
News Meeting: Elon Musk is one step closer to Mars and UN peacekeepers under fire
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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 Correspondent
- Giles Whittell, Tortoise’s Deputy Editor
- Cat Neilan, Tortoise’s Political Editor
Host: Jess Winch, news editor at Tortoise.
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Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
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