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Maksym Tkach, Chief Technology Officer at Frogo, sits down with us to discuss the company's breakthrough innovations in fraud prevention. From solving the hardest latency challenges in real-time detection to building a scalable, cloud-native architecture with Go and microservices, he shares how Frogo became the trusted partner for high-risk industries like fintech and iGaming. What's the biggest technical challenge you solved while building Frogo's real-time fraud detection engine? That's a great question. The single biggest challenge was resolving the fundamental conflict between detection complexity and real-time performance. Our clients, especially in fintech and iGaming, need to evaluate dozens, sometimes hundreds of data points and rules in a single transaction. But they also have strict SLAs, often under 500 milliseconds, because any added latency directly costs them money in lost conversions or rejected transactions. Doing both seemed impossible. Our breakthrough came when we broke the problem down into two parts: rule orchestration and data retrieval. For rule orchestration, we found that standard sequential rule engines were too slow. Many rules could be run in parallel, but some depended on the output of others. To solve this, my team and I designed a proprietary dependency graph execution engine we call 'LTee'. It stands for Layered Tree. Before processing a transaction, LTee analyses the entire rule set and organises it into layers. Layer 1 contains all independent rules that can be executed in parallel immediately. Layer 2 contains rules that depend on Layer 1's results, and so on. This model allows us to achieve maximum parallelisation while respecting data dependencies. In the worst case, it runs sequentially but for most transactions, it dramatically reduces execution time. For data retrieval, the bottleneck was calculating complex aggregations on the fly, for example, 'What's the 95th percentile of this user's transaction amount over the last 7 days?'. Querying a traditional database for this during a transaction is a non-starter for our latency budget. So, we made a strategic trade-off. We use Aerospike as a specialised time-series aggregation store. We pre-calculate and store metrics like standard deviation, percentiles and averages across various time windows and granularities. It consumes more storage, but it turns a computationally expensive query into a simple, sub-millisecond key-value lookup. For high-cardinality counts, like 'how many distinct devices has this user logged in from?', we use the proprietary approach algorithm to get near-instant, memory-efficient estimates. By combining these solutions, we turned our engine from a sequential process into a highly parallelised system fueled by pre-computed data. The result was a reduction in our p99 latency from over 5000ms to under 300ms, even with complex rule sets. This didn't just meet our SLAs; it became our core competitive advantage and allowed us to win major clients who had previously found other systems to be too slow. Why did you choose Go and a microservice architecture, and how has it shaped Frogo's scalability? This was a foundational decision driven by our need for performance, reliability, and developer velocity. For the language, we chose Go for three specific reasons: 1. Exceptional Concurrency for Our Workload: Fraud detection is an I/O-bound problem. For a single API call, we might need to fetch user data from Aerospike, check a device fingerprint, and query a 3rd party service simultaneously. Go's goroutines are lightweight and perfect for this. We can fire off thousands of concurrent operations efficiently, which is key to keeping our latency low. A language with heavier threads, like Java, would have been far less resource-efficient for our specific use case. 2. Performance and Simplicity: We adhere to the KISS principle. Go is simple to read and write, which speeds up onboarding for new engineers and reduces bugs. Critically, i...

Guest Name: Anatol Lieven • Affiliation: Eurasia Project Director of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft • Summary: The conversation critically examines a proposal for a Eurocentric security force in Ukraine, highlighting its practical unfeasibility given European military limitations and domestic fiscal challenges, particularly in France. It suggests the proposal might be political grandstanding or a strategy to "trap" the US. Ukraine's strategy aims to wear Russia down to concede on demands, recognizing they cannot achieve a full military victory. 1914 BRUSSELS

Guest Name: Anatol Lieven • Affiliation: Eurasia Project Director of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft • Summary: The conversation critically examines a proposal for a Eurocentric security force in Ukraine, highlighting its practical unfeasibility given European military limitations and domestic fiscal challenges, particularly in France. It suggests the proposal might be political grandstanding or a strategy to "trap" the US. Ukraine's strategy aims to wear Russia down to concede on demands, recognizing they cannot achieve a full military victory. continued 1914 BRUSSELS 

Send us a textWelcome back to DMR!Sinners (2025) is a bold, genre-blending film that fuses supernatural horror with rich musical drama, all set in the haunting backdrop of 1930s Mississippi. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie follows twin brothers—played by Michael B. Jordan—who return to their hometown to open a juke joint and escape their violent pasts. What unfolds is a slow-burning, atmospheric story layered with blues, gospel, and soul music that doesn't just underscore the scenes—it drives the emotion and tension. The visuals are lush and haunting, and the story avoids cheap scares in favor of deeper psychological and cultural unease.What makes Sinners stand out is its emotional depth and originality. Instead of relying on franchise familiarity or overused horror tropes, it dives into themes of redemption, racial trauma, faith, and family legacy with sincerity and craft. Jordan delivers a nuanced dual performance, and the supporting cast brings authenticity to the story's gritty, soulful tone. Critically acclaimed and a box office hit, Sinners has earned major awards and resonated with audiences for being more than just a horror film—it's a powerful, character-driven experience that lingers long after the credits roll. This film has a near perfect score on RT from both the critics and audience. Also, the BIG NEWS, DMR is now part of the Audible Creators Program! This means you the listener can score a 30 day free trial with Audible, just click on the link in the show below, follow the prompts & select one title from Audibles brilliant catalogue; you will be supporting DMR if you chose to become a member past the 30-day free trial – This is a great opportunity! (T&C Apply). https://www.audibletrial.com/aOGYPREnjoy - DMRSupport the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.

Tom Bodrovics welcomes Willem Middelkoop to the show. Willem Middelkoop is Author and Founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund. In this wide-ranging interview, Middelkoop discusses the evolving global financial landscape, emphasizing that the world is entering the "endgame" of the US dollar-centered monetary system that has dominated since World War II. Middelkoop argues that the Ukraine conflict and ongoing geopolitical tensions represent a broader struggle between the West and emerging powers like China and the BRICS nations. He believes the weaponization of the dollar has accelerated the shift away from US financial hegemony, with gold emerging as a strategic asset for alternative economic powers. Discussing market dynamics, Middelkoop suggests we are approaching a significant market top, potentially with a correction of 70-80% over the next decade. He recommends a diversified investment approach, suggesting investors allocate assets across physical gold, real estate, equities, and digital assets like Bitcoin. His Commodity Discovery Fund has survived and learned through challenging market conditions since 2008, positioning itself for what he sees as an emerging commodity boom. Middelkoop is particularly bullish on precious metals, especially silver, which he considers undervalued and potentially reaching $100 per ounce within five to ten years. He attributes this potential to fundamental supply constraints and increasing industrial demand. The ongoing debasement of currencies through continuous money printing provides further support for hard assets. Critically, Middelkoop warns that the real economic, sovereign, and currency crises are yet to unfold. He anticipates central banks will continue printing money to prevent social and political instability, which will further drive inflation and asset values. His perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding systemic changes and preparing accordingly, noting that financial stability can rapidly transform into chaos. The interview concludes with Middelkoop's optimistic view that patient investors in commodities and strategic hard assets will be well-positioned for the coming economic transitions.

Only one death has been attributed to Milwaukee's historic flooding earlier this month. But people from a local homeless encampment might disagree.

In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied in genomics through cross-sector collaborations. Genomics England and InstaDeep are working together on AI and machine learning-related projects to accelerate cancer research and drive more personalised healthcare. Alongside these scientific advances, our guests also discuss the ethical, societal and policy challenges associated with the use of AI in genomics, including data privacy and genomic discrimination. Our guests ask what responsible deployment of AI in healthcare should look like and how the UK can lead by example. Our host, Francisco Azuaje, Director of Bioinformatics Genomics England is joined by Dr Rich Scott, Chief Executive Officer at Genomics England Karim Beguir - Chief Executive Officer at InstaDeep Harry Farmer – Senior Researcher at Ada Lovelace Institute If you enjoyed today's conversation, please like and share wherever you listen to your podcasts. And for more on AI in genomics, tune in to our earlier episode: Can Artificial Intelligence Accelerate the Impact of Genomics? "In terms of what AI's actually doing and what it's bringing, it's really just making possible things that we've been trying to do in genomics for some time, making these things easier and cheaper and in some cases viable. So really it's best to see it as an accelerant for genomic science; it doesn't present any brand-new ethical problems, instead what it's doing is taking some fairly old ethical challenges and making these things far more urgent."   You can download the transcript, or read it below.   Francisco: Welcome to Behind the Genes. [Music plays] Rich: The key is to deliver what we see at the heart of our mission which is bringing the potential of genomic healthcare to everyone.  We can only do that by working in partnership.  We bring our expertise and those unique capabilities.  It's about finding it in different ways, in different collaborations, that multiplier effect, and it's really exciting.  And I think the phase we're in at the moment in terms of the use of AI in genomics is we're still really early in that learning curve. [Music plays] Francisco: My name is Francisco Azuaje, and I am Director of Bioinformatics at Genomics England.  On today's episode I am joined by Karim Beguir, CEO of InstaDeep, a pioneering AI company, Harry Farmer, Senior Researcher at the Ada Lovelace Institute, and Rich Scott, CEO of Genomics England.  Today we will explore how Genomics England is collaborating with InstaDeep to harness the power of AI in genomic research.  We will also dive into the critical role of ethical considerations in the development and application of AI technologies for healthcare.  If you've enjoyed today's episode, please like, share on wherever you listen to your podcasts. [Music plays] Let's meet our guests. Karim: Hi Francisco, it's a pleasure to be here.  I am the Co-Founder and CEO of InstaDeep and the AI arm of BioNTech Group, and I'm also an AI Researcher. Harry: I'm Harry Farmer, I'm a Senior Researcher at the Ada Lovelace Institute, which is a think-tank that works on the ethical and the societal implications of AI, data and other emerging digital technologies, and it's a pleasure to be here. Rich: Hi, it's great to be here with such a great panel.  I'm Rich Scott, I'm the CEO of Genomics England. Francisco: Thank you all for joining us.  I am excited to explore this intersection of AI and genomics with all of you.  To our listeners, if you wish to hear more about AI in genomics, listen to our previous podcast episode, ‘Can Artificial Intelligence Accelerate the Impact of Genomics', which is linked in this podcast description. Let's set the stage with what is happening right now, Rich, there have been lots of exciting advances in AI and biomedical research but in genomics it's far more than just hype, can you walk us through some examples of how AI is actually impacting genomic healthcare research? Rich: Yeah, so, as you say, Francisco, it is a lot more than hype and it's really exciting.  I'd also say that we're just at the beginning of a real wave of change that's coming.  So while AI is already happening today and driving our thinking, really we're at the beginning of a process.  So when you think about how genomics could impact healthcare and people's health in general, what we're thinking about is genomics potentially playing a routine part in up to half of all healthcare encounters, we think, based on the sorts of differences it could make in different parts of our lives and our health journey.  There are so many different areas where AI, we expect, will help us on that journey.  So thinking about, for example, how we speed up the interpretation of genetic information through to its use and the simple presentation of how to use that in life, in routine healthcare, through to discovery of new biomarkers or classification that might help us identify the best treatment for people.  Where it's making a difference already today is actually all of those different points.  So, for example, there's some really exciting work we're doing jointly with Karim and team looking at how we might use classification of the DNA sequence of tumours to help identify what type of tumour - a tumour that we don't know where it's come from, so what we call a ‘cancer of unknown primary' - to help in that classification process.  We're also working with various different people who are interested in classification for treatment and trials, but there's also lots in between recognising patterns of genomic data together with other complex data.  So we've been doing a lot of work bringing image data together with genomic data and other health data so that you can begin to recognise patterns that we couldn't even dream of.  Doing that hand in hand with thinking about what patients and participants want and expect, how their data is used and how their information is held, bringing it all together and understanding how this works, the evidence that we need before we can decide that a particular approach is one that policymakers, people in healthcare want to use, is all part of the conversation. Francisco: Thank you, Rich, for speaking of cutting-edge AI applications and InstaDeep.  Karim, could you give us a glimpse into your work and particularly how your technologies are tackling some of the biggest challenges in genomic research? Karim: Absolutely, and I think what's exciting is we've heard from Rich and, you know, this is like the genomics expertise angle of things and I come from the AI world and so do most of the InstaDeep team.  And really what's fascinating is this intersection that is being extremely productive at the moment where technologies that have been developed for like multiple AI applications turn out to be extremely useful in understanding genomic sequences.  This is a little bit, our journey, Francisco.  Back in 2021/2022 we started working on the very intriguing question at the time of could we actually understand better genomic sequences with the emerging technologies of NLP, natural language processing.  And you have to put this in context, this was before even the word ‘generative AI' was coined, this was before ChatGPT, but we had sort of like an intuition that there was a lot of value in deploying this technology.  And so my team, sort of like a team of passionate experts in research and engineering of AI, we tackled this problem and started working on it and the result of this work was our nucleotide transformer model which we have open sourced today; it's one of the most downloaded, most popular models in genomics.  And what's interesting is we observed that simply using the technologies of what we call ‘self-supervised learning' or ‘unsupervised learning' could actually help us unlock a lot of patterns. As we know, most of genomics information is poorly understood and this is a way actually, with using the AI tool, to get some sense of the structure that's there. So how do we do this?  We basically mask a few aspects of the sequence and we ask the system to figure them out.  And so this is exactly how you teach a system to learn English, you know, you are teaching it to understand the language of genomics, and, incredibly, this approach when done at scale - and we train a lot on the NVIDIA Cambridge-1 supercomputer – allows you to have results and performances that are matching multiple specialised models.  So until then genomics and use of machine learning for genomics was for a particular task, I would have developed a specific model using mostly supervised learning, which is, I am showing you a few examples, and then channelled these examples and tried to match that, and so essentially you had one model per task.  What's really revolutionary in this new paradigm of AI is that you have a single model trained at very largescale, the AI starts to understand the patterns, and this means that very concretely we can work with our partners to uncover fascinating relationships that were previously poorly understood.  And so there is a wealth of potential that we are exploring together and it's a very exciting time. Francisco: What you're describing really highlights both the potential and the opportunities but also the responsibility we have with these powerful tools, its power, and this brings up some important ethical considerations.  And we have Harry…  Harry, we have talked about ethics frameworks in research for decades but AI seems to be rewriting the rulebook.  For your work at the Ada Lovelace Institute what makes AI fundamentally different from previous technologies when it comes to ethical considerations and how does this reshape our approach to ensuring these powerful tools benefit society as a whole? Harry: So I think when you are considering these sorts of ethical questions and these sorts of ethical challenges posed by AI and genomics it really depends on the sort of deployment that you're looking at.  From the conversation we've had so far, I think what's been hinted at is some of the diversity of applications that you might be using AI for within the context of genomics and healthcare.  So I think there's obviously big advances that have been alluded to in things like drug discovery, in things like cancer and cancer diagnosis, also these advances around gene editing, all of which have been on steroids, by artificial intelligence and particularly machine learning and deep learning. The area that we have been looking at at the Ada Lovelace Institute, and this was a project that we were doing in collaboration with the NCOB, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, was looking at what we were calling ‘AI-powered genomic health prediction', which is very related to a technique called ‘polygenic scoring', for those who might be interested.  And that's looking at the emerging ability to make predictions about people's future health on the basis of their DNA, and it was thinking about what that ability might mean for UK society and also for how we are thinking about and delivering healthcare in the UK. Now, thinking about what the ethical challenges might be for that, I think you need to think about what specifically AI is bringing to that technique, so what it's bringing to genomic health prediction.  I think with some of the other deployments, the list of things that AI is bringing is quite similar, so it's helping with data collection and processing, so speeding up and automating data collection and preparation processes that otherwise are quite slow and very labour-intensive.  AI's also helping with the analysis of genomic and phenotype data, so helping us to understand the associations between different genomic variations and between observable traits, and this is something which without AI can often be prohibitively complex to do, and it's also sometimes suggested that on the deployment end AI can be a tool that can help us use genomic insight in healthcare more widely.  So one example of this might be using an AI chat bot to explain to a patient the results of a genomic test.  That's something that's only been mooted and I don't think there are current examples of that at the moment but that's one of the downstream applications of AI in the context of genomics. So in terms of what AI's actually doing and what it's bringing, it's really just making possible things that we've been trying to do in genomics for some time, making these things easier and cheaper and in some cases viable.  So really it's best to see it as an accelerant for genomic science; it doesn't present any brand-new ethical problems, instead what it's doing is taking some fairly old ethical challenges and making these things far more urgent.  So in terms of what those problems actually are, some of the big ones will be around privacy and surveillance, genomic health predictions produce a lot of intimate sensitive data about people and generating those insights requires the collection and the storage and the processing of a lot of very sensitive data as well.  We also have issues related to privacy around genomic discrimination, so this is the worry that people will be treated differently and in some cases unfairly on the basis of health predictions made about them.  And one of the really typical examples here is the worry that people might face higher insurance costs if they're found through genomic testing to be more likely to develop particular diseases over their life course. And then you also have a bunch of issues and questions which are more structural, so these are questions about how the availability of this kind of insight into people's future health might change or put pressure on existing ways of thinking about health and thinking about healthcare and some extreme cases thinking about the social contract.  So these are questions like does the viability of genomic health prediction lead to a radically more preventative approach to healthcare and what might this mean for what the state demands of you as a user of healthcare and as a recipient of that.  And there are also some important questions about the practicalities of delivering genomic medicine in the NHS, so questions like how does the NHS retain control and sovereignty over genomic analysis and data capacities, how do we test their efficacy at a public health level, and also – and this is something that we might talk about a bit later – what's the best deployment model for these capacities.  So that's some of the ethical and I think policy challenges that we need to be dealing with in this space. Francisco: Thank you, Harry.  And those principles you have outlined provide a solid foundation for discussing different types of applications. [Music plays] Let's talk about the InstaDeep and Genomics England partnership that is investigating the application of InstaDeep's powerful foundation model, the nucleotide transformer, and other cutting edge techniques to address several challenges in cancer research.  I have the privilege of working closely with this partnership and the potential here is immense.  Karim, could you break down for our listeners what you are working on together and what innovations you are aiming for? Karim: Absolutely, Francisco.  Actually, we are very excited by the collaboration with Genomics England.  Genomics England not only has one of the best data assets in the world when it comes to genomics, like a very well curated dataset but also a wealth of expertise on these topics, and on my side the InstaDeep team brings fundamental knowhow of machine learning models but also, as you mentioned, like powerful developed models already, such as our nucleotide transformer and others.  The culture of InstaDeep has always been to build AI that benefits everyone – this is literally in our mission – and so in particular, specifically on like current topics, really like the goal is to try to identify partners between genomic sequences of patients and the particular phenotypes or approaches.  And one of the key projects, which I mentioned that, is the one of cancer of unknown primary origin.  So when you have situations where you are not sure where a particular cancer emerged from it is critical to be able to extract this information to have the best potential care, and this is actually something where understanding of genomic sequences can bring this capability.  And so we've been getting some successful results in the collaboration but in many ways this is just the beginning.  What we are seeing is a great wealth of possibilities linking genotypes, so the information which is on the sequences themselves, the genomic sequences, and phenotypes, like the particular state of the patient, and the fact that the Genomics England team has those joint datasets creates incredible opportunities.  So we are looking at this really like identifying together what are the most useful ‘low-hanging fruits', if you want, in terms of like potentially improving a patient's care and moving forward from that. Francisco: And this collaborative approach you are describing raises questions about accelerating innovation in general.  When two organisations like Genomics England and InstaDeep come together it's like a multiplier effect in terms of expertise, data, and other resources.  Could you both share how this partnership is accelerating discoveries that might have taken years? Rich: Yeah, I mean, I think this…  Francisco, you frame it really nicely because this is what makes it so exciting to be in our position at Genomics England because what we do is we bring the particular understanding and expertise, digital infrastructure and custodianship of the National Genomic Research Library together, but actually the key is bringing the potential of genomic healthcare to everyone.  We can only do that by working in partnership, we bring our expertise and those capabilities.  And, as you say, it's about finding it in different ways, in different collaborations, that multiplier effect, and it's really exciting.  And I think the phase we're in at the moment in terms of the use of AI in genomics is we're still really early in that learning curve.  And so, as you've heard already through what Karim and I have said and also what Harry has said, there are multiple different aspects that we need to look at together, bringing different angles and understandings, and we see ourselves…  We often describe ourselves as a ‘data and evidence engine', that final word ‘evidence' is really important and it comes in the round.  So Harry really eloquently talked about a number of different considerations from an ethical perspective that need to be there.  What we need if we're going to move genomics forwards in terms of its potential to make a difference for people's lives, we need evidence around clinical efficacy of different approaches, that's absolutely a given and everyone always jumps at…  so it's almost first in line.  We need understanding about the health economics, you know, how much difference does it make for a particular investment, is it worth that investment.  Critically, it also is founded on, you know, how you might use this technology in different ways, how you use it in clinical pathways, you know, is it something that actually is addressing the particular questions which really hold back the delivery of better care.  Also in that evidence piece is an understanding of patients' and participants' expectations on how their data might be used, their expectations on privacy, the expectations that we have on understanding how equitable the use of a particular approach might be, or at least our understanding of how confident we are about the equity of the impact, and it's bringing together those different perspectives.  And that's one of the things that helps us construct the team at Genomics England so we have the expertise to help others access the data in the National Genomic Research Library for purposes our participants support but also help generate that sort of rounded package of evidence that will end up moving the dial.  So that it's not just about proving a cool widget, because that's great on its own, what drives Karim and the team is to make a difference in terms of outcomes, and that's exactly what drives us and our participants too. Francisco: And this and other partnership approaches brings up important questions about responsible innovation, and this naturally leads us to the next question for Harry, how do we harness these powerful tools when protecting our communities? Harry: Yeah, so if we are thinking about over-surveillance and the ways that vulnerable groups might be affected by the use of genomics and healthcare, I think we're talking about at least two different things here.  So one problems around the representativeness of data is it does lead to issues which you could classify as issues of differential accuracy.  So in the context of genomic prediction what you have is genomic predictive tools being more accurate for white Europeans and those with white European ancestry compared to other population groups.  And this is a product of the fact that genomic datasets and genomic predictions, the terminologies don't port well between different populations, which means if you train a genomic predictive tool on a bunch of people with white European ancestry the predictions you might make using that tool for other groups won't be as accurate as for the white Europeans.  And this can be actively harmful and dangerous for those in underrepresented groups because you are making predictions about people which just won't have the accuracy that you would expect in the context that you were deploying it. And I already mentioned this a bit in my previous answer, you have worries about discrimination, and there are a few different things here.  So with some historically marginalised groups and marginalised groups now there are longstanding historical sensitivities about being experimented on, about particular fears about eugenics and about being categorised in particular ways.  And it's worth saying here that there is obviously a racial dimension to this worry but I think there's also a class dimension, by which I mean you're far more vulnerable to being categorised unfavourably if you're poor or if you don't have a particular kind of status within society.  There is also within discrimination the idea that genomics might be used to explain away differences between different groups which in fact have a political or an economic basis.  So one example of this was during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were attempts by some commentators to explain away the fact that non-white communities had worse rates of mortality from COVID to try and attribute a genetic or a genomic basis to those differences rather than looking at some of the socioeconomic factors behind that.  So those are some worries as well. Now, when it comes to protecting particular groups I think there are a few things that can be done fairly straightforwardly.  So, one is work to improve the diversity and the representativeness of datasets.  Obviously, that's easier said than done, though it's a very clear thing that we can aspire towards and there is good work, I'm aware, that is going on in this space, some of which is being spearheaded by Genomics England, amongst other groups.  Another is just being very careful about how the results of population level genomic studies are communicated to avoid giving that impression of explaining away differences between different groups simply as things determined by genomics about which we can do nothing rather than things which have historical or socioeconomic bases.  But I also think the broader lesson is that some of these harms and these forms of discrimination are things that could theoretically affect anyone; they're not just limited to affecting marginalised groups. Genomic health predicting can produce bases for all of us to be discriminated against, things that have nothing to do with our race, our class, our sex or any other protected characteristic.  So I think there has to be thinking about how we establish or sure up more universal protections against genomic discrimination.  One thing that we can do here is simply stronger data protection law, and one of the things that we talk about in some of our reports is that how data protection law as it stands could do with being less ambiguous when it comes to how it treats genomic data and phenotype data produced as a result of genomic analysis. [Music plays] Francisco: Harry, you are in a unique position at the Ada Lovelace Institute where you bridge this gap between AI developers, researchers, policymakers and the public.  Your recent report on AI in genomics with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics offers an important blueprint for responsible AI innovation in general, so based on this cross-sector perspective, what guiding principles do we need to embrace as we navigate this intersection of AI and genomics? Harry: So I think in addition to the specific recommendations we set out in the final report of that work - which is called ‘Predicting the Future of Health' and which you can find on our website and also on the NCOB website – I think one of the biggest messages was the importance of finding a deployment model for genomic health prediction that respects that technology's strengths, what it can actually do, because there are limitations to this technology, and also which avoids circumstances in which the associated risks are difficult to deal with.  So another way of putting this is that we need a deployment model that, as well as making sure that we're ready to cope with the risks of genomic health prediction, the things like law, regulation and governance also proactively tries to design out some of those risks and finds ways of deploying this technology such that those risks don't present themselves in either as extreme a manner or don't present themselves in ways which makes them difficult to deal with. So one question that we posed in our research was whether some ways of integrating genomic health prediction may present more challenges regarding privacy, discrimination and then these other challenges that we'd identified around dependency and fragility and others. And having looked at some of the different broad approaches to using genomic health prediction within the NHS and within the UK's health system, we found that one presented by far fewest of the risks identified above, while still presenting some of the most certain benefits of genomic health prediction.  And this was using it really primarily as a targeted diagnostic tool - and this is a vision in which the NHS uses genomic health prediction quite sparingly in the first instance - and in situations to improve treatment and outcomes for those who are seriously ill or who have been identified as needing to take particular precautions regarding their health.  We think the more situational vision has a few advantages.  So one, is it allows patient and people using the health service to retain greater control over data.  We think that can also have a positive knock-on effect for worries about discrimination.  And here what you have is the absence of those pressures to share your data.  It means that it's easier for you as the user of the healthcare system to resist genomic discrimination simply by keeping your data private.  And there are some cases where that option… it shouldn't be the only option but where that option is really important. And then also one of the features of this vision is that the smaller scale of the use of genomic health prediction, presumed, can make outsourcing to third parties, which the NHS is probably likely to need to do in some cases.  It's also a vision, I think, that overall allows you to capture some of the more certain benefits to genomic health prediction which are about improvements to accuracy in predictions about people's future health at the margin, and therefore this is a deployment of this technology which is deploying it principally to people who will benefit and we know will benefit from marginal improvements in accuracy to predictions made about their future health rather than wanting to deploy those marginal improvements to the vast majority of the population where the benefit is less certain.  So this is a vision we hope sets out a way of getting some of the more certain benefits of this technology while minimising some of those broader more systemic risks. Francisco: Thank you, Harry.  Karim? Karim: Totally agree with Harry about the need for smart regulation in the field so that we make sure we have good uses of the technology but avoid the potential pitfalls.  I wanted to emphasise two points which I believe are important.  First, we are really in a fast-moving situation when we look at like AI progress.  We have seen incredible improvements over the last ten years and in particular what we call ‘artificial general intelligence', which is essentially systems that are matching human cognitive abilities, are now around the corner.  This might sound surprising but literally the last obstacles to reach AGI are being solved right now, and this means that in the next 12-24 months you will have systems that are incredibly capable.  So this emphasises the need for the type of measures and type of smart approach that Harry has described.  And I would say when you look at the intersection of AI and genomics this is a particularly important one and why it's the case, because so far in genomics our obstacle has not been data, it has been interpretation of a flood of data.  The progress that AI is making, like I just described now, means that very soon extraordinary capabilities will be available to improve patients' outcomes.  I want to inject a sense of how important is our conversation today, given what is happening, an exponential progress in AI, exponentially growing data in genomics and relatively exponential potential to build the technology for good.  But, like in other fields, we see that AI is an extremely powerful technology and we need to make sure it is used for good in fact and this is why the conversation that we have today is so important. Harry: Obviously I agree with the conclusion to all of this, is that we need to think very hard about the way that artificial intelligence and its deployment in healthcare and also just in many different walks of life is going to be affecting the way we think about public service delivery, affecting the way that we think about scientific development.  It's worth noting, though, that I think one of the biggest challenges from a policy perspective on artificial intelligence is being able to distinguish the wheat from the chaff.  There are obviously areas where AI has made huge and incredibly impressive progress over the past few years and where we reasonably expect that to continue over the next few years, but there are also areas where some of the stories being told about the capabilities of future systems probably won't be matched by the reality, but there is I think a really big and very live debate about exactly what we can reasonably expect from these technologies and therefore what the deployments of them are. Francisco: Thank you.  We are approaching the end of the episode and I'd like to conclude with a couple of questions.  Genomics England has built quite an ecosystem of industry partnerships, how do collaborations like the one with InstaDeep fit into your broader mission for the company? Rich: So linking this to the conversation that we've just been having, which is AI is making a real difference in terms of technologies that we can test, we can develop evidence on, and that is rightly creating excitement, I think our approach…  The expectation of our participants is that our role is to sit there and help people develop evidence and you can make judgments on policy based on those and that is what will drive adoption.  I think the thing that really excites me for the UK, most particularly in genomics, is our ability to be the place in the world where you can come with a new technology, whether it's genomic sequencing technology, whether it's a genomic AI approach to train that to develop evidence on its efficacy, and, if it's proven to be effective to be worth the bang for the buck to perform to the expectations that patients, the public, would have of it in terms of equity and so forth also to deploy it.  I think there is a real reason for excitement around that and it's a real opportunity that the government has highlighted and that we absolutely buy into that the UK can be the best place to do that for academics and for industry.  And our participants see real opportunity and are eager for that work to be done so that we have the evidence on which to decide what should be deployed and where.  We see opportunities in all sorts of different areas, so certainly in terms of drug discovery and all the way through to simplifying tasks which at the moment just limit the rate at which the existing uses of genomics in healthcare can happen. So I think there's opportunities across the whole length, if you like, the sort of end to end, and the breadth of opportunity, and industry, companies like InstaDeep and others that we work with, are really crucial to that.  And what we do is think about the digital infrastructure we need to, you know, have those teams able to interact with within the National Genomic Research Library carrying out their approved research projects.  Also what support they need, and that comes in different shapes and sizes, depending on the ask and also the company.  So sometimes sort of leaning in more, particularly at the start of programmes, to help people shape the question, working with our participants, thinking about the wider evidence that you might need, for example, those sort of things that Harry's touched on, but also thinking about what hands-on support companies need, because not every company is anywhere close to Karim and InstaDeep's expertise.  Sometimes this is also about supporting people to have some of those tools that they don't have or some of the knowhow that's very specific to areas of genomics, so it's absolutely crucial to it.  And I think that point of the UK being the place to come and develop that evidence in its full breadth so that policy decisions can be made not based on hype but on evidence in the round, on what will make a difference. Francisco: And, Karim, looking ahead, also in retrospect, what have been your key learnings about making this cross-sector partnership work? Karim: We live in an extraordinary time and I want to emphasise the potential of scientific discovery in the next two or three years.  AI is going to move from, let's say, digital style, you know, technologies like coding and maths towards more like science and biology.  In particular, genomics is going to be a fascinating area in terms of potential, and I agree with Rich and Harry, it's all in the end about proving on the ground the potential of those capabilities.  And at InstaDeep we are passionate about the tech – I think you might have felt that – but we're also passionate about the applications.  The best results come when you bring expertise from multiple domains; machine learning and AI experts will require the expertise of genomic experts, biologists, healthcare practitioners, to be able to translate the potential of those technologies in concrete outcomes.  And we've seen this on multiple successful projects we've done with Genomics England but really this suggests that we are going to have in the next 3-5 years way more progress than we had in the last five and really my wish is that collectively we seize this opportunity and we do it in a responsible and thoughtful manner. [Music plays] Francisco: We'll wrap up there.  Thank you to our guests, Karim Beguir, Harry Farmer and Rich Scott, for joining me today as we discuss the role of AI in genomics research.  If you wish to hear more like this, please subscribe to Behind the Genes on your favourite podcast app.  Thank you for listening.  I have been your host, Francisco Azuaje.  This podcast was edited by Bill Griffin at Ventoux Digital and produced by Naimah Callachand. [Music plays]    

Send us a textWelcome back to DMR!Sinners (2025) is a bold, genre-blending film that fuses supernatural horror with rich musical drama, all set in the haunting backdrop of 1930s Mississippi. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie follows twin brothers—played by Michael B. Jordan—who return to their hometown to open a juke joint and escape their violent pasts. What unfolds is a slow-burning, atmospheric story layered with blues, gospel, and soul music that doesn't just underscore the scenes—it drives the emotion and tension. The visuals are lush and haunting, and the story avoids cheap scares in favor of deeper psychological and cultural unease.What makes Sinners stand out is its emotional depth and originality. Instead of relying on franchise familiarity or overused horror tropes, it dives into themes of redemption, racial trauma, faith, and family legacy with sincerity and craft. Jordan delivers a nuanced dual performance, and the supporting cast brings authenticity to the story's gritty, soulful tone. Critically acclaimed and a box office hit, Sinners has earned major awards and resonated with audiences for being more than just a horror film—it's a powerful, character-driven experience that lingers long after the credits roll. This film has a near perfect score on RT from both the critics and audience. Also, the BIG NEWS, DMR is now part of the Audible Creators Program, meaing you the listener can become a member for 30 days for free, just click on the link in the show or below follow the prompts and enjoy hundreds of great titles, you will be assisting DMR if you chose to become a member past the 30 day free trial (T&C Apply). https://www.audibletrial.com/aOGYPREnjoy - DMRSupport the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.

If you're fascinated by the intersection of deep human connection and legendary entrepreneurship, this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different with Brad Feld is a masterclass. Brad Feld, co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, unpacks the profound philosophy at the heart of his new book, "Give First: The Power of Mentorship," offering both tactical wisdom and hard-won personal perspective. This is not the typical “give-back” story, but a look at how true mentorship and generosity fuel the careers and lives of those willing to embrace a different approach. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Brad Feld on Mentorship: More Than the “Guru on the Mountaintop” Myth Brad Feld's journey with mentorship began in his youth, encountering influential figures before “mentoring” was even part of the social lexicon. Like many from the 1970s and 1980s, he didn't realize the people shaping his trajectory were mentors, but the relationships he had changed everything. Critically, Feld draws a distinction between mentors and gurus: the former guide, question, and encourage self-discovery; the latter simply impart answers from a higher level. He notes that over time, truly powerful mentorship evolves: “There's a magic trick where mentors become peers." - Brad Feld Real mentoring relationships become two-way streets—everyone learns, everyone grows.   Give First: Non-Transactional Generosity as a Superpower At the heart of his philosophy is a core principle: "Give First" means putting energy into a system without a required transactional expectation of return. This, Feld insists, is not simple altruism nor traditional “pay it forward,” which often feels obligatory or limited to later stages of a career. Instead, giving first is a chosen mindset, accessible at any stage and open to anyone: students, new grads, and seasoned executives alike. A key insight: “Pay it forward is obligatory," Feld explains, "Give First is non-transactional. There's no obligation.” This liberation from expectation creates space for unexpected returns in relationships and opportunities, often arriving from unrelated directions and on unpredictable timelines.   Brad Feld on the Art (and Challenge) of Being Accessible: Random Days and “Assignments” As an influential figure in the startup world, Feld faces a deluge of requests from aspiring entrepreneurs and peers alike. Balancing generosity and boundaries is an evolving practice. His solution was to create “Random Day”: a designated day each month packed with 15-minute meetings open to anyone interested. This provided structure, scale, and protection from being overwhelmed, while also ensuring he could still make a meaningful impact and learn from every encounter. Equally important is Feld's email “assignment” technique. Rather than simply agreeing to every meeting, he requests more specificity from senders, an effortful response that immediately filters for genuine intent. Feld's data is telling: about 50% of people simply never reply to the assignment, allowing him to focus energy on the truly motivated, engaged few. To hear more from Brad Feld and how Giving First is a Superpower, download and listen to this episode. Bio Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author with more than three decades of experience in investing and building startups. He is a co-founder of Foundry Group, a Boulder-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies. In addition to his work with Foundry Group, Brad co-founded Techstars, one of the world's most successful startup accelerators, helping thousands of entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. He is also deeply involved in fostering entrepreneurial communities worldwide. An avid writer, Brad has authored several books on startups and venture capital.

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Pre-Order Merch NOW until August 22nd, 2025: HERE EP#816: Bryan has some weird tastes in TV shows. But The Pitt is a standout. Critically acclaimed, loved by millions and soon to get a 2nd season premiere date. But it's the lead, Noah Wiley, that has Bryan hot and bothered! Plus, Disney has an island full of virgins and Dua Lipa is a vibe! Finally, Cold Call Paul is back with part 3-4 (or 45??) of his Social Media to Sales seminar! Please let Bryan and Krissy know if you can make sense of ANY of it! TCB Tunes: Cold Call Paul! Watch EP #816 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tcbpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tcbpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CREDITS: Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bryan Green⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Krissy Hoadley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits & TCB Tunes: Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green. Rights Reserved To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CarlBetts, a co-host of this podcast, authored a reflective piece titled "Where Critical Analysis Becomes Critically Unhealthy," published in 2023 in the College of Paramedics' Hindsight magazine. In this episode, we delve into Carl's motivations for writing the article and examine its central themes. The piece discusses how critical analysis, while an essential skill, can become counterproductive when it slips into harsh self-appraisal, leading to emotional disequilibrium and eroding clinician confidence.We unpack how debriefs and reflective practices must be thoughtfully structured to include both challenge and affirmation, creating space for growth without causing harm. Using real clinical examples, Carl helps illustrate where reflection can go wrong and how to avoid those pitfalls.We also discuss the importance of reframing difficult experiences to support a net positive impact on clinicians, and how critical feedback, whether from oneself or others, can be damaging if not delivered constructively. The episode outlines practical strategies, including reframing techniques, to make reflection a healthier, more sustainable process.To bring Carl's insights to life, we've transcribed his original article into an AI-narrated blog post, allowing you to listen to the word-for-word reflections from his piece, offering another way to engage deeply with his message. This episode is brought to you by IndieBase. IndieBase is the smart, simple, and budget-friendly Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system designed specifically for the demands of HEMS and pre-hospital care. Whether you're responding solo, working within a flexible team, or managing care across a larger organisation, IndieBase is built to support you. It runs seamlessly on laptops, tablets, or smartphones, and crucially, it operates offline, ensuring you can document care wherever you are, even in the most remote environments. Developed from the proven platform of HEMSbase by Medic One Systems, IndieBase offers a familiar, intuitive interface with the rock-solid reliability clinicians need. It's ready for everything from festival medical cover to high-acuity critical care transfers. Key features include full integration with all major pre-hospital monitors, case review, and clinical governance modules, making it an ideal solution for teams preparing for CQC registration. A patient feedback module also helps drive service improvement and meaningful engagement. For clinicians working across multiple organisations, IndieBase provides a personal logbook that combines your data and links directly with your existing HEMSbase logbook.IndieBase EPR made simple, wherever you are.Find out more at https://indiebase.net/

Did timelines change? Did we all die in 2012? CERN conspiracy theories say strangelets should have devoured Earth in seconds. Yet we're still here… Or are we?

Pitch Black is 2000 a sci-fi/action horror film directed by David Twohy.Starring:Vin Diesel as Richard B. RiddickRadha Mitchell as FryeWhit Bissell Award winner Cole Hauser as JohnsKeith David as Abu "Imam" al-WalidRhiana Griffith as JackWhit Bissell Award winner Lewis Fitz-Gerald as ParisPitch Black was an instant classic for us when it dropped back in 2000. The film that launched Vin Diesel's career features a fantastic cast, striking imagery, and a vibe that's equal parts eerie and cool.It performed well as it more than doubling its modest budget and spawned two (soon to be three) sequels, animated shorts, and a surprisingly excellent video game.Critically, the reception was mixed. The cries of “derivative!” aren't entirely off-base and are pretty easy things to say regarding genre films. That's not what we're about though. We're about consuming sci-fi coolness. And Pitch Black absolutely delivers every course.Yes, it leans into familiar tropes and trappings, but if we're being honest, that's kind of what we came for.And we'd argue that passing it as just derivative misses the point. For fans who want this kind of story, Pitch Black offers something special: great performances, a very human core, and inspired creature effects and camera work that reward you if you're paying attention. We love it.---------Follow Matt:Matt has over 100+ on LetterboxdYou can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.Follow who we follow:⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠

We kicked things off with some tech hiccups - static, buzz, and mic hums - but the community held us down while we tested Discord calls live on air. (Naturally :))From there, Brent shared stories about his early music days, writing for Tom Grennan, and why he's planning to return to his first love - music - once Phase 3 of TNB is settled. Expect exclusive unreleased tracks, reference vocals, and archives dropping soon on Patreon

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into Stratco, an Australian company with over 75 years of experience providing building solutions for both professionals and homeowners. Stratco offers a wide range of products, including patios, carports, verandahs, garages, sheds, and outdoor living products such as NINELINE, SUPERDEK & PRODEK.Critically for Australian architects and builders, Stratco has manufacturing facilities in all mainland states of Australia and also in New Zealand.To explain all about Stratco's full range of capabilities, we talk with Eric Lien, National Architectural and Specifications Manager, and Andrew Steele, architect and managing director of South Australian design firm Studio Nine Architects.This episode was sponsored by Stratco.

On this episode of Sabbath Lounge, we discuss and critically analyze Steve Deace's recent comments on faith, culture, and spiritual warfare—especially as they relate to the Torah and the foundations of biblical teaching. While we do not interview Steve Deace, we take a closer look at his interpretations and challenge his framing of the Torah through an evangelical lens. Our critique addresses concerns with approaches that may overlook the richness and requirements of Torah observance.   Key Discussion Points: Deace's perspective on Torah observance and potential misconceptions. Common evangelical misunderstandings about the role of Torah in faith communities. Where Deace's take diverges from historical and biblical context. Why a well-informed approach to Torah matters for Christians and Jews alike. Join us for thoughtful critique and dialogue—subscribe for more content analyzing faith, culture, and scripture.   Timestamp Highlights: 0:05: Steve Deace on recent chaos in politics and culture 2:30: Spiritual warfare and the unseen realm in America 5:45: Why the church must lead cultural change 10:00: A warning for Christians in political movements 15:00: How young men are responding—and what's next For more information see www.sabbathlounge.com Find us on iTunes, Spotify, TikTok, and Podbean.   At Sabbath Lounge we are dedicated to eating clean, keeping the Feast, Sabbath, following Torah, and leading as many people out of Babylon as possible.   Find more information below: www.sabbathlounge.com    https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge  

Original air date: July 23, 2025 In the last few days, we seem to have crossed a threshold. President Trump is ratcheting up the authoritarianism and threatening to prosecute his enemies in a new kind of way. In a series of angry new rants, Trump accused Barack Obama and other members of Obama's administration of serious crimes. He's also calling for Senator Adam Schiff to be put in “prison.” Critically, all this has been accompanied by unabashedly corrupt manipulation of the bureaucracy that's designed to manufacture pretexts for the prosecutions of those enemies. Ryan Enos, a professor of government at Harvard, put it very starkly on Bluesky, saying that authoritarianism is “right here in front of us.” So we invited Enos on the show. He explains why “we're in real trouble in the short term,” how Trump compares to other authoritarians around the globe, and why our only choices now are to fight the takeover or “accept that this is our future.” Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: July 23, 2025 In the last few days, we seem to have crossed a threshold. President Trump is ratcheting up the authoritarianism and threatening to prosecute his enemies in a new kind of way. In a series of angry new rants, Trump accused Barack Obama and other members of Obama's administration of serious crimes. He's also calling for Senator Adam Schiff to be put in “prison.” Critically, all this has been accompanied by unabashedly corrupt manipulation of the bureaucracy that's designed to manufacture pretexts for the prosecutions of those enemies. Ryan Enos, a professor of government at Harvard, put it very starkly on Bluesky, saying that authoritarianism is “right here in front of us.” So we invited Enos on the show. He explains why “we're in real trouble in the short term,” how Trump compares to other authoritarians around the globe, and why our only choices now are to fight the takeover or “accept that this is our future.” Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: July 23, 2025 In the last few days, we seem to have crossed a threshold. President Trump is ratcheting up the authoritarianism and threatening to prosecute his enemies in a new kind of way. In a series of angry new rants, Trump accused Barack Obama and other members of Obama's administration of serious crimes. He's also calling for Senator Adam Schiff to be put in “prison.” Critically, all this has been accompanied by unabashedly corrupt manipulation of the bureaucracy that's designed to manufacture pretexts for the prosecutions of those enemies. Ryan Enos, a professor of government at Harvard, put it very starkly on Bluesky, saying that authoritarianism is “right here in front of us.” So we invited Enos on the show. He explains why “we're in real trouble in the short term,” how Trump compares to other authoritarians around the globe, and why our only choices now are to fight the takeover or “accept that this is our future.” Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Voting Rights ActOn August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, marking a pivotal moment in American legal and civil rights history. The legislation aimed to enforce the Fifteenth Amendment by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting, especially in the southern states where such practices were deeply entrenched. The Act outlawed literacy tests and other mechanisms that had been used for decades to suppress the Black vote. It also authorized federal oversight of voter registration and election procedures in jurisdictions with histories of discrimination.The law came in the wake of sustained activism, including the Selma to Montgomery marches and the brutal attack on peaceful demonstrators in what became known as “Bloody Sunday.” Johnson, in a powerful address to Congress, tied the moral imperative of the Act to the nation's founding ideals, declaring that “it is wrong—deadly wrong—to deny any of your fellow Americans the right to vote.” Within months of the Act's passage, hundreds of thousands of Black Americans were registered to vote, reshaping political representation across the South.The Voting Rights Act has since been amended and interpreted by courts, with key provisions reauthorized multiple times. However, in Shelby County v. Holder (2013), the Supreme Court invalidated the formula used to determine which jurisdictions required federal oversight, significantly weakening the Act's enforcement mechanism. This decision opened the door to new state laws that voting rights advocates argue disproportionately affect minority voters.Legal scholars and civil rights lawyers continue to debate the future of the Act, with efforts ongoing to restore and update its protections. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains one of the most consequential civil rights statutes in American history, transforming the legal landscape of democratic participation.Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021 for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in sexually abusing minors, is opposing the U.S. government's attempt to release transcripts from the grand jury that indicted her. Her legal team argues that public disclosure could irreparably damage her reputation and complicate a potential retrial, especially as she seeks to overturn her conviction at the U.S. Supreme Court. They claim the grand jury testimony is incomplete and lacks the scrutiny of cross-examination. The Department of Justice, citing public interest, requested permission from two Manhattan judges to release the material, prompting responses from Maxwell's lawyers, Epstein's estate, and alleged victims.President Donald Trump recently pushed for the release of the documents, seeking to address criticism from both allies and opponents about the handling of the Epstein-Maxwell case. Trump's Justice Department acknowledged that a rumored Epstein client list does not exist, which disappointed some supporters. While Epstein's estate took no stance on the release, attorneys for victims advocated for limited disclosure that protects victims' identities and allows pre-review by their legal teams.The Justice Department said the grand jury testimony largely aligned with evidence presented at Maxwell's trial. Maxwell's appeal to the Supreme Court argues that a 2007 plea agreement between Epstein and prosecutors should have protected her as well. Additionally, she recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about potential information she may have on other individuals.Epstein partner Maxwell opposes release of her grand jury materials | ReutersA federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from diverting over $4 billion away from a disaster prevention grant program known as Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns, grants a preliminary injunction to stop the government from redirecting funds intended to help state and local governments prepare for natural disasters like floods and hurricanes.The lawsuit was filed by 20 predominantly Democratic-led states, led by Massachusetts and Washington, arguing that FEMA lacked authority to cancel or repurpose the BRIC program without congressional consent. The judge agreed that the states faced potential irreparable harm and shouldn't have to wait until the funding was fully withdrawn to challenge the decision.FEMA, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, had labeled the program as wasteful and ineffective earlier this year, announcing plans to shut it down. However, Judge Stearns noted that such a move violated proper legal procedures and posed serious risks to public safety and infrastructure.The BRIC program was created in 2018 during Trump's first term and has since approved around $4.5 billion in funding for nearly 2,000 infrastructure projects, largely in coastal areas. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said the ruling affirms the importance of federal support for community disaster preparedness.US judge blocks Trump administration from diverting disaster prevention grants | ReutersTesla and CEO Elon Musk are facing a proposed class action lawsuit from shareholders who allege they committed securities fraud by misrepresenting the safety and readiness of Tesla's self-driving technology, including the Robotaxi. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Austin, Texas, follows a June test of the Robotaxi that revealed troubling behavior such as sudden braking, wrong-lane driving, and unsafe passenger drop-offs. After the test, Tesla's stock dropped 6.1%, erasing roughly $68 billion in market value.Shareholders argue that Musk and Tesla overstated the capabilities of their autonomous driving systems, misleading investors about the company's prospects. Key statements under scrutiny include Musk's April 2025 assertion that Tesla was "laser-focused" on launching the Robotaxi in Austin and Tesla's public claims of a scalable and safe autonomous approach. The lawsuit covers shareholders who bought stock between April 19, 2023, and June 22, 2025.Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja and former CFO Zachary Kirkhorn are also named as defendants. The complaint arrives as Tesla confronts lagging demand for its existing EV models and public concern over Musk's leadership and political views. Meanwhile, Tesla is appealing a recent Florida jury verdict holding it partially liable for a 2019 crash involving its self-driving software, which resulted in a $243 million damages award.Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders over Robotaxi claims | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced a sweeping rollback of government-funded mRNA vaccine projects, cutting 22 initiatives worth $500 million. The move affects high-profile organizations including Moderna, Emory University, and Tiba Biotech. Kennedy justified the decision by claiming mRNA vaccines have not effectively protected against upper respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza. He also indicated a policy pivot toward “safer, broader vaccine platforms” that could maintain effectiveness despite viral mutations.This decision marks a dramatic shift in federal vaccine policy under the Trump administration and reflects Kennedy's long-standing skepticism toward vaccine safety. It follows previous actions he's taken, including firing 17 CDC vaccine advisers, removing COVID-19 vaccines from recommended use in healthy children and pregnant women, and reducing contracts with Moderna and Novavax. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), which oversees U.S. pandemic preparedness, is now being redirected to focus on vaccine platforms with what the agency calls “stronger safety records” and more transparency.Critically, the rationale for these cuts leans heavily on Kennedy's controversial views, which conflict with the broader scientific consensus on the safety and efficacy of mRNA technology. While it is reasonable to assess long-term vaccine strategy, completely abandoning mRNA platforms — particularly after their role in containing the COVID-19 pandemic — appears ideologically driven rather than data-based. Public health experts warn this may jeopardize future preparedness and undercut decades of scientific advancement, especially when the HHS has not publicly released the data allegedly supporting its decision.RFK Jr. Pulls Back on mRNA Projects as Vaccine Shakeup Continues This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Episode #103 Chas Sampson, a veteran who transitioned from the military to various roles, including the Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs, now runs Seven Principles, a company that helps veterans with VA disability claims. Chas shared his journey from North Carolina to Virginia Beach, his military service, and his transition to civilian life. He emphasized the importance of having a plan and understanding the VA's rating system. Chas also discussed the challenges veterans face, including the need for comprehensive medical records and the impact of aging on disability ratings. Additionally, he discussed his involvement in representing NFL players for disability benefits, highlighting the similarities between the experiences of military and NFL veterans. Rob Robinson discusses the importance of planning and having assets, like the seven principles, for veterans transitioning from the military to business or other careers. He highlights the competitive nature of the NFL, noting only 350 players are drafted annually from 117,000 college football players. Emphasizing the need for good character and representation, he advises athletes to focus on their demeanor and communication skills. Robinson concludes by promoting the value of veterans' skills in entrepreneurship and encourages listeners to subscribe to his podcast for more resources and insights.As mentioned in the Podcast:  Seven Principles: https://sevenprinciples.com/ Grit: Angela Duckworth - https://a.co/d/9gop15Z Disclaimer: The content of the "Philosophy From the Front Line" podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This podcast does not offer legal, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on the content presented. "Philosophy From the Front Line" assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or actions taken based on the information provided during the podcast episodes.Fair Use Statement: This podcast may contain copyrighted material not specifically authorized by the copyright owner. "Philosophy From the Front Line" is making such material available to educate, inform, and provide commentary under the "Fair Use" provisions of U.S. copyright law (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act). We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material.Used for non-commercial, educational, or research purposes.Critically analyzed, reviewed, or discussed.Used in a transformative way that adds new meaning or message to the original work.If you own any content used and believe it infringes on your copyright, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly, and we will address the matter promptly. These statements are adapted from existing disclaimers used in previous episodes of the "Philosophy From the Front Line" podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philosophy-from-the-front-line--4319845/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell has stated in interviews that her biggest regret is ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein—a claim that, on the surface, might sound like remorse, but upon closer inspection feels more like an evasion of responsibility. Rather than expressing deep sorrow for the harm done to the victims she groomed and enabled, Maxwell frames her regret around how Epstein's downfall impacted her own life. It's a self-serving statement that conveniently positions her as a victim of circumstance rather than a key participant in a vast sex trafficking enterprise. By centering her regret on the personal consequences of their association, rather than the lives shattered by their actions, Maxwell continues to sidestep any meaningful acknowledgment of guilt.Critically, this so-called regret lacks any mention of the underage girls she recruited, manipulated, and, in some cases, directly abused. She doesn't express sorrow for the trauma inflicted, for the years stolen, or for the trust she violated under the guise of mentorship. Her regret is about proximity—not culpability. It's a statement crafted for image repair, not accountability. In the grand scheme of her crimes, saying she regrets meeting Epstein is like an arsonist lamenting the decision to light a match because they now have burn scars—not because the building went up in flames. It's hollow, calculated, and emblematic of Maxwell's continued refusal to face the full horror of what she did.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1683885/ghislaine-maxwell-interview-prince-andrew-jeffrey-epstein-spt

Ghislaine Maxwell has stated in interviews that her biggest regret is ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein—a claim that, on the surface, might sound like remorse, but upon closer inspection feels more like an evasion of responsibility. Rather than expressing deep sorrow for the harm done to the victims she groomed and enabled, Maxwell frames her regret around how Epstein's downfall impacted her own life. It's a self-serving statement that conveniently positions her as a victim of circumstance rather than a key participant in a vast sex trafficking enterprise. By centering her regret on the personal consequences of their association, rather than the lives shattered by their actions, Maxwell continues to sidestep any meaningful acknowledgment of guilt.Critically, this so-called regret lacks any mention of the underage girls she recruited, manipulated, and, in some cases, directly abused. She doesn't express sorrow for the trauma inflicted, for the years stolen, or for the trust she violated under the guise of mentorship. Her regret is about proximity—not culpability. It's a statement crafted for image repair, not accountability. In the grand scheme of her crimes, saying she regrets meeting Epstein is like an arsonist lamenting the decision to light a match because they now have burn scars—not because the building went up in flames. It's hollow, calculated, and emblematic of Maxwell's continued refusal to face the full horror of what she did.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1683885/ghislaine-maxwell-interview-prince-andrew-jeffrey-epstein-sptBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In the last few days, we seem to have crossed a threshold. President Trump is ratcheting up the authoritarianism and threatening to prosecute his enemies in a new kind of way. In a series of angry new rants, Trump accused Barack Obama and other members of Obama's administration of serious crimes. He's also calling for Senator Adam Schiff to be put in “prison.” Critically, all this has been accompanied by unabashedly corrupt manipulation of the bureaucracy that's designed to manufacture pretexts for the prosecutions of those enemies. Ryan Enos, a professor of government at Harvard, put it very starkly on Bluesky, saying that authoritarianism is “right here in front of us.” So we invited Enos on the show. He explains how we know the moment has arrived, how Trump compares to other authoritarians around the globe, and why our only choices now are to fight it or accept that this is America's future.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last few days, we seem to have crossed a threshold. President Trump is ratcheting up the authoritarianism and threatening to prosecute his enemies in a new kind of way. In a series of angry new rants, Trump accused Barack Obama and other members of Obama's administration of serious crimes. He's also calling for Senator Adam Schiff to be put in “prison.” Critically, all this has been accompanied by unabashedly corrupt manipulation of the bureaucracy that's designed to manufacture pretexts for the prosecutions of those enemies. Ryan Enos, a professor of government at Harvard, put it very starkly on Bluesky, saying that authoritarianism is “right here in front of us.” So we invited Enos on the show. He explains how we know the moment has arrived, how Trump compares to other authoritarians around the globe, and why our only choices now are to fight it or accept that this is America's future.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)