What makes a couple a "power" couple? It could be the sheer force of their celebrity. It might be the literal power that they wield. Or, there might be some sort of X factor that allows their relationship to be much larger than the sum of their parts.

Our own Power Trio is taking some time this week to talk about Power Couples throughout the worlds of entertainment, politics and history. Not all of these relationships were smooth sailing, but they were legendary.

SHOW NOTES

• Beyonce and Jay Z (Michael's Choice)
• FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt (Richard's Choice)
• Barack and Michelle Obama (Michael's Choice)
• Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip (Richard's Choice)
• Sherri Ann Cabot and Christi Cummings from "Best in Show) (Michael's Choice)
• Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (Richard's Choice)
• Gomez and Morticia Addams (Michael's Choice)
• Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love (Richard's Choice)