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Spectator Out Loud: Richard Madeley, Michael Simmons, Gus Carter & Arabella Byrne

Podcast: Best of the Spectator
Published: Jun 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 1438
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On this week’s  Spectator Out Loud : Richard Madeley wonders if anyone in the media still drinks; Michael Simmons asks if the UK is ready for Andy Burnham’s first Budget; Gus Carter explains the Spectator’s role in the birth of America; and finally, Arabella Byrne provides her notes on coconut water.    Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.