Episode 663: Hanging on by a Thread

Editors’ Picks:Rich: Also Andy’s workCharlie: Andy McCarthy’s workMBD: Abigail’s post "‘Vagina Museum’ Raises Money to Stay Open, for Now" and piece "San Francisco Spa Defends Push for ‘Phallus-Free Environment’"Noah: Jim Geraghty’s Jolt “Putin Is Playing Trump”Phil: Rich’s JFK p ... Show More

Rich: Charlie’s piece "Blow the Houthis Out of the Water"Charlie: Dan’s post “Democrats Are More Unpopular Than Ever”Jim: Andy’s post "Trump Admin Defying Judge over Hearing About Its Earlier Defiance"Noah: Rich’s piece "If AOC Is the Democratic Future, the Party Is Even Worse Of ... Show More

Today on The Editors, Rich, Dominic, Noah, and MBD discuss whether the U.S. can legally deport Mahmoud Khalil, whether or not President Trump can annex Canada, the administration's recently announced 25% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, and Senator Chuck Schumer's decision ... Show More

Former US President Donald Trump now faces multiple criminal and civil cases. Which are the most serious, what do they mean for his presidential campaign and could the US constitution prevent him from taking office if he wins the 2024 election?David Aaronovitch speaks to:Sarah Sm ... Show More

Charlotte and Brent Springford Sr. were well-respected, successful, progressive-minded pillars of their community in Montgomery, Alabama. Everything in their lives seemed perfect, but that was all about to change.How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early relea ... Show More

The institution of slavery turned a poor, fledgling nation into a financial powerhouse, and the cotton plantation was America’s first big business. Behind the system, and built into it, was the whip. On today’s episode: Matthew Desmond, a contributing writer for The New York Time ... Show More

In 1977, a man named Robert Burns went to a funeral and shot someone, in the head, in front of 300 people. He didn’t deny it, and his lawyer, Tom Radney, didn’t deny it. Burns told a police officer: “I had to do it. And if I had to do it over, I’d do it again.” The man he’d shot ... Show More

Murder and politics collide as Charles Haughey, the Irish Prime Minister, attempts to clear the air with a disastrous press conference.__CREDITSNarrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul WalkerArchive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine AndrewsDev ... Show More

Upon the devaluation of the pound, recently ousted Chief of Defence Staff Mountbatten is approached to lead a military coup against Wilson’s government. Meanwhile, Elizabeth visits international horse breeders and gets a glimpse of the life she could have led, where she’s free to ... Show More

The Queen finds herself at odds with her Prime Minister as Margaret Thatcher refuses to join the 48 other Commonwealth nations in backing sanctions on Apartheid South Africa. The Queen and Thatcher come to blows over the issue, and their fallout becomes public knowledge after the ... Show More

Breaking news: The Justice Department releases harrowing new videos from January 6th showing a Trump supporter taunting, stalking and punching law enforcement outside the US Capitol. Plus, Republicans gathering at a conservative conference take aim at a new target: critical rac ... Show More