Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s glowing review of Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy divides Matthew Yglesias and Laura McGann this week. Matt gives credence to some of Carlson’s points and makes the case that the British were comparatively “better” than other brutal imperialist powers. Laura points out that the British Empire was built on violence and slavery, and she questions Elizabeth’s record.

Tucker Carlson’s case for the British Empire

Grid contributor Matthew Yglesias and his longtime editor, Laura McGann, Grid’s executive editor, discuss a take each week that’s gotten under their skin. They peel back the layers of the "bad take” to figure out what it tells us about American politics and policy.

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Tucker Carlson’s case for the British Empire

Tucker Carlson’s case for the British Empire