Is Elon Musk “the space dictator” and why is the PSNI data leak so significant?

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.

In this episode he’s joined by Alexi Mostrous, Cat Neilan and former US ambassador Matthew Barzun.

The team discuss the ongoing impact of the PSNI data breach, Elon Musk’s unchecked power and faltering efforts to give Afghan refugees certainty about their new lives in the US.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to [email protected].

The producer was Patricia Clarke and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.

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Release date

Lydbog: 18. august 2023