The detainment of King Charles’s brother is almost without precedent in Britain’s long royal history. He denies wrongdoing, but damage to “The Firm” is already assured. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have fallen into a very public spat that may have grave implications far beyond the region. And our obituaries editor reflects on the life of Jesse Jackson.

Guests and host:

• Sonny Loughran, Britain writer
• Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
• Ann Wroe, Obituaries editor
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain’s royal family, Jeffrey Epstein
• Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, diplomacy
• Jesse Jackson

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