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The News Meeting
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?
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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
Producer: Casey Magloire…
Episodes
The News MeetingWhat happens if Tehran runs out of water next week?
The Iranian leader said the water problem in the capital “cannot be solved” and has suggested evacuating the city’s nearly ten million residents. Iran and…
The News MeetingWhat happens to streaming if Netflix buys Warner Bros?
Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. - including its film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO - is set to have major ripple effects on both TV and…
The News MeetingWhy has Wes Streeting launched a review into autism and ADHD diagnoses?
Will the next men’s football World Cup be the most politically tense in history? Did we learn anything from the latest round of peace talks between Vladimir…
The News MeetingWhy does Benjamin Netanyahu want to be pardoned?
Why did Prime Minister Keir Starmer decide to defend himself and the Chancellor over last week’s budget? Rightwing activist and regular GB News contributor…
The News MeetingWhy wasn’t Rachel Reeves’ budget bolder?
Will the shooting of two National Guards in Washington DC change US politics forever? Should the UK roll out screening for prostate cancer? Did Chancellor…
The News MeetingWhy might the government scrap jury trials?
David Lammy has proposed scrapping jury trials in England and Wales for all but the most serious offences. Paramount Global has obtained exclusive streaming…
The News MeetingWill talks to end the war in Ukraine lead anywhere?
Did international tourists go on “sniper safaris” to Sarajevo during the siege in the mid-nineties? Why do some campaigners want to halt the new medical trial…
The News MeetingWhy is a Russian spy ship targeting the RAF?
A Russian spy ship has directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots monitoring its movements near UK waters. What is President Vladimir Putin trying to achieve…
The News MeetingWhy is Shabana Mahmood inspired by Denmark’s asylum policies?
The Home Secretary has announced a raft of tough immigration controls to make the UK a less attractive destination for illegal migrants. The former Prime…
The News MeetingWhy have US politicians released documents on Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump?
Twenty thousand documents from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Could emails referencing Donald Trump divide his loyal…
The News MeetingCan Zohran Mamdani take on President Trump?
Why are so many prisoners being released from prison by mistake? What happens if Arts Council England goes under? And what can the Democrats learn from…
The News MeetingIs the UK indirectly implicated in the civil war in Sudan?
Will there be any voter suppression in Tuesday’s US elections? Why did a British university prevent one of its academics from researching human rights abuses…
The News MeetingWhat’s behind Brazil’s deadly police raid?
What do we do with the knowledge that climate change made Hurricane Melissa worse? Why was there such a deadly police raid in Brazil? And why isn’t hospice…
The News MeetingWhy is Hurricane Melissa so strong?
The storm caused widespread damage in Jamaica and is making its way to Cuba; is climate change to blame for its power? What - or who - is behind Donald Trump’s…
The News MeetingDoes Amazon control too much of the internet?
Which international peacekeeping forces might be present in Gaza, and what will their role be? Is the fact that kids on free school meals do worse in their…
The News MeetingIs Vladimir Putin outsmarting Donald Trump?
Trump imposed what he called “tremendous” sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies. What’s next for the Trump-Putin rollercoaster? President Trump is…
The News MeetingWhat did we learn from Virginia Giuffre’s new memoir?
Who is responsible for breaking the ceasefire in Gaza? How might the Louvre heist thieves get away with selling jewels belonging to Napoleon’s wife? Does…
The News MeetingWill Donald Trump move the World Cup?
As more and more people turn to AI for news, how should journalists fight back and protect the human by-line? Will Donald Trump’s cosy relationship with FIFA…
The News MeetingGaza Special: What's next?
One story is dominating the headlines today: the rapidly unfolding situation in the Middle East. This morning, Hamas released the last 20 living hostages; in…
The News MeetingWill Trump’s Gaza deal lead to lasting peace in the Middle East?
Why has Donald Trump sent hundreds of National Guards to Illinois? Should the UK look to France when it comes to tackling the far-right? Will the US-backed…
The News MeetingWhy is the government giving the police more power to stop protesters?
Do new oil projects in the Gulf of Mexico signal the end of an international consensus on climate change? Will the Home Office’s new plans to curb protests…
The News MeetingWhat we know about the Manchester synagogue terror attack
Two Jewish people were killed in a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue. Did President Trump and Pete Hegseth cross the line with their inflammatory…
The News MeetingWhat’s the point of Labour’s new plan for immigration?
Will the US ban a safe and legal abortion pill? Is the Met Police full of Freemasons? Can Labour take control of the narrative on immigration? Rebecca Moore is…
The News MeetingWhy are top comedians performing at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia?
This weekend marks the first-ever Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Jimmy Carr, Aziz Ansari, and Dave Chappelle on the bill. It’s being reported they are each being…
The News MeetingWhy did Donald Trump falsely claim paracetamol causes autism?
This week the President made the erroneous link between pregnant women taking paracetamol to autism. What happens now that trust in basic pain relief is…
The News MeetingWhat does it mean to recognise a Palestinian state?
Could Tiktok become MAGA-tok? What are the implications of recognising a Palestinian state? Should Rwanda be hosting an international cycling competition?…
The News MeetingWhat does Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation tell us about freedom of speech in Trump's America?
What did we learn from Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s press conference? Why is Israel invading Gaza City? What does the suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel show…
The News MeetingHow did Gen Z in Nepal overthrow a government?
With young people in Nepal using social media sites like Discord to organise protests, are we witnessing the South Asian Spring? How influential is Elon Musk…
The News MeetingWhat will the consequences of Charlie Kirk’s shooting be?
What does the sacking of Peter Mandelson mean for Keir Starmer? Does Vladimir Putin want war with NATO? Is the UK at risk of an uptick in political violence?…
The News MeetingWhy are older people risking arrest for Palestine Action?
Why can’t the French government pass a budget? Who will win in the fight for the soul of the Labour Party? Why do pensioners keep being arrested? Giles…
The News MeetingWill Angela Rayner resign?
Will revelations about Angela Rayner’s taxes be the end of her political career? How will Melvyn Bragg’s exit from In Our Time impact the iconic show? Why did…
The News MeetingWill an alliance between India and China usher in a new era of global superpowers?
Will Afghanistan get the aid it needs? Is China the new America when it comes to globalisation? Could a lawsuit from a dark corner of the internet affect the…
The News MeetingIs Israel targeting journalists in Gaza?
Will SpaceX’s latest triumph mean Elon Musk will make it to Mars? Why will the price of Mounjaro weightless drugs go up? Benjamin Netanyahu called the IDF’s…
The News MeetingHave the Epping asylum protestors won?
An Essex council has been granted a High Court injunction to stop a local hotel from housing asylum seekers. What is behind the massive growth of Women’s Rugby…
The News MeetingCan Zelensky and European leaders get President Trump back on Ukraine’s side?
Will Zelensky find any success with Trump, in the wake of the Alaska Summit? What does the militarisation of Washington DC tell us about America’s political…
The News MeetingIs proscribing Palestine Action a PR disaster for the government?
Will facial recognition technology change law enforcement forever? JD Vance has been wooing his British political allies in the Cotswolds, but will a new…
The News MeetingWhy did Israel target and kill an Al Jazeera journalist?
What proof has Israel provided to support their claim that Anas al Sharif ran a Hamas cell in Gaza? Why has the partnership between Premier League Football and…
The News MeetingWhy is Brigitte Macron suing conspiracy theorist Candace Owens?
Is it wrong for the government to ask police to release information on the ethnicity and immigration status of crime suspects? As countries gather for the UN…
The News MeetingAre we in a “Hot Reform Summer”?
As the UK Parliament takes its summer break, has Reform seized the media spotlight and emerged as a viable third-party contender? What are the risks of…
The News MeetingWhy is Donald Trump targeting Brazil?
Are male novelists a dying breed? Can women trust apps with their personal data? Are tariffs the only way Donald Trump knows how to do diplomacy? Giles…
The News MeetingDoes UK recognition change anything in Gaza?
Is the UK’s decision to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine more symbolic than practical? As protests in Epping continue, how is rhetoric around…
The News MeetingWhat do the anti-immigration protests tell us about British politics?
Are Labour’s concerns about social cohesion a sign that they may be aligning with some of Reforms ideas on immigration? Why does Kemi Badenoch want to outlaw…
The News MeetingHas Football Already Come Home?
Is Belgium paving the way for more international action over Gaza? Have the Lionesses paved the way for a permanent change in English football culture? What’s…
The News MeetingWhy has Israel launched a new air and ground attack on Deir al-Balah in Gaza?
Why has Israel launched a new air and ground offensive in Gaza, where many international aid organisations are operating? Will plans to overhaul the water…
The News MeetingWhy Trump won’t release the Epstein files
Will the conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein divide Trump from his MAGA supporters? Can British culture accept genetically modifying embryos to prevent…
The News MeetingWhat's fueling a rise in measles cases in the UK?
Is climate politics full of hot air? What’s next for the government’s Prevent scheme? What’s behind falling vaccine rates in some parts of the country? Rebecca…
The News MeetingThe Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes
The Observer recently published a major investigation into the bestselling memoir The Salt Path. In this special episode, Giles Whittell is joined by the…
The News MeetingWill Starmer and Macron make a deal on small boats?
Are Britain and France on the cusp of yet another agreement over small boats? Could the Texan floods have been prevented? Can women trust the justice system?…
The News MeetingWas the Diddy trial a failure to prosecute?
Why did the case to prosecute rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs fail? Who’s to blame for Rachel Reeve’s terrible week? Should kids be taught to read faster? Giles…
The News MeetingWho is the tech billionaire cosying up to Donald Trump?
Is Keir Starmer facing his most significant rebellion yet? Why is Chinese billionaire Justin Sun being accused of buying access to Donald Trump? And what…
The News MeetingHave we reached peak women’s sport?
Why are TV audiences for women’s sport falling? Was the Nato summit a victory lap for Donald Trump? And who is Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic progressive…
The News MeetingWhat next for Iran?
Has Netanyahu got the Middle East exactly where he wants it? How will Iran respond to the US strikes on its nuclear facilities? Will the the conflict in the…
The News MeetingWill the MAGA split prevent a US war with Iran?
Is Ayatollah Khamenei becoming increasingly isolated? Who’s got Donald Trump’s ear in the decision to strike Iran? How can we find out what’s happening on the…
The News MeetingWhat happens if the Iranian regime falls?
Could the latest developments in Iran and Israel end the Cold War of the Middle East? Why has it taken 40 years to start the process of identifying the bodies…
The News MeetingWhat Netanyahu wants Trump to do about Iran
In this special episode of The News Meeting, Jess Winch is joined by Jerusalem-based reporter Noga Tarnopolsky, along with The Observer’s Chloe Hadjimatheou…
The News MeetingWhy is Israel striking Iran?
OpenAI’s Sam Altman self-publishes chat GPT’s water and energy consumption for the first time, but how can tech companies continue to expand in a more…
The News MeetingWhy has Trump turned Los Angeles into a battleground?
What’s behind the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard in response to protests over immigration raids? Is Greta Thunberg’s journey aboard the…
The News MeetingWhat’s behind Trump’s latest travel ban?
Why has the American Evangelical leader Johnnie Moore been chosen to chair the Gaza Humanitarian Fund? How will slipping data collection standards in the US…
The News MeetingWhy is David Attenborough warning us about ocean trawling?
In his stark new film on the fishing industry, David Attenborough warns we're "almost out of time" to save the oceans. Are Nigel Farage’s calls to change UK…
The News MeetingIs Ukraine's audacious drone attack on Russia a game changer?
The UK government’s new Strategic Defence Review says it’s time for British citizens to step up. In southern Gaza, the Red Cross says 21 people were “declared…