by Tortoise Media
<p>Introducing… Who Trolled Amber?</p><br><p>What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured?</p><br><p>Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It’s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising.</p><br><p>All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen.</p><br><p>To find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download</a> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member </a>and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p>If 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 [email protected]</p><br><p>Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous</p><p>Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood</p><p>Editor: David Taylor</p><p>Narrative editor: Gary Marshall</p><p>Additional reporting: Katie Riley </p><p>Sound design: Karla Patella </p><p>Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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October 10, 2024
<p>Introducing...Elon's Spies</p><br><p>Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser. </p><br><p>But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known.</p><br><p>Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own life. </p><br><p>This is episode one of three. You can binge the entire series today by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for Elon's Spies wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br><p>To find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download</a> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a member</a> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p>If 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 [email protected]</p><br><p>Reporter: Alexi Mostrous</p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill</p><p>Executive producer: Ceri Thomas</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 20, 2024
<p>"Misinformation, disinformation, and trolling campaigns are not just a celebrity story. They are everywhere. They affect how we see reality online."</p><br><p>In a year when four billion people are heading to the polls, and with the World Economic Forum warning that online misinformation is the most severe risk the world faces, <em>Who Trolled Amber?</em> shines a light on the shady industry of social media manipulation. It reveals how bots and trolls can sway opinions from celebrity trials to general elections.</p><br><p>On June 12th Alexi Mostrous will be joined by Jen Robinson, Amber Heard’s lawyer, and Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge in the Tortoise newsroom to discuss<em> Who Trolled Amber?</em> and give their insights into the world of online disinformation and its effect on all of our everyday lives. </p><br><p>You can book your place <a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/who-trolled-amber-an-investigation-into-trolling-social-media-misinformation-and-what-it-means-for-all-of-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, to attend in person or online.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 13, 2024
<p>Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his role in feeding online abuse. Can the team get to the truth about who trolled Amber?</p><br><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><br><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member </em></a><em>and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><br><p>If 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 [email protected]</p><br><p>Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous</p><p>Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood</p><p>Editor: David Taylor</p><p>Narrative editor: Gary Marshall</p><p>Additional reporting: Katie Riley </p><p>Sound design: Karla Patella </p><p>Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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