Morning Meeting Episode 256: Love in the Time of Content Creators—How Gen Z Ruined Wedding Proposals
Aug 9, 2025
Cazzie David, a columnist and author, dissects how Gen Z's influence has transformed marriage proposals into a spectacle often lacking sincerity. Andrew Lownie, a historian, sheds light on the tangled financial dealings of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, revealing shocking ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Jonathan Mahler, a journalist, reflects on the chaotic vibrancy of late 1980s New York City and its implications for the current political climate. Together, they explore the intersection of tradition and modernity in relationships and society.
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Epstein Relationship Ran Deeper Than Claimed
- Andrew Lownie says Andrew and Sarah's Epstein ties began earlier and lasted longer.
- He says Epstein paid far more than Sarah claimed.
Pitch At Palace Blurred Private And Royal Lines
- Andrew Lownie says Pitch at Palace mixed charity events with a profit-making company called Pitch at Palace Global.
- He says Andrew's control let royal venues be used for private networking.
Royal Finances Are Opaque; Register Needed
- Andrew Lownie calls royal finances opaque and says the family hides income with front companies and offshore accounts.
- He urges creating a royal register to declare earnings and avoid conflicts.
