Topic: The Crown

The hosts discuss the current state of "mediocre" entertainment, noting that there is very little high-quality content available. They mention personal viewing habits, including finishing "The Crown" and a family member's desperate marathon of 27 seasons of "Law & Order."

Newly released files include descriptions of photographs showing Prince Andrew at Jeffrey Epstein's properties and emails suggesting he met with a 26-year-old Russian woman in London. Despite being stripped of his titles, Andrew remains in the line of succession. The documents suggest Epstein used his connections to royalty to facilitate introductions and maintain his social standing.

Dutch Prime Minister-elect Robert Jetten called for stronger European cooperation in response to U.S. territorial ambitions in Greenland and threatened tariffs. Jetten, a leader of the centrist D66 party, emphasized that Europe must ensure its own security rather than relying solely on Washington. The discussion also noted Jetten's status as an openly gay politician, using the British slang "friend of Dorothy."

The success of streaming platforms like Netflix and Apple TV+ at the Emmy Awards is contrasted with the failure of traditional networks to win major categories. Shows such as The Crown and Ted Lasso dominated the awards despite being unavailable on broadcast television. The hosts argue that the lack of advertisements and superior writing on streaming services have permanently drawn audiences away from cable and network news.