Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, and the Backlash in Britain, With Chris Ryan

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal on British politics and the royal family, featuring insights from Chris Ryan.

This week on Wait a Second…, Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker are joined by Ringer legend Chris Ryan, who offers some insight into British politics, tabloid culture, and the still spreading ripple effects of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for members of Parliament and the royal family.In this episode:00:00: Before Jeffrey, there was Jeffries06:22: Who is Peter Mandelson?13:28: Diving into the Epstein files20:56: The fall of Prince Andrew43:52: A true/false quiz on historical punishments for royal indiscretions50:30: The LUSID score54:21: The Doomscroll: Rogue vacuums, Sam Altman, and El MenchoHosts: Jason Concepion and Tyler ParkerGuest: Chris RyanProducers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, and Justin SaylesArt direction: David ShoemakerMotion graphics and animations: Chris CalletonEngineering: Sarah ReddySet design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker

Guest: Chris Ryan

Topics covered

• Jeffrey Epstein
• Prince Andrew
• British politics
• tabloid culture
• royal family
• scandal

Keywords

• Jeffrey Epstein
• Prince Andrew
• British politics
• tabloid culture
• scandal
• Chris Ryan
• royal family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Parliament, The Ringer

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