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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Balloon

Alleged Chinese spy balloon spotted over Montana postpones a US diplomatic trip.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after an alleged Chinese spy balloon flew across the state of Montana.

Adam speaks to 麻豆社 security correspondent Gordon Corera as well as Aaron Flint, host of the Montana Talks breakfast radio show.

And as disgraced pop star Gary Glitter is freed from prison, we hear from 麻豆社 correspondent Sarah Campbell who covered his trial in 2015, and barrister Kirsty Brimelow KC who explains why he's served half his 16-year jail term inside.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming, Greg Brosnan, and George Crafer. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The editor was Damon Rose.

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