News Meeting 2025 predictions: Will Trump and Musk stay friends and could AI help us talk to animals?

Giles Whittell and Tortoise journalists predict what stories will make the headlines in 2025. They discuss possible political shifts in the UK, reconciliation attempts in Syria and much needed local council reform.

Guests:

• Katie Riley, data editor at Tortoise 
• Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise 
• Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise 

Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise

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Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore 

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