Biden pardons his son, Trump rages — The Paper Cuts Xmas party survival guide — “I gave up Hollywood to be a trad wife”

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Joe Biden sparks outrage by pardoning his troubled son Hunter – Natasha explains why this has Trump so rattled. The Guardian reveals the shocking rise of booze-free Christmas parties, leaving Jacob fuming. And actress and Elon Musk’s ex Tallulah Reilly tells The Times about her chic countryside commune. But Miranda isn’t sold on the rural hippy dream.

Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Natasha Devon.

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