James Harding's Editor's Voicemail – Details, episodes & analysis
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Each week, Tortoise editor and co-founder James Harding shares his perspective on what's driving the news, not breaking the news.
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Why the anti-woke backlash presents an opportunity
Season 3 · Episode 19
vendredi 26 juillet 2024 • Duration 05:38
Some businesses are capitulating to the anti-woke movement by rolling back their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In his final voicemail before a summer break, James Harding argues that companies which choose to embrace it now will be better off in the future.
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The price of loyalty to Biden
Season 3 · Episode 18
vendredi 19 juillet 2024 • Duration 04:47
As Joe Biden edges closer to stepping aside, James Harding has a cautionary tale for worried Democrats from across the Atlantic.
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Why newsrooms matter
Season 3 · Episode 9
vendredi 10 mai 2024 • Duration 04:18
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The joy of journalism
Season 3 · Episode 8
vendredi 3 mai 2024 • Duration 05:32
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A new age of rearmament
Season 3 · Episode 7
vendredi 26 avril 2024 • Duration 06:14
In the past week there have been a couple of dramatic announcements on military spending, but it has actually increased every year since 2014. In his Editor's Voicemail James explains why this gradual military build-up amounts to a step change, and asks what it might mean for the world.
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David Cameron inspires a rethink
Season 3 · Episode 6
vendredi 19 avril 2024 • Duration 07:03
Although Lord Cameron’s turn as Foreign Secretary hasn’t redeemed his reputation for Brexit, it has made James think again - not just about the former prime minister, but about politics and political coverage.
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Why it's wrong to suggest the BBC is antisemitic
Season 3 · Episode 5
vendredi 22 mars 2024 • Duration 06:50
We should worry about people putting the self-serving values of WhatsApp tribalism ahead of the difficult business of common understanding.
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The princess and the tortoise
Season 3 · Episode 4
vendredi 15 mars 2024 • Duration 09:34
Who decides what's real? James Harding reflects on the challenges that modern newsrooms face when trying to provide accurate information. He also has some news about his family's pet tortoise.
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An economy built on fellowship
Season 3 · Episode 3
vendredi 8 mars 2024 • Duration 08:32
After this week's budget and Labour's response, James Harding found himself wishing for new ideas for the economy. In this week's Editor's Voicemail he explores the idea of fellowship.
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Jacob Rothschild
Season 3 · Episode 2
vendredi 1 mars 2024 • Duration 08:45
The financier and philanthropist, who died this week at the age of 87, was an enthusiastic supporter of Tortoise. In this Editor's Voicemail James Harding remembers a man who believed in bringing people together to reach a better understanding.
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