Topic: Duchess Of York

3 chapters across the catalog

Balderdash!
Episode 1192 34:47 - 37:22

1192: Balderdash!

Sarah Ferguson, 60 Minutes Australia, and Media Control

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is shown attempting to control a television interview on 60 Minutes Australia by demanding the deletion of footage regarding a past cash-for-access scandal. The hosts use this as an example of how "old media" elites attempt to manage their public image. The segment highlights the friction between the interviewer's questions and the Duchess's refusal to discuss topics not related to her book promotion.

Slaughterhouse Blues
Episode 203 1:12:55 - 1:15:27

203: Slaughterhouse Blues

Sarah Ferguson Cash for Access Scandal

The "cash for access" scandal involving Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is discussed after she was caught in a sting operation by News of the World. Ferguson reportedly offered access to Prince Andrew in exchange for £500,000. The hosts suggest such behavior is common among lower-level royals and that the story was quickly buried by other media cycles.

Carbon Credits and the CIA
Episode 64 1:05:28 - 1:08:27

64: Carbon Credits and the CIA

Michael Jackson Finances, Fergie Duchess of York

Rumors regarding Michael Jackson's alleged bankruptcy are dismissed, with the hosts citing his massive royalty income and global assets. The conversation shifts to Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and her career transitions from Jenny Craig spokesperson to reality TV star. Her "upper class air" is noted as a potential barrier to her popularity in the United States.