We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A right mess. The Guardian explains how Musk’s twitter takeover has hurt the right. We are not amused. The Sun looks into the conflicting reports about Meghan Markle’s track record as a boss. Monster-in-law. The Daily Mail has found the world’s worst mother in law. 

Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!

• Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here’s a taster playlist of who’s on.

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