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Prince Andrew publicly said after his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview that he was willing to help any appropriate law-enforcement agency investigating Jeffrey Epstein, but U.S. prosecutors later said that cooperation never materialized. In January 2020, then-U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said Andrew had provided “zero cooperation” despite requests from the FBI and federal prosecutors to interview him. By March, Berman said Andrew had effectively “shut the door” on voluntary cooperation, and in June the Southern District of New York stated that Andrew had repeatedly declined requests to schedule an interview and had told prosecutors through his lawyers that he would not come in voluntarily. Andrew's legal team disputed the government's characterization, saying he wanted to cooperate but objected to the way prosecutors had handled the matter publicly.Years later, the core issue remained unresolved: Andrew had never sat for the kind of substantive questioning U.S. investigators originally sought about Epstein and his associates. His lawyers had at various points proposed providing written responses, while Andrew himself largely avoided further public questioning after the Newsnight interview devastated his reputation. Renewed calls for him to testify continued as additional Epstein records were released, with survivors and lawmakers arguing that he may possess relevant information. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and denied knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct, but the contrast between his original promise to help investigators and the absence of a full interview has followed him ever since.to conact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Will scrapping the triple lock be electorally perilous for Burnham, or can his vision of a national care service convince the public and his party that it's time for pension reform? Did being Mayor of Greater Manchester make him a better orator? And what is Rory's explanation for his viral Newsnight stare? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Enjoy Rory and Alastair's interview with Mustafa Suleyman by searching ‘Leading' on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair's miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription. Sponsored by Lloyds. Move faster with daily global market analysis, the download on tokenisation and how to manage your company's energy transition all from Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Banking. Search Lloyds Corporate. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ __________ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com __________ Research: Evie Townend Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: James Clayden, Louis Mealing Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Andrew reportedly considered writing a memoir as part of an effort to tell his side of the story after his public downfall over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. Reports said he discussed the idea with advisers and people in publishing, with the possibility that a book could address his friendship with Epstein, the fallout from his disastrous Newsnight interview and his removal from public royal duties. The concept drew immediate attention because a memoir would have given Andrew a chance to challenge the public narrative around him, but it also carried enormous legal and reputational risks, particularly if he addressed disputed allegations or private royal matters in detail.Despite the speculation, the memoir never materialized. Andrew ultimately did not publish a book, and the project appeared to stall amid concerns about whether recounting his version of events would create more problems than it solved. Any memoir would have subjected his claims to intense scrutiny, potentially reopened questions about Epstein and Giuffre, and risked further friction with the royal family. In the end, the idea remained just that: an idea repeatedly floated in the press but never turned into a finished, published account.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn discuss Andy Burnham's awkward meeting with Donald Trump, Earl Spencer's explosive new book and the row with Piers Morgan over its claims, plus Harry's forthcoming documentary about Diana. They also reflect on Rory Stewart's bizarre viral Newsnight moment and discuss why Justin Bieber could apparently out-solve Ed Miliband.Earl Spencer's explosive claims about King Charles and Diana, Harry and Meghan's school U-turn, the row over asylum seekers in an Oxfordshire village, and whether pop stars should mix music with politics. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's controversial advert, the rights of trees – and is taking the bins out really a “boy job”?Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Juliet Bacon and David LeveneVideo Producer: Jim SpencerSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:Andy Burnham meets Donald TrumpPiers Morgan says he'll sue Earl SpencerRory Stewart becomes a meme after appearing on Newsnight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew has left the United Kingdom sick to its stomach—a kind of collective disgust that's gone far beyond anger or tabloid gossip. His entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a personal disgrace; it tore at the fabric of what the monarchy was supposed to represent. Watching him sit in that Newsnight interview, spewing absurd excuses about sweat glands and Pizza Express as if the British public were idiots, crystallized everything wrong with the modern aristocracy: arrogance, entitlement, and an utter disconnect from reality. It was the moment the illusion cracked, and what poured out was rot—privilege without conscience, power without accountability.Since then, the damage has only deepened. Every whisper of him trying to “return to public duties” provokes outrage because the people have made up their minds—there's no coming back from this. The monarchy, already wobbling under centuries of contradictions, has never looked more hollow. Andrew's disgrace has united the public in revulsion: the working class, the middle class, even the loyal royalists are fed up with watching one man drag the Crown through the mud. He's become a symbol of everything this country despises about inherited power—a reminder that when the powerful fall, they don't hit the ground like the rest of us. They just disappear behind palace walls, waiting for the storm to pass. This time, though, the storm isn't passing. The nation's disgust is permanent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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En conversación con el programa Newsnight de la BBC, el primer ministro de Lituania dijo que la población se siente "constantemente amenazada" por Moscú.

Buckle up, Trawlers - the Trawl girls are finally doing the AI special they've been promising for two years but haven't got round to. Until now because the news has forced their hands. From Sam Altman and Elon Musk suddenly (suspiciously) calling for a "slowdown," to Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton leaving Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire lost for words, to an ex-Anthropic researcher quitting over fears AI could kill us all by the decade's end, Jemma and Marina ask the obvious question: is this genuine alarm, or a very convenient story for an industry that needs to justify its valuations? Plus: weapons in space, AI agents hacking servers they weren't supposed to touch, and why it might be Meghan Markle's fault after all (according to the Telegraph, obviously). They bring it back down to earth with your ick-list confessions, a royal wishlist for next week, and a verdict on Andrew Tate's latest courtroom performance. Heavy topics, delivered the only way they know how.Join The Trawl's Facebook BRAND NEW Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660Get your tickets for The Trawl Live from https://thetrawl.tix.to/ticketsThank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playwright and critic Bonnie Greer was a frequent panellist on programmes such as Newsnight and Question Time where she took part in one of its most contentious episodes. Kirsty spoke to Judith Antell who was Bonnie's agent and friend for over 20 years. They discuss how Bonnie's father being stationed in the UK during World War 2 shaped her view on the country; the surprising backlash Bonnie faced after appearing on a 2009 edition of Question Time with the then leader of the British National Party, they also discuss the project Bonnie was most proud of in her later career. Jeremy Thomas was a film producer whose 80 plus films ranged from the Oscar Award-winning The Last Emperor to the hugely controversial 'Crash'. He also produced wartime drama Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, the gangster thriller Sexy Beast and the adaptation of William S. Burroughs' Naked Lunch. Mark Cousins wrote and directed “The Storms of Jeremy Thomas” which documented his eclectic career. He tells Kirsty how through his films Jeremy "wanted to dig deeper into human life, his films are about the biggest questions". (Please note: In the introduction to this item we incorrectly stated that Mark was the producer of 'The Storms of Jeremy Thomas'. Mark was the writer and director.) Wendell Berry, the Kentucky farmer and environmental campaigner who warned for many years of the excesses of industrial society. As a writer, he published hundreds of essays, poems and more than forty books. Wendell argued for most of his life that small-scale agriculture was essential to the preservation of the land and culture. Writer Paul Kingsnorth has been reading Wendell's work since the 90s and recently worked with him to compile a series of his essays into a book. He discusses Wendell's philosophy to farming, the environment, the wider community and how they are all intrinsically linked together. Wendell famously never owned a computer and only wrote with a pencil, which presented challenges, and unexpected joys, for Paul when editing the book. Frances Stonor Saunders was a historian who exposed secret CIA attempts to manipulate public opinion through popular culture during the cold war. Her 1999 book 'Who Paid the Piper' was hugely successful and groundbreaking in its work. It was said that it "single-handedly established a new branch of sub-history" and is to be republished in 2026. Frances' brother Alexander Stonor Saunders explains how she was able to uncover the range of CIA activities, they included the production of an animated version of George Orwell's Animal Farm.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Ed Prendeville Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse EdwardsARCHIVE: Conversation Piece, BBC Radio 4, 01/12/1988; Start the Week, BBC Radio 4, 28/06/1999; The Food Programme, BBC Radio 4, 25/08/2002; Fast Food Nation, BBC Film Network, 03/05/2007; Question Time, BBC One, 22/10/2009; Front Row, BBC Radio 4, 09/12/2010; Belief, BBC Radio 4, 31/12/2010; GMT, BBC News / World News, 21/11/2011; The Film Programme, BBC Radio 4, 16/10/2014; My Food Hero: Ella McSweeney Meets Wendell Berry, BBC Radio 4, 24/08/2015; Front Row, BBC Radio 4, 29/07/2024; Era of Reclamation (Ep. 1: In Search of Black History), British Museum

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Both Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew tried to construct versions of their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein that became increasingly difficult to reconcile with the documentary record. Maxwell repeatedly minimized what she knew about Epstein's sexual behavior and portrayed herself as someone who had not witnessed the criminal conduct at the center of his operation, even though she was convicted in 2021 of helping recruit and groom underage girls for him. In her later Justice Department interviews, she continued disputing key survivor accounts and downplaying the extent of what she had seen, despite acknowledging years of financial dependence on Epstein, substantial payments from him and a deeply intertwined personal and professional relationship. The problem with that narrative was not simply that prosecutors disagreed with her; a federal jury rejected it, and the evidence at trial showed that Maxwell was far more than a casual companion standing at the edge of Epstein's world. Her attempt to recast herself as largely ignorant of the abuse ran directly into testimony, financial records, travel records and the very conviction that sent her to prison.Prince Andrew engaged in a similar exercise of minimization during his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, describing Epstein as not particularly close to him and suggesting that the real friendship was with Maxwell. He claimed that his 2010 stay at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, after Epstein was already a convicted sex offender, was essentially undertaken so he could end the relationship in person, and he portrayed the infamous Central Park walk as part of that breakup conversation. Yet Andrew had stayed at Epstein properties, traveled in his orbit, socialized with him for years and maintained contact well beyond the point at which Epstein's criminal history was public knowledge. He also denied ever meeting Virginia Giuffre despite the well-known photograph showing Andrew with Giuffre and Maxwell, and he offered explanations about his movements, sweating and a Pizza Express trip that were widely ridiculed and did little to resolve the contradictions. In both cases, Maxwell and Andrew tried to shrink their relationships with Epstein after those relationships became toxic, but the surviving evidence painted a much closer, longer and more consequential association than either seemed willing to admit.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Prince Andrew's transition from working royal to something resembling civilian life has been rough because almost every part of his adult existence was built around the privileges, money and insulation of the monarchy. After the disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview over Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, Andrew stepped back from public duties and gradually lost military affiliations, patronages, ceremonial standing and much of the institutional support that came with being a senior royal. That left him in an awkward position: he was no longer performing official work, but he was still trying to maintain the lifestyle, housing and status of someone who had spent decades inside the royal system. His finances became an increasingly public problem, especially as questions mounted over how he funded Royal Lodge, security and day-to-day expenses after royal allowances were reportedly cut back. By 2025 and 2026, scrutiny over his housing arrangements intensified further, including criticism over the favorable terms of his Royal Lodge lease and revelations that he had generated private income by subletting cottages on the estate.The deeper problem is that Andrew has never really developed a convincing second act. Unlike a former politician or business executive, he did not leave royal life with an obvious independent career, professional identity or ordinary income stream to fall back on. His old trade-envoy role had already ended amid controversy, his reputation had been devastated by the Epstein scandal, and major public or commercial organizations had little incentive to associate with him. The result has been a kind of suspended existence: stripped of meaningful public function, increasingly isolated, financially dependent on private family support and unable to recreate the prestige or access that once came automatically with his title. Civilian life has therefore exposed how dependent Andrew was on the machinery of royalty. Once the uniforms, offices, staff, patronages and deference disappeared, there was very little underneath that could support the same life on its own.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Both Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew tried to construct versions of their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein that became increasingly difficult to reconcile with the documentary record. Maxwell repeatedly minimized what she knew about Epstein's sexual behavior and portrayed herself as someone who had not witnessed the criminal conduct at the center of his operation, even though she was convicted in 2021 of helping recruit and groom underage girls for him. In her later Justice Department interviews, she continued disputing key survivor accounts and downplaying the extent of what she had seen, despite acknowledging years of financial dependence on Epstein, substantial payments from him and a deeply intertwined personal and professional relationship. The problem with that narrative was not simply that prosecutors disagreed with her; a federal jury rejected it, and the evidence at trial showed that Maxwell was far more than a casual companion standing at the edge of Epstein's world. Her attempt to recast herself as largely ignorant of the abuse ran directly into testimony, financial records, travel records and the very conviction that sent her to prison.Prince Andrew engaged in a similar exercise of minimization during his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, describing Epstein as not particularly close to him and suggesting that the real friendship was with Maxwell. He claimed that his 2010 stay at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, after Epstein was already a convicted sex offender, was essentially undertaken so he could end the relationship in person, and he portrayed the infamous Central Park walk as part of that breakup conversation. Yet Andrew had stayed at Epstein properties, traveled in his orbit, socialized with him for years and maintained contact well beyond the point at which Epstein's criminal history was public knowledge. He also denied ever meeting Virginia Giuffre despite the well-known photograph showing Andrew with Giuffre and Maxwell, and he offered explanations about his movements, sweating and a Pizza Express trip that were widely ridiculed and did little to resolve the contradictions. In both cases, Maxwell and Andrew tried to shrink their relationships with Epstein after those relationships became toxic, but the surviving evidence painted a much closer, longer and more consequential association than either seemed willing to admit.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Both Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew tried to construct versions of their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein that became increasingly difficult to reconcile with the documentary record. Maxwell repeatedly minimized what she knew about Epstein's sexual behavior and portrayed herself as someone who had not witnessed the criminal conduct at the center of his operation, even though she was convicted in 2021 of helping recruit and groom underage girls for him. In her later Justice Department interviews, she continued disputing key survivor accounts and downplaying the extent of what she had seen, despite acknowledging years of financial dependence on Epstein, substantial payments from him and a deeply intertwined personal and professional relationship. The problem with that narrative was not simply that prosecutors disagreed with her; a federal jury rejected it, and the evidence at trial showed that Maxwell was far more than a casual companion standing at the edge of Epstein's world. Her attempt to recast herself as largely ignorant of the abuse ran directly into testimony, financial records, travel records and the very conviction that sent her to prison.Prince Andrew engaged in a similar exercise of minimization during his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, describing Epstein as not particularly close to him and suggesting that the real friendship was with Maxwell. He claimed that his 2010 stay at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, after Epstein was already a convicted sex offender, was essentially undertaken so he could end the relationship in person, and he portrayed the infamous Central Park walk as part of that breakup conversation. Yet Andrew had stayed at Epstein properties, traveled in his orbit, socialized with him for years and maintained contact well beyond the point at which Epstein's criminal history was public knowledge. He also denied ever meeting Virginia Giuffre despite the well-known photograph showing Andrew with Giuffre and Maxwell, and he offered explanations about his movements, sweating and a Pizza Express trip that were widely ridiculed and did little to resolve the contradictions. In both cases, Maxwell and Andrew tried to shrink their relationships with Epstein after those relationships became toxic, but the surviving evidence painted a much closer, longer and more consequential association than either seemed willing to admit.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew was warned before he ever sat down with BBC Newsnight that the interview could do far more damage than good. His public-relations adviser Jason Stein reportedly urged him not to participate, favoring a slower strategy designed to rehabilitate Andrew's image without subjecting him to a lengthy, unscripted interrogation about Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. Stein's advice was ignored, and he left Andrew's team shortly before the interview. The risks were compounded by the format: the BBC had agreed there would be no advance vetting of Emily Maitlis's questions, meaning Andrew would have to defend his relationship with Epstein and respond to the allegations against him in real time. Despite those warnings, Andrew apparently believed that directly addressing the controversy would allow him to put the scandal behind him. Instead, his explanations about Pizza Express, his inability to sweat and the photograph showing him with Giuffre turned the interview into one of the most damaging public-relations disasters in modern royal history.There were also warnings surrounding the images being captured during the interview, although those came primarily from the Newsnight side rather than Andrew's advisers. Photographer Mark Harrison has said the production team instructed him to keep shooting because they feared Andrew might become angry with the questioning and abruptly walk out, potentially making any photographs of that moment historically important. Instead, Andrew remained remarkably upbeat. Harrison photographed him before and after the interview and later recalled that Andrew appeared pleased with how the session had gone, reportedly remarking afterward that he thought it had gone well. Those photographs became part of the story themselves, particularly images showing a smiling Andrew alongside a visibly more serious Maitlis. The contrast captured something that would become central to the fallout: while journalists and viewers quickly recognized the interview as catastrophic, Andrew initially appeared unaware of just how damaging his own words and the accompanying images were about to become.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The work of Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is famed for its use of dots and inspired the likes of Andy Warhol. She was a work of art herself, often photographed wearing a bright orange wig and technicolour clothes covered in her signature polka dots. But, behind the canvas Yayoi was suffering with her mental health and spent almost five decades living in a psychiatric hospital. Frances Morris, the former Director of Tate Modern, now chair of the Gallery Climate Coalition, curated a retrospective exhibition of Kusama's work.  The Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was known as the "Butcher of Bosnia" and infamously ordered the death of thousands of men and boys in the town of Srebrenica in July 1995. The author and journalist Tim Judah met and interviewed Ratko Mladić and tells his story.When the actor Tim Curry slapped on full make up, donned fishnet stockings and corset and let loose his uniquely powerful voice, no one in the audience was ever going to forget meeting the Rocky Horror Show's Frank N Furter. Curry was born in Warrington in 1946 and his first acting job came after university in the original London production of the equally groundbreaking rock musical “Hair” in 1968. He was known also as the original Pennywise from Stephen King's "It”, the naturalist Nigel Thornberry in the much-loved children's series “The Wild Thornberrys”, and Long John Silver in the 1996 film “Muppet Treasure Island” alongside a young Kevin Bishop who recalls his experience of working with Tim Curry.Violet Hensley has died at the astonishing age of 109. She was one of the last surviving links back to depression-era America, she was also a luthier, or instrument maker, and a fine fiddle player. Her instruments were of such high quality that she became known as the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks”. Violet made her first instrument when she was 14, but four years later she got married and stopped performing and making fiddles while she raised nine children. After a thirty-year break, she started making music again. Her daughter Sandra Flagg remembers her.Presenter: Matthew Bannister Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producers: Lowri Morgan and Alice McKee Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyArchive: BBC One, Newsnight, 01/02/2012; BBC Radio 4, Front Row, 09/02/2012; BBC One, News, 26/05/2011; BBC World Service, Witness History, 29/10/2025; BBC One, News, 04/11/2011; BBC, Film Week, 26/07/1975; “Muppet Treasure Island”, directed by Brian Henson, produced by The Jim Henson Company and The Walt Disney Company, 24/05/1996 (UK release)

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly becoming increasingly isolated from the royal family, with friends saying he felt abandoned and no longer considered himself part of the family's inner circle. Despite reportedly receiving an invitation from King Charles III to join the traditional summer gathering at Balmoral, Andrew declined because he believed he would be treated like an outcast and become the “elephant in the room.” Royal commentators said he had instead been spending time abroad with friends while his relationship with senior royals continued to deteriorate. The estrangement followed years of fallout from his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his disastrous Newsnight interview and renewed scrutiny from recently released Epstein-related records. By 2026, Andrew had lost his royal titles, vacated Royal Lodge and was facing an ongoing police investigation after being arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations that he shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy.The picture that emerged was of a former prince whose exile from royal life had become both public and personal. Royal experts said King Charles had reportedly not seen Andrew during 2026, while Prince Edward was believed to be one of the few family members who had visited him. Even Sarah Ferguson and Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were reportedly keeping their distance from his new residence. Some observers attributed Andrew's refusal to attend Balmoral to humiliation and resentment, while others suggested arrogance and anger toward Charles and Prince William remained part of the equation. Whatever the reason, experts saw little possibility of any meaningful rehabilitation: they argued that Andrew's Epstein association and the continuing revelations surrounding it had made a return to public royal life essentially impossible, particularly with Prince William eventually expected to inherit the throne. Even as Andrew reportedly complained of being abandoned, the monarchy appeared increasingly determined to keep its distance from a man whose relationship with Epstein had become one of the most damaging scandals in the modern royal family's history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Former Prince Andrew feels abandoned by royal family at Balmoral: experts | Fox News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly becoming increasingly isolated from the royal family, with friends saying he felt abandoned and no longer considered himself part of the family's inner circle. Despite reportedly receiving an invitation from King Charles III to join the traditional summer gathering at Balmoral, Andrew declined because he believed he would be treated like an outcast and become the “elephant in the room.” Royal commentators said he had instead been spending time abroad with friends while his relationship with senior royals continued to deteriorate. The estrangement followed years of fallout from his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his disastrous Newsnight interview and renewed scrutiny from recently released Epstein-related records. By 2026, Andrew had lost his royal titles, vacated Royal Lodge and was facing an ongoing police investigation after being arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations that he shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy.The picture that emerged was of a former prince whose exile from royal life had become both public and personal. Royal experts said King Charles had reportedly not seen Andrew during 2026, while Prince Edward was believed to be one of the few family members who had visited him. Even Sarah Ferguson and Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were reportedly keeping their distance from his new residence. Some observers attributed Andrew's refusal to attend Balmoral to humiliation and resentment, while others suggested arrogance and anger toward Charles and Prince William remained part of the equation. Whatever the reason, experts saw little possibility of any meaningful rehabilitation: they argued that Andrew's Epstein association and the continuing revelations surrounding it had made a return to public royal life essentially impossible, particularly with Prince William eventually expected to inherit the throne. Even as Andrew reportedly complained of being abandoned, the monarchy appeared increasingly determined to keep its distance from a man whose relationship with Epstein had become one of the most damaging scandals in the modern royal family's history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Former Prince Andrew feels abandoned by royal family at Balmoral: experts | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly becoming increasingly isolated from the royal family, with friends saying he felt abandoned and no longer considered himself part of the family's inner circle. Despite reportedly receiving an invitation from King Charles III to join the traditional summer gathering at Balmoral, Andrew declined because he believed he would be treated like an outcast and become the “elephant in the room.” Royal commentators said he had instead been spending time abroad with friends while his relationship with senior royals continued to deteriorate. The estrangement followed years of fallout from his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his disastrous Newsnight interview and renewed scrutiny from recently released Epstein-related records. By 2026, Andrew had lost his royal titles, vacated Royal Lodge and was facing an ongoing police investigation after being arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations that he shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy.The picture that emerged was of a former prince whose exile from royal life had become both public and personal. Royal experts said King Charles had reportedly not seen Andrew during 2026, while Prince Edward was believed to be one of the few family members who had visited him. Even Sarah Ferguson and Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were reportedly keeping their distance from his new residence. Some observers attributed Andrew's refusal to attend Balmoral to humiliation and resentment, while others suggested arrogance and anger toward Charles and Prince William remained part of the equation. Whatever the reason, experts saw little possibility of any meaningful rehabilitation: they argued that Andrew's Epstein association and the continuing revelations surrounding it had made a return to public royal life essentially impossible, particularly with Prince William eventually expected to inherit the throne. Even as Andrew reportedly complained of being abandoned, the monarchy appeared increasingly determined to keep its distance from a man whose relationship with Epstein had become one of the most damaging scandals in the modern royal family's history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Former Prince Andrew feels abandoned by royal family at Balmoral: experts | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Xana Kernodle's mother, Cara Northington, said she had felt blindsided and betrayed after learning that public defender Anne Taylor, who had been representing her in an unrelated criminal case, had withdrawn and become the lead attorney for Bryan Kohberger, the man then accused of murdering Xana and three other University of Idaho students. Northington said she had trusted Taylor and believed the attorney had been trying to help her, making the discovery particularly painful. She also said Taylor had held power of attorney for her during portions of their attorney-client relationship. Court records showed that Taylor had represented Northington on misdemeanor drug-related charges before withdrawing from that case around the same time she was appointed to represent Kohberger. Northington said she had not been personally notified beforehand and learned about the situation through other sources, describing it as another devastating development following her daughter's killing.The situation immediately raised questions about whether Taylor's prior representation of Northington created a conflict of interest in the Kohberger case, although Taylor's withdrawal from Northington's matter meant the two representations did not continue simultaneously. Northington nevertheless viewed the situation in deeply personal terms, saying it was difficult to accept that someone she had trusted with her own legal problems was now defending the man accused of killing her daughter. The controversy illustrated the complicated realities of Idaho's public-defense system, where a relatively small pool of attorneys qualified to handle capital cases could create overlapping professional relationships. Taylor remained Kohberger's attorney despite the uproar, while Northington was assigned different counsel in her own case. At the time, the episode added another layer of tension to an already emotionally charged prosecution, with the victim's mother publicly questioning how an attorney who had represented her could turn around and defend the person accused of taking her daughter's life.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

The Jeffrey Epstein story has created shockwaves on both sides of the Atlantic. As new documents continue to emerge, and as journalists continue to report around those documents, we're increasingly seeing how the powerful and well-connected can evade scrutiny. At its core, this is a story about a system of privilege that shielded Epstein – and failed the women and girls around him. Amy Wallace and Emily Maitlis have each played a pivotal role in bringing this story to light. Wallace, an American journalist and writer, spent years working with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre, helping her to tell her story in her posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl. Maitlis's explosive Newsnight interview with the then Prince Andrew addressed his relationship with Epstein. This was the broadcast that sparked public outrage, and triggered a crisis from which the royal family has struggled to recover. In July 2026 Maitlis and Wallace came together on the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss what this story reveals about the wealthy, powerful elites who protected Epstein for so long; and the brave and determined women who are seeking justice and are holding the powerful to account. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Jeffrey Epstein story has created shockwaves on both sides of the Atlantic. As new documents continue to emerge, and as journalists continue to report around those documents, we're increasingly seeing how the powerful and well-connected can evade scrutiny. At its core, this is a story about a system of privilege that shielded Epstein – and failed the women and girls around him. Amy Wallace and Emily Maitlis have each played a pivotal role in bringing this story to light.  Wallace, an American journalist and writer, spent years working with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre, helping her to tell her story in her posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl. Maitlis's explosive Newsnight interview with the then Prince Andrew addressed his relationship with Epstein. This was the broadcast that sparked public outrage, and triggered a crisis from which the royal family has struggled to recover. In July 2026 Maitlis and Wallace came together on the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss what this story reveals about the wealthy, powerful elites who protected Epstein for so long; and the brave and determined women who are seeking justice and are holding the powerful to account. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix treated the Jeffrey Epstein scandal very differently depending on the project. In the 2020 documentary series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, the streaming service put Epstein's survivors at the center of the story and examined how his wealth, connections, lawyers, employees, and social standing helped him escape meaningful accountability for years. The series explored the 2005 Palm Beach investigation, the extraordinarily lenient non-prosecution agreement, Epstein's relationships with powerful figures, and the machinery surrounding his abuse. Prince Andrew was part of that story because of his well-documented friendship with Epstein and the allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre, including her account that she had been trafficked to the prince when she was 17, allegations Andrew denied. In that documentary context, Andrew's association with Epstein represented one of the clearest examples of how Epstein gained access to elite circles and how the scandal extended far beyond Epstein himself.By contrast, Netflix's enormously popular drama The Crown largely sidestepped Prince Andrew's role in the Epstein scandal, even as the series moved into the period when Andrew's relationship with Epstein was becoming increasingly consequential. Andrew appeared as a comparatively minor member of the royal family, and the show devoted far more attention to Charles, Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, William, and the monarchy's broader crises. Because The Crown ended its story in 2005, it stopped before the 2010 photographs of Andrew walking with Epstein in New York, Giuffre's allegations becoming internationally prominent, Andrew's disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, and his subsequent withdrawal from public duties. Still, Epstein's abuse was already under investigation by 2005, and Andrew's friendship with him had begun years earlier, meaning the series had opportunities to foreshadow or examine that relationship but essentially chose not to. The result was a striking contrast within Netflix's own catalog: Filthy Rich presented Epstein's access to royalty as an important component of the scandal, while The Crown told the modern monarchy's story with Andrew's connection to one of the most notorious sex offenders of the era almost entirely outside the frame.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are being portrayed as a scandal-bound royal duo whose relationship long outlived their marriage because it benefited both of them. Royal author Andrew Lownie describes them as the royal family's “Bonnie and Clyde,” arguing that their post-divorce bond was built around mutual loyalty, shared self-interest, financial survival, and the preservation of status. Andrew gave Sarah continued access to royal proximity, prestige, and money-making opportunities, while Sarah remained fiercely loyal to Andrew even as his public image collapsed. Their history includes the 1986 wedding, the 1996 divorce, tabloid scandals, Andrew's reputation as “Air Miles Andy” and “Randy Andy,” Sarah's own controversies, and the unusual fact that they continued living closely together long after their marriage ended.The Epstein fallout has turned that long-running royal arrangement into something far more damaging. Andrew's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his disastrous Newsnight interview, the loss of his royal duties and titles, and years of public scrutiny have made his name toxic. Sarah has also been pulled back into the scandal because of her own past dealings with Epstein, including accepting money from him after publicly condemning him. The broader point is that Andrew and Sarah's relationship now looks less like eccentric royal loyalty and more like a survival pact between two people trapped inside the same reputational wreckage. What once played as tabloid weirdness has become part of the larger Epstein stain on the House of York.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Former Prince Andrew, Fergie were 'Bonnie and Clyde' of royal scandal: author | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Gunther Von Hagens, often known as Dr Death, was a German anatomist who developed a system of plastination to preserve human bodies permanently after death. His aim was to de-mystify anatomy and created the internationally successful “Body Worlds” exhibition. Former Channel 4 producer Nick Curwen, who helped Gunther broadcast a public autopsy, tells his story.Sir Ian Wood was the billionaire Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune by transforming his Aberdeen based family fishing boat repair business into one of the oil and gas sector's biggest engineering firms. The former Business Editor at BBC Scotland, Douglas Fraser, covered Sir Ian's work for many years and shares his memories.Juliet Gardiner was a social historian who poured over the diaries of ordinary people in WWII to bring a different perspective to history. She wrote books and made radio and TV programmes such as Channel 4's “The 1940s House” in which a modern family were challenged to live as they would have done during the war. Fellow social historian Simon Garfield reveals what inspired her to choose her field of study.Dinkie Flowers was a mere 98-years-old when she wowed the audience and judges alike on the BBC TV show The Greatest Dancer. She had previously had a long and successful dancing career when in the 1940s she moved from the ballroom to the ice rink, to become England's only ice acrobat. She went on to set up her own dance school in her home town of Shoreham-by-Sea. Her friend and former pupil Louise Durrant remembers her.Presenter: Matthew Bannister Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyArchive: BBC World Service, The Interview, 17/08/2007; BBC Two, Newsnight, 22/11/2002; Channel 4, Firefly Film, Television, The Autopsy, 20/11/2002; BBC News, Reporting Scotland, 18/11/2012; Channel 4, Wall to Wall Media, The 1940's House, 02/01/2001; BBC Radio 4, Archive on 4, 05/09/2015; BBC, A Blitz Scrapbook, 01/01/1941; BBC Radio 4, The History of the Future, 20/02/2018; BBC Radio 4, Making History, 23/02/2016; BBC Two, Who Do You Thin You Are?, 27/12/2007; BBC Two, the Goodies, Kitten Kong, 09/04/1972; BBC Two, Springwatch, 29/05/2006; BBC News, 10/03/2021; BBC One, The Greatest Dancer, 04/01/2020

Prince Andrew was repeatedly warned that sitting down with the BBC to discuss his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was an enormous risk. His public-relations adviser, Jason Stein, reportedly argued against the interview for months, while defamation lawyer Paul Tweed also urged Andrew not to proceed. The concern was obvious: a lengthy, unscripted interrogation would force him to explain years of questionable decisions, including why he stayed at Epstein's Manhattan home after Epstein had already been convicted of sex offenses. Andrew ignored those warnings, apparently believing that directly confronting the allegations would clear his name and allow him to move past the scandal.Instead, the November 2019 Newsnight interview became a catastrophic act of self-destruction. Andrew's Pizza Express alibi, his claim that a medical condition had prevented him from sweating, his suggestion that the photograph of him with Virginia Giuffre might have been manipulated, and his apparent lack of sympathy for Epstein's victims generated widespread disbelief and ridicule. Rather than repairing his reputation, the interview made him appear evasive, detached and completely unaware of the seriousness of the allegations. Within days, he stepped back from public duties, lost the support of major organizations and became permanently associated with one of the most disastrous television interviews in royal history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Today, we start the first of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British Politics through six votes. We start in 1997, when the Prime Minister John Major called an election, hoping to extend 18 years of Conservative rule, and beat Labour's Tony Blair .To help us, we have two BBC legends who were there at the time. Jeremy Vine was and political reporter and Kirsty Wark was presenting Newsnight.In this, the first of two 1997 election episodes, we look at what contributed to Blair's landslide.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we start the first of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British Politics through six votes. We start in 1997, when the Prime Minister John Major called an election, hoping to extend 18 years of Conservative rule, and beat Labour's Tony Blair .To help us, we have two BBC legends who were there at the time. Jeremy Vine was and political reporter and Kirsty Wark was presenting Newsnight.In this, the first of two 1997 election episodes, we look at the lay of the land in the run up to the vote.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

“We all need to be speaking up about it. Not just the survivors. And we put so much burden on the people who've actually suffered the most, the most vulnerable among us.”Naga Munchetty speaks to Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir Nobody's Girl. Giuffre accused the then Prince Andrew, and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, of sexual abuse. The former prince, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, told Newsnight in 2019 that he did not remember meeting Giuffre, and he has strenuously denied any wrongdoing. Virginia Giuffre's father has also denied all allegations of abuse.The memoir, published six months after Giuffre took her own life, describes her encounters with Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. Amy Wallace says she expected to be a ghostwriter in the shadows, but after Giuffre's death, she decided to step forward and speak up for her.If this programme has affected you there are people who can give you support. If you're in the UK search for the BBC's Actionline or befrienders.org Thank you to the team at BBC Radio 5 Live with Naga Munchetty for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with writer Maggie O'Farrell, Sierra Leone's first lady Fatima Bio and head of the World Health Organisation Dr Tedros. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Naga Munchetty Producer: Cordelia Hemming Editor: Damon Rose(Image: Amy Wallace. Credit: Patricia Shields)