# Episode 259 - Vintage Politics with Abbie Bennington

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Podcast: [The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drinking-hour-with-david-kermode-foodfm-2140598)
Published: 2026-03-27T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s talks to Abbie Bennington, BBC political journalist turned wine educator, about her new podcast series Vintage Politics, to reflect on the role wine plays in politics, including stories about Jon Sopel’s expenses, Gordon Brown’s fridge door and which American President spent the least on wine for official receptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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