

61: Greensill and Prince Phil
May 7, 2021
Richard Brooks, an investigative journalist, and Solomon Hughes, a former journalist now focused on transparency, return to dive into the ongoing failures of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA). They discuss the controversial revolving door between government and corporate roles, highlighting embarrassing case studies and systemic flaws. Meanwhile, Ian Hislop, the editor, addresses public backlash against a provocative magazine cover featuring Prince Philip and David Cameron, exploring the fine line between humor and outrage.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Scrutinizing Business Appointments
02:16 • 4min
Revolving Doors: Politics and Business
06:42 • 17min
Controversial Editorial Choices and Future Aspirations
23:57 • 3min
Royal Humor: A Controversial Cover
26:31 • 6min
Exploring Audience Reactions to Cover Art
32:30 • 2min