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American economist, college administrator, and U.S. government official

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The Smerconish Podcast
Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein fallout more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds?

The Smerconish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 13:32


Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Agree or disagree: The Epstein fallout is now more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds." As millions of pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein become public, prominent figures are resigning, apologizing, and facing reputational ruin — often without charges or proven wrongdoing. Michael examines whether the national reaction has crossed from accountability into indiscriminate shaming. Are we abandoning the presumption of innocence in favor of public cancellation? With references to past DOJ norms, media scrutiny, and historical lessons from the McCarthy era, this episode asks whether knowing Epstein is being treated as equivalent to criminal conduct — and what that means for due process in America. Listen in, then vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die neuen Zwanziger
Social Media Verbot, Epstein-Klasse, Krieg, Reichtumspolitik, Berlinale, Bibi, AfD Nostalgie

Die neuen Zwanziger

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 287:05


Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17285525/2a084799-7466-4d69-8d32-0c23606c51c9 923949ef1ae7c66278eb5822d10d3582 Surplus Der Podcast wird unterstützt von surplusmagazin.de/dnz. Viel Spaß beim Lesen! Alles hören Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Alle Infos dazu: neuezwanziger.de Shownotes Die Episode ordnet die tagesaktuellen politischen und gesellschaftlichen Ereignisse aus dem Februar 2026 ein. 00:00:51 Berlinale Wolfgang und Stefan sprechen über die politische Dimension der diesjährigen Berlinale. Wolfgang stellt fest, dass das Festival durch die öffentlichen Debatten eine hohe Diskursrelevanz erhalten hat. Er fasst die medialen Reaktionen zusammen und argumentiert, dass ein internationales Filmfestival exakt der richtige Ort für das Aufeinandertreffen konträrer Positionen sei. 00:05:05 Merz "ausgequetschte Zitrone" Anhand eines Zitats von Friedrich Merz aus dem "Machtwechsel"-Podcast analysieren Wolfgang und Stefan die aktuelle Steuerdebatte. Merz bezeichnet die Belastung der oberen Einkommen als "ausgequetschte Zitrone" und fordert mehr Leistungsbereitschaft. Wolfgang und Stefan kontrastieren diese Aussage mit der systematischen Ungleichbehandlung von Einkommens- und Kapitalertragsteuer. Sie stellen die These auf, dass Merz' Rhetorik gezielt Vermögensmillionäre mit Beziehern höherer Lohneinkommen vermischt, um strukturelle Steuerreformen abzuwehren. 00:25:05 Surplus Wolfgang und Stefan thematisieren die neue Ausgabe des Wirtschaftsmagazins "Surplus". Schwerpunktthema der Publikation ist der ökonomische und politische Machtkampf um Künstliche Intelligenz. surplusmagazin.de/dnz 00:26:36 Krieg in der Ukraine Die Diskussion widmet sich der europäischen Unterstützung für die Ukraine und den Auftritten auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Ein Audioclip von Herfried Münkler dient als Ausgangspunkt für eine Debatte über die Rolle von Agrarsubventionen bei einem möglichen EU-Beitritt der Ukraine. Im Anschluss betrachten Wolfgang und Stefan die sicherheitspolitischen Reden von Friedrich Merz und US-Senator Marco Rubio, deren zivilisatorische Rhetorik sie als historischen Synkretismus einordnen. Anhand von Berichten der ARD-Korrespondentin Rebecca Barth und Auszügen aus Ernst Jüngers "In Stahlgewittern" illustriert Wolfgang abschließend die Diskrepanz zwischen politischem Diskurs und der Realität an der Front. 01:29:26 Salon-Hinweise Stefan und Wolfgang geben einen Ausblick auf die kommenden Ausgaben ihres "Salon"-Formats. Sie rekapitulieren die vergangene Episode zum Buch von Patrick Kaczmarczyk über die Wirtschaftspolitik des Westens. Für die nächste Ausgabe kündigen sie eine Besprechung von Ulrike Herrmanns neuem Buch "Geld als Waffe" an. 01:33:03 Die Epstein-Klasse, frei nach der Rutger-Bregman-Frage Das Kapitel behandelt die Veröffentlichung der Gerichtsdokumente im Fall Jeffrey Epstein. Wolfgang und Stefan untersuchen, wie und warum sich ein Netzwerk von Milliardären und Politikern um den verurteilten Sexualstraftäter bilden konnte. Anhand von Audioclips der New York Times und Einschätzungen von Adam Tooze zu Larry Summers diskutieren sie die psychologischen Mechanismen innerhalb dieser Elite. Stefan zitiert eine These von Richard David Precht, wonach extremes Kapital soziale Normen auflöst. Wolfgang verteidigt diese Form der strukturellen Elitenkritik zudem gegen Vorwürfe aus der Hörerschaft, sie bediene antisemitische Narrative. 02:42:42 Social Media - Verbot Wolfgang und Stefan debattieren über Vorstöße aus der Politik für ein Social-Media-Verbot für Jugendliche sowie die Pläne zur verpflichtenden Altersverifikation. Anhand eines Beispiels aus dem Podcast "Haken dran" zeigen sie auf, wie Verifizierungsdienste massenhaft biometrische und technische Nutzerdaten abgreifen. Stefan argumentiert, dass datensparsame Alternativen existieren, diese aber politisch von den Tech-Konzernen nicht gewollt seien. Wolfgang sieht in der Debatte einen bevormundenden Ansatz, der grundlegende Ursachen für die Isolation von Jugendlichen ausblendet. 03:47:29 Name-Tag von Meta Die Moderatoren besprechen die Pläne des Meta-Konzerns, eine Gesichtserkennungsfunktion namens "NameTag" für KI-Brillen einzuführen. Ein Audioclip des Magazins "The Verge" erläutert, dass Meta die Funktion bewusst in einer politisch unruhigen Phase veröffentlichen will, um mediale Kritik zu minimieren. Stefan und Wolfgang analysieren das Vorhaben als massiven Eingriff in den öffentlichen Raum und sehen darin eine Konvergenz von Überwachungskapitalismus und staatlichen Interessen. 03:57:53 Bibis neues Business Wolfgang widmet sich der Rückkehr der Influencerin Bianca Claßen (ehemals BibisBeautyPalace) in die Öffentlichkeit. In eingespielten Audioclips spricht Claßen über ihre Abkehr vom reinen Konsum-Content und ihre Suche nach dem inneren Selbst mithilfe von Praktiken wie Breathwork. Wolfgang und Stefan interpretieren diese Aussagen als strategische Vorbereitung für ein neues Geschäftsmodell im Bereich Selbstoptimierung. Ergänzend dazu spielen sie Clips des Investors Christian Angermayer ein, um die zunehmende Kommerzialisierung von Mental-Health-Angeboten und Psychedelika durch die Tech-Elite nachzuzeichnen. 04:42:12 AfD Nostalgie Stefan greift eine Aussage des sachsen-anhaltischen AfD-Politikers Ulrich Siegmund auf. Dieser fordert ein Rückgewinnungsprogramm für ausgewanderte Fachkräfte und verspricht ihnen ein "gutes altes Deutschland". Stefan analysiert dieses Versprechen als historischen Widerspruch, da eine solche idealisierte westdeutsche Vergangenheit in Sachsen-Anhalt nie existiert habe. Er ordnet die Rhetorik als rein nostalgische Projektion ein. 04:45:09 Salon-Anmerkung Zum Abschluss der Episode erinnern Wolfgang und Stefan erneut an den kommenden "Salon" zu Ulrike Herrmanns Buch. Sie erklären kurz die Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für den Podcast über Plattformen wie Steady, Apple und Patreon und verabschieden sich von den Zuhörern. full no Stefan Schulz und Wolfgang M. Schmitt

Beyond The Horizon
Jeffrey Epstein Fallout: Larry Summers Steps Down Amid Email Revelations (2/27/26)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 17:01 Transcription Available


After newly released government documents and emails revealed a longstanding personal and professional relationship between Larry Summers and Epstein, Summers announced he will step down from his faculty position at Harvard University at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Harvard confirmed that his decision comes amid an ongoing university review of records related to Epstein's connections with faculty and leadership, which showed Summers maintained frequent communication with Epstein over several years, including correspondence about personal matters and introductions involving women. Summers has already been on leave since late 2025 and relinquished leadership roles such as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government; he also resigned from high-profile board positions, including at OpenAI, as the controversy expanded.The fallout from the Epstein files has dramatically shifted Summers's standing in academia and public life. Although there is no evidence he was involved in criminal activity, the release of emails and other documents showing close ties to Epstein — including visits, frequent exchanges, and his name appearing repeatedly in the files — sparked institutional and public pressure. Summers, a former U.S. Treasury secretary and one-time Harvard president, expressed that his decision was difficult and framed it as an opportunity to focus on independent research, but his resignation underscores the broader repercussions that association with Epstein continues to have for powerful figures across academic and professional spheres.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Larry Summers to resign as Harvard University professor amid Epstein fallout

The Daily Beans
Three Miles To Mar-a-Lago (feat. Cliff Cash)

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 40:38


Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Today, the Supreme Court deals a setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work; a Judge says the government may not search devices seized from a Washington Post reporter; a judge has ruled that the Trump administration's ‘third country' deportation policy is unlawful; Pete Kegseth is hell bent on trying to punish Mark Kelly; Larry Summers has resigned at Harvard over his connection to the Epstein Files; and Dana reads your Good News while Allison is on vacation. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Thank You, Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans   Guest: Cliff Cash Three Miles To Mar a Lago March 7 - Cliff Cash Comedy @cliffcashcomedy - Instagramtiktok.com/@cliffcashcomedy@cliffcashcomedy - BlueSkyFoxTakedown, Epstein's Best FriendCliff Cash Comedy - For Tour Dates and Tickets FLARE USA Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The LatestTrump Election Threat Triggers EMERGENCY DRILLS to STOP HIM | Allison Gill w/ Simon Rosenberg | The Breakdown StoriesPentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment over video | AP News Supreme Court deals setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work | POLITICO Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter | The Washington Post Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules | AP News Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties | CBS NewsGood Trouble The foraging habitat for Jackie and Shadow the Big Bear Bald Eagle mated pair is in jeopardy.  This mated pair of bald eagles have the popular livestream of their nest.  The Friends of Big Bear Valley and other volunteer groups are trying to buy the area from a developer who wants to build luxury housing on the land. Here is the link to the website and more info: Save Moon Camp Eagle Livestream:Eagles - Friends of Big Bear Valley →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List  →iceout.org  →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Apple News Today
Meet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation's doctor”

Apple News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 16:03


President Trump’s nominee to be the next surgeon general appeared before the Senate health committee. NBC News’s Aria Bendix breaks down the testimony. The Pentagon is at odds with Anthropic, the company that built the only AI model approved for classified military use. Dave Lawler of Axios joins to discuss the ultimatum Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the company. A whistleblower who recently trained ICE recruits testified to Congress about how the agency is cutting corners on instruction. The Washington Post’s David Nakamura explains why concerns are rising over how fast some agents are being put into the field. Plus, officials in Cuba said its coast guard killed four people on a Florida-registered speedboat, economist Larry Summers is stepping down as a Harvard professor over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and how Rolex created one of the hardest schools to get into. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Tony Katz + The Morning News
Tony Katz and the Morning News 1st Hr 2-26-26

Tony Katz + The Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 26:47 Transcription Available


Fetterman the only reasonable Democrat. Trump appoints JD Vance to route out the fraud. What happened off the coast of Cuba? Larry Summers resigns from Harvard. Another Blue State Illegal Alien trucker threatening the lives of drivers. Vaccine mandates are polling lower than ever. City of Indianapolis Says ICE “Is Not Welcome”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz + The Morning News
Tony Katz and the Morning News Full Show 2-26-26

Tony Katz + The Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 75:17 Transcription Available


Fetterman the only reasonable Democrat. Trump appoints JD Vance to route out the fraud. What happened off the coast of Cuba? Larry Summers resigns from Harvard. Another Blue State Illegal Alien trucker threatening the lives of drivers. Vaccine mandates are polling lower than ever. City of Indianapolis Says ICE “Is Not Welcome” Military policing, smorgasbord of other bills pass Senate as session nears close. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Deniro says the US is an abused spouse. Today on the Marketplace: Alligator Skin Dress Shoes. "These people are crazy" is the saying that Dems should fear Senator Banks introduces the Delilah Law, banning Illegal Aliens from getting CDLs. Biden regime caught spying on Patel and Wiles. The price of beef is still high. Thursday Music Moment: Thursday Music Moment: Nina Simone - I put a spell on you. TV Theme Song: Cagney and Lacey. Will State of the Union hurt the Dems in the midterms?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Don Lemon Show
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Booted From State Of The Union! Al Green Speaks Out

The Don Lemon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 68:02


Tonight we are joined by Rep. Al Green to discuss his protest and subsequent removal from last night's State of the Union address. The congressman held up a sign which read "Black People Aren't Apes," a reference to a Trump tweet which depicted the Obamas as apes in a meme. Also, former Treasure Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers has resigned from his professorship at the university for his involvement with Jeffery Epstein. With more and more folks with ties to Epstein are losing jobs and facing accountability, when will the Epstein files affect those in the Trump administration? Join Don to break these stories down.

Leland Live
Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 1 (022526)

Leland Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 43:13


Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat. Larry Summers resigns from Harvard posts amid Jeffrey Epstein ties. Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff. The Don Lemon Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live
Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 3 (022526)

Leland Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 41:35


Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat. Larry Summers resigns from Harvard posts amid Jeffrey Epstein ties. Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff. The Don Lemon Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live
Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 2 (022526)

Leland Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 42:54


Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat. Larry Summers resigns from Harvard posts amid Jeffrey Epstein ties. Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff. The Don Lemon Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live
Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 4 (022526)

Leland Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 41:05


Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat. Larry Summers resigns from Harvard posts amid Jeffrey Epstein ties. Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff. The Don Lemon Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Detail
The Daily Detail for 2.26.26

The Daily Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 14:05


AlabamaSenators Tuberville and Britt call out Dems for behavior at SOTU addressAL House passes bill to create licensing office with the Dept. of WorkforceBill passes committee that requires CDL drivers to read and speak EnglishAL House passes bill making it a felony to invade, disrupt, obstruct churchesDemocrat running for HD 82 seat has been charged with arson in OpelikaStan Cooke is stepping out of race to be next Chairman of ALGOPNationalCuba admits to shooting and killing those on board a speedboat from the USVP Vance says Democrats behaved as cowards at the SOTU addressMajority leader Thune promises SAVE Act will got to a vote on Senate floorMurder inmate in MI has been voting since 2020, still gets absentee ballotFBI agents raided the home of the LA School District superintendentHarvard professor Larry Summers to resign after connections to EpsteinBill Gates apologizes for his connection to Russian prostitutes and EpsteinJournalist says DOJ docs on Epstein raise real questions about his death

The Epstein Chronicles
Jeffrey Epstein Fallout: Larry Summers Steps Down Amid Email Revelations (2/26/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 17:01 Transcription Available


After newly released government documents and emails revealed a longstanding personal and professional relationship between Larry Summers and Epstein, Summers announced he will step down from his faculty position at Harvard University at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Harvard confirmed that his decision comes amid an ongoing university review of records related to Epstein's connections with faculty and leadership, which showed Summers maintained frequent communication with Epstein over several years, including correspondence about personal matters and introductions involving women. Summers has already been on leave since late 2025 and relinquished leadership roles such as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government; he also resigned from high-profile board positions, including at OpenAI, as the controversy expanded.The fallout from the Epstein files has dramatically shifted Summers's standing in academia and public life. Although there is no evidence he was involved in criminal activity, the release of emails and other documents showing close ties to Epstein — including visits, frequent exchanges, and his name appearing repeatedly in the files — sparked institutional and public pressure. Summers, a former U.S. Treasury secretary and one-time Harvard president, expressed that his decision was difficult and framed it as an opportunity to focus on independent research, but his resignation underscores the broader repercussions that association with Epstein continues to have for powerful figures across academic and professional spheres.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Larry Summers to resign as Harvard University professor amid Epstein falloutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Matt & Aunie
Dixon & Vining Hour 3 (022626)

Matt & Aunie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 41:43


Texts...Leeds getting a new Aldi..."Three Things You Need to Know"...man dies trying to rob a place...texts...talking razors...texts...Larry Summers leaving Harvard due to Epstein relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Ochtendspits | BNR
Ochtendnieuws: Kamerdebat toont verschuiving naar rechts rond AOW-plan

De Ochtendspits | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:43


Het Tweede Kamerdebat over de regeringsverklaring is een zoektocht naar nieuwe verhoudingen. De Kamer probeert de balans te vinden tussen minderheidskabinet, coalitie en oppositie. De coalitie laat een duidelijke beweging naar rechts zien. En sluit een deal met SGP en groep Markuszower, waardoor GroenLinks-PvdA buitenspel wordt gezet. Premier Jetten moet vandaag bewijzen dat zijn ploeg schouder aan schouder staat, terwijl Jesse Klaver de nieuwe AOW-plannen een ‘lakmoesproef' noemt voor samenwerking.NVIDIA heeft de verwachtingen in hun kwartaalcijfers overtroffen met een omzet van 68,1 miljard dollar, een stijging van 73%. De winst steeg naar 43 miljard dollar, waarbij topman Jensen Huang spreekt van een ‘kantelpunt' omdat de AI-revolutie volgens hem is begonnen. Het bedrijf profiteert sterk van massale investeringen van grote techbedrijven in datacenterchips.Hillary Clinton moet vandaag voor een Amerikaanse onderzoekscommissie getuigen in de Epsteinzaak, maar het verhoor vindt achter gesloten deuren plaats. Morgen volgt oud-president Bill Clinton, terwijl Republikeinen proberen hen in het nauw te brengen en Democraten hopen dat de hoorzitting nieuw licht werpt op de zaak Trump. Ondertussen stopt voormalig minister Larry Summers met lesgeven aan Harvard vanwege zijn banden met Epstein.Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur.Over deze podcastBNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt 's ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Aus
Headlines: Govt announces new national emergency system

The Daily Aus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 3:48 Transcription Available


Today's headlines include: Mobile phones around the country will blast out a 10-second siren in late July as part of a national test of a new emergency warning system. Two men have appeared in court for the first time since they were charged over the alleged kidnapping and killing of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian. A former president of Harvard, Larry Summers, has announced he will resign from teaching at the prestigious university due to his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today’s good news: A mother-daughter duo have discovered the largest coral colony in the world on the Great Barrier Reef. Host: Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa BowdenWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Off The Wire
US, Iran hold hours of nuclear talks; Discord postpones age verification rollout

Hot Off The Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:15


On today's episode: US and Iran hold hours of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast. FBI serves search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home. Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications. New York City police search for 4 people after officers were hit with snowballs in snowball fight. Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country. Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld. Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks. President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now. Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees. Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges. Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations. 'Too (expletive) fast.' Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut. Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says. Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say. More snow falls on the Northeast US as the region scrambles to clear piles from last storm. Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher. Discord postpones age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency. A close contest between the NBA’s top two teams, a men’s college hoops team snaps a double-digit win streak and a close ranked women’s game, the U.S. men’s hockey golden goal scorer is honored as the NHL returns, a Hall of Fame pitcher will have the Yankees’ 24th retired number and NFL overseas schedule news. Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke. University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech. FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence. Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US. Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP. With rocks, clubs and flammable liquid, Jewish settlers descend on a Palestinian village. Canada pledges food aid for Cuba as US fuel blockade continues. UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk. The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Ochtendnieuws | BNR
Ochtendnieuws: Kamerdebat toont verschuiving naar rechts rond AOW-plan

Ochtendnieuws | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:43


Het Tweede Kamerdebat over de regeringsverklaring is een zoektocht naar nieuwe verhoudingen. De Kamer probeert de balans te vinden tussen minderheidskabinet, coalitie en oppositie. De coalitie laat een duidelijke beweging naar rechts zien. En sluit een deal met SGP en groep Markuszower, waardoor GroenLinks-PvdA buitenspel wordt gezet. Premier Jetten moet vandaag bewijzen dat zijn ploeg schouder aan schouder staat, terwijl Jesse Klaver de nieuwe AOW-plannen een ‘lakmoesproef' noemt voor samenwerking.NVIDIA heeft de verwachtingen in hun kwartaalcijfers overtroffen met een omzet van 68,1 miljard dollar, een stijging van 73%. De winst steeg naar 43 miljard dollar, waarbij topman Jensen Huang spreekt van een ‘kantelpunt' omdat de AI-revolutie volgens hem is begonnen. Het bedrijf profiteert sterk van massale investeringen van grote techbedrijven in datacenterchips.Hillary Clinton moet vandaag voor een Amerikaanse onderzoekscommissie getuigen in de Epsteinzaak, maar het verhoor vindt achter gesloten deuren plaats. Morgen volgt oud-president Bill Clinton, terwijl Republikeinen proberen hen in het nauw te brengen en Democraten hopen dat de hoorzitting nieuw licht werpt op de zaak Trump. Ondertussen stopt voormalig minister Larry Summers met lesgeven aan Harvard vanwege zijn banden met Epstein.Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur.Over deze podcastBNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt 's ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newshour
US cuts health aid to Zimbabwe

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 47:29


The United States is ending its health programmes in Zimbabwe, including HIV treatment for one point two million people. The US embassy said Harare had pulled out of negotiations over a new health aid agreement which would have provided 367 million dollars over five years. The US has been renegotiating aid to Africa following the abolition of USAID by President Trump.   Also on the programme: The influential economist, Larry Summers, resigns from Harvard over the Epstein files and the Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, apologises to staff about his links with the convicted sex offender; and we'll hear why Emperor penguins are facing the threat of extinction.   (Photo shows a health official opening a rapid HIV test during the launch of Lenacapavir, a long‑acting HIV prevention injection outside Harare, Zimbabwe on 19 February 2026.Credit: Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

PBS NewsHour - Segments
News Wrap: Larry Summers leaves Harvard teaching job over Epstein ties

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:58


In our news wrap Wednesday, Larry Summers is leaving his teaching post at Harvard after his name appeared hundreds of times in the recent batch Epstein files, rescue teams in Brazil are searching for dozens of people after intense rains and floods and Cuba's Interior Ministry says soldiers killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that they say had opened fire in Cuban waters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

World Business Report
US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba

World Business Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 26:27


The United States says it will ease restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba's private sector as Washington's blockade leads to a worsening crisis on the Caribbean island.Former US treasury secretary and onetime Harvard president Larry Summers retires from his roles at the university. Elsewhere in Milan, Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to make images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week. Critics have questioned how using AI instead of human models and photographers is in keeping with the fashion giant's values.

AP Audio Stories
Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 0:36


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports there's another high profile resignation following the release of the Epstein files.

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED
Prince Andrew Inside the Police Station Details + Eric Dane Exclusive Story + Rebecca Gayheart and Peter Morton + Kelly Dodd vs Dr. Divya Srinivasan Feud Receipts & My Take + Jill Zarin Fired Story + Gretchen Rossi MLM Hustle + Epstein Holy Grail Ema

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 45:36


Send a textEp 275 — I start with a tribute to Eric Dane who just passed from ALS. I met him and Rebecca Gayheart at Chris Kattan's wedding when I was maid of honor and I share what stood out about him that night. I tell you about Rebecca's new man Peter Morton who started Hard Rock Cafe and sold it for over a billion, his son Harry Morton who died at 38, and his stepdaughter Domino Harvey the bounty hunter. Then I get into the link between pesticides and ALS and how to protect yourself and your family. Full anti-inflammatory diet liver update — I went from moderate to MILD and my liver is regenerating. Plus I'm starting a menopause journey every woman needs to hear. Then the gossip — Gretchen Rossi is doing a master class with MLM partners selling peptides and I break down what's really going on. The Kelly Dodd vs Dr. Divya Srinivasan feud — ALL the receipts from both sides including Kelly's deleted videos. EXCLUSIVE Jill Zarin tea — I was at the Hollywood Reporter shoot when she was about to be fired from RHONY and nobody online has gotten this story right. Then Prince Andrew — I called a friend arrested in the UK and take you through what Andrew went through inside that police station. I explain the Peter Mandelson connection, the Chinese spy, the UAE dealings and why King Charles's statement was way more calculated than people realize. I asked Claude AI what it thought about Anthropic's safety lead quitting — it basically turned on its own company. And the last 40 minutes — the Holy Grail from the Epstein email — Bill Gates, Larry Summers, Google founders on Epstein's 727, Brock Pierce explaining Bitcoin, world leaders, a hundred billion dollars at one dinner. I've never seen anyone cover this. Part two next week.Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon,it's only $6.00 a month, join the fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeyTIME CODES:

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Ep 1307 | This Is What AOC Means When She Says "Worker Focused Trade" | Ron Simmons

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 64:31


Today Ron Simmons unpacks the latest Epstein file fallout, listing major resignations, such as Thomas Pritzker, Larry Summers, and Morgan McSweeney, as well as the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He uses these men to warn about how “bad company ruins good morals” for both public figures and families. He then analyzes Marco Rubio's Munich Security Conference speech on Western civilization, sovereignty, and strong allies, contrasting it with AOC's bumbling on Taiwan and Marxist definition of culture. Ron then offers practical financial advice for young families and answers listener questions on raising godly kids, government assistance, marriage prep, and why Christianity is true. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(03:30) The Epstein Files(14:20) Munich Security Conference(19:40) Marco Rubio's Speech(27:00) AOC's Response(31:30) Financial Advice for Young Families(42:50) Answering Viewer Questions — Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers | Go to ⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box of 100% American meat, and you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. — Related Episodes: Ep 1300 | Was the Government Shutdown a Win or Loss for Trump? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000748662175 Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000746486355 Ep 1286 | Maduro Detained, Minnesota ICE Altercation, Can Trump Save Single-Family Homes? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000744608458 — Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TGO Radio
Pigeon Mouth

TGO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 80:10


This week, Dr. Hook and his leather eye patch. Also: Brian's dad thinks everyone famous died from smoking cigarettes | Brian at Costco | old Beavis and Butt-head | Jeff had a dream about a celebrity | Woody Woodbury could only have been funny in 1960 | a Larry Summers correction | Willa Mastin | Jeff hates the crippled kid from those commercials | Jeff refers to Doug as Ron | and finally, instead of doing the news, the Boys start watching an old after school special about a young girl who likes to fuck, starring Maureen McCormick and her pigeon mouth.

Hawk Droppings
Prince Andrew Arrested on His Birthday

Hawk Droppings

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 21:12


The Epstein files have now ensnared figures across multiple countries. In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to resign after his top aides, including ambassador Peter Mandelson and chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, stepped down amid revelations about their ties to Epstein. In Norway, former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been arrested and criminally charged. Diplomat Mona Juul faces a corruption investigation. France's former culture minister Jack Lang resigned under criminal inquiry. In academia, Larry Summers of Harvard, Joi Ito of MIT, and others have lost positions at major institutions. In business, Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million, Thomas Pritzker stepped down from Hyatt, and Casey Wasserman faces defections ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. In law, Brad Karp of Paul Weiss and Goldman Sachs counsel Katherine Romler both had deep ties to Epstein revealed through emails. Alex Acosta, the federal prosecutor who cut Epstein's sweetheart plea deal in 2008, allowing a man facing 240 years in prison to serve 13 months with work release, later became Trump's Secretary of Labor. And Pam Bondi, who served as Florida Attorney General for eight years while Epstein was active in her jurisdiction, did nothing, and continues to cover for those involved. 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

High & Low
Roasting the Broligarchy: Epstein Dive 6 - More Diary Pages, Allegations Against Billionaire Leon Black, and Explaining the Outrage over Lifetouch

High & Low

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 78:36


This dive begins by reviewing more pages of the unknown girl's diary that was featured in Part 5. These new pages list multiple names of prominent men whose influence span across NASCAR, private equity, and politics. One man named is Leon Black, former CEO of private equity giant Apollo Global Management, with a unifying theme across several allegations about his preference to inflict a unique type of pain. A lawsuit filed against Leon Black connects to Epstein staffer Sarah Kellen/Kensington and helps explain the current day blowback concerning the photography company, Lifetouch. People featured for their Epstein correspondence and/or connection in this episode include: Leon Black, Sarah Kellen/Kensington, Dan Snyder, Joe Gibbs, Charles Joseph Colgan, Brian Vickers, Larry Summers, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Senator George Mitchell, Steve Bannon, and more. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cold Brew Got Me Like
Episode 213: Let Them Eat Opinion Polls

Cold Brew Got Me Like

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 70:55


When laws are replaced by opinion polls. ALSO: The horific legacyr of Larry Summers. PLUS :A great Genesis song from 1978!!Genesis - "Follow You, fFollow Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAmCmNa-NSECold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com

Beyond The Horizon
Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein And His Great Pal Larry Summers (2/11/26)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 39:52 Transcription Available


Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein were connected through overlapping elite academic, financial, and political networks rather than any formally acknowledged partnership, but the relationship has raised persistent ethical and reputational questions. Epstein cultivated proximity to power by attaching himself to influential figures, and Summers—then a central node in global economics as former U.S. Treasury Secretary and later president of Harvard—was part of the world Epstein aggressively courted. Epstein donated money connected to Harvard-linked initiatives during and after Summers' tenure, and he leveraged those institutional ties to maintain legitimacy even after his 2008 sex-crime conviction. Critics argue that Summers' broader ecosystem helped normalize Epstein's continued access to elite spaces, particularly as Epstein sought to launder his reputation through academia and intellectual patronage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Epstein Chronicles
Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein And His Great Pal Larry Summers (2/9/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 39:52 Transcription Available


Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein were connected through overlapping elite academic, financial, and political networks rather than any formally acknowledged partnership, but the relationship has raised persistent ethical and reputational questions. Epstein cultivated proximity to power by attaching himself to influential figures, and Summers—then a central node in global economics as former U.S. Treasury Secretary and later president of Harvard—was part of the world Epstein aggressively courted. Epstein donated money connected to Harvard-linked initiatives during and after Summers' tenure, and he leveraged those institutional ties to maintain legitimacy even after his 2008 sex-crime conviction. Critics argue that Summers' broader ecosystem helped normalize Epstein's continued access to elite spaces, particularly as Epstein sought to launder his reputation through academia and intellectual patronage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Beyond The Horizon
Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, Larry Summers And The IPI

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 22:06 Transcription Available


Jeffrey Epstein's entanglement with Leon Black and Larry Summers runs through the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation and its flagship project, the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), born out of the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. Black, the billionaire Apollo founder, bankrolled INET with roughly $25 million and installed himself as its chief patron, while Summers — fresh off his controversial presidency at Harvard and a career bouncing between Wall Street and Washington — became one of its intellectual faces. Epstein, already a convicted sex offender by 2008, quietly emerged as a financial conduit and behind-the-scenes broker for INET and its affiliates, using donor networks, shell foundations, and elite access to move money and cultivate influence. Through Epstein's foundation, funds were routed into academic projects, conferences, and research hubs that placed him back inside elite academic circles that had supposedly shut him out, laundering his reputation through economics, philanthropy, and intellectual respectability.What makes the IPI/INET web so corrosive is how thoroughly it fused money, power, and reputational cover. Black would later admit paying Epstein $158 million for “tax advice,” an explanation so implausible it collapsed under its own weight, while Summers maintained institutional ties to projects and donors connected to Epstein long after his 2008 conviction was public record. Epstein was not a peripheral donor — he was a facilitator, recruiter, and fixer who connected hedge-fund money, Ivy League legitimacy, and political access in a closed loop that insulated all participants from scrutiny. The IPI ecosystem gave Epstein exactly what he needed after Florida: proximity to young academics, international travel, visa sponsorships, and an elite shield that made him look like a disgraced financier turned reformed intellectual benefactor. It wasn't an accident, and it wasn't ignorance — it was a deliberate system where billionaires, former Treasury secretaries, and a convicted predator all found mutual benefit inside the same polished academic machine.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3574 - Trump's War on History; Schumer and Jeffries Start Caving on ICE Reforms w/ Dan Friedman

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 65:00


It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on the Majority Report   On today's program:   After the Clintons agree to testify before Congress about their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump says he feels bad that "they're going after Bill Clinton," adding that "Bill Clinton got me, he understood me." The comments stand in contrast to Trump's remarks during the second presidential debate in 2016, when he said there was "no president in history who has been more abusive to women than Bill Clinton."   Trump announces a shift in his mass deportation policy, saying that they no longer want to force themselves into cities where they are not wanted. He wants the mayors and governors to ask for his help and to say "please".   As Trump shows vulnerability around ICE, instead of seizing on this opportunity, Hakeen Jeffries and Chuck Schumer use this moment to soften their demands around ICE reform.   Dan Friedman, senior reporter in Mother Jones' DC Bureau joins the program to discuss his piece in MJ "Trump's War on History".   In the Fun Half:   Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join the show.   In a released audio recording of a phone conversation between Larry Summers, Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein reveals Barak's anxiety of Israel's decent into a single state with an Arab majority.   In another released audio recording, Jeffrey Epstein is advising Ehud Barak to reach out to Peter Thiel to get a spot on Palantir's board. A year after that phone call, Palantir opened an office in Israel.   An in-depth piece by Jake Lahut on Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) reveals her alleged heavy drinking. Mace says that she has a condition that prevents her from being able to drink alcohol despite there being photos, videos and disputes from former staffers that contradict the claim.   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: NAKED WINES: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD.   RITUAL: Get 25% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/MAJORITY. COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORTBOGO for an exclusive deal only available Jan 25th - Feb 8th! SUNSET LAKE: Now through February 9th you can use the code VALENTINE26 to save 30% on all of Sunset Lake's gummies, chocolate fudge, and Farmer's Roast infused coffee beans 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.com

Chapo Trap House
1007 - A Guy Who Never Dies feat. David J. Roth (2/3/26)

Chapo Trap House

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 92:53


David Roth returns to talk about the newest avalanche of Epstein files and what they tell us about the depravity of our elites and the West as a whole. We run through a gauntlet of incriminating emails with Larry Summers, Peter Mandelson, Peter Attia, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and more. Then, to lighten the mood, we talk about a profile of Woah Nancy and her poor staffers, plus a tip about Marie Concentrationcamp Perez. Find David's work at Defector here: https://defector.com/author/david-roth Tickets for our ten year show are going fast, so buy now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900643BE404F182 Follow the new Chapo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapotraphousereal/ And Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chapotraphousereal.bsky.social

The Last American Vagabond
The Epstein Files – Is This About Accountability Or Pacification?

The Last American Vagabond

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 156:39 Transcription Available


Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/3/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v732itk","div":"rumble_v732itk"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): Welcome to the Great Reset: Techno Tyranny Where You Will Own Nothing | W./ Vanessa Beeley & Ryan Christian (The Last American Vagabond) Epstein Files Expose Cover-Up & Reveal Palantir/Network State Connection (15) The Last American Vagabond on X: "Elon Musk merged SpaceX with his A.I. start-up, xAI (after merging xAI and Twitter) creating the world's most valuable private company https://t.co/iAMrmIa7Si" / X The Quiet Transition From DARPA's XAI To Elon's xAI & Haaretz Exposes Sadistic Nature Of The IDF (15) Ryan Grim on X: "Appears to be this dinner with Barak and Larry Summers. Subscribe at https://t.co/lAYOLVwlC4 for more https://t.co/jW2NjqiQDZ" / X Welcome to the Palantir World Order EFTA02381427.pdf Trump & The Zionist/Globalist Technocrats Are Building Your New Society Whether You Like It Or Not The Co-Opting of Bitcoin: BTC Nashville, Peter Thiel, Donald Trump, and Rumble (16) Jacob King on X: "The Epstein files reveal that Israel hijacked control of the Bitcoin network over a decade ago. Israel was paying the salaries of 60% of Bitcoin's core developers and offered highly elusive gifts behind the scenes. This is very suspicious. Epstein and Israel were also major https://t.co/qJp2TnwLtL" / X EFTA00680068.pdf (16) Bruce Fenton on X: "Did Epstein influence Bitcoin core development? Short answer: No. This is not how Bitcoin works. Here's what happened: Epstein donated to MIT Media Lab…who in turn supported MIT Digital Currency Initiative…which in turn funded Bitcoin developers. These devs used to be https://t.co/lDjveKsIBc" / X Mark Goodwin Interview - Was Bitcoin A Government Operation & Can It Still Be Used To Fight Back? Mitch Burcham Interview - How The Government Commandeered Bitcoin & Its Decentralized Future New Tab (16) Hamid Bendaas

The Moscow Murders and More
Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, Larry Summers And The IPI

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 22:06 Transcription Available


Jeffrey Epstein's entanglement with Leon Black and Larry Summers runs through the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation and its flagship project, the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), born out of the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. Black, the billionaire Apollo founder, bankrolled INET with roughly $25 million and installed himself as its chief patron, while Summers — fresh off his controversial presidency at Harvard and a career bouncing between Wall Street and Washington — became one of its intellectual faces. Epstein, already a convicted sex offender by 2008, quietly emerged as a financial conduit and behind-the-scenes broker for INET and its affiliates, using donor networks, shell foundations, and elite access to move money and cultivate influence. Through Epstein's foundation, funds were routed into academic projects, conferences, and research hubs that placed him back inside elite academic circles that had supposedly shut him out, laundering his reputation through economics, philanthropy, and intellectual respectability.What makes the IPI/INET web so corrosive is how thoroughly it fused money, power, and reputational cover. Black would later admit paying Epstein $158 million for “tax advice,” an explanation so implausible it collapsed under its own weight, while Summers maintained institutional ties to projects and donors connected to Epstein long after his 2008 conviction was public record. Epstein was not a peripheral donor — he was a facilitator, recruiter, and fixer who connected hedge-fund money, Ivy League legitimacy, and political access in a closed loop that insulated all participants from scrutiny. The IPI ecosystem gave Epstein exactly what he needed after Florida: proximity to young academics, international travel, visa sponsorships, and an elite shield that made him look like a disgraced financier turned reformed intellectual benefactor. It wasn't an accident, and it wasn't ignorance — it was a deliberate system where billionaires, former Treasury secretaries, and a convicted predator all found mutual benefit inside the same polished academic machine.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Epstein Chronicles
Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, Larry Summers And The IPI (1/24/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 38:10 Transcription Available


Jeffrey Epstein's entanglement with Leon Black and Larry Summers runs through the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation and its flagship project, the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), born out of the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. Black, the billionaire Apollo founder, bankrolled INET with roughly $25 million and installed himself as its chief patron, while Summers — fresh off his controversial presidency at Harvard and a career bouncing between Wall Street and Washington — became one of its intellectual faces. Epstein, already a convicted sex offender by 2008, quietly emerged as a financial conduit and behind-the-scenes broker for INET and its affiliates, using donor networks, shell foundations, and elite access to move money and cultivate influence. Through Epstein's foundation, funds were routed into academic projects, conferences, and research hubs that placed him back inside elite academic circles that had supposedly shut him out, laundering his reputation through economics, philanthropy, and intellectual respectability.What makes the IPI/INET web so corrosive is how thoroughly it fused money, power, and reputational cover. Black would later admit paying Epstein $158 million for “tax advice,” an explanation so implausible it collapsed under its own weight, while Summers maintained institutional ties to projects and donors connected to Epstein long after his 2008 conviction was public record. Epstein was not a peripheral donor — he was a facilitator, recruiter, and fixer who connected hedge-fund money, Ivy League legitimacy, and political access in a closed loop that insulated all participants from scrutiny. The IPI ecosystem gave Epstein exactly what he needed after Florida: proximity to young academics, international travel, visa sponsorships, and an elite shield that made him look like a disgraced financier turned reformed intellectual benefactor. It wasn't an accident, and it wasn't ignorance — it was a deliberate system where billionaires, former Treasury secretaries, and a convicted predator all found mutual benefit inside the same polished academic machine.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

History's Greatest Idiots
Larry Summers: The One Scandal That Ended Everything - Part Two (Season 6 Episode 11)

History's Greatest Idiots

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 53:45


After causing the 2008 financial crisis through reckless deregulation, Larry Summers got hired by Barack Obama to fix the disaster he helped create. Then in November 2025, emails revealed he'd been using Jeffrey Epstein as his wingman.Welcome to part two. Last episode covered his arrogant rise. Now we cover his spectacular fall.The 2008 Financial CrisisSummers made $5 million at D.E. Shaw in 2008 whilst the economy collapsed. He earned $20 million speaking to banks he'd deregulated.Then his policies came home to roost. Derivatives crashed. Lehman collapsed.Who did Obama call? Larry Summers.Christina Romer calculated the economy needed $1.8 trillion in stimulus. Summers capped it at $890 billion. The final stimulus was $787 billion. Too small.Banks got bailed out. Homeowners got foreclosed.The Epstein ScandalAfter Obama, Summers returned to Harvard. Joined OpenAI in 2023. He'd survived everything.Then came November 2025. The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's estate documents. Among them: emails between Epstein and Summers from 2017-2019.Summers was asking Epstein for dating advice about pursuing a younger woman economist, his "mentee." Code name: "peril." Epstein workshopped his messages over seven months.Epstein wrote: "im a pretty good wing man, no?"Summers asked whether to thank her or apologise for being married. To Harvard professor Elisa New. Who had also emailed Epstein, thanking him for funding her poetry project.The fallout was immediate. Summers resigned from OpenAI, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and multiple think tanks. On 3rd December 2025, the American Economic Association imposed a lifetime ban.Summers called it "a major error in judgement."What We LearnBrilliance doesn't mean being right. Summers was wrong about derivatives, Glass-Steagall, Russia, the stimulus, and Epstein."Failing upwards" works until it doesn't. For 50 years, every disaster led to a bigger job. Until one scandal proved too toxic.Stiglitz warned everyone about everything in the 1990s. He was right and kept from power. Summers was wrong and kept getting promoted.The system enabled Summers for decades: valuing confidence over wisdom, connections over competence. His deregulation helped cause the 2008 financial crisis, his Russia policies created oligarchs, he was implicated in numerous scandals during his tenure in Harvard. He got away with failure for decades...until he used Jeffrey Epstein as his dating coach.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Books in World Affairs
Harold James, "Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization" (Yale UP, 2023)

New Books in World Affairs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 50:39


In Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization (Yale UP, 2023), distinguished economic historian Harold James offers a fresh perspective on the past two centuries of globalization and the pivotal moments that shaped it. James analyzes seven major economic crises that occurred over this period, including the late 1840s, the simultaneous stock market shocks of 1873, the First World War years, the Great Depression era, the 1970s, the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, and most recently the Covid-19 crisis. Through his insightful analysis, he illustrates how some of these crises contributed to increased cross-border integration of labor, goods, and capital markets, while others resulted in significant deglobalization. James classifies the crises into two categories: those caused by shortages and those driven by demand. He explains how shortages have led to greater globalization as markets expanded and producers innovated to increase supply, as evidenced by events such as the First World War and the oil shocks of the 1970s. In contrast, demand-driven crises, such as those that caused the Great Depression and the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, have typically led to international trade contraction and decreased globalization, often accompanied by widespread skepticism of governments. To support his findings, James examines the writings of key observers who shaped our understanding of each crisis, including Karl Marx in 1848, Stanley Jevons, Léon Walras, and Carl Menger in the 1870s, German Treasury Secretary Karl Helfferich in the First World War, John Maynard Keynes in the Great Depression, Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek in the 1970s, Ben Bernanke in 2008, and Larry Summers and Raj Chetty in 2020. Overall, James' work provides an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between economic crises and globalization over the past two centuries, and sheds light on the potential trajectory of future economic developments. Javier Mejia is an economist at Stanford University who specializes in the intersection of social networks and economic history. His research interests also include entrepreneurship and political economy, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Middle East. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Los Andes University. Mejia has previously been a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at New York University-Abu Dhabi and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Bordeaux. He is also a frequent contributor to various news outlets, currently serving as an op-ed columnist for Forbes Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

History's Greatest Idiots
Larry Summers: The Man Who Crashed the World Economy...Then Got Hired to Fix It - Part One (Season 6 Episode 10)

History's Greatest Idiots

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 55:03


How did one economist cause the 2008 financial crisis, get hired to fix it, protect his corrupt mate whilst Harvard paid millions in settlements, suggest women might be genetically inferior at science, and still remain one of the most powerful figures in American economics for decades?In this episode of History's Greatest Idiots, we explore the spectacular career of Lawrence Henry Summers, the man who failed upwards for nearly five decades, leaving economic destruction, hurt feelings, and dodgy friendships in his wake. This is the story of how brilliant people can be catastrophically wrong about everything whilst sounding extremely clever, and how it all came crashing down in November 2025 when emails revealed he'd been using a high-profile buddy as his personal dating coach.Part one of this epic two-part series covers Larry's rise from golden child to economic disaster architect.The Golden Child: How Larry was born into economics royalty (both parents were economics professors, two uncles won Nobel Prizes) The three-year-old who argued with everyone and drove his mother crazy Writing to his Nobel Prize-winning uncle at age 13 to solve maths problems (the audacity!) Skipping grades, enrolling at MIT at 16, and becoming one of Harvard's youngest tenured professors at 28 Winning every major economics award before age 40 (perhaps a bit too confident)The Clinton Years: How to Deregulate an Economy and Call It Progress: The infamous 1991 "toxic memo" suggesting dumping pollution on poor countries (economics or eugenics with dollar signs?) Championing the repeal of Glass-Steagall in 1999, removing Depression-era banking protections Crushing Brooksley Born's attempts to regulate financial derivatives Pushing through the Commodity Futures Modernization Act, banning regulation of derivatives (what could go wrong?) His fundamental disagreements with Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, who was actually correct about regulation The Russia disaster: "shock therapy" privatization that created oligarchs, sent poverty from 2% to 40%, and caused a 43% increase in male death rates Why Summers, like most economists, only thought five years ahead instead of 15, 20, or 30 yearsLarry Goes to Harvard (And Everything Goes Wrong Again): Becoming Harvard's 27th President in 2001 and lasting exactly five years (one of the shortest tenures in modern history) The Cornel West affair: calling a renowned philosopher's hip-hop album an "embarrassment" and sparking an exodus to Princeton The Andrei Shleifer scandal: protecting his corrupt protégé from the Russia privatization disaster whilst Harvard paid a record $26.5 million settlement January 2005: suggesting women are underrepresented in science because they don't want to work hard enough and might be genetically inferior (listing discrimination third) MIT biologist Nancy Hopkins feeling physically ill and walking out of his speech The faculty vote of no confidence (218 to 185) and his eventual resignation in February 2006 Why being the smartest person in the room means you should be able to read the bloody roomThis is only part one. In part two, Larry gets to witness the worldwide economic collapse caused by his deregulation policies, gets parachuted in by Obama to help fix the problems he created, and we reveal the massive 2025 scandal that ultimately ruined his already damaged legacy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Books Network
Harold James, "Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization" (Yale UP, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 50:39


In Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization (Yale UP, 2023), distinguished economic historian Harold James offers a fresh perspective on the past two centuries of globalization and the pivotal moments that shaped it. James analyzes seven major economic crises that occurred over this period, including the late 1840s, the simultaneous stock market shocks of 1873, the First World War years, the Great Depression era, the 1970s, the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, and most recently the Covid-19 crisis. Through his insightful analysis, he illustrates how some of these crises contributed to increased cross-border integration of labor, goods, and capital markets, while others resulted in significant deglobalization. James classifies the crises into two categories: those caused by shortages and those driven by demand. He explains how shortages have led to greater globalization as markets expanded and producers innovated to increase supply, as evidenced by events such as the First World War and the oil shocks of the 1970s. In contrast, demand-driven crises, such as those that caused the Great Depression and the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, have typically led to international trade contraction and decreased globalization, often accompanied by widespread skepticism of governments. To support his findings, James examines the writings of key observers who shaped our understanding of each crisis, including Karl Marx in 1848, Stanley Jevons, Léon Walras, and Carl Menger in the 1870s, German Treasury Secretary Karl Helfferich in the First World War, John Maynard Keynes in the Great Depression, Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek in the 1970s, Ben Bernanke in 2008, and Larry Summers and Raj Chetty in 2020. Overall, James' work provides an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between economic crises and globalization over the past two centuries, and sheds light on the potential trajectory of future economic developments. Javier Mejia is an economist at Stanford University who specializes in the intersection of social networks and economic history. His research interests also include entrepreneurship and political economy, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Middle East. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Los Andes University. Mejia has previously been a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at New York University-Abu Dhabi and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Bordeaux. He is also a frequent contributor to various news outlets, currently serving as an op-ed columnist for Forbes Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Beyond The Horizon
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Draft Will Featuring Larry Summers and Jes Staley (12/24/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 15:49 Transcription Available


Recently unsealed Department of Justice records show that **Jeffrey Epstein named Jes Staley and Larry Summers as potential executors in earlier draft versions of his estate planning documents from the 2010s, though neither appeared in the final will he signed in 2019. According to the newly released materials under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Staley first appeared in a 2012 draft as a “successor executor” and was later listed as a full executor in versions from 2013 and 2014, while Summers was named a successor executor in a 2014 revision. These designations would have given both men significant authority over Epstein's vast estate if the primary executors were unable or unwilling to serve — a striking inclusion given their high public profiles. However, in the final will drafted shortly before Epstein's death, both men were removed and are absent from the 2019 document that ultimately governs the estate.Oh these are the guys we're supposed to tiptoe around for? These are the delicate reputations the system keeps clearing its throat to protect? A Wall Street lifer who can't explain his Epstein emails without tripping over himself, and an academic power broker who spent years pretending his association with Epstein was some innocent clerical error? These are the men whose good names require sealed files, careful wording, and institutional panic? Give me a break. If the truth about a dead sex trafficker's will is enough to embarrass you, then maybe the embarrassment isn't the problem — maybe it's the résumé. The idea that the public must be shielded from learning that Jeffrey Epstein trusted these guys with his estate isn't discretion, it's comedy. And not even good comedy — it's the kind that only plays in boardrooms where accountability has been dead longer than Epstein himself.to conact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein named Larry Summers, Jes Staley as estate executors in draft wills | New York Post

Drew and Mike Show
Everybody Hates Dave – December 21, 2025

Drew and Mike Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 166:59


Chappelle's Netflix special angers both sides, Eli Zaret joins us as the Detroit Lions season ends, Jeffrey Epstein files released, Bowen Yang exits SNL, NASCAR's Greg Biffle plane crash, D4vd's burn cage, and more entitled Nick Reiner information. Eli Zaret joins the show to recap the Detroit Lions season-killing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, DK Metcalf vs the fans, the Chicago Bears incredible win over the Green Bay Packers, go over the CFB playoff games over the weekend, Michigan's search for their next head coach, Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt NIL offers, the Jake Paul/Anthony Joshua spectacle, Amon-Ra St. Brown's boogers, Puka Nacua's racist mistake, Jared Goff's Christmas presents, a bet on a Shohei Ohtani ball, the Detroit Pistons hot run and more. A brand new David Chappelle special dropped out of nowhere on Netflix. Dave made a lot of money in Saudi Arabia. Bowen Yang leaves Saturday Night Live midseason. His final sketch to send him off was pretty weak. Noah Weiland really misses his dog. “Do your thing, internet”. Bill Clinton is the big loser in the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. They come heavily redacted and posted pictures disappeared a day later. The Brown University shooter was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. NASCAR's Greg Biffle and family dead in plane crash. Zion Williamson allegedly slid into Sydney Sweeney's DM's. Jerry Garcia was no fan of Jim Morrison or The Doors. Steven Tyler and his 38-year-old girlfriend break up. More and more info-dumps are dropping regarding Nick Reiner. He's using schizophrenia as an excuse. Conan O'Brien could have saved Rob and Michele Reiner. Luigi Mangione is having some good luck in court lately. We watch as a drunk couple make absolute fools of themselves. Katie Price is looking awfully fake and too thin these days. Christina Aguilera looks pretty damn good after Ozempic. D4vd had a ‘burn cage' and it doesn't look suspicious at all. The Oscars are moving to YouTube. TV is a dying medium. Jimmy Kimmel had a tough year and cried about it. Harvard wants to know who filmed and released a clip of Larry Summers. Merch is still available. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

The Howie Carr Radio Network
Methuen Police Scandal | 12.11.25 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 4

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 38:36


While Karen Read's trial was taking up all the media attention a scandal with the Methuen Police Chief was taking place, Larry Summers joins Howie to discuss the case and where it's at now.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
SITREP 25: The Government Is Open, the Epstein Files Will Be Released, and the Media's Lies About Me in Mexico.

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 19:18


The Situation Report for December 4, 2025. The latest on what Congress has been up to since Democrats finally ended their 43-day shutdown. Rep. Crenshaw covers the much talked about Epstein vote, as well as the most recent developments in our standoff with Venezuela and the Ukraine-Russia negotiations. And he brings the receipts on Punchbowl New's "Mexico scandal" – which turns out to be the most boring story ever.   43 days lost and Democrats flat out lied to you   Get ready for the Obamacare subsidies debate   About that Epstein vote   A fun fact about Epstein's buddy Larry Summers   Aftermath of the attack on DC's National Guard   Governor Tim Walz (remember him?) has a $1 billion+ fraud scandal   How hawala networks are possibly using taxpayer dollars to support terrorism   President Trump gives Maduro an ultimatum   Jared Kushner is back! The latest on Ukraine-Russia negotiations   MEDIA BIAS ALERT: Lies, damned lies, and Punchbowl News (about that "alcohol-related incident" in Mexico)   A new tariff deal between U.S. and Britain   TRAVEL ALERT: Get your REAL ID ready for TSA   Read more debunking of the Punchbowl News story here   Listen to my podcast with Dr. Ge Bai on the healthcare debate here

Politicology
Epstein's Global Web—The Weekly

Politicology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 75:54


This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) break down the newly released Epstein emails, what they show, what they don't and why the national security implications are far bigger than the headlines. They dig into Epstein's attempts to insert himself into global politics including offering Russia “insight” on Donald Trump and the strange connection between Larry Summers and China's Belt and Road Initiative  Then, they walk through why Congress forced the DOJ's hand, why Pam Bondi now controls what gets redacted, and why the lack of institutional trust means any carve-outs will only fuel more conspiracy and chaos. After that, they turn to Poland, where a Russian-backed sabotage attack on a key supply line to Ukraine has triggered a crisis inside NATO.     In Politicology+ they dive into back-to-back Oval Office visits from two Middle Eastern leaders, and what Trump's defense of the Saudi Crown Prince reveals about America's shifting posture in the region.  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Listen to The Last Invention: https://bit.ly/4pob891 Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Politico - Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump Newsweek - Donald Trump ‘blowing Bubba' message in Epstein emails under scrutiny - Newsweek ABC News - Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen': Email - ABC News NY Post - Meet economist Keyu Jin, who Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with | New York Post NYT - Poland Blames Russian-Backed Ukrainians for Railway Sabotage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Verdict with Ted Cruz
BONUS POD: Dumpapalooza-ABC Buried Epstein Bombshell for 3 Years—Now It's All Coming Out

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 13:55 Transcription Available


Legislative Action and Presidential Approval The U.S. House voted 427–1 to release Epstein-related documents, followed by unanimous Senate approval. President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the DOJ to release unclassified records and declassify materials where possible within 30 days. Trump publicly celebrated the signing, calling prior criticism a “Democratic hoax” and asserting his administration has nothing to hide. Political Backfire Narrative Democrats initially demanded the release to harm Trump politically, assuming the files would implicate him. The documents expose Democratic ties to Epstein, calling it “one of the biggest political backfires in modern history.” Democratic Figures Named Mentions Bill and Hillary Clinton, alleging they risk legal exposure and have ignored subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. Other names include Stacey Plaskett, Hakeem Jeffries, Bill Richardson, Larry Summers, George Mitchell, and others. Notes that Epstein donated 89% of his political contributions to Democratic and progressive causes between 1990 and 2018. Legal and Investigative Angle Suggests the DOJ is examining Epstein’s connections to high-profile Democrats. References subpoenas issued to the Clintons and eight other individuals. Raises the possibility of contempt charges similar to those faced by Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro for ignoring congressional subpoenas. Flight Records and Media Coverage Points to flight logs showing Bill Clinton traveled on Epstein’s plane multiple times in the early 2000s. Criticizes media and Democratic leaders for alleged hypocrisy and lack of transparency. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rubin Report
The Exact Moment CNN Host Realizes Jasmine Crockett Is a Monster

The Rubin Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 59:06


Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about CNN's Kaitlan Collins grilling Jasmine Crockett live on-air about how she misled people by lying to try to make it sound like Lee Zeldin had taken money from Jeffrey Epstein when it was someone else who had the same name; Democrat Stacey Plaskett desperately trying to explain to CNN's Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer why she was texting with Jeffrey Epstein during a house testimony hearing; Democrat Ayanna Pressley getting annoyed when a BBC News host repeatedly points out that Democrats didn't seem to care about Jeffrey Epstein during the 4 years that Joe Biden was president; hidden camera footage of Larry Summers awkwardly explaining to his class his shame regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and why will be stepping down from the OpenAi board but continuing to teach courses at Harvard University; Scott Jennings explaining to Newsmax's Rob Schmitt why Democrats sudden desire to get the Epstein files is more likely to hurt Democrats than Donald Trump and the Republicans; Zohran Mamdani telling PIX11 News' Dan Mannarino how he plans to prevent any future ICE raids from happening in NYC; and much more. Dave also does a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ----------  Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com Juvent - Stop joint pain and stiffness with the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform. In the US, the Juvent device is considered investigational for the treatment of osteoporosis or improvement/maintenance of bone mineral density. Our claims have not been reviewed or cleared by the FDA to treat any disease or condition. The JUVENT® Micro-Impact Platform® is registered as a Class I medical device for exercise and rehabilitation." Go to http://Juvent.com/RUBIN and use the code RUBIN to save $300 on your own Juvent. Brickhouse Nutrition - The most impressive health and nutrition products in the industry are like LEAN, CreaTone and Field of Greens are now 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Go to: http://BrickhouseSale.com to get 30% off! 

The Megyn Kelly Show
Dems Urge Military to Ignore Orders, and Couric's Charlie Kirk Smear, with Buck Sexton, Andrew Kolvet, and Blake Neff | Ep. 1197

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 103:44


Megyn Kelly is joined by Buck Sexton, co-host of "The Clay and Buck Show," to talk about the shocking and bizarre video of Democrats urging the military to ignore orders from Trump, whether the narco terror strikes are what's really behind the video, the way the left is laying the groundwork for the new #Resistance, what made Trump flip and suddenly support the full release of The Epstein Files, the truth about Larry Summers and other Democrats and Epstein, Jasmine Crockett's completely stupid and false Epstein commentary, Kara Swisher attacking VP JD Vance with false and unfunny smears, and more. Then Andrew Kolvet and Blake Neff, producers of "The Charlie Kirk Show," join to talk about Joy Reid admitting the truth about the dangers of discomfort of men in women's locker rooms, the importance of people like Reid coming to this realization, the ghoulish attempt by Katie Couric to get John Fetterman to attack Charlie Kirk, the left's disturbing support of political violence, the state of the conservative movement after Charlie Kirk's assassination, the key issue of Israel that's dividing the right, and more. Sexton- https://www.youtube.com/@BuckSextonKolvet & Neff- https://thecharliekirkshow.com/ Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldUnplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/MK and order your UP phone today!SelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS. Save more than 50% at https://selectquote.com/MEGYNChef iQ: Holiday cooking just got easier—discover how the Chef iQ SENSE wireless thermometer takes the stress out of Thanksgiving and get 30% off sitewide at https://ChefIQ.com with code MK!  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rubin Report
Dems Regret Epstein Files Release as Major Dem Names Come Out

The Rubin Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 55:09


Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Democrats already regretting calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as major Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries, Larry Summers and Stacey Plaskett get named in the latest email release; CNN's Kaitlan Collins grilling Democrat Hakeem Jeffries about his attempts to get money from Jeffrey Epstein; Hakeem Jeffries' pathetic attempts to defend Stacey Plaskett's Jeffrey Epstein connection; Lee Zeldin's hilarious response to Jasmine Crockett accusing him of taking money from Jeffrey Epstein without ever realizing it was a different Jeffrey Epstein; Donald Trump's brutal new nickname for Majorie Taylor Greene; Joy Reid finally admitting that progressives were wrong to allow transwomen into women's locker rooms; Brandon Johnson telling "I've Had It Podcast" host Jennifer Welch that Trump's use of ICE and the National Guard in Chicago is actually an attempt to relitigate the Civil War; Border Czar Tom Homan telling Fox News' Jesse Watters how the ICE protests in Charlotte North Carolina are actually helping justify more ICE agents in the area; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Morgan & Morgan - Morgan & Morgan is America's Largest Injury Law Firm, with over 1,000 attorneys operating in all 50 states. Go to: https://ForThePeople.com/Rubin Venice.Ai - Use Ai that doesn't spy on you or censor the AI. Ai is valuable and you shouldn't need to give up your privacy to use it. Go to https://venice.ai/dave and use code DAVE to get 20% off a pro plan and enjoy private, uncensored AI. Polymarket -Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more!