# News Catch-Up: The Chawke Family, a Bessborough Update and the Madness of Pete Hegseth

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Podcast: [Catch Up with Louise McSharry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catch-up-with-louise-mcsharry-5207220)
Published: 2026-07-20T09:15:18+00:00
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