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James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.

In this episode he’s joined by psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel, Tortoise news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar.

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Guests:

• Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and author 
• Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise
• Jeevan Vasagar, climate editor at Tortoise

Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise

Producers: Rebecca Moore and Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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The dating app Bumble ditched its requirement for women to write the first message. What does the change in tack tell us about the business of modern dating? 

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John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the fallout from the local elections results and work out what this could mean for the major parties in a the general election.

Hosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel Wolf

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Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. He is accused of falsifying business records by saying a hush money payment to a porn star was for legal fees. He's facing 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them. The trial, which is expected to last eight weeks, is being held in a New York court and Donald Trump has to appear for every day. 

In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trump on Trial. In each episode, we’re bringing you the story of the trial, told using the transcripts of what is said in court. This is part 1.

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Olivia Rodrigo, Take That and Keane are among the artists to have gigs cancelled after the opening of Manchester's new arena, Co-op Live, was postponed multiple times. What's causing the delay?

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Public hearings into the alleged war crimes committed by British special forces during the war in Afghanistan have been delayed by several months after the Ministry of Defence repeatedly failed to meet its deadlines.

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A rapper faces execution after criticising the Iranian regime in his lyrics. What does his death sentence tell us about the strength – or weakness – of the Islamic Republic?

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Columnist Phil Collins joins James Harding and the Tortoise team to tell them what he thinks should lead the news.

Plus, Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have their latest Postcard from America. This week they discuss the life and career of former US President Jimmy Carter.

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Guests:

Phil Collins, Times Columnist and The Draft Founder

Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise

Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise

Host: James Harding, founder and editor of Tortoise

Producers: Casey Magloire and Rebecca Moore

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Record breaking college basketball star Caitlin Clark is set to make her professional debut. What impact has she had on the sport and could her success help close the pay gap between male and female players?

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