Best Lewis Vickers Podcasts (2024)

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Indonesia moves its sinking capital 6:15

25m ago6:15

6:15

What do you do when your capital city starts to sink? Indonesia decided to build a new one, but it isn't going to plan. Book your tickets for the News Meeting Live here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/the-news-meeting-live-10/ To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists…

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The Ukrainian accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline 6:28

11m ago6:28

6:28

German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor, so can we put all the other theories to bed? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and …

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New York’s war on rats 6:18

1h ago6:18

6:18

New York mayor Eric Adams has made it his mission to rid the city of rats. But after several failed attempts, can he win the war? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and…

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The world of MrBeast 8:11

1h ago8:11

8:11

Allegations about conditions on the set of MrBeast’s reality TV show are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the world’s biggest YouTuber. How did he build a media empire and could this mark the start of its downfall? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journa…

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Valdo Calocane and the ‘failures’ in the case of the Nottingham killer 8:13

1h ago8:13

8:13

A review has found that there was "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements" by mental health services in the care of Valdo Calocane, who killed 3 people in Nottingham last year. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for …

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London (Taylor’s Version) 5:27

1h ago5:27

5:27

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has returned to Wembley Stadium for another five nights, which means she will have performed the show in London more than any other city in the world. Why does London mean so much to the self-styled Miss Americana? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journ…

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Ukraine advances into Russia 6:55

33m ago6:55

6:55

Why did Kyiv launch its surprise offensive and does it plan to hold onto the territory that it’s taken? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get access to all of Tort…

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Rupert Murdoch and the real ‘Succession’ battle 7:52

2d ago7:52

7:52

Rupert Murdoch’s vast media empire wields political power in the US and the UK. Now he’s locked in a bitter court case with his own children to ensure it remains right wing. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access…

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Why GPs are taking industrial action 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

GPs in England are taking industrial action for the first time in 60 years. What are their demands and are they likely to be met? Correction: In a previous version of this podcast we said Wes Streeting had settled the pay dispute with junior doctors when in fact he made an offer, which is yet to be voted on by BMA members. To find out more about To…

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How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk? 6:10

12d ago6:10

6:10

The owner of X has shared disinformation and used far-right talking points that are designed to stoke division in the UK. Can the government do anything about it? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free co…

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The mystery of Akon City 7:59

4d ago7:59

7:59

In 2020 the singer Akon promised to build a real-life Wakanda in his home country of Senegal, but four years later development has barely started. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a m…

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Kamala Harris’s ‘weird’ pick for vice president 7:46

5d ago7:46

7:46

The Democratic presidential candidate has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate. Who is he and how might he change the race for the White House? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a membe…

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How they pulled off an ‘impossible’ prisoner exchange 8:06

11d ago8:06

8:06

Twenty four people have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West for decades, but who benefits? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get acc…

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Gaza ceasefire talks at a standstill 7:29

7d ago7:29

7:29

What impact has the killing of two senior Hamas leaders had on the negotiations? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings …

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Who are Britain’s far right? 7:32

8d ago7:32

7:32

The disorder and violence that has followed the attack in Southport has been condemned as “thuggery,” and an insult to a grieving community. What does it tell us about Britain’s far right? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for e…

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Sha’Carri Richardson and the politics of doping 7:18

11d ago7:18

7:18

The US athlete is seeking redemption at the Paris Olympics, but what does her story tell us about the politics of doping? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to a…

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How does a government overspend on asylum by £6bn pounds? 6:17

14d ago6:17

6:17

The chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous Conservative government of 'covering up' a £22bn hole in the public finances including £6 billion on housing asylum seekers that hadn’t been budgeted for. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Appl…

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How Kamala Harris could beat Trump 7:12

13d ago7:12

7:12

Her presidential campaign has taken off, but can she maintain the momentum all the way to election day in November? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of …

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FlowGPT vs Bad Bunny and the rise of AI-generated music 9:16

28d ago9:16

9:16

AI-generated music is on the rise. Major artists are hearing their voices in songs they never recorded, and the law is struggling to keep up. What does this mean for the future of the music industry? Fill out the Tortoise listener survey by Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch. To find out more about Tortoise:…

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Historic jail terms for Just Stop Oil protestors 6:46

21d ago6:46

6:46

Why five activists who disrupted traffic on the M25 have been given the longest sentences for peaceful protest in UK history. Fill out the Tortoise listener survey by Monday 19th August to be entered into a draw to win £250 and Tortoise merch. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our jou…

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Strictly Come Dancing loses its shine 8:23

19d ago8:23

8:23

For two decades Strictly Come Dancing has been a jewel in the BBC’s crown. But now allegations of misconduct against at least two professional dancers have rocked the show – and more celebrity contestants are speaking out about their experiences. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our …

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Simone Biles seeks redemption at the Paris Olympics 6:43

1M ago6:43

6:43

The US gymnast was top of the world in Rio, but she struggled in Tokyo. What will Simone Biles do in Paris? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise…

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CrowdStrike: What can we learn from the outage? 5:38

1M ago5:38

5:38

The world is still recovering from a global IT failure that affected at least 8.5 million devices. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premiu…

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Joe Biden has dropped out. What now? 6:53

1M ago6:53

6:53

Following weeks of pressure US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential election. With just over 100 days to go, what does this mean? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content …

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The malaria survivor who helped create a new vaccine 7:01

1M ago7:01

7:01

Mehreen Datoo nearly died after she caught the disease when she was a medical student. Now she is part of the team that has helped develop a world-changing malaria jab. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-f…

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Ep 897: Brat summer: how Charli XCX captured the zeitgeist 8:24

1M ago8:24

8:24

Charli XCX’s new album has taken the world by storm, but its success is down to more than just the music. How did Brat breakthrough to become this summer’s zeitgeist trend? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and …

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Ep 896: Donald Trump’s mini-me 9:46

1M ago9:46

9:46

Donald Trump has chosen the ultra-loyal, 39 year old JD Vance to be his running mate. What does this tell us about Donald Trump’s bid for the White House? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Be…

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Ep 895: India’s mega-wedding 7:01

1M ago7:01

7:01

What do Rihanna, Tony Blair and Andrea Bocelli have in common? They all went to the multi-event wedding hosted by India’s richest family. But why spend so much, so publicly, in a country with huge inequality? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on …

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Ep 894: How an attempt to assassinate Trump upended the presidential race 8:02

1M ago8:02

8:02

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have called for unity after the former president was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, but will it last and how might the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate change the course of the election campaign? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our jou…

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Ep 893: What is the ‘grey belt’? 7:16

1M ago7:16

7:16

The government has promised to build one and half million homes over the next five years by overhauling planning rules and developing what it calls ‘grey belt’ areas. Will it help solve the housing crisis? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on App…

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Ep 892: England reach Euro 2024 final 7:31

2M ago7:31

7:31

How Gareth Southgate took England’s men to not one but two finals at the European Championships. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium …

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Ep 891: The battle over the future of the Tory party 7:53

2M ago7:53

7:53

Following its seismic election defeat the Tory party has descended into bitter infighting over the election of its next leader. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get acces…

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Ep 890: James Timpson: Labour’s radical prisons minister 7:01

2M ago7:01

7:01

Keir Starmer’s government has inherited a prisons crisis in England and Wales. Could the boss of a high street key cutting chain fix the problem? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Bec…

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Ep 889: France's shock election result 6:01

2M ago6:01

6:01

The far right have been defeated in parliamentary elections where they were expected to make major gains and possibly even form a government. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become …

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Ep 888: What will the new government do first? 7:22

2M ago7:22

7:22

After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and ge…

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Ep 887: Labour's landslide 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive conten…

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Ep 886: The march of the robot army 7:01

2M ago7:01

7:01

How drones are turning the conflict in Ukraine into a robo-war. - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with …

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Ep 885: The search for Jay Slater 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Spanish police have called off the search for Jay Slater, two weeks after the teenager disappeared in Tenerife. Why has the case got so much attention from people online? - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a me…

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Ep 884: Is there asbestos in makeup? 9:00

2M ago9:00

9:00

Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with a rare asbestos-linked cancer called mesothelioma eight years ago. She thought the talc in her makeup was to blame, so she took several big beauty brands to court. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple …

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Ep 883: How the election looks on social media 7:37

2M ago7:37

7:37

Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become …

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Ep 882: The deal to free Assange 6:30

2M ago6:30

6:30

After 14 years the Wikileaks founder is back in Australia after walking free from a US court. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's pre…

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Ep 881: The election betting scandal 7:39

2M ago7:39

7:39

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have suspended candidates who allegedly placed bets on the election. What damage could the revelations do to both parties? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content…

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Ep 880: Stuck in space 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

Two astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station after multiple issues with the Boeing spacecraft that took them there. What’s the problem with Starliner – and what’s at stake? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts…

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Ep 879: The Booker prize winner facing jail for a 14-year old remark 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

Arundhati Roy is facing prosecution in India for comments she made in 2010. What does it say about free speech in the world’s biggest democracy? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Beco…

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Ep 878: The ghost of Boris Johnson 8:54

2M ago8:54

8:54

The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for …

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Ep 877: Kylian Mbappe’s warning about the far right 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

France’s greatest footballer has urged people to vote against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the upcoming elections. To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Become a member and get…

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Ep 876: The Taylor Swift of tech 8:29

2M ago8:29

8:29

Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last? To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-fr…

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Ep 875: Why Louie Hinchcliffe could be Team GB’s next athletics star 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive con…

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Ep 874: What Hunter Biden’s conviction means for his dad 7:34

2M ago7:34

7:34

Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content - Beco…

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Ep 873: Pro-Palestine candidates threaten to take votes from Labour 5:27

2M ago5:27

5:27

Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas? To find out more about Tortoise: - Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists - Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusiv…

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