media:

    • @ObserverUK on X
    • @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok
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    Host: Giles Whittell


    Producer: Amalie Sortland


    Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard


    To find out more about The Observer:


    Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

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    35 mins
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