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It's hard to call it unbelievable when a 96-year-old mortal shuffles off, but Queen Elizabeth II's final departure has had a peculiar effect. Hoping to have the feeling articulated without sentimentality, we asked on a couple English friends (Charlie Cooke filling in for Peter and London Calling's Toby Young) to discuss her importance, and what her death means for the Commonwealth.
We get into Charles III and the future of the monarchy; wonder whether the public ethic and sense of mission will die with the Queen; and contemplate the idea that Britain’s ironic humor may be what holds the whole thing together. Plus, Charlie approves of Ron DeSantis' "Thank you, Governor" ad; and Rob finds something amusing about mayors up north making statements that sound oddly similar to Greg Abbot's and Doug Ducey's with regard to immigration surges.
Charles C. W. Cooke
James Lileks
Rob Long
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Programming Note: As you may have noticed we had previously announced "El Rushbro," David Limbaugh, as our guest on today's podcast. Unfortunately, there was a mixup between us and his publishing house on the time of taping. We will endeavor to reschedule our old friend to visit us sooner rather than later. Of course, with the news of the day being what it was we were delighted that Toby could stick around for an extended spot.
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Perfect guests for this historic occasion. Well done everyone.
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Apparently it had been raining pretty hard, but right before the palace announced the death of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, a double rainbow formed above Buckingham Palace. It reminds me of Mark Twain coming in and going out with Halley’s Comet and Adams calling out Jefferson’s name on Independence Day, the day they both died in 1826. Legend, meet greatness.
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If you saw the "ice houses" they display at the Minnesota state fair, you wouldn't believe it was real. Big screens. Couches. Satellite TV. Stoves. They have a hole in the floor for the fishing lines.
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