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<div>On this week's podcast: <br><br>For the cover of the magazine Kate Andrews assesses the politics of panic, and the fallout of last week's so-called fiscal event. She is joined by Robert Colvile, director of the Centre for Policy Studies think tank to discuss where the Conservatives go from here (00:57). <br><br>Also this week: <br><br>Does the future belong to Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland? <br><br>This is the claim that Jenny McCartney makes in this week's <em>Spectator. </em>We speak with journalist<em> </em>Melanie McDonagh and politician Mairia Cahill about what this could mean for Irish reunification (15:58).<br><br>And finally: <br><br>Are red kites magnificent or a menace? <br><br>Paul Sargeanton says in his article for <em>The Spectator </em>that red kites should have never been reintroduced back into the UK. His claim is contested by naturalist and author of <em>The Red Kites Year,</em> Ian Carter (28:19).<br><br>Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore. <br><br>Produced by Oscar Edmondson.</div><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>. </p><br><p>Contact us: [email protected]</p>
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