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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


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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore


Producer: Casey Magloire


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Episodes
  • How safe is your internet?

    How safe is your internet?
    Oct 22 2026

    Will Chancellor John Healey play it safe in next week’s budget? Who’s responsible for the decline of Manchester United? What does the cyber-security flaw within PHP tell us about the future of internet safety?


    Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Ben Zaranko, the Observer’s Economics Editor, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Sports Reporter, and Poppy Bullard, Audio Producer, to battle it out for the top story of the day.


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


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    Host: Jeevan Vasagar

    Producer: Poppy Bullard

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett


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    33 mins
  • How can the media report on the Russel Brand trial?

    How can the media report on the Russel Brand trial?
    Oct 15 2026

    With the media fanfare surrounding Russell Brand’s trial, how can jurors be kept away from prejudicial information? What does US control over Ukraine’s defence technology mean for the war, and wider security in Europe? And will the recent revelations about Reform’s councillors racist remarks actually affect support for the party?


    Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer’s Stephen Armstrong, Social Media Editor, Caitlin Macdonald and Whitehall Editor 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

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    Host: Jeevan Vasagar

    Producer: Ada Barumé

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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    34 mins
  • Why did Andrew M-W win his legal claim against the police?

    Why did Andrew M-W win his legal claim against the police?
    Oct 8 2026

    Can Gen Z protesters in France bring about political change? With the enormous financial pull of the tech industry, can Hollywood blockbusters like Artificial and The Social Reckoning meaningfully critique tech billionaires anymore? And how did Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor win his legal claim against the police?


    Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer reporters Hannah Schuller, Marine Saint and Jon Ungoed-Thomas 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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    Host: Jeevan Vasagar

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett


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    33 mins
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