This week on Wait a Second…, Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker are joined by Ringer legend Chris Ryan, who offers some insight into British politics, tabloid culture, and the still spreading ripple effects of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for members of Parliament and the royal family.
In this episode:
00:00: Before Jeffrey, there was Jeffries
06:22: Who is Peter Mandelson?
13:28: Diving into the Epstein files
20:56: The fall of Prince Andrew
43:52: A true/false quiz on historical punishments for royal indiscretions
50:30: The LUSID score
54:21: The Doomscroll: Rogue vacuums, Sam Altman, and El Mencho
Hosts: Jason Concepion and Tyler Parker
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, and Justin Sayles
Art direction: David Shoemaker
Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton
Engineering: Sarah Reddy
Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff

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