In this episode of The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson, Kate Middleton’s health update video is more than just an announcement. It’s a masterclass in PR, packed with hidden symbolism and subtle storytelling designed to reshape the public perception of the royal family. Uncover ten key meanings behind the visuals, from Kate in the driver’s seat to the col ... Show More
Yesterday
Spot the Spin: Ramaswamy, Vance and Amy Griffin
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, JD Vance telling Republicans to stop whining about it, and Amy Griffin's lawsuit: three stories this week, and I break down the moves in each.The Ohio governor's race is a week from Election Day. Ramaswamy's ca ... Show More
22m 58s
Oct 23
Mel Robbins and Prince Harry: Spot the Spin
Mel Robbins is on the cover of PEOPLE this week, and Prince Harry told GQ that the most important thing is to reconcile with his family. They are very different stories, and I see the same move in both.PEOPLE's cover story opens with Mel Robbins in her Vermont kitchen, wearing a ... Show More
31m 7s
Oct 16
Kelly Clarkson vs Art of Play: Why I Believe Her
Kelly Clarkson went to Art of Play in Brooklyn, asked about a singing mechanical bird named Molly, and left feeling talked down to. She posted about it that afternoon, and she named the store. The shop answered with a statement, then a longer follow-up full of details.I believe K ... Show More
35m 48s
Aug 2024
Kate Middleton and the Future of the Monarchy
This spring, Catherine, Princess of Wales, ended a long silence and rampant public speculation with a solemn video announcing her cancer diagnosis. In the final episode of DYNASTY: The Windsors’ Most Difficult Year, hosts Claire Howorth, Katie Nicholl, and Erin Vanderhoof explain ... Show More
48m 41s
Mar 2024
The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Royal Family Drama with Ellie Hall
<p>In this episode, Tudor explores the speculation and concern surrounding Kate Middleton's recent absence and surgery. Ellie Hall, a former Royal Reporter, provides insights into the inner workings of the Royal Family's PR machine and the tribalism that exists within it. The dis ... Show More
40m 2s
Sep 2024
Harry & Meghan Steal The Spotlight, Again?
It has been a wretched year for Princess Catherine. There was Katespiracy, the botched Mother’s Day photograph, months of vicious and unfounded rumours about her marriage. Most seriously of all, she was diagnosed with cancer. But this week, to our great relief, she announced that ... Show More
29m 39s
Jan 2022
4. Briefings, leaks and whispers
Where do royal journalists get their information from? Coverage of the royal family is full of cryptic references to “contacts, “palace insiders” and “well-placed sources”. In a world where almost everything is off the record, can we ever separate fact from spin?This five part se ... Show More
40m 15s