
 Best of the Spectator
 Best of the Spectator Spectator Out Loud: Loyd Grossman, Tanya Gold, Harry Halem, Angus Colwell, Philippe Sands and Michael Simmons
 Feb 1, 2025 
 Loyd Grossman, a cultural figure and heritage advocate, passionately pleads for the preservation of Britain's cathedrals. Harry Halem warns that the country is ill-prepared for AI warfare in light of recent defense reviews. Philosophy meets personal life as Angus Colwell interviews Agnes Callard about her unconventional lifestyle. Philippe Sands examines the challenges of the international criminal justice system in his review of Steve Crawshaw's book, highlighting its foundational issues while defending its purpose. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Strings of Nostalgia and Cultural Shifts 
 01:34 • 6min 
 Aristocracy and Anti-Semitism: The Mitford Sisters' Legacy 
 07:49 • 5min 
 UK Defense Strategy: Navigating Modern Warfare Challenges 
 12:43 • 12min 
 Reimagining Relationships 
 24:26 • 7min 
 The Evolution of International Criminal Justice 
 31:04 • 14min 







