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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 11:35 Transcription Available

The Epstein–Maxwell prosecutions stand out less for what was done than for what wasn't. Despite running what clearly looked like an organized criminal enterprise—complete with recruitment networks, financial laundering, and systemic intimidation—neither faced RICO charges, the statute designed specifically for dismantling such operations. Prosecutors routinely use RICO against gangs, cartels, and fraud rings far smaller and less sophisticated, but in this case, they chose narrow charges that framed Epstein as a lone predator and Maxwell as his assistant, rather than leaders of a syndicate. That omission not only limited the narrative but also shielded institutions, banks, and high-profile associates from exposure.This deliberate restraint strengthened suspicions that Epstein was more than just a criminal—that he may have been an asset whose utility outweighed the government's appetite for full justice. A RICO case would have forced prosecutors to map out the entire enterprise, exposing networks and potentially implicating powerful figures. By avoiding it, the system preserved secrecy, contained fallout, and maintained protection for those in Epstein's orbit. In the end, justice was partial, and the silence around RICO became the loudest clue of all.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein And The Criminal Enterprise The DOJ Pretended Didn't Exist (Part 1) (9/14/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 15:33 Transcription Available

The Epstein–Maxwell prosecutions stand out less for what was done than for what wasn't. Despite running what clearly looked like an organized criminal enterprise—complete with recruitment networks, financial laundering, and systemic intimidation—neither faced RICO charges, the statute designed specifically for dismantling such operations. Prosecutors routinely use RICO against gangs, cartels, and fraud rings far smaller and less sophisticated, but in this case, they chose narrow charges that framed Epstein as a lone predator and Maxwell as his assistant, rather than leaders of a syndicate. That omission not only limited the narrative but also shielded institutions, banks, and high-profile associates from exposure.This deliberate restraint strengthened suspicions that Epstein was more than just a criminal—that he may have been an asset whose utility outweighed the government's appetite for full justice. A RICO case would have forced prosecutors to map out the entire enterprise, exposing networks and potentially implicating powerful figures. By avoiding it, the system preserved secrecy, contained fallout, and maintained protection for those in Epstein's orbit. In the end, justice was partial, and the silence around RICO became the loudest clue of all.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 24 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 46:01 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 23 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/14/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 30:12 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 22 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 48:10 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 20 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 71:57 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 21 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 52:06 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein And The Alleged Attempt At Blackmailing Bill Gates (9/13/25)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 30:41 Transcription Available

In 2017, Jeffrey Epstein supposedly threatened to expose an extramarital affair between Bill Gates and a Russian bridge player named Mila Antonova in order to force Gates to reimburse Epstein for tuition Epstein had paid for Antonova's software coding school. The source claims that Epstein used this knowledge of the affair as leverage after Gates had declined to join a philanthropic fund Epstein was trying to set up.Gates' representatives have disputed some of the characterization, saying that Gates never had any financial dealings with Epstein in that context, and that the idea of “blackmail” has been framed through accounts from sources familiar with the matter. Gates has publicly said that it was a mistake to associate with Epstein, that he thought Epstein might help with global health philanthropy, and he regrets giving him credibilityto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/idaho-university-murders-live-more-than-one-suspect-may-be-at-large-in-the-slayings-of-four-students/ar-AA14cJKhBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Trump and DOJ Blindsided as Epstein Emails Leak

Legal AF by MeidasTouch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 17:46

Buried in the newly disclosed leaked Jeffrey Epstein emails is the proof in a never disclosed email that Trump is lying about why he “fired” Epstein as his best friend, and it has nothing to do with Trump believing Epstein was a “creep” or a child sex predator, it was just a falling out about a $41 million dollar real estate deal in Palm Beach. Michael Popok uses his Florida lawyer and West Palm Beach connections to tie it all together on his latest hot take. IQBAR: Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text LEGALAF to 64000. (Message and data rates may apply) Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 13:45

Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization 1932 FDR IN ALBANY

CONTINUED Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 5:55

CONTINUED Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization. 1936

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 9-12-25 GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN GAZA WITH THE GOAL OF DEHAMASIFICATION..

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 10:37

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 9-12-25 GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN GAZA WITH THE GOAL OF DEHAMASIFICATION.. FIRST HOUR 9-915 John Bolton criticizes the "two-state solution" as a dead idea post-October 7th, proposing a "three-state solution" where Gaza returns to Egypt or is divided, and the West Bank is managed by Israel and Jordan. He emphasizes "De-Hamasification" as crucial and humanitarian, arguing that Arab nations, particularly Egypt, resist taking Gazan refugees due to fears of importing Hamas/Muslim Brotherhood influence. Bolton believes this is necessary for a stable future in the region. 915-930 Lorenzo Fiori shares a traditional Milanese recipe for "rice with saffron" (risotto alla Milanese), often served at La Scalagala dinners, describing it as delicious and creamy with parmesan cheese. He recommends pairing it with Italian wines like Barolo or Barbaresco from Piedmont. Fiori also discusses Italy's economic concerns regarding political instability in France and Germany, and the ongoing international interest in NATO events. 930-945 Gene Marks describes a mixed economic picture, noting that a national "slowdown" isn't universally felt, with many small businesses thriving. He highlights challenges like rising healthcare costs, spurring interest in self-insurance and health reimbursement arrangements. Marks discusses AI's impact on the workforce, specifically reducing sales and tech roles in large companies like Salesforce, but predicts a surge in demand for skilled trades not easily replaced by AI. 945-1000 CONTINUED Gene Marks describes a mixed economic picture, noting that a national "slowdown" isn't universally felt, with many small businesses thriving. He highlights challenges like rising healthcare costs, spurring interest in self-insurance and health reimbursement arrangements. Marks discusses AI's impact on the workforce, specifically reducing sales and tech roles in large companies like Salesforce, but predicts a surge in demand for skilled trades not easily replaced by AI. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Jim McTague reports from Lancaster County, PA, challenging the narrative of an economic slowdown. He shares examples of busy local businesses like "Phil the painter" who has never been busier. McTague observes a trend of housing price cuts, but notes vibrant local tourism and events. He highlights the significant economic boost from two new data centers, creating 600-1000 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions, bringing the county into the 21st century. 1015-1030 Max Meizlish, a senior research analyst, highlights how Chinese money laundering networks are fueling America's fentanyl epidemic by cleaning drug proceeds for Mexican cartels. These networks also enable wealthy Chinese nationals to bypass capital control 1030-1045 Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization1045-1100 Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Henry Sokolski addresses the critical challenge of the US power grid meeting AI data center demands, which are projected to require gigawatt-scale facilities and vastly increased electricity by 2030. He questions who bears the risk and cost of this buildout, advocating for AI companies to fund their own power generation. Sokolski also discusses the debate around nuclear power as a solution and Iran's suspect nuclear weapons program, highlighting the complexities of snapback sanctions and accounting for uranium. 1115-1130 CONTINUED Henry Sokolski addresses the critical challenge of the US power grid meeting AI data center demands, which are projected to require gigawatt-scale facilities and vastly increased electricity by 2030. He questions who bears the risk and cost of this buildout, advocating for AI companies to fund their own power generation. Sokolski also discusses the debate around nuclear power as a solution and Iran's suspect nuclear weapons program, highlighting the complexities of snapback sanctions and accounting for uranium.1130-1145 Professor John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution attributes current inflation to the fiscal theory of the price level. He explains that massive government spending, such as the $5 trillion borrowed during COVID-19 with $3 trillion printed by the Fed, combined with no credible plan for repayment, directly causes inflation. Cochrane differentiates this from monetarism, noting that quantitative easing (printing money and taking back bonds) did not lead to inflation. He emphasizes that the 2022 inflation spike was a loss of confidence in the government's ability to pay its debts. Successful disinflations, he argues, require a combination of monetary, fiscal, and microeconomic reforms. 1145-1200 Professor John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution attributes current inflation to the fiscal theory of the price level. He explains that massive government spending, such as the $5 trillion borrowed during COVID-19 with $3 trillion printed by the Fed, combined with no credible plan for repayment, directly causes inflation. Cochrane differentiates this from monetarism, noting that quantitative easing (printing money and taking back bonds) did not lead to inflation. He emphasizes that the 2022 inflation spike was a loss of confidence in the government's ability to pay its debts. Successful disinflations, he argues, require a combination of monetary, fiscal, and microeconomic reforms.FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Conrad Black offers an insider's view of the Trump White House, describing a very positive, informal, and busy atmosphere. He notes the president's decisiveness, courtesy to subordinates, and long workdays, with constant activity in the Oval Office. Black contrasts this informal style with Roosevelt and Nixon, suggesting it's a "three-ring circus" that nonetheless works due to Trump's methods. He also touches on Canadian perceptions, acknowledging Trump's work ethic despite political differences.EV1215-1230 Brandon Weichert highlights the immense power demands of AI and AGI data centers, requiring gigawatts of electricity and facing significant regulatory hurdles. He discusses the potential weaponization of AI, noting human nature's tendency to weaponize new technologies. Weichert shares personal experiences with AI tools like Grok, Gemini, and Claude, including instances of AI "diversion" rather than hallucination. He emphasizes the need to master this technology, as the substantial investment ensures its permanence.1230-1245 Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's expanding Starlink reach, including a $17 billion deal to acquire Echostar's FCCspectrum licenses, ensuring Echostar's survival by partnering rather than competing. He also reports on Starship Super Heavy's 10th test flight, where metal thermal tiles failed but significant lessons were learned, with plans for an 11th flight and version three development. NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan is vastly over budget and behind schedule, risking failure. China's technological exports, including drones and EVs, pose surveillance risks due to government control.1245-100 AM CONTINUED Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's expanding Starlink reach, including a $17 billion deal to acquire Echostar's FCCspectrum licenses, ensuring Echostar's survival by partnering rather than competing. He also reports on Starship Super Heavy's 10th test flight, where metal thermal tiles failed but significant lessons were learned, with plans for an 11th flight and version three development. NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan is vastly over budget and behind schedule, risking failure. China's technological exports, including drones and EVs, pose surveillance risks due to government control.

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Trump's Attack on Science/ Year of the Co-op

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 100:30

Ralph welcomes Timothy Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) to speak about how federal workers across all government agencies are being unfairly denigrated and summarily fired by the Trump Administration to clear the way for corporate corruption. Plus, we are joined by Toby Heaps, Editor-in-Chief of “Corporate Knights” magazine to talk about the benefits of the cooperative business model over the corporate shareholder model.Timothy Whitehouse is executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal.The time to stigmatize federal workers is over. It's time to start rallying for unions for federal workers and what they do, and to support the idea that government plays an important role and that government (the civil service) must be as non-political as possible. Our country will be much better for it.Timothy WhitehouseThat's a good way to describe it: supersonic. We knew things were going to be really bad, but they are much worse than bad because there's no check and no balance on this President's madness. And some of the people and institutions we had hoped would stand up a little bit are collapsing one by one.Timothy WhitehouseOur foreign enemies could not have devised a better way to grind our system to a halt, and that's what's happening.Timothy WhitehouseToby Heaps is the CEO and co-founder of Corporate Knights, and Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Knights magazine. He spearheaded the first global ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations in 2005, and in 2007 coined the term “clean capitalism.” Toby has been published in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Globe and Mail, and is a regular guest speaker on CBC.I think in the co-op movement, the biggest bugaboo holding it back (in North America, that is) is people's perception that it's not a significant force. And it is already a significant force. In many cases, we're not familiar that the company might be a co-op (such as Associated Press or Ocean Spray) but in the United States alone, the turnover of co-op enterprises sales in 2023 was $324 billion US. And so, it's a significant part of the economy already.Toby HeapsI can't underline enough that if you care about a sustainable economy that works for people and planet, that the operating model is not just the clean economy (the environmentally friendly economy), it's the cooperatively-run economy.Toby HeapsThe principal obstacle to co-ops is the inadequate engagement of consumers to know about the huge benefits— to control the local economy from multinational corporations (absentee), who are pulling strings in ways that are very damaging, and basically to assume the purchasing power of the consumer.Ralph NaderNews 9/12/2025* Several major stories surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case have emerged in the past week. First, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a note written by President Trump to Epstein included in the latter's “birthday book” from 2003. In this note, Trump refers to Epstein as his “pal” and writes “May every day be another wonderful secret," according to Reuters. Trump has denied that this letter even existed, going so far as to sue the Wall Street Journal for defamation over their reporting in July. Trump continues to deny that he wrote the letter, though his signature is a perfect match, and he has sought to tamp down the matter, calling it a “dead issue,” per NBC.* In Congress, Republican allies of Donald Trump are seeking to quash the Epstein issue as well. On Tuesday, Republicans on the House Rules Committee “shot down a bid to put the Epstein Files Transparency Act—which would compel the Justice Department to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein—to a floor vote,” in an 8–4 party-line vote, the New Republic reports. However, despite this setback, dissident Republican Thomas Massie continues to press the issue. Speaking about the birthday note, Massie said “It's…indicative of the things that might come out if we were to release all of the files…embarrassing, but not indictable. And I don't think avoiding embarrassment is a reason to avoid justice,” per CNN. Massie added in an interview on ABC that "I think it's going to be embarrassing to some of the billionaires, some of the donors who are politically connected to [Trump's] campaign. There are probably intelligence ties to our CIA and maybe to other foreign intelligence." Democrat Ro Khanna insisted in this same interview that he and his allies, including Massie, will be able to pull together a House majority of 218 members to force a vote on releasing the files.* Our final Epstein story for the week concerns James O'Keefe. Former leader of Project Veritas, O'Keefe continues to carry out far-right hidden-camera sting operations. In a rare move targeting conservatives, O'Keefe engineered a date between Joseph Schnitt, a deputy chief of staff at the Office of Enforcement Operations at DOJ, and an operative in his employ wherein Schnitt admitted that the Trump administration will “redact every Republican or conservative person in those files, [and] leave all the liberal, Democratic people.” In this video, Schnitt also implies that Epstein's lieutenant, Ghislaine Maxwell was relocated to a lower security prison to “keep her mouth shut,” as part of a deal with the government. This according to the Hill. One should certainly take revelations from O'Keefe with a heavy dose of salt, but these troubling comments should also raise suspicions about the government's possible plans to manipulate information related to this case for political ends.* Aside from the Epstein affair, the Trump administration continues to issue destructive policy directives in all directions. AP reports the federal Department of Transportation has scrapped a Biden-era rule that required airlines to “compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier.” This rule, which sought “compensation starting at $200…[and] as high as $775…for delays of nine hours or more,” was consistent with European aviation consumer protections. Unsurprisingly, airlines – represented by lobbyists in the employ of the industry trade group Airlines for America – bitterly resisted the rule and celebrated the administration's abandonment of this basic consumer protection. The Biden Transportation Department had also been weighing rules that would have required airlines to provide, “free rebooking on the next available flight, including flights on rival airlines, as well as meals and lodging when passengers are stranded overnight.”* At the same time, the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission is abandoning its rules banning noncompete clauses for employees. An eye-popping 1 in 5 workers are bound by noncompetes, approximately 30 million Americans, and experts estimated that banning such clauses could boost wages to the tune of nearly $300 billion per year and help create 8,500 new businesses, per NPR. The FTC voted 3-1 to vacate its defense of the rule, with Chair Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, both Republicans, issuing a joint statement. Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the lone remaining Democrat on the commission after Trump purged the FTC earlier this year, voted no.* Turning to foreign affairs, the Guardian reports two ships in the Gaza aid flotilla have been struck by drone attacks while docked in Tunisia. The first struck the Family Boat, which carries activist Greta Thunberg, though she was not on board at the time. The second struck the Alma, a ship bearing British flags while docked in the port of Sidi Bou Said. In a video, one can see, “a luminous object hitting the boat and fire erupting on board.” Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, is quoted saying, ‘‘Authoritative sources suggest the attack involved an incendiary grenade, wrapped in plastic materials soaked in fuel, which may have ignited before even hitting the vessel.” These attacks come amidst a renewed Israeli bombing campaign against its neighbors, including bombing the Qatari capital of Doha and the Yemeni capital Sanaa. Trump says he is “very unhappy” about the strikes; Israel's ambassador to the United States however says the world will “get over it.” This from Al Jazeera.* Meanwhile, Drop Site is out with yet another bombshell report, this time on Israel's propaganda push to cover up the scale of the hunger crisis in Gaza. According to this report, the Netanyahu government signed a previously unreported $45 million deal with Google to push false propaganda through the massive platform. One video, viewed more than 6 million times, asserts “There is food in Gaza. Any other claim is a lie.” Israel also reportedly paid $3 million for an ad campaign on X, formerly Twitter, and another $2 million on a French platform called Outbrain. This report also cites other examples of Israeli propaganda campaigns in recent years, including against UNRWA and regarding the illegal strikes in Iran.* In more positive news, the pro-Palestine campaign in Hollywood continues to grow. This week, Variety reports a group of over 3,900 filmmakers, actors and other industry professionals signed a new pledge to boycott working with “Israeli film institutions and companies that are ‘implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.'” This group includes many household names, such as Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Glazer, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Emma Stone, Boots Riley, Ayo Edebiri, and many, many more. The list continues to grow as this pledge circulates. According to the Hollywood Reporter, this campaign is led by Film Workers for Palestine, which explicitly modeled their strategy after Filmmakers United Against Apartheid. That group, founded by eminent filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, demanded that the film industry refuse distribution in apartheid South Africa.* Beyond Israel/Palestine, events are rocking Nepal, the small Himalayan nation that lies between India and China. The BBC reports “Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday. The prime minister resigned as politicians' homes were vandalised, government buildings torched and parliament set ablaze. Twenty-nine people have died since Monday.” The "Gen Z" youth groups leading the protests have distanced themselves from these acts of destruction, claiming their movement was "hijacked" by "opportunists". Nepal's military has been deployed in the capital of Kathmandu in an attempt to restore order and enforce a curfew. The government of Nepal, led by now-ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, sought to cultivate a closer relationship with China to offset Nepal's historical dependence on India. For the time being, China seems to be taking a wait and see approach to the situation in Nepal, with foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian calling for all parties to “properly handle domestic issues and restore social order and national stability as soon as possible,” per the South China Morning Post.* Finally, Democracy Now! reports that in an apparent fit of retaliation, the Trump administration is now threatening to redeport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the American green card holder recently returned from his wrongful deportation to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. This time, instead of sending him to El Salvador, the government plans to send Garcia to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. Garcia had previously expressed fear of being deported to Uganda. This move would surely be punitive, capricious and just plain bizarre, but that is hardly a deviation from the course of the Trump administration. We express solidarity with Garcia, who stands practically alone against the juggernaut of the United States' deportation apparatus.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 74:31

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The Mandelson-Epstein Emails - Who Knew What, When?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 20:30

Today, we look at how Bloomberg broke the story of Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein that got him sacked as US ambassador. And we hear new information about the investigation Keir Starmer carried out into the relationship before appointing him. Laura and Paddy are joined by Alex Campbell who led the Bloomberg team.You can take part in the Newscast census here - http://bit.ly/4mfhIgbYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn and Grace Reeve. The social producer was Darren Dutton. The technical producer was James Piper. The weekend series producer is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Mega Edition: Day Number 16 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 40:12 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 17 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 49:13 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 18 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 48:02 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Mega Edition: Day Number 19 Of The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 42:29 Transcription Available

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial, held in late 2021 in federal court in New York, centered on her alleged role as Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator in a sex trafficking ring that preyed on underage girls for over a decade. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of grooming minors, gaining their trust, and then facilitating or participating in their abuse at the hands of Epstein between 1994 and 2004. The government's case included testimony from four women, some of whom described in painful detail how Maxwell recruited them as teenagers under the guise of mentorship or financial assistance, only to manipulate them into sexual encounters with Epstein. Flight logs, photographs, and household staff testimony were used to place Maxwell at various Epstein properties and show her long-standing involvement in his lifestyle and operations.Maxwell's defense team attempted to cast her as a scapegoat, arguing that she was being punished for Epstein's crimes following his 2019 death in federal custody. They challenged the credibility of the accusers, questioned their motives, and pointed to the time gaps between the alleged crimes and the trial. Ultimately, the jury found Maxwell guilty on five of six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and not guilty on one count of enticing a minor to travel for illegal sex acts. The conviction marked a rare moment of accountability in a case that had long been plagued by cover-ups, prosecutorial failures, and elite protection. It also opened the door to further scrutiny of Epstein's network, although many key figures remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Inbox of Lies: Ghislaine Maxwell's Whoe Is Me Narrative Is Laid Bare By The New Emails (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 13:48 Transcription Available

Ghislaine Maxwell's carefully crafted narrative of being Epstein's powerless sidekick has crumbled under the weight of her own words. The leaked emails from Epstein's Yahoo account don't show a clueless socialite, but an active manager—coordinating staff, overseeing properties, and keeping the machinery of Epstein's world running with ruthless efficiency. For years, she insisted she was peripheral, almost invisible, but the receipts reveal a woman who was indispensable, issuing orders with the authority of a general while pretending to be a bystander.Maxwell, a master manipulator who thrived on charm and façades, is undone not by a dramatic revelation in court but by the cold permanence of her own inbox. Emails don't lie, flatter, or forget—they sit quietly, waiting to torch your cover story. Now, Maxwell's legacy isn't of a victim swept along by Epstein's orbit but as his operational backbone, the woman who made sure the lights stayed on in his empire of depravity. The “helpless socialite” routine is dead, and history will remember her as exactly what those emails reveal: a central architect of the rot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Disregarded, Dismissed, Denied: Epstein Survivors Seek Accountability At The FBI (Part 1) (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 11:23 Transcription Available

The letter, written on behalf of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network, directly accuses the FBI of failing to properly investigate the scope of Epstein's crimes. It argues that the Bureau neglected serious allegations for years, showing little urgency or seriousness in pursuing the sex trafficking of hundreds of girls and young women. The authors charge that the FBI's failures were not just delays but systemic negligence that denied survivors the justice they deserved.The letter also highlights that allegations involving child sex abuse materials (CSAM) tied to Epstein and potentially others were either ignored or deliberately minimized. The authors stress that this evidence points to significant additional criminality, yet it was disregarded, dismissed, and effectively denied until very recently. The tone underscores survivors' frustration with federal authorities, casting the FBI's handling of Epstein not as oversight but as a profound betrayal of duty.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comJeffrey Epstein Letter to Christopher Wray Merrick Garland Michael Horowitz

Disregarded, Dismissed, Denied: Epstein Survivors Seek Accountability At The FBI (Part 2) (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 14:57 Transcription Available

The letter, written on behalf of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network, directly accuses the FBI of failing to properly investigate the scope of Epstein's crimes. It argues that the Bureau neglected serious allegations for years, showing little urgency or seriousness in pursuing the sex trafficking of hundreds of girls and young women. The authors charge that the FBI's failures were not just delays but systemic negligence that denied survivors the justice they deserved.The letter also highlights that allegations involving child sex abuse materials (CSAM) tied to Epstein and potentially others were either ignored or deliberately minimized. The authors stress that this evidence points to significant additional criminality, yet it was disregarded, dismissed, and effectively denied until very recently. The tone underscores survivors' frustration with federal authorities, casting the FBI's handling of Epstein not as oversight but as a profound betrayal of duty.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comJeffrey Epstein Letter to Christopher Wray Merrick Garland Michael Horowitz

The Degenerates In Hollywood And Their Boy Jeffrey Epstein

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 18:21 Transcription Available

Even after Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, many in Hollywood continued to embrace him, treating his crimes as an inconvenient footnote rather than a moral disqualifier. Epstein was still invited to glamorous parties, mingled with celebrities, and maintained access to the entertainment industry's inner circles. For the powerful, his money, connections, and ability to open doors outweighed the stain of his criminal record. Some stars and executives justified their associations by claiming ignorance or downplaying his offenses, but the reality was that Epstein's name carried enough social and financial currency to keep him in elite company despite the scandal.This willingness to overlook his conviction exposed the double standards and hypocrisy of Hollywood. The industry often positions itself as a champion of progressive values and justice, yet when faced with someone who was both wealthy and useful, many chose to look the other way. Epstein's continued acceptance highlighted how quickly morality is compromised when fame, influence, and money are involved. By maintaining ties to him, Hollywood elites reinforced the idea that power shields abusers from accountability, sending a chilling message about who gets protected and who gets sacrificed in the world of entertainment.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.heraldtribune.com/opinion/20190721/cohen-hollywood-hypocrites-always-embraced-epsteinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein And What The Jail Logs Tell Us About Who Was Visiting Him

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 18:45 Transcription Available

Jeffrey Epstein received jailhouse visits from prominent figures. These visits highlighted the unusual level of access and influence surrounding Epstein while he was incarcerated, underscoring how deeply connected he remained to powerful individuals even as he served time. The fact that such high-profile legal and social figures maintained ties with him in jail raised broader questions about the reach of Epstein's network and how it may have shaped his treatment within the justice system.At the same time, reports referenced Epstein's continued associations with friends in elite political and business circles, including people connected to former President Bill Clinton, though Clinton himself was not documented as having visited Epstein while he was locked up. These broader connections pointed to the reality that Epstein's influence extended far beyond the walls of any cell he was placed in, sustaining the narrative that his wealth and friendships allowed him privileges not afforded to ordinary inmates.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/12/jeffrey-epstein-met-in-jail-with-alan-dershowitz-bill-clinton-pal.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mega Edition: The Demise Of Jean Luc Brunel And The Questions In It's Aftermath (9/12/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 42:06 Transcription Available

Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modeling agent long accused of supplying underage girls to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his cell at La Santé prison in Paris in February 2022. Authorities said he died by hanging, just days after Prince Andrew settled his civil case with Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most prominent accusers. Brunel's death came while he was in pretrial detention facing charges of rape of minors and sexual harassment, and it immediately drew comparisons to Epstein's own death in a U.S. jail in 2019.His death sparked outrage from survivors and advocates, who argued it robbed them of their day in court and raised further suspicions of powerful networks being protected. French prosecutors insisted there was no evidence of foul play, but the timing and circumstances fueled speculation. For many, Brunel's death symbolized yet another missed opportunity for full accountability in the Epstein scandal, leaving questions unanswered and reinforcing a pattern of justice cut short just as legal proceedings closed in on key figures.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Mega Edition: Leslie Groff...The Indispensable 'Assistant' (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 34:33 Transcription Available

Leslie Groff, a former executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, is alleged to have been a central figure in facilitating his criminal enterprise. Groff is accused of managing Epstein's daily operations, including scheduling appointments and arranging travel, some of which allegedly involved underage girls. Survivors of Epstein's abuse have identified Groff as a gatekeeper who ensured Epstein's access to his victims, highlighting her role in maintaining the infrastructure that enabled his predatory behavior. Critics argue that her administrative skills were weaponized to serve Epstein's illicit activities, raising serious concerns about the extent of her complicity in his crimes.Defenders of Groff suggest that she may not have fully understood the scope of Epstein's criminal activities, claiming she operated under a professional facade and followed orders without questioning their implications. However, critics contend that her long-term association with Epstein and her active management of his personal affairs indicate at least a willful ignorance, if not direct knowledge, of his abusive conduct. Groff's role, whether seen as that of an unwitting accomplice or a deliberate enabler, underscores the systemic nature of Epstein's criminal network, where trusted aides played pivotal roles in insulating him from scrutiny and perpetuating his exploitation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mega Edition: Sarah Kellen Vickers And Her Role As The Predators Assistant (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 40:35 Transcription Available

Sarah Kellen Vickers has long been described as one of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's closest lieutenants, playing a role that survivors say went far beyond that of an assistant. Court testimony and depositions portray her as the gatekeeper at Epstein's Palm Beach home — the person who scheduled appointments, ushered girls in and out, and kept meticulous records of who was coming and going. Several survivors alleged that she not only arranged their encounters but also prepared massage tables, handed out oils, and sometimes participated in abuse herself. This has led many to view her as a key facilitator in Epstein's operation, someone who knew exactly what was happening and actively smoothed the process.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Mega Edition: The Nadia Marcinkova Question (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 49:19 Transcription Available

Nadia Marcinkova's role in Jeffrey Epstein's world is complicated, and her story is more nuanced than the headlines often suggest. Recruited as a teenager, she was quickly absorbed into Epstein's circle and presented to some victims as his “sex slave” — even referred to by Epstein as his “Yugoslavian sex slave” in a disturbingly casual way. Multiple survivors alleged that she both participated in and facilitated abuse, which paints her as a perpetrator in some accounts. Yet at the same time, the age at which she was first brought under Epstein's influence raises serious questions about whether she was herself a victim — manipulated, groomed, and coerced into normalizing abuse until she became part of the machinery.This dual role — simultaneously appearing as both a survivor of exploitation and, later, as someone implicated in perpetuating it — has made her story one of the most difficult to untangle. Unlike others who were clearly in positions of power, Marcinkova's trajectory blurs the line between agency and coercion. After Epstein's death, she reinvented herself professionally, founding an aviation company, distancing her public image from the scandal. But the unresolved questions about her early recruitment, her complicity, and whether her actions were those of a willing participant or someone shaped by years of grooming highlight the tragic complexity of Epstein's network, where victimhood and culpability were often forced to coexist.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein And The Criminal Enterprise The DOJ Pretended Didn't Exist (Part 1) (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 15:33 Transcription Available

The Epstein–Maxwell prosecutions stand out less for what was done than for what wasn't. Despite running what clearly looked like an organized criminal enterprise—complete with recruitment networks, financial laundering, and systemic intimidation—neither faced RICO charges, the statute designed specifically for dismantling such operations. Prosecutors routinely use RICO against gangs, cartels, and fraud rings far smaller and less sophisticated, but in this case, they chose narrow charges that framed Epstein as a lone predator and Maxwell as his assistant, rather than leaders of a syndicate. That omission not only limited the narrative but also shielded institutions, banks, and high-profile associates from exposure.This deliberate restraint strengthened suspicions that Epstein was more than just a criminal—that he may have been an asset whose utility outweighed the government's appetite for full justice. A RICO case would have forced prosecutors to map out the entire enterprise, exposing networks and potentially implicating powerful figures. By avoiding it, the system preserved secrecy, contained fallout, and maintained protection for those in Epstein's orbit. In the end, justice was partial, and the silence around RICO became the loudest clue of all.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein And The Criminal Enterprise The DOJ Pretended Didn't Exist (Part 2) (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 11:35 Transcription Available

The Epstein–Maxwell prosecutions stand out less for what was done than for what wasn't. Despite running what clearly looked like an organized criminal enterprise—complete with recruitment networks, financial laundering, and systemic intimidation—neither faced RICO charges, the statute designed specifically for dismantling such operations. Prosecutors routinely use RICO against gangs, cartels, and fraud rings far smaller and less sophisticated, but in this case, they chose narrow charges that framed Epstein as a lone predator and Maxwell as his assistant, rather than leaders of a syndicate. That omission not only limited the narrative but also shielded institutions, banks, and high-profile associates from exposure.This deliberate restraint strengthened suspicions that Epstein was more than just a criminal—that he may have been an asset whose utility outweighed the government's appetite for full justice. A RICO case would have forced prosecutors to map out the entire enterprise, exposing networks and potentially implicating powerful figures. By avoiding it, the system preserved secrecy, contained fallout, and maintained protection for those in Epstein's orbit. In the end, justice was partial, and the silence around RICO became the loudest clue of all.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Feds Hammer Epstein's Pre Trial Motion For Bail (Part 3) (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 19:18 Transcription Available

In July 2019, federal prosecutors filed a response to Jeffrey Epstein's motion for pretrial release in the criminal case United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB). The government's letter, addressed to Judge Richard Berman, opposed Epstein's request for release on bail. Prosecutors emphasized that Epstein's motion, dated July 11, 2019, did not mitigate the serious concerns already raised in their earlier memorandum supporting detention, submitted to Magistrate Judge Pitman on July 8. They argued that Epstein's wealth, private island, multiple residences, and access to international connections made him an extraordinary flight risk if he were released pending trial.The filing also stressed the severity of the charges—sex trafficking and conspiracy involving underage victims—as well as the strength of the evidence against Epstein, which they said made him highly likely to flee rather than face trial. By attaching and incorporating their original Detention Memo, prosecutors reinforced their position that only pretrial detention could ensure Epstein's presence in court and the safety of the community. In sum, the government urged Judge Berman to deny Epstein's release motion and keep him in custody while awaiting trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Microsoft Word - 2019-07-12, JE, response to bail release request, final.docxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

USVI Officials Are Accused Of Offering To Help Jeffrey Epstein By Softening Offender Laws

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 16:23 Transcription Available

JP Morgan, in its legal battle with the U.S. Virgin Islands, alleged that Jeffrey Epstein wielded outsized influence over local officials and used his wealth to bend the territory's government to his will. Court filings accused Epstein of cultivating cozy relationships with USVI leadership, pouring money into charities, and leveraging donations to secure favorable treatment. According to the bank's claims, Epstein wasn't just a wealthy resident — he was essentially a political power broker, able to shape policy and deflect scrutiny even after his 2008 conviction. This narrative painted the islands not as an innocent victim of Epstein's crimes but as an active partner that tolerated, and in some cases allegedly enabled, his activities because of the money and influence he brought.One of the most disturbing allegations JP Morgan raised was that Epstein tried to directly manipulate the territory's sex offender laws. The filings claim he lobbied for changes that would have made it easier for him to move in and out of the islands without the restrictions normally placed on registered offenders. In practice, this would have weakened oversight of his travel and residency, allowing him to continue operating with far less interference. While USVI officials have denied knowingly aiding Epstein's schemes, JP Morgan argued that the combination of political access, donations, and attempts to rewrite offender regulations shows a deeper level of complicity than the territory has admitted.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein consulted on Virgin Islands sex offender law (lawandcrime.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mega Edition: The Queen Of England And Her Blind Spot For Prince Andrew (9/13/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 29:39 Transcription Available

Queen Elizabeth II's unwavering loyalty to Prince Andrew became one of the most glaring blind spots of her reign. Even as the Epstein scandal engulfed her son, forcing him out of royal duties and dragging the monarchy into global humiliation, she continued to shield him with public and private support. From quietly allowing him to keep privileges to reportedly helping fund legal settlements, her steadfastness toward Andrew stood in sharp contrast to the measured distance the palace often kept with other family controversies. For many observers, it was a sign of maternal instinct overriding political judgment — the Queen's deep affection for her son blinding her to the damage his behavior inflicted on the Crown's reputation.This loyalty, however, created friction within the family, especially with then-Prince Charles. Charles, ever mindful of the monarchy's survival and public image, saw Andrew as a liability who needed to be sidelined swiftly and decisively. His push for a tougher line clashed with the Queen's reluctance to cast her son adrift, causing a rift between mother and heir. The tension revealed an underlying difference in their approaches to the institution: the Queen led with loyalty to family, while Charles prioritized protecting the Crown at any cost. The fallout from Andrew's disgrace exposed not only Andrew's recklessness but also the strain it placed on the monarchy's leadership during a critical moment of transition.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Phillies Karen & Epstein Birthday Book

Oh Hell Yeah!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 61:36

This week on the Oh Hell Yeah! Podcast: Eddie and Brent break down the invention no one asked for—the “BRO-LO” (yes, a sleeveless polo), a Phillies super-fan meltdown gone viral, the disturbingly weird poem the president once gifted Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, and why Peter Thiel might be moving merch at his Anti Christ speaking gig. Luckily, nothing noteworthy happened between recording the pod Monday and when it came out Friday! Follow the pod http://instagram.com/ohhellyeahpod https://www.tiktok.com/@ohhellyeahpod Follow Eddie Della Siepe http://instagram.com/Eddiedellasiepe https://www.eddiedellasiepe.com Follow Brent Flyberg http://instagram.com/brentflyberg https://www.brentflyberg.com

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Suspect Arrested in Charlie Kirk's Murder

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 41:00

September 12, 2025; 6pm: Officials have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Plus, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on new Epstein revelations and President Trump's deployment of the National Guard. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Bob Woodward also joins for an extended conversation.

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It's Still the Shadow Docket, Despite Kavanaugh's Pathetic Rebrand Attempt

Opening Arguments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 56:59

OA1189 - The Supreme Court's next term may not start until October, but their infamous shadow--sorry, “interim”--docket is in rare form as they issue snap decisions on everything from exactly where one 14-year-old boy can pee to just how openly racist ICE gets to be. Matt and Jenessa review which major precedents the conservative majority is ignoring to enable Trump's worst policies this week before getting on to some Epstein-related legal updates and a radical new development from the Board of Immigration Appeals with massive implications for Trump's mass deportation plans. Finally, Matt drops a footnote to address one of our nation's least pressing legal questions: is it really true that a wedding in Kentucky can be legally officiated by a dead bear once described as “filled to the brim with cocaine”? SCOTUS order in Trump v. Slaughter (9/8/2025) SCOTUS order (with Kavanaugh concurrence and Sotomayor dissent) in Noem v. Vasquez-Perdomo (9/8/25) Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 21 I&N 216 (BIA 2025) Kentucky Revised Statute 402.070 P.S. Matt messed up his audio and is very sorry about it!

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Epstein's Birthday Book Review: Elite Secrets, Sex, and Sinister Connections BONUS

Conspiracy Theories & Unpopular Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 14:53

UNLOCK FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/illuminatiwatcherOn today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have our September BONUS episode only for supporters! I'm going to walk you through this now-infamous Epstein Birthday Book! I'll show you all the relevant information, coded language, not-so-secret claims, lots of sex, some friends named like a guy who was in a rock band, jokes about human trafficking, SA and murder, claims about Intelligence Agencies, and so many friends like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Alan Dershowtiz, Jean Luc-Brunel, George Nader and more. If you open your mind wide enough I think I could have found a reference to Aleister Crowley! We'll talk about these multiple drawings of kids and boobs, checks for selling girls and even Epstein being a groomer; his perversion was well known by everyone in his circle. We'll also talk about this Donald Trump letter and drawing which I think reveals the darkest secret of the elites…NOW UP AD-FREE ON SUPPORTER FEEDS! Free feed gets a preview!Links:BONUS- Epstein Files Phase 1: Pam Bondi, MAGA Influencers & Rundown of Black Book Names! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/bonus-epstein-files-phase-1-pam-bondi-maga-influencers-rundown-of-black-book-names/ISAAC'S ONE STOP SHOP- Rumble/YouTube, social media, signed books, audiobooks, shirts & more: AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWSUPPORTER FEEDS: Go ad-free with HUNDREDS of bonus episodes, early access and books!Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher,VIP Section (*with comparsion of Apple vs Patreon vs VIP): https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRLApple Podcasts Premium! You can now go ad-free with ALL the bonus episodes on the Apple app- just open up the podcast and subscribe!

PREVIEW 2: A conversation with Professor Richard Epstein regarding federal court judges and their relationship with the chief executive and the Supreme Court. Epstein analyzes judicial independence, constitutional interpretation, and the balance of power