Truth Tellers
Truth Tellers features conversations from the inaugural Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism, held in London in May 2023. The summit brings together leading journalists to discuss speaking truth to power, continuing the legacy of Sir Harry Evans, a renowned newspaper editor. The series is produced by Tortoise Media in partnership with the summit, Tina Brown Media, Reuters, and Durham University.
Episodes
The Deception Game: Inside Israeli Intelligence
Few reporters better understand the inner workings of Israel’s secret intelligence agencies than Ronen Bergman of the New York Times. In this episode of Truth Tellers he is in conversation with Clarissa Ward of CNN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hounds of Westminster: Covering UK politics
In this episode the Observer’s James Harding is joined by Sky’s Political Editor, Beth Rigby, The Sunday Times’s Insight Editor, Gabriel Pogrund and the editor of the Spectator Lord Michael, Gove, to discuss British politics. It's never been more polarised, incoherent and volatile, so what might happen next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Giant Eyeball
In this episode of Truth Teller’s Krishnan Guru Murthy of Channel 4 News is joined by Christo Grozev of the Insider, Merlyn Thomas of the BBC and Malachy Brown of the New York Times to discuss how new video technology is transforming investigative journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iron Fists v. the Media
In April, after 16 years in power, Hungary’s Victor Orbán, was swept from office and his electoral autocracy was suddenly over. What does the end of Orbánism mean for the press?International lawyer Mark Stephens is joined by Anne Applebaum of the Atlantic, András Pethő of Direkt36 and Anna Nemzer, the former presenter of the Russian independent channel TV-Rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
The Great Scrape: Journalism in the Age of AI
Has the media wised up and fortified itself enough in the face of tech dominance?The BBC's Ros Atkins is joined by founder of Craigslist Craig Newmark, journalist Kara Swisher and CEO of Thomson Reuters Steve Hasker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Staying Fearless
In the past 12 months, the assault on independent journalism has intensified. Four leading voices on how to stand firm. Emily Maitlis is joined by The Guardian's editor-in-chief Katharine Viner, investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, CNN's Christiane Amanpour, and Wall Street Journal's editor-in-chief Emma Tucker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saudi’s Secret Maid Trade
Inside a year-long investigation into how the Saudi elite exploit and abuse East African domestic workers while politicians profit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
India's YouTube Resister
The 30-year-old news influencer who has gained 28 million followers and the ire of India’s government for his compelling opposition to Prime Minister Modi.Dhruv Rathee, YouTube EducatorInterviewer: Isobel Yeung, International Correspondent, CNN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OnlyFans Exposed
A deep dive into Reuters’ seven-part series exploring the deception and manipulation behind the porn juggernaut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yulia Navalnaya Unbowed
How the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is carrying on his fight to bring down Putin.Yulia Navalnaya, Freedom Fighter and Human Rights ActivistInterviewer: Tina Brown CBE, Editor and Author Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Carville: Politics’ Ragin’ Cajun
The celebrated savant of American politics gives his candid views on how Democrats can regain their mojo and where the US is headed.James Carville, Political Consultant and AuthorInterviewer: Alastair Campbell, Writer, Communicator, and Podcaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeffrey Goldberg Enters The Chat
The editor inadvertently added to a classified group chat about a real-time military strike discusses the scoop of the year and how he has transformed The Atlantic magazine.Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief, The AtlanticInterviewer: Tina Brown CBE, Editor and Author Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Life And Death Of Viktoriia Roshchyna
How a global journalism collaboration finished the investigation cut short by the death of a Ukrainian journalist in Russian captivity.Juliette Garside, Joint Deputy Investigations Editor, The GuardianLaurent Richard, Investigative Journalist and Founder, Forbidden StoriesKatya Adler, Europe Editor, BBCTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access
How do we know what's true?
Across the world, polls suggest trust in traditional media is in decline. And disinformation in all its forms is on the rise. In this episode of Truth Tellers, Krishnan Guru Murthy from Channel 4 News is joined by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Deborah Turness from BBC News, Eliot Higgins from Bellingcat and Steven Brill of Newsguard. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise ap
The media and Trump 2.0
Journalists Emily Maitlis, Jorge Ramos, Kara Swisher and RedBird IMI CEO Jeff Zucker sit down with Tortoise’s editor and co-founder James Harding. They discuss what the relationship between Trump 2.0 and the media might look like. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early
The Questioner: A conversation with Wole Soyinka
The Nigerian writer, novelist and poet Wole Soyinka won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986. In this episode of Truth Tellers he discusses Nigeria and colonialism with the BBC’s Mishal Hussain.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a
How Russia outsources terror
Two men close to the late Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny on the danger of exposing the lies of the Putin regime. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf
Scrutinising the inscrutable
Gillian Tett, columnist and provost at King’s College Cambridge, is joined by Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor of the Sunday Times, and Paul Radu, co-founder of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ghosts of Gaza
Journalist, Arwa Damon, talks to Motaz Azaiza, a Palestinian photojournalist who has reported extensively from Gaza - and then Youman El Sayed and Safwat Kahlout who both work for Al Jazeera in Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Truth Tellers 2024
A conversation hosted by Tortoise editor and founder James Harding from the launch of the 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism. He's joined on stage by Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC from Doughty Street Chambers, BBC News presenter Clive Myrie and Alessandra Galloni, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forbidden Stories, with James Naughtie
Why kill a journalist if there are 30 others ready to take their place? The pioneering French publishers Forbidden Stories discuss the ‘SafeBox’ system of reporting from dangerous places. From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For
Iran’s crackdown, with Yalda Hakim
As the Iranian state attacks journalists at home and abroad, Masih Alinejad and Paul Caruana Galicia discuss the threat now posed by the regime with the BBC’s Yalda Hakim From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and
The power of investigative journalism, with Amol Rajan
Editors Dean Baquet from the New York Times, Roula Khalaf from the Financial Times and James Harding from Tortoise are joined by Nick Davies, the reporter behind the Guardian’s phone hacking reporting, to discuss how newsrooms should invest and support investigative journalism.From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media,
John Poulos, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems, with David Walmsley
The co-founder and CEO of Dominion Voting Systems talks about how he took on Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News in the courts – and won. From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on
Barry Diller, with Tina Brown
The media mogul who founded Fox Broadcasting Company talks about Rupert Murdoch – and the future of news.From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tort
Anabel Hernandez, with Alex Crawford
Mexican reporter Anabel Hernandez discusses her 17-year investigation into the Sinaloa cartel, and the threats made to her life. From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ o
Jesse Armstrong, with Tina Brown
The creator of hit TV show, Succession, talks about his inspiration for the Roy family. From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, with Emily Maitlis
Journalism’s greatest power couple discuss the lessons of Watergate, and the enduring principles of good investigative reporting.From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on App
The threat from Putin and Russia, with Andrew Marr
A discussion with leading journalists Maria Pevchikh (Navalny anti-corruption foundation), Christo Grozev (Bellingcat), Mikhail Zygar (TV Rain) and campaigner Bill Browder.From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-f
Introducing Truth Tellers
Sir Harry Evans was arguably the greatest newspaper editor of the 20th century. The Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism brings together the biggest names in journalism to continue his legacy, and debate the future of speaking truth to power.In this series we bring you conversations from the inaugural summit, which was held in London on 10th May 2023.From Tortoise Media, in pa
