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A Brazilian cattle rancher who destroyed large areas of the Amazon has been ordered to pay $50 million to restore the land he logged. As deforestation rates soar in countries around the world, can we ever reverse them?Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Jess SwinburneHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producers: Rebecca Moore

In the wake of violence and racism during the riots this summer, one of Britain’s leading public intellectuals reflects on how racism - and his experience of it - has changed over the last 50 years. To read Anand Menon’s article in full, click hereWriter: Ada BarumeProducer: Ada BarumeHost: Tomini BabsPhotograph by Malcolm Clarke/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore 

Whether Trump wins or loses the US election, he has an heir: his 40-year-old running mate JD Vance. So where does Vance want to take America?To listen to Beyond Trump: JD Vance and the New Right click here.Writer: Xavier GreenwoodProducer: Xavier GreenwoodHost: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Jess Winch and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss Israel’s escalating campaign in southern Lebanon, SpaceX successfully catching a rocket with giant robotic arms and Rachel Reeves tries to combat pre-Budget jitters. Guests:Lauren Frayer, NPR’s International CorrespondentGiles Whittell, Tortoise’s Deputy Editor Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s Political EditorHost: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore 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 premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com 

After a series of twists and turns, the Conservative leadership race has reached the final stage with a result due in November. But who is the frontrunner and what does it tell us about the future of the opposition?Writer: Tortoise’s political editor, Cat NeilanProducer: Ada BarumeHost: Casey MagloirePhotography: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty ImagesPicture Editor: Jon JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss allegations of vote sharing after James Cleverly was knocked out of the race, the financial costs associated with hurricane preparedness, and Birmingham Council's proposed of cuts to its youth services.Guests:Gary Younge, journalist and co-host of the podcast ‘Over the Top and Under the Radar’Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s political editorLouise Tickle, Tortoise reporterHost: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Emma O'NeilExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore 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 premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com 

Just weeks after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across several south-eastern US states, Hurricane Milton has smashed its way across Florida. Why does climate change make hurricanes more destructive?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 and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel and John are joined by Professor Tim Lang to discuss food trends. From cooked liver to takeaway meals, what are the forces influencing our diets?Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfGuest: Professor Timothy Lang 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 premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about trendy@tortoisemedia.com