Podcast appearances and mentions of Julie K Brown

Julie K. Brown has said the possibility that Jeffrey Epstein had ties to an intelligence service should not be dismissed as wild conspiracy theory. She pointed to Epstein's close relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, whose father, Robert Maxwell, was widely reported to have longstanding connections to Israeli intelligence, as well as Epstein's access to powerful political, financial and diplomatic figures. Brown also noted Epstein's relationship with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, his unusual and poorly explained source of wealth, and reports that his homes were equipped with extensive surveillance systems capable of recording influential visitors. In her view, these circumstances create credible questions about whether Epstein gathered compromising material and whether intelligence interests played some role in his operation.Brown has been careful not to declare that Epstein was conclusively an agent of Mossad, the CIA or any other organization. Instead, she has argued that the intelligence angle is plausible, supported by enough troubling connections to warrant a serious investigation rather than ridicule or reflexive dismissal. She has also raised the possibility that Epstein's suspected intelligence value could help explain why he received extraordinary protection, including the secret federal non-prosecution agreement that allowed him to escape far more serious charges in Florida. Brown's position is ultimately that the available evidence does not prove the intelligence theory, but the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein's money, surveillance, relationships and preferential treatment make it an avenue investigators and journalists should continue pursuing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Julie K. Brown has said the possibility that Jeffrey Epstein had ties to an intelligence service should not be dismissed as wild conspiracy theory. She pointed to Epstein's close relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, whose father, Robert Maxwell, was widely reported to have longstanding connections to Israeli intelligence, as well as Epstein's access to powerful political, financial and diplomatic figures. Brown also noted Epstein's relationship with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, his unusual and poorly explained source of wealth, and reports that his homes were equipped with extensive surveillance systems capable of recording influential visitors. In her view, these circumstances create credible questions about whether Epstein gathered compromising material and whether intelligence interests played some role in his operation.Brown has been careful not to declare that Epstein was conclusively an agent of Mossad, the CIA or any other organization. Instead, she has argued that the intelligence angle is plausible, supported by enough troubling connections to warrant a serious investigation rather than ridicule or reflexive dismissal. She has also raised the possibility that Epstein's suspected intelligence value could help explain why he received extraordinary protection, including the secret federal non-prosecution agreement that allowed him to escape far more serious charges in Florida. Brown's position is ultimately that the available evidence does not prove the intelligence theory, but the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein's money, surveillance, relationships and preferential treatment make it an avenue investigators and journalists should continue pursuing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Julie K. Brown has said the possibility that Jeffrey Epstein had ties to an intelligence service should not be dismissed as wild conspiracy theory. She pointed to Epstein's close relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, whose father, Robert Maxwell, was widely reported to have longstanding connections to Israeli intelligence, as well as Epstein's access to powerful political, financial and diplomatic figures. Brown also noted Epstein's relationship with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, his unusual and poorly explained source of wealth, and reports that his homes were equipped with extensive surveillance systems capable of recording influential visitors. In her view, these circumstances create credible questions about whether Epstein gathered compromising material and whether intelligence interests played some role in his operation.Brown has been careful not to declare that Epstein was conclusively an agent of Mossad, the CIA or any other organization. Instead, she has argued that the intelligence angle is plausible, supported by enough troubling connections to warrant a serious investigation rather than ridicule or reflexive dismissal. She has also raised the possibility that Epstein's suspected intelligence value could help explain why he received extraordinary protection, including the secret federal non-prosecution agreement that allowed him to escape far more serious charges in Florida. Brown's position is ultimately that the available evidence does not prove the intelligence theory, but the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein's money, surveillance, relationships and preferential treatment make it an avenue investigators and journalists should continue pursuing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Julie K. Brown went from working in a bell factory to ringing the alarm on masters of the universe and (finally) winning a Pulitzer. The Miami Herald reporter visits Pablo to shed light on the culture of silence that protected Epstein for so long, the legal dream team that struck his secret deal, then how Epstein pulled out all the stops... to stop her investigation. Plus: the whistleblower who gave away the A-Rod steroid scandal, sneaking into a hospital to interview Joe Frazier... and the maddening therapy of Philly sports.• Take the PTFO audience survey• Read "Perversion of Justice" by Julie K. BrownPreviously on PTFO:• Part 1: We Investigate Harvard's Hidden Epstein Files• Part 2: How Harvard Whitewashed Jeffrey Epstein's Millions• Plus: The NBA Player, the Congressman and the Epstein Files Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, screenwriter, director, and "Twin Peaks" co-creator Mark Frost joins Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book The Yankee Sphinx. We also give hearty congratulations to Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown for her 2026 Pulitzer Prize special citation for her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein in her Perversion of Justice series. The Pulitzer Prize board writes that Brown "went on to document and give voice to the scores of victims who had been groomed and abused by him and others in his circle. Her work, and the release of the government's Epstein files, continue to reverberate around the world." Read our interview with her way back in 2014.  To learn more about Mark Frost, visit his official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest addition to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network.

In today's Media Confidential Alan and Lionel discuss Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. With recent revelations that he received £5m in personal donations before becoming an MP they'll talk about stark differences in how the story was covered in the Guardian and the Telegraph.Our hosts also risk the wrath of legal firm Addleshaw Goddard, which has sent letters warning against discussing how one of the Reform UK's cryptocurrency billionaire backers, has a criminal past.Alan and Lionel also talk about the winners of the Pulitzer Prize, Julie K Brown's stance against AI taking a role in journalism and a number of new hires at the Nerve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The article describes a heated confrontation between journalists at a Substack party following the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where tensions escalated over coverage related to Jeffrey Epstein. Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta and independent reporter Michael Tracey clashed after Acosta accused Tracey of aggressively confronting and “bullying” Epstein investigator Julie K. Brown. Tracey later claimed on social media that Acosta challenged him to a fight, allegedly telling him to “step outside,” and said he would have followed through if security hadn't intervened.The situation spiraled further online, with Tracey continuing to taunt Acosta and even inviting him to meet outside a hotel to continue the altercation. Acosta pushed back, accusing Tracey of harassing behavior toward Brown and saying multiple people, including security, had to step in to protect her. Brown herself supported that account, stating that Tracey had been yelling at her and physically blocking her from leaving the event, and credited Acosta and others for interveningto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Step outside': Journalists almost come to blows over EpsteinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

in which poet Diana Whitney and i talk Girl Trouble, Diana's newest collection, as well as writing in form, poetic legacy, and the permission poetry gives us to rage where to find Diana: website - https://www.diana-whitney.com/ insta - @dianawhitneypoet Girl Trouble - https://cavankerrypress.org/products/girl-trouble You don't have to be everything - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/diana-whitney/you-dont-have-to-be-everything/9781523510993/ other things referenced: Major Jackson - ​​https://www.majorjackson.com/ Jericho Brown - https://www.jerichobrown.com/ Eunoia by Christian Bök - https://chbooks.com/Books/E/Eunoia3 T Kira Māhealani Madden - https://www.tkiramadden.com/ Evie Shockley - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/evie-shockley Landscape with Sex and Violence by Lynn Melnick - https://www.abebooks.com/9781936919550/Landscape-Sex-Violence-Melnick-Lynn-1936919559/plp Cleopatra Mathis - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/cleopatra-mathis The Wild Iris by Louise Glück - https://citylights.com/general-poetry/wild-iris/ Lucille Clifton - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lucille-clifton Sylvia Plath - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/sylvia-plath Adrienne Rich - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/adrienne-rich Poetry Is Not a Luxury by audre lorde - https://makinglearning.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/poetry-is-not-a-luxury-audre-lorde.pdf Wound from the Mouth of a Wound by torrin a. greathouse - https://milkweed.org/book/wound-from-the-mouth-of-a-wound Split by Cathy Linh Che - https://www.alicejamesbooks.org/bookstore/split?srsltid=AfmBOooVfjmz1ayOT2ZhygobU2qzDptrzDUdA7xc5LMXXatIEuZHdSVH Rebecca Solnit - https://www.rebeccasolnit.net/ Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by Julie K. Brown - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/perversion-of-justice-julie-k-brown?variant=44010796908578

It's Fun Day Monday on The Majority Report On today's program:  Foiled correspondence Assassination plot After the shooting outside the White House Correspondent Dinner, Donald Trump goes on 60 minutes for an interview about the incident. 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell reads to the President a brief excerpt from the shooters manifesto that mentions Trump being a rapist and pedophile, Trump responds in the way the guilty people do - by hurling insults. David Griscom, author of The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism and Class War in the Radical South joins the program for a conversation about his book. Check out's David's podcast - both of which feature Majority Report's own Matt Lech, The Jacobin Show and Left Reckoning. In the Fun Half: Russell Brand is on a book tour, and it is not going well. Brand flounders on Piers Morgan, failing to find a Bible passage he intends to read on air at Piers' request. In another interview, Megyn Kelly expresses skepticism about the sexual assault allegations against him, saying she believes he is being railroaded by the media. In response to Kelly, Brand goes on to admit things that Kelly was attempting to dismiss. Footage from the White House correspondent dinner incident shows Donald Trump falling, Stephen Miller using his wife as a human shield and RFK, Jr. abandons his wife. Trump spins the shooting into a case for his ballroom and coincidentally a massive amount of right-wing X accounts also tweet demands for a White House ballroom. Ben Stiller's tweet about the Knicks winning gets misinterpreted by right-wingers as a boast about the attempt on Trump's life. At a Substack party over the weekend, Michael Tracey got into a spat with Julie K. Brown. Jim Acosta allegedly stepped in, prompting Tracey to challenge him to a fight outside a Hampton Inn. All that and more.   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETE ME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. ONE SKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAJORITY at oneskin.co/majority SMALLS: Smalls is giving you 60% off your cat's first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life when you go to Smalls.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.  

An assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner turned what is usually a choreographed, slightly self-congratulatory night into something much more serious, very quickly. I had been at the Washington Hilton earlier, and what stood out in retrospect was how ordinary the setup felt. Security was clearly tight around the ballroom itself, but the rest of the hotel operated like a normal venue, with people moving in and out of the lobby without much friction. That gap matters, because it helps explain how someone armed could even get close enough to force a response from Secret Service. He never reached the inner event, but the fact that he got as far as he did cuts through the illusion that these environments are fully locked down.It's tough to dismiss this as a one-off. The rhetoric outside the event was already intense, with protesters framing politics in absolute, existential terms. When that becomes the baseline, it is not surprising that someone eventually acts on it. This is not the first attempt tied to Trump, and unfortunately, it wouldn't surprise me if it weren't the last. Even if the immediate danger was contained, the pattern itself is the more unsettling part, because it suggests a level of volatility that is not going away anytime soon.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I left before everything happened and walked over to the Substack party, which ended up being chaotic in a completely different way. Because of the lockdown around the Hilton, a lot of people never made it over, so the party had this strange half full energy. Plenty of space, plenty of chatter, but also the sense that something had already gone off script for the night. That mood did not last long, because it quickly turned into its own kind of spectacle when Michael Tracy confronted Julie K. Brown over claims about Epstein related reporting.What followed felt less like a serious dispute and more like a live action version of internet drama. Voices went up, Jim Acosta jumped in loudly, and suddenly a party conversation turned into a full scene with security stepping in. Tracy was eventually asked to leave, and that was that. Compared to what had just happened across town, it was trivial, but it also captured something real about the media world, where personal grudges and public arguments can spill over at any moment. Taken together, the night swung between genuinely dangerous and strangely ridiculous, which feels like a pretty accurate snapshot of the current political environment.Chapters00:00 - Intro01:23 - Trump Assassination Attempt06:29 - Substack Party This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Julie K. Brown, the investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, not only reignited the Jeffrey Epstein case by exposing the sweetheart non-prosecution agreement in Florida but also turned her spotlight to Epstein's Caribbean operations. In a 2023 Miami Herald piece titled “U.S. Virgin Islands cozied up to Jeffrey Epstein. Now they're profiting from his sex crimes,” Brown detailed how Epstein benefited from deep ties to the territory's institutions—securing lavish tax breaks and beneficial financial dealings through shell companies like Southern Trust. Her reporting underscored how USVI authorities, including those in positions of power, either overlooked or enabled Epstein's operations, which later came under legal scrutiny through lawsuits and settlements.In the piece, Brown argued that the USVI not only allowed Epstein to operate with little interference but later positioned itself to collect financial benefits through penalties and settlements after his death. This framing suggested that the government was both complicit in allowing the criminal enterprise to flourish and opportunistic in profiting from its collapse. The article sparked strong pushback, including from the University of the Virgin Islands, which issued a public response disputing some of the claims. The controversy reflected the tension between investigative reporting that sought to highlight systemic failures and local institutions that rejected the characterization of their role.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:U.S. Virgin Islands profiting from Jeffrey Epstein's crimes | Miami Herald

This week, Jason and Tyler welcome comedian Jena Friedman to question the circumstances around the death of Jeffrey Epstein. In this episode: (4:57) Reactions to the news of Epstein's death (6:30) Julie K. Brown's investigation (19:14) Biden, Obama and of course: Trump (50:01) LUCID score (56:49) The Doomscroll Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Jenna Friedman  Producers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown talks about what's next in the unfinished release of Justice Department files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, now that Pam Bondi has been forced out as attorney general. Then, Ret. Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery says, "We're not going to get regime change; we need a change in how the regime acts." He talks about Iran's persistent military capabilities, the dramatic rescue of a downed U.S. weapons systems officer and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing of U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George. And, Jessie Diggins is America's most accomplished cross-country skier. She discusses her career, retirement, and her struggles with an eating disorder.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

这是黑猫侦探社爱泼斯坦深度调查系列第五集。这一集，是正义对战邪恶的终极之战。在这里我想给你展示三个不同的面:她们来自检察官，来自受害者，来自调查记者，她们手中紧紧握着正义的接力棒，发誓绝不放弃。这个世界再肮脏再黑暗，总是有人要站出来的。这些人是一个个的普通人。他们没有巨额财富，也没有通天的力量，没有任何人站在他们背后撑腰。他们只有一件东西：对公平和正义最朴素的坚持。你问蚂蚁能撼动大树吗？能。不仅能，这颗大树即将全面轰然倒塌。但撼动大树这条路，走得比我们任何人想象的都要艰辛。这一集我想给你展示的，就是它到底经历了什么。准备好了吗？我们开始。*关于本案提到的图片请移步公众号「黑猫侦探社Podcast」●本集含未成年受害者相关内容，请酌情收听。主播：咪仔内容助理：Luna剪辑：璐璐后期：咪仔Marie的63页起诉书链接：https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.281128/gov.uscourts.dcd.281128.1.0.pdf那份著名的NPA不起诉协议的原文：https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/6184602-Jeffrey-Epstein-non-prosecution-agreement/在迈阿密先驱报发表的Julie K. Brown那三篇调查报道：《How a future Trump Cabinet member gave a serial sex abuser the deal of a lifetime》https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article220097825.html《Cops worked to put serial sex abuser in prison. Prosecutors worked to cut him a break》https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article214210674.html《For years, Jeffrey Epstein abused teen girls, police say. A timeline of his case》https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html本集涵盖：棕榈滩警察局案件编号05-368 / 侦探Recarey与局长Reiter的十二年 / 爱泼斯坦如何提前11天清空豪宅 / 警局内部疑似泄密事件 / 州检察官Barry Krischer态度转变内幕 / 大陪审团程序被反向用于攻击受害者 / FBI”闰年行动”正式启动 / Marie的平行调查：洗钱与无牌汇款 / 釜底抽薪：联系Les Wexner切断财路 / 爱泼斯坦五人梦幻律师团逐一解析 / Jay Lefkowitz、Kenneth Starr、Alan Dershowitz、Roy Black、Gerald Lefcourt / 辛普森律师团vs爱泼斯坦律师团：战场在哪里 / NPA不起诉协议全文解析 / 空白共犯豁免条款保护了谁 / 受害者完全不知情的秘密协议 / 18个月县级监狱变成旅馆的全过程 / Virginia泰国逃跑、结婚、挂断电话 / 女儿Ellie的出生如何改变一切 / 中央公园照片与安德鲁次日发邮件 / 第一次发声被删掉的安德鲁部分 / 16万美元照片授权费如何成为攻击武器 / Virginia vs Maxwell庭外和解与解封文件 / Courtney Wild十一年诉讼等来”帮不了你” / MeToo运动与受害者组织Victims Refuse Silence / 前仆后继的记者们：Vicky Ward被寄子弹早产 / Julie为什么选择从零开始不读前人报道 / 佛罗里达阳光法案与涂黑文件里的错误 / Facebook好友列表与法庭记录交叉比对 / 60封手写信与Michelle Licata采访全过程 / 发稿日凌晨四点、百吉饼和偷查银行余额 / 三篇报道三记重锤各自打在哪里 / 全美32家新闻机构联合声援 / 2019年7月6日Teterboro机场逮捕现场 / 保险柜里的7万现金、48颗钻石和一本假护照 / 权贵们的切割话术公式 / 一亿美元保释金被拒 / Courtney Wild站在法庭上说出那句话 / Acosta辞职与爱泼斯坦之死 / Maxwell被捕、审判与判决 / 《爱泼斯坦档案透明法案》与350万页文件 / 安德鲁王子被捕：英国王室379年来首次 / Peter Mandelson与挪威前首相被捕资料来源：美国司法部Epstein档案（2026年1月30日公开，约350万页）/ 迈阿密先驱报Julie K. Brown三篇系列调查报道（2018年11月28日）/ Julie K. Brown著《Perversion of Justice》（William Morrow，2020年）/ DOJ司法部监察长内部审查报告（OPR，2020年）/ Virginia Giuffre回忆录《Nobody's Girl》（Knopf，2025年10月）/ Bloomberg联邦执法官员调查陈述 / 棕榈滩警察局案件编号05-368完整案卷 / 美属维尔京群岛总检察长调查文件 / Giuffre v. Maxwell联邦法庭解封文件（第二巡回上诉法院，2019-2023）/ CVRA《犯罪受害者权利法》相关诉讼记录（2008-2022）/ 纽约南区联邦检察官办公室（SDNY）起诉文件（2019年7月）/ 保释听证会庭审记录（2019年7月15日）/ 纽约市法医尸检报告（2019年）/ Maxwell刑事审判庭审记录（2021年）/ 《爱泼斯坦档案透明法案》及相关国会文件（2025年11月）/ NPR对Julie K. Brown的专访 / 英国《每日邮报》安德鲁被捕报道（2026年2月19日）/ BBC与《卫报》Mandelson相关报道（2026年）/ 挪威广播公司NRK对Jagland案报道（2026年）黑猫微博：黑猫侦探社咪仔咪仔小红书：黑猫侦探社咪仔您也可以在国内外各大播客平台上找到我们：RSS Feed: https://feeds.heymeowfm.com/heymeow.xml合作邮箱：blackcatpodcast@163.com如何进群聊天：在公众号「黑猫侦探社Podcast」发送关键字 “我要进群” 就可以啦！

 **Laura Dern Faces Backlash Over Jeffrey Epstein Miniseries**Laura Dern is facing criticism for her involvement in an upcoming TV drama about Jeffrey Epstein, described by critics as a "kick in the face" for victims prior to its production. The Sony Pictures Television miniseries aims to dramatize Epstein's crimes and the investigation that uncovered them, with Dern reportedly in talks to portray Julie K Brown, a journalist whose reporting in the Miami Herald renewed scrutiny of Epstein's case. The series will likely draw from Brown's book, *Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story*, encompassing her years of reporting that identified numerous victims and contributed to the arrest of Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

March 25, 2026; 6pm; Congress is searching for answers as questions mount surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death in jail. It follows a bombshell report revealing that "bags" of documents were shredded and thrown away at the jail just days after Epstein died. The Miami Herald's Julie K. Brown, the journalist who broke the story, joins MS NOW's Ari Melber. Plus, a California jury found Google and Meta liable for social media addiction. The companies will have to pay six million dollars in damages. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says he has no plans to commit ground forces to the War in Iran, as he defends the Pentagon's latest request for an additional $200 billion. Then, The White House lifts sanctions on Iran's oil exports. Plus, Democrats walk out of a briefing on the Epstein files after Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to commit to testifying under oath. Luke Broadwater, David Drucker, Nayyera Haq, Barry Ritzholtz, Ron Insana, Julie K. Brown, and McKay Coppins join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The newly unsealed Epstein files reveal a disturbing inversion of priorities: while Julie K. Brown was digging into the crimes and institutional failures surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, federal authorities were quietly tracking the reporter instead of aggressively pursuing the predator and his enablers. The documents indicate that Brown's reporting triggered scrutiny from law enforcement, not as a protected exercise of the press, but as something to be monitored. That reality undercuts years of official messaging that the government was committed to transparency and accountability; it suggests a reflex to contain reputational damage and control narrative flow rather than confront the substance of the allegations she was exposing.This episode casts the U.S. Department of Justice in an especially harsh light. At a moment when the public interest demanded urgency—subpoenas, indictments, and a full accounting of Epstein's network—the DOJ appears to have treated a journalist doing the work of accountability as a potential problem to manage. Watching the messenger while the crime scene sat largely untouched is not a mistake; it's a choice. And it reinforces the perception that, when elite interests are threatened, federal power too often pivots toward surveillance and suppression instead of justice—leaving victims without answers and the public with yet another reason to doubt the department's stated commitment to the truthto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The newly unsealed Epstein files reveal a disturbing inversion of priorities: while Julie K. Brown was digging into the crimes and institutional failures surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, federal authorities were quietly tracking the reporter instead of aggressively pursuing the predator and his enablers. The documents indicate that Brown's reporting triggered scrutiny from law enforcement, not as a protected exercise of the press, but as something to be monitored. That reality undercuts years of official messaging that the government was committed to transparency and accountability; it suggests a reflex to contain reputational damage and control narrative flow rather than confront the substance of the allegations she was exposing.This episode casts the U.S. Department of Justice in an especially harsh light. At a moment when the public interest demanded urgency—subpoenas, indictments, and a full accounting of Epstein's network—the DOJ appears to have treated a journalist doing the work of accountability as a potential problem to manage. Watching the messenger while the crime scene sat largely untouched is not a mistake; it's a choice. And it reinforces the perception that, when elite interests are threatened, federal power too often pivots toward surveillance and suppression instead of justice—leaving victims without answers and the public with yet another reason to doubt the department's stated commitment to the truthto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The newly unsealed Epstein files reveal a disturbing inversion of priorities: while Julie K. Brown was digging into the crimes and institutional failures surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, federal authorities were quietly tracking the reporter instead of aggressively pursuing the predator and his enablers. The documents indicate that Brown's reporting triggered scrutiny from law enforcement, not as a protected exercise of the press, but as something to be monitored. That reality undercuts years of official messaging that the government was committed to transparency and accountability; it suggests a reflex to contain reputational damage and control narrative flow rather than confront the substance of the allegations she was exposing.This episode casts the U.S. Department of Justice in an especially harsh light. At a moment when the public interest demanded urgency—subpoenas, indictments, and a full accounting of Epstein's network—the DOJ appears to have treated a journalist doing the work of accountability as a potential problem to manage. Watching the messenger while the crime scene sat largely untouched is not a mistake; it's a choice. And it reinforces the perception that, when elite interests are threatened, federal power too often pivots toward surveillance and suppression instead of justice—leaving victims without answers and the public with yet another reason to doubt the department's stated commitment to the truthto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

March 11, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers an in-depth special report, presenting a new timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's death. Julie K. Brown, investigative journalist with the Miami Herald and leading expert on Epstein, joins Melber. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 10, 2026; Six years after the infamous 2020 election, President Donald Trump's fixation on his loss persists. Nicolle Wallace unpacks the latest on Trump's efforts and motives with Marc Elias, Nick Corasaniti and Amanda Carpenter. Also in the hour, the latest in the investigation on Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in New Mexico with Julie K. Brown and Rep. Robert Garcia.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew For America welcomes back to the show the host of the According2Sam podcast, Mr. Sam Winchester. Sam and Andrew present a brief history of the Jeffrey Epstein story starting back in the 1990's. They play a clip of Jake Tapper breaking down Julie K. Brown's book "Perversion of Justice," and Tapper offers five key points about the case. They also talk about some of the key players in the story including Alex Acosta, Bill Barr, Allen Dershowitz, Robert Mueller, and others. Andrew and Sam also play a clip from Megyn Kelly discussing her research on the topic including testimony from journalist Vicky Ward, and they also talk about how the Iran-Contra scandal factors into this story. This part 1 of 2 people! Enjoy!Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comFollow Future Is Now Coalition on Instagram @FutureIsOrgwww.futureis.org

A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald whose reporting helped expose much of the Epstein network. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald whose reporting helped expose much of the Epstein network. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hawk breaks down the newly released Justice Department files revealing that Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modeling scout and one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest associates, was secretly negotiating with federal prosecutors in 2016 and was prepared to hand over incriminating photographs and testify about Epstein's sex trafficking operation. Brunel's lawyer told prosecutors his client had recruited girls for Epstein and was willing to walk into the US Attorney's Office in New York in exchange for immunity. Then Epstein found out. Emails now part of the document dump show Epstein immediately contacted Katherine Rummler, then a prominent attorney and later Goldman Sachs general counsel, who has since resigned. Epstein's outreach effectively shut down Brunel's cooperation, and prosecutors never pursued him further. More than 50 additional girls were trafficked in the three years that followed. The files also expose how Epstein used Brunel's modeling agency MC2, which Epstein helped bankroll with up to $1 million, as a vehicle to recruit foreign women, secure their work visas, and keep them financially dependent. A recruiter named Daniel Sead supplied girls from Sweden, Slovakia, France, and Russia. Virginia Giuffre had alleged Brunel trafficked girls as young as 12. Brunel was arrested in France in 2020 on rape charges and was found hanged in his cell in 2022. Epstein's nonprosecution deal in 2008, negotiated by then-US Attorney Alex Acosta, allowed the trafficking to continue for years. Julie K. Brown's Miami Herald investigation and her book Perversion of Justice ultimately forced federal action in 2019. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Journalist and author Julie K. Brown from the Miami Herald's Investigative Team, joins This Is Hell! to talk about her work uncovering and investigating the Epstein Files, which can be found on her Substack, jkbjournalist.substack.com, where she is still breaking new stories on the case. We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

In January, the Justice Department released over three million documents, including many redacted e-mails, related to Jeffrey Epstein. “Should we share the Julie Brown text with Alan [Dershowitz],” Epstein wrote in one note to a lawyer. “She is going to start trouble. Asking for victims etc.” Brown's reporting on Epstein for the Miami Herald, and her revelations about the federal plea deal he received, had an enormous impact on public perception of Epstein and his ties to Trump. Brown joins David Remnick to discuss the latest tranche of redacted e-mails, which show, as she reported, that Trump knew about his friend's crimes far earlier than he has admitted. Brown and Remnick also talk about Epstein's relationship with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and why she does not believe that Epstein died by suicide. New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.

Julie K. Brown, the investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, not only reignited the Jeffrey Epstein case by exposing the sweetheart non-prosecution agreement in Florida but also turned her spotlight to Epstein's Caribbean operations. In a 2023 Miami Herald piece titled “U.S. Virgin Islands cozied up to Jeffrey Epstein. Now they're profiting from his sex crimes,” Brown detailed how Epstein benefited from deep ties to the territory's institutions—securing lavish tax breaks and beneficial financial dealings through shell companies like Southern Trust. Her reporting underscored how USVI authorities, including those in positions of power, either overlooked or enabled Epstein's operations, which later came under legal scrutiny through lawsuits and settlements.In the piece, Brown argued that the USVI not only allowed Epstein to operate with little interference but later positioned itself to collect financial benefits through penalties and settlements after his death. This framing suggested that the government was both complicit in allowing the criminal enterprise to flourish and opportunistic in profiting from its collapse. The article sparked strong pushback, including from the University of the Virgin Islands, which issued a public response disputing some of the claims. The controversy reflected the tension between investigative reporting that sought to highlight systemic failures and local institutions that rejected the characterization of their role.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:U.S. Virgin Islands profiting from Jeffrey Epstein's crimes | Miami Herald

New FBI documents reveal that in July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's activities with minors. Trump told the chief "everyone knew" what Epstein was doing with teenage girls and described Ghislaine Maxwell as "evil." This FBI 302 interview report from October 2019 contradicts Trump's repeated denials about having knowledge of Epstein's crimes. The Miami Herald investigation by journalist Julie K. Brown uncovered this previously unreported phone call between Trump and Palm Beach police during the initial Epstein investigation. Chief Reiter's interview details how the case developed in 2005 when a 14-year-old victim came forward, leading to surveillance of Epstein's Palm Beach home where police observed underage girls with backpacks and braces. The investigation faced obstacles when US Attorney Alex Acosta gave Epstein a controversial plea deal in 2007 despite evidence involving nearly 40 underage victims. The original 53-count federal indictment would have resulted in 240 years to multiple life sentences, but Epstein served only 13 months in county jail with work release privileges. Palm Beach police referred the case to federal authorities in 2006, and Trump was among the first to contact police when news broke about the Epstein investigation. The FBI documents show Trump admitted being around Epstein when teenagers were present, directly contradicting his 2019 statement claiming he had no knowledge of Epstein molesting girls. Detective Joe Recarey led the Palm Beach investigation until his death in 2018, and boxes of evidence from his home were turned over to the FBI in 2019, leading to renewed federal charges against Epstein before his death in prison. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Julie K. Brown, the investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, not only reignited the Jeffrey Epstein case by exposing the sweetheart non-prosecution agreement in Florida but also turned her spotlight to Epstein's Caribbean operations. In a 2023 Miami Herald piece titled “U.S. Virgin Islands cozied up to Jeffrey Epstein. Now they're profiting from his sex crimes,” Brown detailed how Epstein benefited from deep ties to the territory's institutions—securing lavish tax breaks and beneficial financial dealings through shell companies like Southern Trust. Her reporting underscored how USVI authorities, including those in positions of power, either overlooked or enabled Epstein's operations, which later came under legal scrutiny through lawsuits and settlements.In the piece, Brown argued that the USVI not only allowed Epstein to operate with little interference but later positioned itself to collect financial benefits through penalties and settlements after his death. This framing suggested that the government was both complicit in allowing the criminal enterprise to flourish and opportunistic in profiting from its collapse. The article sparked strong pushback, including from the University of the Virgin Islands, which issued a public response disputing some of the claims. The controversy reflected the tension between investigative reporting that sought to highlight systemic failures and local institutions that rejected the characterization of their role.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:U.S. Virgin Islands profiting from Jeffrey Epstein's crimes | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

February 9, 2026; 6pm; Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted associate, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Julie K. Brown, investigative journalist with the Miami Herald, joins. Plus, Melber reports on Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers joins us to talk about the increasingly worrying state of the U.S. economy. The Miami Herald’s Julie K. Brown stops by to discuss the Epstein files—and the critical pieces that have yet to be put together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest batch of Epstein files, hundreds of pages are redacted, shielding the names of prosecutors and possible co-conspirators. On this week's On the Media, what the files say about how the criminal justice system failed Epstein's victims. Plus, the toppling of a statue raises questions about who represents Puerto Rican culture. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Julie K. Brown, investigative journalist for The Miami Herald, whose reporting back in 2018 led to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's arrest. Brown is pouring through the Epstein files and finding new information about how prosecutors failed to bring Epstein to justice for so many years. She is documenting what she finds in her substack newsletter, The Epstein Files by Julie K. Brown. [19:24]  We're celebrating the launch of Season 3 of La Brega from Alana Casanova-Burgess and Futuro Media by featuring episode one: about the toppling of the statue of a Spanish colonizer in San Juan a few years ago, what that reveals about Puerto Rico's champions, and who deserves that pedestal. Further reading / watching:“What I found today in The Epstein Files,” by Julie K. Brown“Did the FBI investigate Trump and Epstein?” by Julie K. BrownSeason 3 of La Brega On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

The powerful, wealthy figures in the newly released Epstein files. Then, an update on when the partial government shutdown is expected to end, and whether it'll lead to any real change to immigration enforcement. Plus, new reporting on the half-a-billion-dollar deal between UAE royalty and the Trump family crypto business. Luke Broadwater, Daniella Diaz, Susan Glasser, Julie K. Brown, Sam Kessler, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Monday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the world focuses on diplomatic efforts in Russia's war against Ukraine, "New START," the only remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, expires this Thursday. Rose Gottemoeller, former deputy Secretary General of NATO, was America's chief negotiator on "New START." She joins the show from Capitol Hill, where she was briefing US senators on the agreement.  Also on today's show: Julie K. Brown, author, "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story"; Elliot Williams, former federal prosecutor, author of "Five Bullets"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This final episode originally aired in December for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book. Beth subtitled this section, “Good Luck, Babes.” They talk about the problem of individualism, how we need to make not just a good life, but a good society, why we need to argue more, and the struggle in realizing that nothing systemic can save us from personal suffering. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DOJ is releasing random Epstein documents to distract the public, while also intentionally covering the faces of men in images. It's also pulling docs that reveal Trump's name. Epstein's victims think the government's messy release is all designed to protect their not publicly-known perpetrators. Meanwhile, more victims are coming forward to Julie, THE reporter who got the Epstein matter reopened after her investigation of his 2008 deal that no other modern pedophile would ever have received. Ghislaine Maxwell is key to understanding the whole case, Republican donors may be named in the files, and Trump flew on the Epstein plane eight times. Julie K. Brown joins Tim Miller. show notes: Julie's Substack Julie's reporting at the Miami Herald "Perversion of Justice," Julie's investigation into Epstein The NYT on Epstein's wealth Robert Draper on MTG's break with Trump, referenced by Tim

As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This third episode originally aired in September for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book. In this episode, they get into the different types of citizens laid out in the book, Beth’s dreaded “swooping,” the role of religion in public life, and what it truly means to care. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This second episode originally aired in May for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book. In this episode, they discuss the value of doing things in community, the social construct of marriage, the authors’ disdain for therapeutic culture, and the structures of friendship. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN's Katelyn Polantz has learned the Justice Department's leadership asked career prosecutors in Florida Tuesday to volunteer over the “next several days” to help redact the Epstein files in the latest Trump administration push toward releasing the hundreds of thousands of photos, internal memos and other evidence around the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Virginia Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw, who serves on the Oversight Committee, joins to talk about the latest developments.  Plus, Julie K. Brown, award-winning investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, whose work was instrumental in exposing the extent of Epstein's crimes, talks about the information that is coming out and the information that is being redacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Maddow shares a look at how outrage over government corruption in Bulgaria prompted massive protests and eventually the resignation of the prime minister and his government. And in the United States, for all of Donald Trump's unpopular policies being protested across the country, the self-dealing and corruption that has become his administration's hallmark may ultimately be what leads to Trump's downfall. Julie K. Brown, investigative reporter for the Miami Herald who first exposed the scandal of how the Jeffrey Epstein case was handed, talks with Rachel Maddow about feedback she is receiving from survivors of Epstein's abuse about finding their own names in released documents despite heavy redactions that appear to make a greater priority of protecting the identities and information of people involved with Epstein than to protect his victims as the law instructs.Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to discuss how an ownership change and recent editorial decisions by CBS News is raising concerns that Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him are making progress on building state media. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This first episode originally aired in February for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book. In this episode, they discuss the introductory, and imagine where the authors would push them, and investigate what the meaning of “the pursuit of happiness” was to the founders in comparison to how we define it now. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden. Topics Discussed Venezuelan Boat Strikes The Empathy Debate Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies & TV of 2025 Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice. Topics Discussed The Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Love Triangle The Algorithmic Economy Outside of Politics: Sean Duffy wants you to look nice when you fly Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth talk with Simon Bazelon, one of the authors of Deciding to Win, a report focused on how Democrats can strengthen their electoral chances moving forward. This is a wonderful, pragmatic conversation about what that will take. Then, outside of politics, they discuss food for Christmas Day. Topics Discussed Simon Bazelon on How Democrats Can Win Outside of Politics: Christmas Day Food Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My colleague Ross Douthat talks to the journalist who exposed Jeffrey Epstein. This episode of “Interesting Times,” with the Miami Herald investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, came out back in July. But since Epstein has very much stayed in the news, I wanted to share it now. The conversation is such a fascinating and helpful explainer of the whole case, and the questions that remain unanswered — with the woman whose reporting led to Epstein's re-arrest.  If you haven't had a chance to check out “Interesting Times” this year, you really should. The team has produced so many great episodes, especially with leading thinkers and activists on the right. You can find them on the NYT Audio app, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's dramatic exit from Congress and what that says about the current state of our nation. Then Julie K Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter who wrote the book on Jeffrey Epstein, joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her latest reporting and what happens next with the Epstein files. Topics Discussed Marjorie Taylor Greene walks away from Congress What Everyone Gets Wrong about the Epstein Files with Julie K Brown Outside of Politics: Holiday Traditions for Big Kids Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight Senate Democrats have sided with Republicans to end the government shutdown. Angie Nixon, a Florida state representative out of Duval County, joins Billy Corben to talk about it. Plus, Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown gives an update on the Epstein Files saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: New Jeffrey Epstein emails spark a push to release the Epstein files. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin calls on Todd Blanche to testify over Ghislaine Maxwell reports. And Epstein emails claim Donald Trump “knew about the girls.” Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Julie K. Brown join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.