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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 Keir Starmer face a perilous week ahead?

    Why does Keir Starmer face a perilous week ahead?
    Feb 9 2026

    Two senior aides to Keir Starmer have resigned. What does this tell us about where his leadership is heading? What do mass layoffs at The Washington Post mean for journalism? And why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show so irked Donald Trump?


    Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer’s Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan, producer Casey Magloire and Digital Production Editor Elaine McCallig to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.


    Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of February: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-8


    **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: Jasper Corbett


    Producer: Amalie Sortland


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell


    To find out more about The Observer:


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    33 mins
  • Will Peter Mandelson bring down Keir Starmer?

    Will Peter Mandelson bring down Keir Starmer?
    Feb 5 2026

    Keir Starmer has apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson to his cabinet, but will that be enough to keep him in Downing Street? With an internet blackout impacting the flow of information out of Iran, how can journalists report on the ongoing atrocities? And as soldiers in Ukraine face an unrelenting winter, is a turning point in the conflict around the corner?


    Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Jon Ungoed Thomas, and International Editor Steve Bloomfield to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.


    Join us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of February: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-8


    **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
    • @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky


    Host: Giles Whittell


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell


    To find out more about The Observer:


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

    Head to our website observer.co.uk

    Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    31 mins
  • Will Peter Mandelson’s Epstein links see him removed from the House of Lords?

    Will Peter Mandelson’s Epstein links see him removed from the House of Lords?
    Feb 2 2026

    What does the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza mean for the next phase of Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan? What backlash might Keir Starmer face from new details surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein? And what are the effects of new age verification requirements on Pornhub?


    Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Serena Cesareo and Bex Sander, and Whitehall Editor Cat Neilan to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.


    Please come and see us at the next The News Meeting Live on Thursday, the 26th of February: https://observer.co.uk/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-8


    **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
    • @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky


    Host: Jasper Corbett


    Producer: Amalie Sortland


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell


    To find out more about The Observer:


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

    Head to our website observer.co.uk

    Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    36 mins
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