The News Meeting
The ObserverEvery 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
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 696 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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- Sound mix shocking
Whoever is mixing this needs firing. I like this show but the levels are so inconsistent. I often have to have it at full volume to get it at a listenable level, and then when another speaker is set to a higher level it blows my ears out.
This has been going on since tortoise days. Sort it out guys.
Apple Podcasts3Joeyd49
United Kingdom4 months ago - !
Favourite journalism podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Orla 🇮🇪
Ireland7 months ago - Just what I’ve been waiting for! 😊
Love this podcast and its take on format. It’s brilliant way to present the news when there are a million same old news podcasts out there. It’s really just brilliant and what I’ve been waiting for.
P.s I heard an advert for this ages ago but could never find it & kept finding “The news agents” and remember thinking something wasn’t right but I knew this was out there and so glad I finally did find it.
Apple Podcasts5HazzaHbombUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Fun way to get the news
I use this podcast to get news that is considered and non sensational. This week you had 2 American journalists. I listen to this podcast because it’s NOT American. Prefer if you kept it Eurocentric. Would an Irish or French journalist be a better inclusion if you want to expand?
Apple Podcasts5Jam Topping
Australiaa year ago - A great way to get into the news…
What I love about this show is that it helps me better understand not just some of the crucial events in the world right now but also the forces that go into deciding what we know and when we know it… It’s been great for me - as the world burns - to get under the hood of how ‘papers’ work.
Apple Podcasts5JoelHorwood
Swedena year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #88 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #209 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #182 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Chile/News/Politics |
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What is The News Meeting about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Three journalists pit rival pitches against each other each episode, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how news leaders decide what makes the cut. The format blends newsroom banter with deep dives into politics, economy, climate, tech, and international stories, often framing complex issues through human angles and data-driven context. Notable strengths include a live-pitch, roundtable dynamic that reveals editorial decision-making, a consistent roster of experienced observers, and a willingness to tackle big, policy-relevant topics with clarity and nuance. A standout in this suite is the ability to mix brisk, debate-driven storytelling with thoughtful analysis, making it useful for listeners who want insights into how leading ... more
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Recent guests on The News Meeting include:
1. Poppy Bullard
2. Ben Zaranko
3. Jessy Parker Humphreys
4. Cat Neilan
5. Stephen Armstrong
6. Caitlin Macdonald
7. Jon Ungoed-Thomas
8. Hannah Schuller
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