London Fire Escalates Political Tension for May Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email June 17, 2017: People hold up placards against the Conservative government as they gather in Whitehall, to protest after the fire at Grenfell Tower. ( Jonathan Brady / Associated Press ) Produced by Oliver Lazarus Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC