Zack and Alex are joined by Vox Brexit expert Jen Kirby to talk the latest on what’s going on in London. Due to some parliamentary “shenanigans” (Jen’s word choice), Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s drive to crash out of the EU by October 31 looks like it’s going to fail. The Worldly team breaks down exactly what happened and what could happen next — ranging from long-lasting limbo to another fateful election. Alex analogizes Brexit to a divorce, and Zack gives a heartfelt goodbye to their producer Byrd Pinkerton — who makes a little cameo at the end!

Links to resources discussed: 

What to know about Boris’s new Brexit deal 

Parliamentary shenanigans, part 1 and part 2

The EU’s expected Brexit extension decision

On Boris Johnson’s decent election outlook -- and Jeremy Corbyn’s dismal one

Zack referenced a tweet by Nick Cohen

Hosts:

Zack Beauchamp (@zackbeauchamp), senior correspondent, Vox

Alex Ward (@AlexWardVox), national security reporter, Vox

Jen Kirby (@j_kirby1), foreign and national security reporter,, Vox

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