Truth Tellers
Truth Tellers
The Observer
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 partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University. Tortoise is an independent newsroom dedicated to making sense of the world and the stories that matter. This summer, we're launching the Tortoise Journalism School, an intensive week-long programme in our newsroom in London devoted to workshops about journalism and work on a shared editorial project. Click here to find out more and to apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
May 11
25 min
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.
May 11
24 min
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.
May 11
24 min
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/privacy for more information.
May 11
21 min
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.
May 8
21 min
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.
May 8
31 min
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.
May 9, 2025
17 min
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.
May 8, 2025
11 min
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.
May 8, 2025
17 min
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.
May 8, 2025
27 min
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