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Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman, Charles Steel, Alex Diggins & Rachel Johnson

Podcast: Best of the Spectator
Published: Sep 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 2191
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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman delves into the impact Ed Miliband’s Israeli sanctions have had on UK security; Charles Steel explores the men on the spectrum who rule the world; Alex Diggins talks about the importance of physical maps; and Rachel Johnson admits there’s an art to buying birthday presents.  Produced and presented by Abigail Brierley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.