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Hello and welcome to episode 157 of The Standard Issue Podcast. I'm Hannah Dunlavy and if you've

been paying close attention, you'll know we are having a few weeks off from the Bush telegraph

because reasons. And if you've really been paying attention, you'll know that one of those

reasons is that our Mick got married last week. So while I'd ordinarily be giving you my feelings

on that sentient lost property box Dominic Cummings, we've been doing other way more enjoyable

and hold some things instead. Mickey, Gary, if you're listening and I kind of hope you're not,

given that you've just got married and I've just mentioned Dominic Cummings and your

nuptials in the same sentence. Congratulations! That doesn't mean we haven't got some fun stuff

for you this week and some double negatives clearly. Jen's been on the blower to bestelling author

Victoria Hislop to chat about her new children's book, Maria's Island. I've been talking to the

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