We're consuming more news than ever before, but we're also trusting it less. Truth and transparency need to be fought for, and in this edition of Tortoise Lates, we lift the lid on how newsrooms choose their stories, and speak to one of the UK's most prominent campaigners for truth and justice.
Good quality journalism is an essential tool in the battle for truth. Join us for a special live recording of the hit podcast, The News Meeting, which invites you into the editorial meetings at Tortoise.
In every newsroom around the world there’s a daily meeting to decide what leads the news, what follows and in what order.In this special live episode, satirist and comedian Rosie Holt joins Tortoise editors Giles Whittell and Liz Moseley as they pitch the stories they think are most important to Tortoise editor and founder James Harding. As this is live, the studio audience will have a say, but will James agree with them?
Jolyon Maugham KC founded Good Law Project with the belief that the law can put power in the hands of ordinary people, and shine light into corners the establishment would rather keep dark – from the failures of Brexit to the still-developing PPE scandal, to the tax arrangements of business giants.
Here at Tortoise Lates, Jolyon discusses his new book, ‘Bringing Down Goliath’ and reveals the stories behind these landmark cases and the hidden fault lines of our judiciary system. He offers an empowering, bold new vision for how the law works better for all of us in the fight for truth and justice.
Signed copies of 'Bringing Down Goliath' by Jolyon Maugham are available as part of a ticket+book bundle, or can be purchased on the night.
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Ticket
A ticket to join our studio audience. Complimentary bar and snacks included. |
18:00 - 21:30 | £25.00 |
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Ticket and book bundle
A ticket to join our studio audience. Complimentary bar and snacks included. Includes a copy of 'Bringing Down Goliath' by Jolyon Maugham. |
18:00 - 21:30 | £35.00 |
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