Best Podcast Episodes About Epstein

“So, which makes it like not that crazy anymore because there's so much crazy. I mean, I think that Jeffrey Epstein situation is something probably non-American, but definitely he was working as an asset for a group, an unknown group, very similar to what you're talking about. And he would find rich and powerful men in their areas that they could influence. And he would offer them this life that they couldn't have on their own, even with all the access and money. And then he had them. He would record them. He had them blackmailed. If you had to put money on …” “So, which makes it like not that crazy anymore because there's so much crazy. I mean, I think that Jeffrey Epstein situation is something probably non-American, but definitely he was working as an asset for a group, an unknown group, very similar to what you're talking about. And he would find rich and powerful men in their areas that they could influence. And he would offer them this life that they couldn't have on their own, even with all the access and money. And then he had them. He would record them. He had them blackmailed. If you had to put money on him being dead or alive, what would you do? That's a great question. Alive. Same. same which is which also seems crazy but then not how much money would you put on that well i mean if they said here's a free thousand dollars bet and we'll have out your yeah i would go alive yeah there's too many weird things about all of that and it alive but i …” View more

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In this wild segment, the hosts speculate on Jeffrey Epstein's fate, debating whether he's alive or dead, with a hilarious twist on betting a free thousand dollars on his survival. The conversation dives into the absurdity of government secrecy and the dark underbelly of power, making for a captivating and entertaining discussion.

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The Bobby Bones Show · FRI PT 2: Dan + Shay Open Up About Insecurities, Fame And Also Share Personal 'Tell Me Something Good' Stories · Apr 03, 2026

“He was smart and I liked him. And he was talking about Epstein, but he kept kind of defending it. Oh, Michael Schellenberger. And I was like, buddy? He was like, well, you're just jumping to conclusions there. It's like, well, you are too, though, dude. Yeah, whether he killed himself or like a... Yeah, like, was it a suicide? Did he kill himself? And then you're like, the cameras were down. He said, cameras go down all the time. It was very weird. Well, now you're making an exception for that, dude. Yeah, …” “He was smart and I liked him. And he was talking about Epstein, but he kept kind of defending it. Oh, Michael Schellenberger. And I was like, buddy? He was like, well, you're just jumping to conclusions there. It's like, well, you are too, though, dude. Yeah, whether he killed himself or like a... Yeah, like, was it a suicide? Did he kill himself? And then you're like, the cameras were down. He said, cameras go down all the time. It was very weird. Well, now you're making an exception for that, dude. Yeah, it was very weird. Yeah, that was weird. That was driving me fucking bonkers. I was driving, I'm like, this dude's about to piss me off, man. Yeah, I don't know why. I don't get that. I don't understand that. He's rational about most things, but that one was a weird one. He's like, the cameras go down all the time. It's like, okay. Sometimes …” View more

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In a hilarious twist on conspiracy theories, the hosts dissect the absurdities surrounding Epstein's death, including the bizarre claim of an 'unremarkable prostate' in his autopsy. The back-and-forth banter about the ridiculousness of Epstein's supposed suicide, combined with their disbelief over the guards' negligence, creates a comedic yet unsettling narrative that keeps listeners laughing and questioning the truth.

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The Joe Rogan Experience · Fight Companion - March 21, 2026 · Mar 22, 2026

“… like blackmail, or coercion of some degree. Obviously, AIPAC spends a lot of money. But then we have these files come out that show that Jeffrey Epstein is in contact with a lot of very highly placed people in governments all over the world. But the ex-prime minister of Israel is living in his house. It comes out that an Israeli, I believe the Israeli government, This was reported, put a security system in Jeffrey Epstein's New York townhouse. This is true. This is not a conspiracy. That townhouse is being frequented by some of the wealthiest, most powerful and most influential people in our …” “or maybe it's, I don't know what percentage of a role it is, is controlling politicians through things like blackmail, or coercion of some degree. Obviously, AIPAC spends a lot of money. But then we have these files come out that show that Jeffrey Epstein is in contact with a lot of very highly placed people in governments all over the world. But the ex-prime minister of Israel is living in his house. It comes out that an Israeli, I believe the Israeli government, This was reported, put a security system in Jeffrey Epstein's New York townhouse. This is true. This is not a conspiracy. That townhouse is being frequented by some of the wealthiest, most powerful and most influential people in our society. As well, the man has an island and a ranch in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico. This man is a pedophile, is a human trafficker. He's clearly, when you look at these documents, arranging these parties and events where very powerful people are going from your reporting in a very sober minded way. Does that type of control system, is that …” View more

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In this wild segment, the hosts dive into the bizarre connections between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful politicians, revealing that an ex-prime minister of Israel was living in Epstein's house. The absurdity of discussing a security system installed by the Israeli government in Epstein's townhouse has listeners questioning the lengths of political influence and control, making it both shocking and oddly humorous.

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The Tim Dillon Show · 486 - Emergency Podcast: Iran, Israel, & Imminent Destruction · Mar 07, 2026

“… it's just ridiculous. Fuck. War. Trump said, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Also, you saw people saying this is just to cover up the Epstein files. That seems a little ridiculous. This seems pretty egregious to cover up the Epstein files. You know what I mean? Because it's, one, we're not forgetting about the Epstein files. But you know the name of this operation? Epic Fury E Epstein Files To the now hit It on Come on Are you even clocking it Dang. Even clocking it. I'll gigamax you. Ah. Wait. Do you guys think it's just a cover up for the Epstein? This seems insane. It can't hurt. …” “… liberation they're like well now i'm dying for this liberation at the hands of the people that are trying to liberate me fuck them maybe the regime was right yeah maybe we need to unify behind them so that more of us don't get killed. Fuck. Yeah, it's just ridiculous. Fuck. War. Trump said, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Also, you saw people saying this is just to cover up the Epstein files. That seems a little ridiculous. This seems pretty egregious to cover up the Epstein files. You know what I mean? Because it's, one, we're not forgetting about the Epstein files. But you know the name of this operation? Epic Fury E Epstein Files To the now hit It on Come on Are you even clocking it Dang. Even clocking it. I'll gigamax you. Ah. Wait. Do you guys think it's just a cover up for the Epstein? This seems insane. It can't hurt. No. Yeah. It's one of those things. It's convenient. Maybe it moved up like a month. Yeah. Maybe it moved up two weeks or something. But I think this is probably in motion for 30 years. yeah they just found somebody dumb enough to go along with it like trump was dumb enough to do it they've been trying to get america to do this forever facts and …” View more

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In this segment, the host hilariously critiques Trump's absurd claim of 'infinity missiles' while discussing the serious consequences of military escalation. The absurdity peaks when they connect military actions to cover-ups like the Epstein files, leaving listeners laughing at the ridiculousness of it all.

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Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh · Iran Got Frame Mogged & Clintons Giggle At Epstein Files | #694 · Mar 04, 2026

“… Nick. So, yeah. Okay. So he was previously put with a gentleman named Nick Tartaglione, who is an ex-cop and quadruple murderer, who tried, who Epstein said attacked him and tried to kill him. He said he attacked him and then he walked it back and said, I had just tried. Like he walked it back because he knew that he was in danger. That's right. Allegedly, allegedly, allegedly. And to your point, it was said that he had, he was put on suicide watch because he had said he was suicidal. He never says that. Nowhere in any of the reports did he ever say, I want to kill myself. He never said that. …” “… was, I did think maybe he killed himself because I had read that he had attempted to kill himself prior. But then when you look into that. He never said that. He never said that. And the guy that was in his, well, you're talking about him, our friend Nick. So, yeah. Okay. So he was previously put with a gentleman named Nick Tartaglione, who is an ex-cop and quadruple murderer, who tried, who Epstein said attacked him and tried to kill him. He said he attacked him and then he walked it back and said, I had just tried. Like he walked it back because he knew that he was in danger. That's right. Allegedly, allegedly, allegedly. And to your point, it was said that he had, he was put on suicide watch because he had said he was suicidal. He never says that. Nowhere in any of the reports did he ever say, I want to kill myself. He never said that. He just said that he was in danger potentially and that he was being extorted by his ex the quadruple murderer Mr Tartaglione And one must also you know like we will get into Epstein various connections with very rich and powerful people with intelligence contacts, etc. You'd think that guy would get his own cell, right? Yeah, well, they moved …” View more

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The lack of accountability for decades of Epstein-related corruption and the failure to prosecute key figures like Trump erodes public trust in governance.

The current president is heavily implicated in Epstein-related files, which may explain the lack of thorough investigation into Trump-era corruption.

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Wait a Second... · The Mysterious Death of Jeffrey Epstein, With Jena Friedman · Apr 09, 2026

“But when you look at it, like we don't see that we see we see one case where Epstein emails himself something that sounds like it's in the voice of the Bill Gates science advisor, Boris Karsich, I believe is the name. and in it they talk about oh you know it's the famous email where he says oh you know i got stds it says you got stds from russian hookers or from russian women and then you tried to slip antibiotics or you wanted me to slip antibiotics and melinda's drink and melinda like they asked her about it was awful um it …” “But when you look at it, like we don't see that we see we see one case where Epstein emails himself something that sounds like it's in the voice of the Bill Gates science advisor, Boris Karsich, I believe is the name. and in it they talk about oh you know it's the famous email where he says oh you know i got stds it says you got stds from russian hookers or from russian women and then you tried to slip antibiotics or you wanted me to slip antibiotics and melinda's drink and melinda like they asked her about it was awful um it doesn't like that's not it's weird what that is so first of all it's Hold on a second. We're just talking about emails. Right. Right? So who knows what was said? Just from the email, we know that there at least implies that he's got dirt on people and that he is exercising – is doing something with this dirt that he has on Epstein – or on Bill …” View more

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The Epstein case is riddled with inconsistencies and potential cover-ups, but the scale of conspiracy required for a homicide theory makes it implausible.

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The Joe Rogan Experience · #2465 - Michael Shellenberger · Mar 10, 2026

“Yeah, we heard from the accountant, the Rothschilds and the Lex Wessners of the world, and the Leon Blacks that gave Epstein billions and billions and billions of dollars, and maybe the connections between Epstein and Russia, right? And then we had new reporting. Get this one. It says a lot about an administration when a cyber hacker has more morals than our own administration. Apparently, in 2023, a cyber hacker, not knowing he was breaking into the FBI, broke into the FBI Epstein database, got to see things that you and I and the public haven't been able to see, …” “Yeah, we heard from the accountant, the Rothschilds and the Lex Wessners of the world, and the Leon Blacks that gave Epstein billions and billions and billions of dollars, and maybe the connections between Epstein and Russia, right? And then we had new reporting. Get this one. It says a lot about an administration when a cyber hacker has more morals than our own administration. Apparently, in 2023, a cyber hacker, not knowing he was breaking into the FBI, broke into the FBI Epstein database, got to see things that you and I and the public haven't been able to see, including disgusting photos related to child pornography in the words of the cyber hacker. The cyber hacker was going to go public thinking he had broken into a pedophile's database. The FBI, apparently in New York, had to get on with the cyber hacker, convince them by flashing their badges that they were the FBI and that he had broken into a …” View more

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In a shocking twist, a cyber hacker exposed disturbing content from the FBI's Epstein database, highlighting a moral contrast with the Trump administration's inaction. This incident underscores the deep public disapproval of Trump's presidency, which is reflected in the Democrats' significant success in recent elections. The lack of accountability and character in Trump's administration is becoming an indelible stain on his legacy.

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Legal AF by MeidasTouch · Legal AF - 3/15/26 · Mar 15, 2026

“… anything because of the perverts that are in Congress. OK, this is unbelievable. But it's it's so it's infuriating. They're all perverts. It's like Epstein Island and Washington. I don't know. Two sixty four. That's like half the number of that's a little under half the number of electoral votes. Call them perverts. By the way, I I'm still shocked. You're surprised by all this stuff. No, I'm not. No, we expect I'm not. I'm disappointed and I'm disgusted. Your expectations are here. No, no. And reality hits here. But Adam, these are expectations here. What I'm shocked is the vote. The size of the …” “… various workplace disputes from 1997 to 2017. Guys, in 20 years. That's almost a million a year. Almost a million dollars a year, Adam, just to tell people to shut up. And by the way, that's tax dollars. That's our money to keep girls from not saying anything because of the perverts that are in Congress. OK, this is unbelievable. But it's it's so it's infuriating. They're all perverts. It's like Epstein Island and Washington. I don't know. Two sixty four. That's like half the number of that's a little under half the number of electoral votes. Call them perverts. By the way, I I'm still shocked. You're surprised by all this stuff. No, I'm not. No, we expect I'm not. I'm disappointed and I'm disgusted. Your expectations are here. No, no. And reality hits here. But Adam, these are expectations here. What I'm shocked is the vote. The size of the gap of the vote. The size of the vote is the biggest shock. Guys, they're going to protect themselves. That's like saying, hey, guys, we want to do term limits. We're going to take a vote. No, there's no vote. Hey, guys, we want to increase our pay. Yeah, we all vote for it. Come on, guys. Balance budget amendment, line item veto. No, no, can't have …” View more

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Congress has reportedly allocated nearly $17 million to silence workplace disputes, revealing a disturbing trend of protecting powerful individuals while innocent children suffer from trafficking. Tim Tebow's recent testimony highlighted the staggering number of child sexual abuse cases, with over 20 million tips reported in just one year, exposing a shocking reality of systemic failure in child protection. This isn't just a political issue; it's a moral crisis that demands urgent action.

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PBD Podcast · Trump Fires Noem + Iran War Updates & Laser Weapons | PBD #754 · Mar 06, 2026

“… sure gets attention. Back on February 23, Daniel Rutinik, Pat Milton, and Kara Tabachnik of CBS News reported on a newly uncovered document in the Epstein files showing that, beginning in December 2010 under the Obama administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, or DEA, was running an investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and 14 other people for drug trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering. The document showed the investigation, called chain reaction, was still underway in 2015, the investigation disappeared, although the documents suggested that it was a significant investigation and …” “March 18, 2026. I was intending to take tonight off, but there's big news, I mean, aside from all the other big news, that I want to make sure gets attention. Back on February 23, Daniel Rutinik, Pat Milton, and Kara Tabachnik of CBS News reported on a newly uncovered document in the Epstein files showing that, beginning in December 2010 under the Obama administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, or DEA, was running an investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and 14 other people for drug trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering. The document showed the investigation, called chain reaction, was still underway in 2015, the investigation disappeared, although the documents suggested that it was a significant investigation and that the government was on the verge of indictments. As soon as the story broke, Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said, It appears Epstein was involved in criminal activity that went way beyond pedophilia and sex trafficking, which makes it even more outrageous that Attorney General Pam Bondi is …” View more

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The Epstein case involves a broader criminal conspiracy, including drug trafficking and money laundering, which raises serious concerns about the handling and termination of investigations by the DEA and DOJ.

The Epstein scandal involves criminal activities beyond sex trafficking, including drug trafficking and money laundering, which were inadequately investigated and potentially covered up by government agencies.

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Letters from an American · “Stunning Interference” · Mar 19, 2026

“… he just gave them immunity. Yeah. Yeah, I think your I think your frustration, your anger is felt by a lot of people who voted, who campaigned. The Epstein files? Really believed. The Epstein files, yeah. The fuck is that? Right. Are you serious right now? We're just going to let people that are raping and killing and exploiting kids sexually just run free. But we're going to put – we're going to set the FBI on Joe Kent. It's insanity, and it's going to have a ramification. I know he's probably not being told this at the White House, but it's going to have a ramification on the elections. It just …” “Yeah. We're calling the fentanyl crisis a national security concern. That's 100,000 people. Cancer is 618,000 fucking people in one year. Yeah. Yeah. And he just gave them immunity. Yeah. Yeah, I think your I think your frustration, your anger is felt by a lot of people who voted, who campaigned. The Epstein files? Really believed. The Epstein files, yeah. The fuck is that? Right. Are you serious right now? We're just going to let people that are raping and killing and exploiting kids sexually just run free. But we're going to put – we're going to set the FBI on Joe Kent. It's insanity, and it's going to have a ramification. I know he's probably not being told this at the White House, but it's going to have a ramification on the elections. It just will. I mean, the coalition that we had was something I think very, very special in the sense that you had a lot of people who probably didn't – don't consistently vote, who got mobilized with our message. um president trump's economic populism his his desire at least stated desire to go after the deep state no new wars the make america healthy …” View more

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Joe Kent, a former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, passionately argues that the MAGA movement is at a crossroads due to unmet promises and a fractured coalition. He emphasizes the importance of addressing national security and the fentanyl crisis while urging President Trump to take decisive action to unify and mobilize voters ahead of the midterms and beyond. Kent's message reflects a deep concern for the future of the movement and the country.

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The Shawn Ryan Show · #291 Joe Kent - His Message to President Trump on Ending the War With Iran · Mar 26, 2026

“… that are really happening and things that we sort of pushed away or wanted to ignore is ridiculous i think the one happening right now is Jeffrey Epstein, which I have found it disorienting how much it tracks the vibe of QAnon. Not every claim of QAnon. It's not, you know, John F. Kennedy Jr. is still alive somewhere. But you are dealing with a very powerful person with an incredibly powerful and broad elite network and child sex trafficking at the center of it. And again, I don't believe in QAnon, but it is eerie how there was this thing that was like a mirror world, or QAnon was a mirror world …” “… just takes over So I think that kind of happened in our culture is that the doppelganger is at the wheel the one thing that i have kept thinking about and that i feel like your book gets out really well is the underving relationships between things that are really happening and things that we sort of pushed away or wanted to ignore is ridiculous i think the one happening right now is Jeffrey Epstein, which I have found it disorienting how much it tracks the vibe of QAnon. Not every claim of QAnon. It's not, you know, John F. Kennedy Jr. is still alive somewhere. But you are dealing with a very powerful person with an incredibly powerful and broad elite network and child sex trafficking at the center of it. And again, I don't believe in QAnon, but it is eerie how there was this thing that was like a mirror world, or QAnon was a mirror world version of Jeffrey Epstein or something. How have you thought about that? I'm really interested in the work that conspiracy culture is playing, like in how it distracts from conspiracies that are real. And I never doubted that there was a conspiracy that Epstein was involved in it, that's been clear for a long time. The reason why people are being …” View more

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The discussion highlights how conspiracy culture, particularly around QAnon, distracts from real conspiracies like Jeffrey Epstein's child sex trafficking network. Naomi Klein's insights reveal that while not all claims of QAnon are credible, the underlying feelings of powerlessness and rigged systems resonate with many. This reflection on societal change emphasizes the importance of recognizing genuine conspiracies amidst the noise.

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The Ezra Klein Show · Naomi Klein on Trumpism and Our Age of ‘Unlikely Bedfellows’ · Mar 20, 2026

“Classic. One of the more bizarre moments, they quoted Epstein referring to Hillary being prettier in person. And this exchange is interesting because of the way it suggests the committee's interpretation of certain statements made by Epstein. when I think they probably infer something to the opposite. It's bizarre, just like weird misogyny going on. So regarding the Epstein files, there are many files where Jeffrey Epstein seems to speak as though he does know you personally. In one file, EFTA 00657115, …” “Classic. One of the more bizarre moments, they quoted Epstein referring to Hillary being prettier in person. And this exchange is interesting because of the way it suggests the committee's interpretation of certain statements made by Epstein. when I think they probably infer something to the opposite. It's bizarre, just like weird misogyny going on. So regarding the Epstein files, there are many files where Jeffrey Epstein seems to speak as though he does know you personally. In one file, EFTA 00657115, Mr. Epstein is commenting, and he quotes, Hey, Hillary Clinton is much prettier in person. This was Tuesday, September 20, 2011. And then another... I'm not going to object to that. Can we see the documents? Because we don't think the document says it. We don't think the document says it. Not that you're not pretty. Don't say that. Jeffrey Epstein …” View more

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During Hillary Clinton's testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, a peculiar moment arose when Epstein was quoted saying Hillary was 'much prettier in person.' This exchange highlights the absurdity of the questioning and the lack of relevance to the actual investigation, as Hillary firmly denied any personal connection with Epstein, emphasizing the repetitive nature of the inquiries she faced.

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Behind the Bastards · It Could Happen Here Weekly 223 · Mar 14, 2026

“… save money It's nice to know that all of the money they saved went directly into some rich guy's pocket so that he could buy more time on Jeffrey Epstein's island. Yeah, and then they could kill 90 people. So the last time the aircraft had undergone the full-fledged maintenance procedure that included the jackscrew was September of 1997. It would have received another one in March of 2000. In the time between September of 97 and January of 2000, it had accumulated about 9000 flight hours. So it was a president lube up the plane. It was still under the recommended flight hours window for Alaska. …” “… they turned it around real quick when they canceled all the maintenance facilities yes and they they struck broke the um stewardesses and they like did a bunch of other increasing aircraft utilization It nice to know that If the airplane is flying you save money It's nice to know that all of the money they saved went directly into some rich guy's pocket so that he could buy more time on Jeffrey Epstein's island. Yeah, and then they could kill 90 people. So the last time the aircraft had undergone the full-fledged maintenance procedure that included the jackscrew was September of 1997. It would have received another one in March of 2000. In the time between September of 97 and January of 2000, it had accumulated about 9000 flight hours. So it was a president lube up the plane. It was still under the recommended flight hours window for Alaska. So that's something to consider. The NTSB actually recommended that the 7000 slash 7200 flight hours that McDonnell Douglas gave was actually also too long, given the likelihood that the lubrication process was going to be done wrong, they felt it more reasonable to check that at shorter frequencies. Obviously, this meant that Alaska's 95-50 hours …” View more

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Alaska Airlines' decision to extend maintenance schedules to save costs ultimately resulted in a tragic accident that killed numerous passengers. Despite being technically compliant with guidelines, their practices were deemed reckless, significantly increasing flight hours without proper maintenance. This shocking case highlights the direct consequences of prioritizing profit over safety in the aviation industry.

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Well There‘s Your Problem · Episode 195: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 · Mar 13, 2026

“It suggests Epstein was acting as the sort of social facilitator for the family. But again, you have to look at the transactional nature of it all. Epstein trades access. Whether that access is to capital, to women, or to other powerful people. Which brings us to Bill Gates. Because if Musk was the potential new client, Gates was the established golden connection. And the files here get, frankly, they get very transactional. Very transactional. We've known for a …” “It suggests Epstein was acting as the sort of social facilitator for the family. But again, you have to look at the transactional nature of it all. Epstein trades access. Whether that access is to capital, to women, or to other powerful people. Which brings us to Bill Gates. Because if Musk was the potential new client, Gates was the established golden connection. And the files here get, frankly, they get very transactional. Very transactional. We've known for a while that they met. But the internal emails from the MIT Media Lab really expose the mechanics of how it worked. There's an email from October 2014 from Joy Ito, right? He was the director of the Media Lab at the time. Yes. And Ito writes that a $2 million gift from Bill Gates was directed by Jeffrey Epstein. Directed. That is such an operative …” View more

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Epstein manipulated philanthropic donations to launder his reputation and maintain leverage over influential figures like Bill Gates.

The Epstein case reveals a disturbing pattern of using philanthropy to manipulate and control powerful figures, casting doubt on the integrity of institutions like MIT.

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Elon Musk Podcast · Epstein’s Silicon Valley and Academic Laundromat · Feb 23, 2026

“… says, hey, yeah, you know what? Just like throw anybody's name in you can think of who might've had the most fleeting association with Jeffrey Epstein. And that'll get us the biggest possible book deal that'll entice the most publishers and agents. And as to Dershowitz, yeah, I mean, he's pretty well known and we all think he's a pedo. So throw him in there too. I mean, that's what they're saying. And- Wait, wait, wait, this is your interpretation of what happened with the book. No, that's almost literally what they say. I'm almost quoting for, I'm not exactly quoting for Bantam. Who said …” “… given over the Prince Andrew photo. And then they wanted to marshal or leverage that momentum publicity wise from the Daily Mail's articles in 2011 into a book. And so Sharon Churcher in this email exchange, you can go read it, it came out in litigation, says, hey, yeah, you know what? Just like throw anybody's name in you can think of who might've had the most fleeting association with Jeffrey Epstein. And that'll get us the biggest possible book deal that'll entice the most publishers and agents. And as to Dershowitz, yeah, I mean, he's pretty well known and we all think he's a pedo. So throw him in there too. I mean, that's what they're saying. And- Wait, wait, wait, this is your interpretation of what happened with the book. No, that's almost literally what they say. I'm almost quoting for, I'm not exactly quoting for Bantam. Who said that? This is what Churcher says to Virginia Roberts Gouffre and she's- board with it. How do we know that? Because we have the transcripts of the emails. Wow, okay. They came out of the course of discovery in litigation. And this person was... She was a pavilion trash journalist, yeah. She was a journalist who co-authored the book with her or what …” View more

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Virginia Roberts Gufres' memoir, once touted as a nonfiction account of her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein, was ultimately revealed by her own lawyers to be fictionalized. This revelation comes amidst a backdrop of lucrative settlements from Epstein's estate and banks, raising questions about the integrity of the narrative and the motivations behind it. The memoir, published after a long delay, became an international bestseller despite its questionable origins.

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Prince Andrew Arrested, Epstein Mythology, Reid Hoffman Files with Saagar Enjeti & Michael Tracey · Feb 20, 2026

“… the country you at Walmart you like hey Frank no no I Jim I just would always be worried Have you seen that guy in Florida that it's not Jeffrey Epstein, but he looks just like him. And now he's starting to make videos where he's having, because he has a convertible and then people film him. And so he's going viral all over social media. So now he's making his own videos. Hello, I am not Jeffrey Epstein, but dang, does he look like him? He does look like him. I thought it was another AI. Yeah, but no, he's real. It's him. Yeah, because they drive by him. He's in his convertible. He's driving …” “… name, new person. You're not even you anymore. At some point you might forget. They found that kid that 11 years old They were under different names Right I just there are certain ways to be found Somebody recognized you that used to live by you across the country you at Walmart you like hey Frank no no I Jim I just would always be worried Have you seen that guy in Florida that it's not Jeffrey Epstein, but he looks just like him. And now he's starting to make videos where he's having, because he has a convertible and then people film him. And so he's going viral all over social media. So now he's making his own videos. Hello, I am not Jeffrey Epstein, but dang, does he look like him? He does look like him. I thought it was another AI. Yeah, but no, he's real. It's him. Yeah, because they drive by him. He's in his convertible. He's driving with his glasses on. And then he made a video. He's like, I'm not Jeffrey Epstein. And he's in Florida. But it does look like Jeffrey Epstein. There's a whole Instagram account where there's people that look like Adam Sandler. That's hilarious. It's a Facebook group. They really do look like Adam Sandler. Yeah, it's a Facebook group. And they're all …” View more

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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dive into the absurdity of living under an alias and the viral sensation of a guy who looks just like Jeffrey Epstein. The real kicker? They can't stop laughing about a baggage handler who takes out his frustrations by throwing guitars, raising the question: what could possibly be going on in his life to make him so reckless?

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The Bobby Bones Show · THURS PT 2: Does Amy Have A ‘Hot Guy’ List? + Bobby On Becoming Famous + Abby’s Condo Money Dilemma · Mar 26, 2026

“… he and Kimball are sort of, you know, like to be lads out on the town kind of a thing. Like that's very clearly their dynamic. And that provides Epstein the end because that's, Epstein knows how to deal with those guys, right? Like those guys are Epstein's bread and butter. And so through Nikolaj, he connects Kimball Musk with a woman. Nikolaj asks in one of the, one of a number of very disgusting and troubling passages, he says, prepare this woman for Kimball. It says Kimball still has an X or like a soon to be X sort of in the picture, but it's okay. We'll sort of handle that. Prepare this …” “opportunity to get his hooks into them, basically. He leverages Nikolic, sort of, it looks like he and Kimball are sort of, you know, like to be lads out on the town kind of a thing. Like that's very clearly their dynamic. And that provides Epstein the end because that's, Epstein knows how to deal with those guys, right? Like those guys are Epstein's bread and butter. And so through Nikolaj, he connects Kimball Musk with a woman. Nikolaj asks in one of the, one of a number of very disgusting and troubling passages, he says, prepare this woman for Kimball. It says Kimball still has an X or like a soon to be X sort of in the picture, but it's okay. We'll sort of handle that. Prepare this woman for Kimball. And the phrasing of it is just, I mean, she may also like Elon.” View more

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Jeffrey Epstein's influence extended to manipulating key figures in the tech world, including Kimball Musk. By leveraging relationships with associates, Epstein orchestrated troubling scenarios to connect Musk with women, showcasing his predatory tactics. This revelation sheds light on the darker side of elite networks and their vulnerabilities.

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Tech Won't Save Us · Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Ed Niedermeyer · Mar 19, 2026

“… time seeing Young? Yeah. My first time seeing you. I like you. You're great. Great energy. Oh, thank you. Seems like you want to start a female Epstein Island, and I'm down with that. For Arab men, I'm cool with that. That seems cool. Yeah, I didn't care for your energy, but you seem like a nice person, for sure. I would have liked a little more zip. Not zip, but fucking. Whoa, whoa. I meant like, what do you call it? Like a bow. Oh, yeah, yeah. I love your stand-up, by the way. I like your stand-up. I love you. I was just feeding off of his energy. Fuck, I like you too very much. God! Joe, do …” “… Go to my website. I have a show in Austin and San Antonio. New York City, if you're in New York City. New York City. Very nice. Great time to go to New York. Nothing better than snow piles and dog shit everywhere. Very exciting. Guys, this is your first time seeing Young? Yeah. My first time seeing you. I like you. You're great. Great energy. Oh, thank you. Seems like you want to start a female Epstein Island, and I'm down with that. For Arab men, I'm cool with that. That seems cool. Yeah, I didn't care for your energy, but you seem like a nice person, for sure. I would have liked a little more zip. Not zip, but fucking. Whoa, whoa. I meant like, what do you call it? Like a bow. Oh, yeah, yeah. I love your stand-up, by the way. I like your stand-up. I love you. I was just feeding off of his energy. Fuck, I like you too very much. God! Joe, do you know, like, in Chinese, we have a phrase for people who look like you? Oh, boy. Oh, Jesus. You don't want to hear this? No, I think it's going to be nice. What is it, Young? Si wen bai lei. What does that mean? It means nerdy pervert. Oh, I told you, Joe. I knew that wasn't going to go well. That's only half true. I am not a nerd, I just have …” View more

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In this hilarious segment, Young delivers a killer punchline by revealing a Chinese phrase that translates to 'nerdy pervert,' perfectly encapsulating the vibe of the conversation. The playful banter and unexpected compliments create a lively atmosphere, making listeners laugh while tackling the delicate subject of race and humor.

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KILL TONY · #759 - STEVE RENNAZZISI + JOE LIST · Mar 10, 2026

“… there started to be this bad news cycle around Gates and vaccine apartheid Melinda French Gates announced that she was divorcing him and the Epstein stuff started escalating The allegations of his misconduct started escalating So that unfortunately kind of took the wind out of the sails of what should have been a very vibrant reckoning with the Gates Foundation power and influence to say that it is at times very malevolent. It is doing more harm than good. I mean, the other place that the Gates Foundation works in the rich world is in U.S. public education, which has also been very …” “… of that history. And to your point, that was a time and a place where people in the rich world were really feeling, starting to feel the effects of Gates' influence. I mean, the funny coda to that story is just as the news media started to pay attention, there started to be this bad news cycle around Gates and vaccine apartheid Melinda French Gates announced that she was divorcing him and the Epstein stuff started escalating The allegations of his misconduct started escalating So that unfortunately kind of took the wind out of the sails of what should have been a very vibrant reckoning with the Gates Foundation power and influence to say that it is at times very malevolent. It is doing more harm than good. I mean, the other place that the Gates Foundation works in the rich world is in U.S. public education, which has also been very disastrous. And the Gates Foundation itself has acknowledged that its efforts have not worked. But it has this hubris where it thinks because it has so much money, it can just keep throwing the dart, playing with the lives of public school children, whereas the Gates children went to the fanciest private schools, of course. Yeah, and of course, he's been a …” View more

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Bill Gates faced intense backlash during the pandemic for his role in vaccine access, as he advocated for patent protections that limited production. This sparked outrage from both the political right and left, revealing a deep divide in public perception of his influence. As the scandal surrounding his ties to Epstein escalated, media scrutiny intensified, complicating the narrative around Gates and his philanthropic efforts.

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Tech Won't Save Us · Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Tim Schwab · Mar 05, 2026

“… like speaking of the history, which we're going to get into, it is astounding how far back this network that for simplicity's sake we'll call the Epstein Network today goes and how far reaching it is. But before we start, I wanted to share my sort of – I think this will help us not spin out into conspiracy tinfoil hat land, although that's pretty much where we're going to be the whole episode. I can speak on all of that without a doubt. So I wanted to share my sort of personal theory on what Epstein was trying to do and accomplish, and I'd love to hear sort of your thoughts on this. my overall …” “… He's like, we did it, Joe. That's great. No, yeah, I think there's a level of wealth you get to where you start to resemble like one of those purebred show dogs and you're like not really a mammal anymore. You're some other thing, right? Yeah, and like speaking of the history, which we're going to get into, it is astounding how far back this network that for simplicity's sake we'll call the Epstein Network today goes and how far reaching it is. But before we start, I wanted to share my sort of – I think this will help us not spin out into conspiracy tinfoil hat land, although that's pretty much where we're going to be the whole episode. I can speak on all of that without a doubt. So I wanted to share my sort of personal theory on what Epstein was trying to do and accomplish, and I'd love to hear sort of your thoughts on this. my overall kind of most charitable like most reasonable take is that epstein was a pedophile who was running a very extensive elder abuse scheme that made him very valuable to three if not four different intelligence agencies sure my general take is that like he would convince old men to give him money and throw parties for them full of children and created so …” View more

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Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a notorious pedophile; he was a key player in a web of power that linked him to multiple intelligence agencies. His extensive blackmail operations made him invaluable, turning him into a puppet for organizations like the CIA and MI6. This chilling theory reveals how deep the connections go and why the Epstein story remains unfinished.

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Panic World · How Epstein weaponized the internet · Mar 04, 2026

“… begin with an interesting update. So yesterday and the day before we began breaking the news, the story that in particular Erica's involvement with Epstein's favorite modeling agency, Faith Kate's Next Modeling Management, a Rothschild spin-out, we broke a story that her dealings with them involved real estate in some capacity. Erica France-Fay was, as we were told, the point person for the firm when it came to housing young models. More specifically, Erika dealt with apartments in a white building. They had remembered that that white building was located somewhere near 68th Street between 2nd and …” “Let's begin with an interesting update. So yesterday and the day before we began breaking the news, the story that in particular Erica's involvement with Epstein's favorite modeling agency, Faith Kate's Next Modeling Management, a Rothschild spin-out, we broke a story that her dealings with them involved real estate in some capacity. Erica France-Fay was, as we were told, the point person for the firm when it came to housing young models. More specifically, Erika dealt with apartments in a white building. They had remembered that that white building was located somewhere near 68th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. Well, lo and behold, a few of you guys sent us a building that could potentially match that very description. A building that was owned by Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's brother who inherited all of his wealth. I want you guys to check out this article, which was published by New York Post. It reads, in part, Exposed, this is the …” View more

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Erica France-Fay's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein's modeling agency raises serious questions about her role in housing young models linked to trafficking. Recent reports reveal that she managed apartments owned by Epstein's brother, where underage victims were allegedly kept. This connection hints at a larger conspiracy involving high-profile figures in New York real estate.

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Candace · EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: The Footage Behind Charlie's Head | Candace Ep 311 · Mar 12, 2026

“There's one other big concern that people have is that there, is with the Epstein stuff, that there are people really protecting pedophiles. Do you think that's as big of a thing as people think, or do you think it's more of a political kickball that gets kicked around a lot? Hard to say, we don't know. All I can tell you is when Trump ran for office, gonna release all, underline all the files. Yeah. Okay, I think you should. And I think the thing about the Epstein files is it touches on everything we've talked about it, is …” “There's one other big concern that people have is that there, is with the Epstein stuff, that there are people really protecting pedophiles. Do you think that's as big of a thing as people think, or do you think it's more of a political kickball that gets kicked around a lot? Hard to say, we don't know. All I can tell you is when Trump ran for office, gonna release all, underline all the files. Yeah. Okay, I think you should. And I think the thing about the Epstein files is it touches on everything we've talked about it, is there is a sense we're living in two worlds. You go out, you go through a red light, or you do something stupid, get drunk and drive, you're gonna be arrested, right? Right. But if you're a very, very wealthy person, and you do some really disgusting things with women and girls, well, you're rich, and you're powerful, and you have friends, you …” View more

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We live in a world where the wealthy can escape justice for heinous crimes, while average citizens face severe penalties for minor infractions. This disparity raises serious concerns about the protection of children and the integrity of our legal system. The call for transparency in high-profile cases, like the Epstein files, is crucial to hold powerful individuals accountable.

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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · #635 - Sen. Bernie Sanders · Jan 21, 2026

“… the Department of Justice, or DOJ, is blocking the release of a memo related to a drug enforcement agency investigation into sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and 14 co-conspirators, Attorney General Pam Bondi added more evidence to the idea that the DOJ is engaged in covering up the relationship between members of the Trump administration, including President Donald J. Trump himself, and Epstein. On March 4, 2026, five Republicans joined the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee to agree to subpoena Bondi to testify before it under oath about how the DOJ handled the the release of the Epstein …” “March 19, 2026. After yesterday's revelation that the Department of Justice, or DOJ, is blocking the release of a memo related to a drug enforcement agency investigation into sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and 14 co-conspirators, Attorney General Pam Bondi added more evidence to the idea that the DOJ is engaged in covering up the relationship between members of the Trump administration, including President Donald J. Trump himself, and Epstein. On March 4, 2026, five Republicans joined the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee to agree to subpoena Bondi to testify before it under oath about how the DOJ handled the the release of the Epstein files. Committee Chair James Comer, a Republican of Kentucky, issued the subpoena on March 17, requiring Bondi to appear before the committee on April 14. Kyle Stewart and Kyla Guilfoyle of NBC News reported yesterday that a DOJ spokesperson said the subpoena was completely unnecessary and said Bondi continues to have calls and meetings with members …” View more

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The Department of Justice is allegedly blocking the release of a memo regarding Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a cover-up involving the Trump administration. Attorney General Pam Bondi's refusal to commit to testifying under oath only fuels suspicions, as bipartisan calls for accountability grow louder. Representative Maxwell Frost highlights the lack of trust in Bondi, emphasizing the need for her to testify transparently about the DOJ's handling of Epstein's files.

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Letters from an American · Cover-ups and Dodges · Mar 20, 2026

“… General Bondi is still illegally withholding it. She's in violation of the law. And from what we, you know, from what folks have seen in the Epstein files, Trump is absolutely implicated. And we and that's just from what's been mentioned. That doesn't even include what's been hidden. And so if there's a foreign actor out there that has more access to the Epstein files in the United States Congress, then we do not know who is compromised, the extent to which they are compromised and the extent to which blackmail could play a role. But I suspect the odds of that could be quite high. And …” “… as to why. Do you think the FC files could make Trump a target for blackmailing? And we, you know, we don't know what's been compromised of what has it. Pam Bondi needs to release the other three million files. We have to remember that Attorney General Bondi is still illegally withholding it. She's in violation of the law. And from what we, you know, from what folks have seen in the Epstein files, Trump is absolutely implicated. And we and that's just from what's been mentioned. That doesn't even include what's been hidden. And so if there's a foreign actor out there that has more access to the Epstein files in the United States Congress, then we do not know who is compromised, the extent to which they are compromised and the extent to which blackmail could play a role. But I suspect the odds of that could be quite high. And here's what Democratic Congress member Subramaniam had to say to us. Play this clip. So, Congressman, do you think that Trump being in the Epstein files is compromising our troops because, you know, obviously our adversaries are using that to sort of cast the narrative about why we're in Iran? Yeah, I mean, it's embarrassing for our country and they're …” View more

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Evidence suggests Donald Trump is deeply implicated in the Epstein files, raising concerns about potential blackmail threats against him. Attorney General Pam Bondi is currently withholding crucial documents, which could reveal even more about Trump's connections to Epstein. This situation has sparked fears among lawmakers about national security and the safety of U.S. troops abroad.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Trump Tries Shutting Down Bondi Epstein Deposition · Mar 19, 2026

“… He was found civilly liable for it. So let me be clear, found civilly liable. He was a sexual predator in his entirety. He was friends with Epstein. He's a sicko. He lived a life of perversion. He lived a life of devastation. He hurt people. He's a predator. He's a sicko and he surrounds himself with sickos. That's who he is. Okay. These are all bad, demented people, demons. He's a demon person, and these are demons he surrounds himself with. Their behavior is as such. The Epstein class, these predators, and they're not even smart. They're dumb also. They're dumb people, and they're doing …” “… this is the thing I've always tried to say. He never was a deal maker. He was never some smart guy who made good business moves. He got daddy's money and he lost and he lost and he lost and he screwed people and he screwed people and he sexually assaulted. He was found civilly liable for it. So let me be clear, found civilly liable. He was a sexual predator in his entirety. He was friends with Epstein. He's a sicko. He lived a life of perversion. He lived a life of devastation. He hurt people. He's a predator. He's a sicko and he surrounds himself with sickos. That's who he is. Okay. These are all bad, demented people, demons. He's a demon person, and these are demons he surrounds himself with. Their behavior is as such. The Epstein class, these predators, and they're not even smart. They're dumb also. They're dumb people, and they're doing dumb, dangerous, despicable things. And what we're seeing happen, and I'm not being hyperbolic, all of my predictions have been correct. Why are you saying that's going to happen? There's no hyperbole here. This is what's happening. There is currently underway a massive, in fast forward, restructuring of the global world order right now. America …” View more

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The U.S. is undergoing a massive restructuring of the global order, exposing its inability to protect allies and maintain economic dominance. With Donald Trump's leadership, America risks becoming a 'Trump casino,' leading to a dangerous debt cycle and empowering rivals like China and Iran. This shift could trigger a global collapse as trust in American financial stability wanes.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 3/12/26 · Mar 12, 2026

“Turning now to a major development in the Epstein files. The Justice Department has now published previously unreleased documents that contain disturbing allegations from a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by President Trump in the early 1980s When she was between the ages of 13 and 15. I do want to warn viewers that what we're about to talk about might be difficult content for some people. The documents include summaries of four FBI interviews from 2019 with a woman who at the time …” “Turning now to a major development in the Epstein files. The Justice Department has now published previously unreleased documents that contain disturbing allegations from a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by President Trump in the early 1980s When she was between the ages of 13 and 15. I do want to warn viewers that what we're about to talk about might be difficult content for some people. The documents include summaries of four FBI interviews from 2019 with a woman who at the time told the FBI Jeffrey Epstein, quote, drove her and or flew her to either New York or New Jersey to a, quote, very tall building with huge rooms where she said Mr. Trump asked her a teenager at the time to perform a sex act. And when she fought back, he hit her. The woman says she met Jeffrey Epstein in Hilton Head, South Carolina, when she was about …” View more

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The newly released Epstein files contain serious but unverified allegations against Trump, highlighting potential gaps in the FBI's investigation process.

The release of previously unreleased Epstein documents raises serious questions about the integrity of the justice system and the potential involvement of high-profile individuals.

The release of new FBI documents reveals disturbing allegations against President Trump, highlighting the ongoing complexities and potential legal ramifications of the Epstein scandal.

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Meet the Press · Meet the Press NOW — March 6 · Mar 06, 2026

“… surprising to a lot of my independent media friends because I think they would just assume that I think that because I've talked so much about the Epstein Network and Bitcoin and the PayPal mafia and Tether, it's, you know, a lot of these things being ultimately bad for sovereignty and privacy and human freedom. But I don't think Bitcoin was co-opted because I think it is doing exactly what it was designed to do. I don't know if it's better that it's not co-opted or that like I don't know if it's like a worse thing that it was created under these perfect altruistic scenarios and then got co-opted …” “… about his dollar milkshake theory, which Tether only accelerates to like a crazy degree. Oh, yeah. That is the way that the world dollarizes. Yeah. Do you think that Bitcoin is co-opted at this point? No, I don't actually, which I think is probably surprising to a lot of my independent media friends because I think they would just assume that I think that because I've talked so much about the Epstein Network and Bitcoin and the PayPal mafia and Tether, it's, you know, a lot of these things being ultimately bad for sovereignty and privacy and human freedom. But I don't think Bitcoin was co-opted because I think it is doing exactly what it was designed to do. I don't know if it's better that it's not co-opted or that like I don't know if it's like a worse thing that it was created under these perfect altruistic scenarios and then got co-opted by the baddies. Does that feel better? Is it better for us to think that way? I don't know. I don't know what's better or what's not. But but but Bitcoin was designed to to do exactly what it's doing right now. Maybe not literally this month, but with, you know, with the with the down. But I mean, it's just very clearly proven itself to be a very …” View more

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Bitcoin was designed to succeed, yet its origins and connections to figures like Epstein raise questions about its true purpose. As stable coins gain traction, the U.S. government seems to embrace Bitcoin, potentially centralizing financial power rather than democratizing it. This segment explores whether Bitcoin is a revolutionary tool or just another play in the game of monetary control.

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What Bitcoin Did · The Epstein Files: What They Reveal About Bitcoin & The Dollar System | Mark Goodwin · Feb 13, 2026

“… I think Tom nailed it. I think you said it previously. The only thing that can really hurt Trump outside of Iran and the economy, arguably, is the Epstein files. I think it's one of the few things that's nonpartisan. I think every American citizen wants transparency, wants it released. And most politicians are fighting against that. And Trump came in very strongly on that premise that he's going to get the information out. and we haven seen it happen and he needs morale now Well I think her getting fired besides everybody else Christine Noem the whole crew this one was the most one that was …” “Yeah, I think Tom nailed it. I think you said it previously. The only thing that can really hurt Trump outside of Iran and the economy, arguably, is the Epstein files. I think it's one of the few things that's nonpartisan. I think every American citizen wants transparency, wants it released. And most politicians are fighting against that. And Trump came in very strongly on that premise that he's going to get the information out. and we haven seen it happen and he needs morale now Well I think her getting fired besides everybody else Christine Noem the whole crew this one was the most one that was overdue Okay, she's had a year and two months to bring actual justice. Instead, we just got TV appearances, her yelling in front of Congress, and empty promises. Think about this, Tommy. Under Merrick Garland, the attorney general under Biden, in less than a year, the Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith built 44 federal cases against Trump, two …” View more

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The Epstein files could be Trump's greatest vulnerability, as many Americans demand transparency that politicians resist. Recent discussions reveal how Pam Bondi's failure to act has left a gaping hole in accountability, especially after her controversial firing. This moment could redefine the approach to the Epstein case under new leadership, offering a chance for real progress.

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PBD Podcast · Pam Bondi FIRED + Charlie Kirk Bullet Controversy | PBD #769 · Apr 03, 2026

“… altogether. I want to marinate our Slovenian first lady. She summoned reporters yesterday to the White House to give a surprise statement about Epstein. Nobody knew what it was going to be. Nobody knew why they were being summoned. It seems like her husband didn't even know that she was going to do it, if you believe him, which is a big if. I don't know that I'm adept enough at creative writing and creative speaking to explain to people to paint the picture for people. I think it's like beyond my limitations. And so I think we should just watch it together. How does that sound? That sounds …” “… as mentioned you know i'm i'm gonna be a little loose today all right i'm i'm already mentally out on the polo grounds and so luckily the first lady of the united states flotus gave us i think something that we can really just just kind of experience altogether. I want to marinate our Slovenian first lady. She summoned reporters yesterday to the White House to give a surprise statement about Epstein. Nobody knew what it was going to be. Nobody knew why they were being summoned. It seems like her husband didn't even know that she was going to do it, if you believe him, which is a big if. I don't know that I'm adept enough at creative writing and creative speaking to explain to people to paint the picture for people. I think it's like beyond my limitations. And so I think we should just watch it together. How does that sound? That sounds great. Okay. Did you experience this yesterday like I did with people texting you with like your phone going like eight texts of what is happening right now? What is that? What is Melania doing? Is that how you experienced it? I experienced it live in the crooked offices because we had televisions on. Oh, wow. And I watched a group of people, …” View more

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Melania Trump's unexpected statement about Epstein raises more questions than it answers, particularly because she rarely speaks publicly.

Melania Trump's surprise statement about Epstein raises more questions than it answers, especially given her usual silence.

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jane Coaston: We Have Some Questions, Melania · Apr 10, 2026

“… in the 30s. That's what they do. Jeez Carl Tanzler Oh God, and that's dr. Michael Badden the HBO show that show is awesome, man Oh, and he did Epstein's autopsy. Yeah he's one of the ones that said that the Wounds were consistent with ligature strangulation not with hanging. Yeah, we talked about this last time. Yeah Yeah, you know so far so I recorded my special on the 25th of October and I have a bunch of Epstein jokes in there And in the meantime, they said they released the files and I was like, oh no, but they still haven't released them And I was like, oh, thank God the joke still Cuz I …” “… of like weird predator will end up in that situation where they can do their thing, right? So like if you like fuck dead bodies, you're gonna be in a corpse like maybe like there's like a like female pedophiles Just become middle school teachers. That's in the 30s. That's what they do. Jeez Carl Tanzler Oh God, and that's dr. Michael Badden the HBO show that show is awesome, man Oh, and he did Epstein's autopsy. Yeah he's one of the ones that said that the Wounds were consistent with ligature strangulation not with hanging. Yeah, we talked about this last time. Yeah Yeah, you know so far so I recorded my special on the 25th of October and I have a bunch of Epstein jokes in there And in the meantime, they said they released the files and I was like, oh no, but they still haven't released them And I was like, oh, thank God the joke still Cuz I have like at least two separate times where I bring them up because it was so it was even bigger back then Well, it's gonna go on for a long time. I suspect I mean they said they released him. But what did they release? No, they're still not all out yet Like it's we the whole thing's weird. It reminds me It reminds me of that onion article where …” View more

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Cosmetic procedures may promise youth, but they could leave people looking like ghosts by their 60s. As scientists explore reversing aging, the bizarre lengths some go to maintain their youth raise questions about societal beauty standards. This dark humor leads into a shocking story about a man who kept his deceased lover's body for years, highlighting the extremes of obsession and the macabre.

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The Joe Rogan Experience · #2442 - Ehsan Ahmad · Jan 22, 2026

“… what happens is you feel like in the present moment you're experiencing the trauma all over again. And so in cases like – so take the high-profile Epstein case. There's a lot of talk about what survivors can do or what justice can look like or what should happen to perpetrators. but certainly in a lot of abuse cases as I read the perpetrators are relatives sometimes people very close to the victims and what justice might look like might be different I mean if a person even wants or feels like they could have a relationship again I don't I'm so far removed from this and I feel kind of clumsy …” “But what happens is you feel like in the present moment you're experiencing the trauma all over again. And so in cases like – so take the high-profile Epstein case. There's a lot of talk about what survivors can do or what justice can look like or what should happen to perpetrators. but certainly in a lot of abuse cases as I read the perpetrators are relatives sometimes people very close to the victims and what justice might look like might be different I mean if a person even wants or feels like they could have a relationship again I don't I'm so far removed from this and I feel kind of clumsy saying this I don't know how you do that after that kind of abuse or breach of trust. But how do you as a therapist work through this question of, does a person still feel like they want some kind of justice? Do they want any kind of rebuilding? I mean, take me through a little bit of that. Yeah. I also think justice looks different to every survivor. …” View more

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The Epstein case has sparked crucial conversations about justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, allowing them to share their stories more openly. Survivors express that this increased awareness can be a double-edged sword, as it raises the profile of the issue while also risking triggering trauma. Ultimately, each survivor's journey towards justice and healing is unique, highlighting the need for personal approaches in therapy.

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Connections Podcast · Healing after child sexual abuse · Mar 31, 2026

“… now at about episode, I think 115 or something like that. You're on episode 122. 122. There you go. I'm losing track. Yeah. So just to clarify, the Epstein Files is a self-generating podcast that uploads basically every single day, a new episode based on what is happening in the news about the Epstein files. Is that correct? That's correct. Yes. It's either in the news or there's millions of data points that the news has yet to still open and uncover. And I've reached conclusions faster than these mainstream media outlets have reached because my speed of execution and my cost of producing a piece …” “and yeah, all the public figures that were named, I mean, like everything in between, it still publishes an episode to two every single day. I'm now at about episode, I think 115 or something like that. You're on episode 122. 122. There you go. I'm losing track. Yeah. So just to clarify, the Epstein Files is a self-generating podcast that uploads basically every single day, a new episode based on what is happening in the news about the Epstein files. Is that correct? That's correct. Yes. It's either in the news or there's millions of data points that the news has yet to still open and uncover. And I've reached conclusions faster than these mainstream media outlets have reached because my speed of execution and my cost of producing a piece of content is significantly less than these big production houses. So it's funny because some of the headlines that I end up creating episodes around, they only came to market maybe two weeks afterwards as well. So I have this elaborate content outline that produces itself as well as the product is malleable enough where it can ingest breaking …” View more

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Adam's AI-generated podcast about the Epstein Files has skyrocketed to over 2 million downloads, with episodes gaining at least 10,000 listens within hours of release. This revolutionary content creation model allows for rapid response to breaking news, often outpacing traditional media outlets. The podcast's success demonstrates the power of autonomous content generation and listener engagement in today's digital landscape.

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The Colin and Samir Show · He Built an AI Podcast and It Became the #1 Show. · Mar 18, 2026

“… don't have any – there's no repercussions. They don't get in trouble if all these – like California laws – Somebody should be in trouble for the Epstein files. Somebody. At least one person, please. Yes. It's crazy that we're sitting around looking at that. It's crazy. And we know it and we say it, but ain't a motherfucking thing we can do about it. Right. It's like right now there's some talk about journalists getting in trouble for leaking information about the downed pilot and that they want to prosecute these journalists. At the same time, no one's being prosecuted for the Epstein files. …” “… things for optics only, and they were doing things because they like control. People love control. They love it. And once you give them power over people, they're in the control business. They like to keep that control, and it just gets gross. And they don't have any – there's no repercussions. They don't get in trouble if all these – like California laws – Somebody should be in trouble for the Epstein files. Somebody. At least one person, please. Yes. It's crazy that we're sitting around looking at that. It's crazy. And we know it and we say it, but ain't a motherfucking thing we can do about it. Right. It's like right now there's some talk about journalists getting in trouble for leaking information about the downed pilot and that they want to prosecute these journalists. At the same time, no one's being prosecuted for the Epstein files. Yeah. That's nuts. That's a sick society. As a kid I did magic right And there a thing in magic I take a coin and put in this hand There a thing called misdirection That what I just did to you You looked at that right I doing some shit right here right That the story of American politics Oh yeah Whenever something weird is going on look when Monica …” View more

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Arsenio Hall hilariously compares American politics to a magic trick, where misdirection keeps us distracted from real issues like the Epstein files and media anxiety. He shares his own struggles with news-induced stress, leading to a relatable and comedic take on why he wishes he could just hide in the mountains instead of dealing with the chaos.

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The Joe Rogan Experience · #2480 - Arsenio Hall · Apr 08, 2026

“… my itch list here of possible projects. Yeah, on a related note, I just saw this on Twitter, so I don't know if it's fully accurate, but there's an Epstein Files podcast that's entirely AI-generated and apparently is now a top 50 podcast on the charts. I saw when he launched it, and he was like, it's getting downloaded like 1,000 times an hour right now. And then it was like, update 3,000 times an hour, right? But what is the actual podcast? what is it is reading the emails out loud like what is it trying to do i so after i saw the tweet i went and i listened to the intro and it's kind of like …” “it's like maybe it's not worth the time but it's fun it's on my list it's on my my itch list here of possible projects. Yeah, on a related note, I just saw this on Twitter, so I don't know if it's fully accurate, but there's an Epstein Files podcast that's entirely AI-generated and apparently is now a top 50 podcast on the charts. I saw when he launched it, and he was like, it's getting downloaded like 1,000 times an hour right now. And then it was like, update 3,000 times an hour, right? But what is the actual podcast? what is it is reading the emails out loud like what is it trying to do i so after i saw the tweet i went and i listened to the intro and it's kind of like notebook lm so it's like it's like they're two hosts talking back and forth about it and they talk they talk about a different thing each each episode i wonder how many more things are going to be like this right so like i'm not safe as a podcaster right because you can um you can create podcasts about you know about anything and now if you can auto …” View more

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An AI-generated podcast about the Epstein Files has skyrocketed to the top 50 charts, demonstrating the power of automation in content creation. By using AI tools, creators can produce engaging shows from dense source material, raising questions about the future of podcasting and the role of human hosts. Imagine interviewing historical figures like Steve Jobs with AI—this could redefine storytelling in media.

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My First Million · I Asked a $450M VC Where to Invest in 2026 · Mar 03, 2026

“All right, let's get to Epstein, since this is potentially part of the reason why we're in this war. Nobody really knows, although I think a majority of Americans probably believe that this has something to do with why Trump felt the need to launch this insane war. We have some new, very significant developments on two fronts. So one directly does involve Trump. We've been talking about how some of the interviews with one of with his most credible accuser in terms of, you …” “All right, let's get to Epstein, since this is potentially part of the reason why we're in this war. Nobody really knows, although I think a majority of Americans probably believe that this has something to do with why Trump felt the need to launch this insane war. We have some new, very significant developments on two fronts. So one directly does involve Trump. We've been talking about how some of the interviews with one of with his most credible accuser in terms of, you know, in the context of Epstein, how those interviews were not available while under pressure. they have now been revealed. So put that to the side. We'll talk about that in just a second. The other piece, though, has to do with a potential cover-up of what really happened on the day that Epstein died. Let's put this up on the screen. This is a pretty …” View more

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The Epstein case is marred by a potential cover-up involving prison guards, undermining trust in the justice system.

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · 3/10/26: US Scrambles On Depleting Munitions, Trump Begs Ships To Cross Strait Of Hormuz, Epstein Prison Guard Cash Deposit · Mar 10, 2026

“… Sean is also an atheist. So he invited us to dinner and we said, why not? What Sean didn't know about Al Seckle was that Seckle was helping clean up Epstein's online reputation so that negative articles would get buried in search results. All Sean knew back at that 2010 dinner was that Al Seckle had a wealthy friend who wanted to be a patron of science. And scientists like to get donations to pursue their science. So this is something that's a call that most scientists will always take. It's not completely crazy that someone who has a lot of money wants to be a philanthropist and support science. …” “Sean knew Al was connected with some other Caltech scientists and that he was active in the local atheist community. Sean is also an atheist. So he invited us to dinner and we said, why not? What Sean didn't know about Al Seckle was that Seckle was helping clean up Epstein's online reputation so that negative articles would get buried in search results. All Sean knew back at that 2010 dinner was that Al Seckle had a wealthy friend who wanted to be a patron of science. And scientists like to get donations to pursue their science. So this is something that's a call that most scientists will always take. It's not completely crazy that someone who has a lot of money wants to be a philanthropist and support science. And in fact, I think that's a good thing. So Sean took the call with Epstein. He didn't recognize the name. And he remembers the call was just a few minutes long. He was just like talking very rapidly, using all these buzzwords, you know, asking. He clearly had known something about quantum mechanics or cosmology or whatever, and he wanted to sound …” View more

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Sean's brief phone call with Jeffrey Epstein left him with a negative impression, leading him to decline an invitation to a conference on Epstein's island. Despite the allure of discussing big scientific ideas, Sean and his wife were put off by the suggestion that she shop while the men attended. This pivotal moment marked the end of Sean's dealings with Epstein, revealing the complexities of science and morality.

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Should colleges accept money from bad people? · Mar 12, 2026

“that's 100% generated with AI. It's on the Epstein files. They took all the Epstein files, put them in deep research reports and different coding models to then turn it into audio and it's charting, it's in like the top 20 because people just love that. I gotta see that. They can turn it over immediately and even though it's AI generated and it's probably not as nuanced as some serious journalist with a bunch of reputation, it's giving people what they want faster and so there's demand. So now …” “that's 100% generated with AI. It's on the Epstein files. They took all the Epstein files, put them in deep research reports and different coding models to then turn it into audio and it's charting, it's in like the top 20 because people just love that. I gotta see that. They can turn it over immediately and even though it's AI generated and it's probably not as nuanced as some serious journalist with a bunch of reputation, it's giving people what they want faster and so there's demand. So now imagine like you guys have TBPN and then you have diet TBPN but imagine like TBPN brought to you by Grok or some sort of AI engine that goes live at like 4.01 p.m. Eastern time and breaks down the stock market like one minute after the stock market closes. Or sports, like today in sports, it goes live a couple hours before tip-off NBA and this is …” View more

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AI-generated content about the Epstein files is taking the podcast charts by storm, ranking in the top 20 due to its rapid delivery of information. This trend highlights a growing demand for quick, accessible content, even if it lacks the nuance of traditional journalism. As AI continues to evolve, we can expect more real-time updates across various sectors like finance and sports.

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TBPN · Palmer Luckey LIVE from NYSE, Supreme Court Smackdown, Data Center Backlash | Ryan Petersen, Jonathan Gould, Diogo Mónica, Joe Lonsdale, John Shahidi, Will Bruey, Sam Levenback, Alex Heath · Feb 20, 2026

“Chris Poole fully denies Epstein having anything to do with 4chan. Too toxic for the Paul board on 4chan. Too toxic for the founder of 4chan. My second Epstein update is I promised an explanation of the equal signs. People have done this. There's a great YouTube video. There's a great blog post by a guy who actually wrote email clients digging into the actual encoding of MIME. And email is like this series of hacks upon hacks over the years. Josh Jezza, our great reporter, …” “Chris Poole fully denies Epstein having anything to do with 4chan. Too toxic for the Paul board on 4chan. Too toxic for the founder of 4chan. My second Epstein update is I promised an explanation of the equal signs. People have done this. There's a great YouTube video. There's a great blog post by a guy who actually wrote email clients digging into the actual encoding of MIME. And email is like this series of hacks upon hacks over the years. Josh Jezza, our great reporter, also dug into this because he's been working on a story about AI and PDFs which are not a compatible set of technologies. Two things. One, there is some just encoding weirdness as you move between systems. And in particular, it seems like moving from Blackberry emails to a Windows encoding really screwed things up and introduced a bunch of equal …” View more

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The PDF Association found itself in the spotlight when a massive trove of Epstein-related documents surfaced, leading to an unexpected surge of interest in PDFs. As the FBI's unique methods to handle these files became public, it sparked a conversation about the bizarre world of email encoding and the technical hurdles that come with it. This intersection of technology and a high-profile case highlights just how convoluted our digital systems can be.

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The Vergecast · The speech police came for Colbert · Feb 19, 2026

“… walls and setting up cameras. And there was a book I read, I actually told you about it one of the first times we spoke. It's called Range by David Epstein. And in that book, he talks about how so often we think you need to be an expert in one thing. And that's how you succeed in life. And I always felt like, man, I have so many interests. I love music. I love tech, video, podcasting. And I thought, well, I should have just focused on one thing. And then I would have been an expert at it and it would have been great. But that book kind of taught me actually being a jack of all trades is not a bad …” “… Yeah. It's a journey. Right. It's interesting to me how many musicians are in audio, video production, because I think it's a similar set of skills. It is. It's a creativity. And I also did in my career, a lot of live production, worked with LED walls and setting up cameras. And there was a book I read, I actually told you about it one of the first times we spoke. It's called Range by David Epstein. And in that book, he talks about how so often we think you need to be an expert in one thing. And that's how you succeed in life. And I always felt like, man, I have so many interests. I love music. I love tech, video, podcasting. And I thought, well, I should have just focused on one thing. And then I would have been an expert at it and it would have been great. But that book kind of taught me actually being a jack of all trades is not a bad thing. It actually helps you in troubleshooting. It helps you see problems in a broader picture and creative ways. And so it's okay. It gave me permission to have multiple interests.” View more

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Transitioning from music to media production can unlock unexpected creativity. A musician shares how teaching himself video and audio editing, starting with a legendary Mac, led him to travel the world capturing stories through photography and video. Embracing multiple interests not only enriched his skills but also shaped his unique approach to media.

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Mac Power Users · 836: Welcome, Stephen · Feb 15, 2026

“… vulnerability is, at least in the relationship that's a diabolic. So it has that same kind of a complexion. So you've got this situation where the Epstein stuff starts to kind of come to the surface and then all of a sudden there's this this Diversionary tactic that you used to get everybody because now no hopefully nobody's talking about Epstein so you just get that diversionary tactic over here and You know, did you know the American people have a lot of American people have the memory of a goldfish, you know? Which is like 11 seconds. So as soon as you've got them looking at this thing now, …” “… So once you address the demon of fear, then this stuff just clears out. Well, this same type of tactic is actually going on. They want you to not pay attention to what's really going on or what's really in the background because that's where their vulnerability is, at least in the relationship that's a diabolic. So it has that same kind of a complexion. So you've got this situation where the Epstein stuff starts to kind of come to the surface and then all of a sudden there's this this Diversionary tactic that you used to get everybody because now no hopefully nobody's talking about Epstein so you just get that diversionary tactic over here and You know, did you know the American people have a lot of American people have the memory of a goldfish, you know? Which is like 11 seconds. So as soon as you've got them looking at this thing now, they're paying attention to this And of course the the the whole alien things I think is just a ruse anyway It's just a way for people to get focused and interested on it. On the other hand, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the world elite didn't want to use the alien things from the point of view of, if you listen to the people who have been alienly …” View more

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The discussion reveals how demons, particularly the demon of fear, manipulate societal focus through diversionary tactics. This concept is linked to current events, such as the Epstein scandal and alien narratives, suggesting that these distractions serve to shift attention away from moral issues and empower darker influences. The analysis explores the implications of these tactics on cultural awareness and moral change.

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The Shawn Ryan Show · #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most Disturbing Exorcism Cases · Mar 05, 2026

“… good. Oh, I saw that into a brick wall. Yeah, it looked pretty good. Oh, that looked amazing. Yeah, it's a Chinese message. Whoa. You killed Jeffrey Epstein, you animal! He was a good man! He knew too much about our Russia operations. he had to die and now you die too dude dude dude it's getting scary dude i want to watch that movie yeah yeah i want to watch that movie too and let me tell you something what i'm saying tom cruise in this scenario kills epstein and brad mad interesting twist yeah to have brad be the bad guy Yeah And Tom be the ultimate hero once again Yeah He killed Epstein And we …” “… what's going what happened oh yeah did you say the black eyed peas and tom cruise Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting. Is it good? You Instagrammed that for me. Just insane. I saw a clip of Seinfeld where George is kicking Jerry, and it looks pretty good. Oh, I saw that into a brick wall. Yeah, it looked pretty good. Oh, that looked amazing. Yeah, it's a Chinese message. Whoa. You killed Jeffrey Epstein, you animal! He was a good man! He knew too much about our Russia operations. he had to die and now you die too dude dude dude it's getting scary dude i want to watch that movie yeah yeah i want to watch that movie too and let me tell you something what i'm saying tom cruise in this scenario kills epstein and brad mad interesting twist yeah to have brad be the bad guy Yeah And Tom be the ultimate hero once again Yeah He killed Epstein And we know that's not true. He's living right now. Yeah. I saw Epstein today at Blue Bottle Coffee. I saw him. Dude, I saw him at Air One, dude. He was there. He went to Hi-Ho. I followed him from Hi-Ho to Air One, dude. Yeah. Yeah, and he just disappeared. Yeah, at Air One, I think he gets the Kylie Jenner smoothie or whatever.” View more

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In this segment, the hosts hilariously debate Spain's soccer prowess, with one claiming they’re still good despite the last World Cup win being in 2010. The banter escalates into a comical discussion about the social class of Spanish last names, resulting in laugh-out-loud moments and absurd comparisons, like Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt.

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Bad Friends · The Sneaky Nakamara · Mar 09, 2026

“… survivor. This is what the Democrats put out yesterday. A survivor interviewed by the FBI multiple times said she was abused by Trump and Jeffrey Epstein as a minor, yet Bondi and the DOJ withheld her account from the Epstein files. What else are they hiding? This is how it's done. Keeping the pressure on, investigating, calling it out in public. Trump wants to distract with Operation Epstein Fury or Epic Fury, whatever he's calling it these days. We also, we have to focus and call out his war crimes, his unlawful war. We've got to call it out. Also, we got to stay focused on the Epstein file …” “… has now moved to a military base in the Washington area. She says the drug cartels are after her as well. So she's in hiding now at a military base. Now the Democrats from the House Oversight Committee put out the following statement talking about that survivor. This is what the Democrats put out yesterday. A survivor interviewed by the FBI multiple times said she was abused by Trump and Jeffrey Epstein as a minor, yet Bondi and the DOJ withheld her account from the Epstein files. What else are they hiding? This is how it's done. Keeping the pressure on, investigating, calling it out in public. Trump wants to distract with Operation Epstein Fury or Epic Fury, whatever he's calling it these days. We also, we have to focus and call out his war crimes, his unlawful war. We've got to call it out. Also, we got to stay focused on the Epstein file coverup every single day and focus on other issues. We can do both here at the Midas Touch Network, and that's what we're going to do as well. So I want to thank all the reporters out there as well, though, for breaking all of the stories that we shared. And hit subscribe. Let's get to 7 million subscribers. Thank you all so much for watching. New …” View more

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Pam Bondi has relocated to a military base due to threats against her life, stemming from allegations of covering up a child sex trafficking ring linked to high-profile figures. This move follows accusations that she and the DOJ withheld crucial survivor accounts from the Epstein files, raising questions about what else might be hidden. As tensions escalate, Bondi claims drug cartels and political adversaries are after her, making her situation increasingly precarious.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Trump’s Dark Past Surfaces as Bondi Hides in Military Bunker!!!! · Mar 11, 2026

“… Teal asked 18 minutes later. It would be good to compare notes at some point on strategies on this sort of stuff. Copious reporting on the Epstein document shows that there were many wealthy and influential people who were willing to simply ignore Epstein's crimes to maintain a friendly relationship with him. But few actively passed on their sympathies about the bad press. Bad press that was, after all, about the sexual assault Epstein committed against underage girls. Fewer still, if any, requested that he pass on to them the lessons that he had learned from the unsavory episode. Peter …” “… the link below. One more time, try Proton Mail for free. Use proton.me slash Adam Mockler or click the link in the description. Thank you all. Thank you to Proton. Returning here. Do you have any sense on whether this press cycle is going to keep escalating? Teal asked 18 minutes later. It would be good to compare notes at some point on strategies on this sort of stuff. Copious reporting on the Epstein document shows that there were many wealthy and influential people who were willing to simply ignore Epstein's crimes to maintain a friendly relationship with him. But few actively passed on their sympathies about the bad press. Bad press that was, after all, about the sexual assault Epstein committed against underage girls. Fewer still, if any, requested that he pass on to them the lessons that he had learned from the unsavory episode. Peter Thiel is one sick puppy. Epstein showed Thiel generosity, including tax advice, and straight up offered him $50 to $100 million to invest. Thiel, in turn, gave him investment advice, send him a book, and pushed him to invest $10 to $20 million in his firm's new fund. So J.D. Vance's political career could have been created from Epstein money. It's …” View more

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Peter Thiel's political rise may be heavily influenced by his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, including potential financial backing for J.D. Vance's career. Thiel received investment advice from Epstein and even strategized on how to keep their dealings under wraps, highlighting a troubling relationship that intertwines with the right-wing agenda surrounding Donald Trump. This shocking revelation raises questions about the ethics of political sponsorship and the hidden networks of influence in American politics.

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The Adam Mockler Show · JD Vance’s Epstein Connection Blown WIDE OPEN · Apr 28, 2026

“She then talked about the final phone call she had with Donald Trump when Trump said that if you release the Epstein files, you will be hurting my close friends and I don't want my friends to be hurt. My friends will be hurt. Yeah, your friends and perhaps yourself, Donald, as well. And so Marjorie Taylor Greene's like, so he said, I need to protect my friends who are involved in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we even talking about here? Here, play this clip of Marjorie Taylor Greene talking about what went down. Let's play this clip. It was the …” “She then talked about the final phone call she had with Donald Trump when Trump said that if you release the Epstein files, you will be hurting my close friends and I don't want my friends to be hurt. My friends will be hurt. Yeah, your friends and perhaps yourself, Donald, as well. And so Marjorie Taylor Greene's like, so he said, I need to protect my friends who are involved in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we even talking about here? Here, play this clip of Marjorie Taylor Greene talking about what went down. Let's play this clip. It was the final phone call I had with President Trump on the issue where he told me that his friends would get hurt. And that was why he was against releasing the Epstein files. What did you say to that? How do you respond to that when the president says that to you? I was shocked. I was absolutely shocked because we're talking about men that raped girls as …” View more

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In a jaw-dropping final phone call, Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that Donald Trump expressed fear about releasing the Epstein files because it would hurt his 'friends' involved in a child sex trafficking ring. Greene was shocked, as she believed Trump was supposed to expose such corruption, not protect it. This moment marked a significant turning point in her perception of Trump and the MAGA movement.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Trump Loses it as MTG gets Final Revenge!! · Apr 12, 2026

“… Here's what he said. Let's play. And it's just a Russia, Russia, Russia hoax as it pertains to the Republicans. Now, no, no, it's I call it the Epstein hoax. Takes a lot of time and effort. Instead of talking about the great achievements, we've had a great gentleman yesterday, as you know, went on CNBC. And he made the statement that Trump may go down as the greatest president of all in the United States. And instead of talking about the things we've achieved, we've had tremendous achievement. They're wasting their time with a guy who obviously has some very serious problems, who died three, …” “… you remember when Donald Trump or I'm sure you remember, although a lot of a lot more of this was happening before his catastrophic and unlawful war in Iran? His invasion took place. Here was Donald Trump calling it all one big hoax. It was all a hoax. Here's what he said. Let's play. And it's just a Russia, Russia, Russia hoax as it pertains to the Republicans. Now, no, no, it's I call it the Epstein hoax. Takes a lot of time and effort. Instead of talking about the great achievements, we've had a great gentleman yesterday, as you know, went on CNBC. And he made the statement that Trump may go down as the greatest president of all in the United States. And instead of talking about the things we've achieved, we've had tremendous achievement. They're wasting their time with a guy who obviously has some very serious problems, who died three, four years ago. I'd rather talk about the success we have with the economy, the best we've ever had and all of the things we've done, including the Middle East. That's no way to talk about your best friend. Brett and Jardy. I'm just saying there's no way to talk about your best friend. I mean, you know, it's demeaning. Donald Trump, you and Jeff, …” View more

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Melania Trump's denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein is counterproductive, as it only fuels further scrutiny and speculation about her connections.

Melania Trump's attempts to distance herself from Epstein are counterproductive, as they only amplify public scrutiny and speculation about her connections.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 4/10/26 · Apr 10, 2026

“… to do was the scale of the, you know, that could have been stopped, about the number of victims that could have been stopped, right? I mean, Jeffrey Epstein continued to have underage girls as victims for years after this conversation happened in 2007. And so, you know, the crimes continued, and you end up, what, 12 years later, that's when he ends up dead in custody during the Trump 1.0 administration. So, look, it was obviously a huge oversight by Acosta, maybe worse than that. I mean, this is something that Julie Brown at the Miami Herald and others have been covering for a long time. It's not …” “… any of these inflection points? How different of a conversation would we have been having if Alex Acosta had taken what his subordinate had to say to heart? Yeah, it's a tragedy, really, because I thought the back of the envelope math you were going to do was the scale of the, you know, that could have been stopped, about the number of victims that could have been stopped, right? I mean, Jeffrey Epstein continued to have underage girls as victims for years after this conversation happened in 2007. And so, you know, the crimes continued, and you end up, what, 12 years later, that's when he ends up dead in custody during the Trump 1.0 administration. So, look, it was obviously a huge oversight by Acosta, maybe worse than that. I mean, this is something that Julie Brown at the Miami Herald and others have been covering for a long time. It's not as if this was something in the moment that, you know, whatever, there wasn't enough information and it slipped through the cracks. Like, this is just another data point upon a bunch of other data points where people at the time when he got the sweetheart deal for Acosta were saying, why? Why? Why didn't they go in for more? And I think there …” View more

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Trump's comment on Mueller's death is a depraved act that highlights his inability to respect dedicated public service.

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Bulwark Takes · This Is How the GOP Starts to Crack · Mar 24, 2026

“… the bus about why the New Mexico ranch, where New Mexico officials right now are continuing to search to determine whether there are dead victims of Epstein and the sex trafficking ring in the hills of this ranch or on the property of this ranch. And so here's a clip that we found all strange, especially coming from James Comer. Play it. Sounds pretty sick if what's been said about it's true. What are you hearing? Well I glad that the New Mexico authorities are going there and searching that property I know that if no one searches the property whenever this investigation is finally concluded people …” “… by Donald Trump to stop the Bondi testimony. She doesn't want to do this for obvious reasons. Let me show you, in case you haven't seen Comer in a while, here's Comer just in the last 48 hours throwing the Trump administration and Donald Trump under the bus about why the New Mexico ranch, where New Mexico officials right now are continuing to search to determine whether there are dead victims of Epstein and the sex trafficking ring in the hills of this ranch or on the property of this ranch. And so here's a clip that we found all strange, especially coming from James Comer. Play it. Sounds pretty sick if what's been said about it's true. What are you hearing? Well I glad that the New Mexico authorities are going there and searching that property I know that if no one searches the property whenever this investigation is finally concluded people are always going to have questions about whether or not there were deaths there, whether or not there were mysterious surgeries and things like that happening on the ranch. I don't know, but I do know this. The federal government asked New Mexico to stop their investigation, I believe back in 2019, of that ranch. So there's just so many questions …” View more

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In a shocking twist, MAGA leaders are distancing themselves from Donald Trump amid the Epstein scandal, as House Oversight Chair James Comer demands testimony from AG Pam Bondi. This fallout raises questions about the GOP's handling of child sex trafficking allegations and their ties to powerful figures. The ongoing investigation in New Mexico could reveal dark secrets, as authorities search for potential victims on Epstein's former property.

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Legal AF by MeidasTouch · GOP Leader Turns Against Bondi in Scathing Letter · Mar 17, 2026

“… but the committee did not have the data to be able to challenge that. What I did read is that apparently he said he would impersonate Jeffrey Epstein when he called banks. So as a former prosecutor and as a former defense lawyer, I'm thinking, well, that gives you some leverage because, you know what? But lying to a bank and impersonating somebody is you may have authority from Jeffrey Epstein to do that, but you don't have authority from the bank to do that. They think they talking to Jeffrey Epstein And so at the very least I not saying it necessarily a crime And you know I wasn we don …” “… find them and bring them in. And then you would bring more senior people in to see what they knew. I was fascinated by the accountant, but saying that I was not aware of a whole range of things I'm not here to say that it's believable or not believable, but the committee did not have the data to be able to challenge that. What I did read is that apparently he said he would impersonate Jeffrey Epstein when he called banks. So as a former prosecutor and as a former defense lawyer, I'm thinking, well, that gives you some leverage because, you know what? But lying to a bank and impersonating somebody is you may have authority from Jeffrey Epstein to do that, but you don't have authority from the bank to do that. They think they talking to Jeffrey Epstein And so at the very least I not saying it necessarily a crime And you know I wasn we don know exactly how he phrased it But you know he has licensing requirements And so you just want to I would be looking at that like crazy if I thought that this had potential liability for him, either civil or criminal. So in any event, I just don't view this as in any way serious. I mean, any investigation that's deciding we're not going to do any of …” View more

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The investigation into the Epstein scandal is farcical and fails to address the real harm to victims.

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The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell · S2 Ep150: Trump's DOJ Just Proposed a Stunning Ethics Loophole (w/ Andrew Weissmann) · Mar 14, 2026

“… of the top Iranian officials, was mocking Hegseth and saying, Mr. Hegseth, our leaders have been and still are among the people, but your leaders on Epstein Island. And you have Ali Larajani posting photos of what that parade looked like. And, you know, this video footage has been independently verified by lots of other sources as well. This is what went down yesterday. Just so you can see, I mean, here's what that parade looked like that was taking place in Iran. You can see for yourself yesterday. Let's play this clip. And Donald Trump just continues to social media post away. He calls Maggie …” “… Council for Iran. He was marching with President Peseshian, the president of Iran, as well as the foreign minister, Argachi, and other top military generals. They were all marching yesterday in a parade in Tehran Square together. Larajani, one of the top Iranian officials, was mocking Hegseth and saying, Mr. Hegseth, our leaders have been and still are among the people, but your leaders on Epstein Island. And you have Ali Larajani posting photos of what that parade looked like. And, you know, this video footage has been independently verified by lots of other sources as well. This is what went down yesterday. Just so you can see, I mean, here's what that parade looked like that was taking place in Iran. You can see for yourself yesterday. Let's play this clip. And Donald Trump just continues to social media post away. He calls Maggie Haberman, Maggot Hagerman, and posts a photo of her. This is what he's doing while America's at war. Maggot Hagerman, just another sleazebag writer for the failing New York Times, insists on writing false stories about me, Even though she fully knows and understands that the exact opposite of anything she says is usually the truth. In any event, I'm …” View more

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While Iran showcased its military might in a parade led by top officials, Donald Trump was busy posting divisive comments on social media. Ali Larajani, an Iranian leader, mocked American leaders, highlighting a stark contrast between their public engagement and Trump's online antics. This moment underscores the serious geopolitical tensions while Trump focuses on personal grievances.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Trump Panics as War Blows Up in His Face!!! · Mar 14, 2026

“… Donald at the Kit Kat, the lights, the glamour. And I met him. He was on a date. And he said, you, you are the one, Melania. And then I met Jeffrey Epstein and Zilay Maxwell. And I said, hey, G, you are incredible. And that spread of you and Jeffrey Epstein in New York Magazine, amazing, amazing. Jeffrey Epstein looked great. You look beautiful in the photos. To which Ghislaine responded to me and said, hey, sweet pea, I'm too busy for you right now, sweet pea. But I will see you again in Manhattan soon. Am I canceled? Just give me a... No, I think you're good. I see a plethora of positive …” “… I feel like she's getting ready to sell me a course I was imaginary. I was imaginary. Paolo Zampoli told me, you know what the wealthy men in Manhattan are. You go to the Kit Kat club. And so I went to the Kit Kat. It was very beautiful. And I met Donald at the Kit Kat, the lights, the glamour. And I met him. He was on a date. And he said, you, you are the one, Melania. And then I met Jeffrey Epstein and Zilay Maxwell. And I said, hey, G, you are incredible. And that spread of you and Jeffrey Epstein in New York Magazine, amazing, amazing. Jeffrey Epstein looked great. You look beautiful in the photos. To which Ghislaine responded to me and said, hey, sweet pea, I'm too busy for you right now, sweet pea. But I will see you again in Manhattan soon. Am I canceled? Just give me a... No, I think you're good. I see a plethora of positive comments. And by the way, that was the real email exchange. That wasn't just making up an issue. Yeah, that was the email. One of the funny things is like, We know that was actually the email that I read that was sent in between. I also appreciate that. Like, I know we know Melania's people like watch the show. Sure. We're not saying anything bad about …” View more

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Melania Trump recounts her glamorous meeting with Donald Trump at the Kit Kat Club, where she felt the allure of Manhattan's elite. She humorously reflects on her interactions with other notable figures like Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a world filled with both charm and controversy. This anecdote highlights the surreal nature of fame and the complex web of relationships in high society.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 3/13/26 · Mar 13, 2026

“But let's get right down to all things Epstein. No, to answer that question that's often posed, is the three million pieces of documents that Donald Trump finally released from the executive branch, the entirety of what is evidence of the predator's child sex trafficking ring. and that would help the victims and survivors obtain justice in civil cases, seeking monetary relief and in criminal prosecutions by a not conflicted, not corrupted Department of Justice. The answer to that is and …” “But let's get right down to all things Epstein. No, to answer that question that's often posed, is the three million pieces of documents that Donald Trump finally released from the executive branch, the entirety of what is evidence of the predator's child sex trafficking ring. and that would help the victims and survivors obtain justice in civil cases, seeking monetary relief and in criminal prosecutions by a not conflicted, not corrupted Department of Justice. The answer to that is and always has been a resounding no. And the more that the House Oversight Committee, led by the Democrats, bring in witness after witness after witness, including the accountants and the bookkeepers and the money men around Jeffrey Epstein the more we discovering just the extent of what is missing the known unknowns if you will We always suspected based …” View more

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The investigation into Epstein's scandal is hindered by missing evidence and inadequate compliance by financial institutions, raising concerns about justice and accountability.

The ongoing Epstein scandal reveals significant gaps in accountability, with missing evidence and questionable handling by authorities and financial institutions.

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Legal AF by MeidasTouch · Legal AF - 3/28/26 · Mar 29, 2026

“… on stage at Turning Point. I'm like, great. I'm like, you take it where you want me to take it, because he was leading a Q&A with me. And we went to Epstein, right? We spent a fair amount of time on, that's really what it was all about, Pam Bondi and her multiple Fox appearances and how there's no there there and does the base care? Charlie did a shout out to the audience. Do you care about Epstein? And they were all like, yes, we care. And then he asked, do I think that Epstein worked for intelligence? And I said, you know, it seems like he did. Whose do you think it was? Well, it's probably …” “… to be seen in a position of like really attacking any of their top emissaries. And I was happy to do it because I'd been doing it on my show all week. It's not like I just did it for Charlie. But he wanted me to sort of repeat what I've been saying on stage at Turning Point. I'm like, great. I'm like, you take it where you want me to take it, because he was leading a Q&A with me. And we went to Epstein, right? We spent a fair amount of time on, that's really what it was all about, Pam Bondi and her multiple Fox appearances and how there's no there there and does the base care? Charlie did a shout out to the audience. Do you care about Epstein? And they were all like, yes, we care. And then he asked, do I think that Epstein worked for intelligence? And I said, you know, it seems like he did. Whose do you think it was? Well, it's probably Israeli. I'm like, I don't know. I'm not an expert, but that's what it seems to me. and that was the moment that got turned around on both of us as we're now anti-Semites too like so pro-Israel and I you know the past few years like ardently pro-Israel defending everything not I didn't really follow the war to be honest with you like the days ins and …” View more

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The discussion reveals a shocking possibility: Epstein may have been tied to intelligence operations, particularly linked to Israeli interests. This speculation arises amidst a larger conversation about U.S. foreign policy and its implications in the Middle East, specifically regarding Iran and Lebanon. The reactions to these claims have sparked accusations of anti-Semitism against the speakers, highlighting the sensitive nature of the topic.

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The Megyn Kelly Show · Sham "Dignity" Amnesty Bill, and the Crucial Lebanon Factor, with Michael Knowles and Ana Kasparian | Ep. 1292 · Apr 09, 2026

“… Yes. Todd Blanche is just as committed to protecting Donald Trump as Pam Bondi was. He also has the same credibility problem when it comes to the Epstein case. Todd Blanche is the guy who interviewed Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell for hours, just before she got transferred to a cushy prison camp with puppies and reality TV stars. And given Blanche's attorney-client relationship with the sitting president, his public comments about Epstein's possible co-conspirators are questionable, to say the least. is the public going to learn the identities of the men who abused the girls is the …” “I mean, yes, my attorney-client relationship with President Trump remains. Yes. Todd Blanche is just as committed to protecting Donald Trump as Pam Bondi was. He also has the same credibility problem when it comes to the Epstein case. Todd Blanche is the guy who interviewed Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell for hours, just before she got transferred to a cushy prison camp with puppies and reality TV stars. And given Blanche's attorney-client relationship with the sitting president, his public comments about Epstein's possible co-conspirators are questionable, to say the least. is the public going to learn the identities of the men who abused the girls is the public going to learn about men that abuse these girls like what does that mean i don't understand what that means as you know it is not a crime to party with mr epstein todd blanche has all the same problems that pam bondy had he can't release files that embarrass his boss and client he can't withhold them without political blowback. The problem here …” View more

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The Justice Department is structurally compromised by appointing the president's personal lawyers, and firing Pam Bondi won't stop the demand for answers about the Epstein files.

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The Briefing with Jen Psaki · In ironic twist, Epstein files apparently cost Bondi her job even as she shielded Epstein associates · Apr 03, 2026

“… the post claimed that an audio recording which they also posted the audio recording depicts Erika helping to facilitate sex trafficking for Jeffrey Epstein. Now it's not true, obviously. It's totally made up. Plus the recording is from over like 20 years ago when Erika herself would have been a minor. So this person was accusing Erika as a child of being involved in a facilitating capacity with sex trafficking. Totally insane. Not true at all, clearly. And yet the original poster claimed factually, objectively, that it's Erica. Wasn't even like, oh, this is, might this be Erica? Does that sound, …” “… or read it because it's totally false. Um, it's just, I will summarize it by saying that this post that was all over X and maybe other platforms as well is just another volume in the ever expanding library of anti Erica Kirk defamation And basically the post claimed that an audio recording which they also posted the audio recording depicts Erika helping to facilitate sex trafficking for Jeffrey Epstein. Now it's not true, obviously. It's totally made up. Plus the recording is from over like 20 years ago when Erika herself would have been a minor. So this person was accusing Erika as a child of being involved in a facilitating capacity with sex trafficking. Totally insane. Not true at all, clearly. And yet the original poster claimed factually, objectively, that it's Erica. Wasn't even like, oh, this is, might this be Erica? Does that sound, no, it was the exact phrasing. This is undeniably Erica Kirk. not even bothering to throw in an allegedly or to couch the accusation in any way whatsoever. Just saying, yep, this is Erica. That post got 11 million views. And again, it was reposted and amplified by other large accounts, Ian Carroll in particular. And he did do the smarmy, cowardly, …” View more

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A viral post falsely accused Erika Kirk of facilitating sex trafficking for Jeffrey Epstein, claiming an audio recording identified her. This accusation is baseless, as the recording is from over 20 years ago when she was a minor. Despite its inaccuracy, the post garnered 11 million views and was amplified by other creators, highlighting the dangerous implications of unchecked defamation in public discourse.

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The Matt Walsh Show · Ep. 1750 - I Looked Into Why Terrorists Are Being Let Into Our Country. It's WORSE Than You Think · Mar 16, 2026

“Just when you thought the Epstein files couldn't get worse, but also thought they would because otherwise, why would Donald Trump and the Department of Justice work so hard to keep them from disclosure as required by the Epstein Transparency Act, but it did. It got much more damaging. First of all, Kim, I want to ask you, how did we know that there were missing 302s that have now been released? Yes. So as we talked about before, 302s are the summaries that the FBI makes of …” “Just when you thought the Epstein files couldn't get worse, but also thought they would because otherwise, why would Donald Trump and the Department of Justice work so hard to keep them from disclosure as required by the Epstein Transparency Act, but it did. It got much more damaging. First of all, Kim, I want to ask you, how did we know that there were missing 302s that have now been released? Yes. So as we talked about before, 302s are the summaries that the FBI makes of testimony that has been given in a case. So in the released Epstein files, There also were some indices. So these indices, people were going through them, like investigative journalists and other people. And there has been some really good work by them creating searchable files and stuff about what's in there. Well, they noticed that this index did not …” View more

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The Department of Justice's failure to release all relevant Epstein files, including those implicating Trump, violates transparency laws and raises serious concerns about accountability.

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#SistersInLaw · 284: The $64,000 Question · Mar 07, 2026

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