News Meeting: Band Aid backlash and Project 2025 in the White House
Basia Cummings and guests debate the top stories of the day and decide what should lead the news. They discuss Donald Trump’s latest controversial cabinet nomination, the backlash against Bob Geldolf’s Christmas hit and the growing concerns about shadow banking.
Guests:
Lindiwe Mazibuko, former opposition leader in South Africa and co-founder of Futurelect
Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise
Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise
Host: Basia Cummings
Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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