In a special two-parter, Amile and Phoebe turn to Simon Kuper’s Chums to explore the networks shaping Britains political elite. They trace the shared paths of those in power, asking why our last 6 prime ministers were Oxford educated. From the college dorm rooms to Downing Street, they reflect on how belonging is signalled, and why entry to these spaces is rarely accidental. Along the way, they discuss the enduring question of who the system is really built for.

This episode pairs well with:

• Chums by Simon Kuper
• Engines of Privilege by David Kynaston & Francis Green
• Saltburn (2023), dir. Emerald Fennell
• A cup of Early Grey, with a splash of milk. No sugar.
• Pretending not to care which college people attended.
• Realising the same surnames keep reappearing.

Happy listening,

A&P

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