Tom Crewe, Patricia Lockwood, Deborah Friedell, John Lanchester, and Rosemary Hill discuss their favorite pieces from the LRB archive, including Terry Castle's analysis of Jane Austen's letters and Alan Bennett's nuanced portrayal of Philip Larkin. Topics covered include controversial literature, bestiality in poetry, and mistaken identity at a party.

Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell discuss the impact of a second Trump presidency on American foreign policy. They analyze J.D. Vance's memoir and his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention.

Journalists Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell discuss Trump's VP pick and Sean O'Brien's RNC speech. Topics include union presence at the convention, J.D. Vance as VP candidate, and the unique atmosphere of day one.