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Adriana Ross, Sarah Kellen Vickers, Lesley Groff, and Nadia Marcinkova were four of the women long described in court filings, survivor testimony, and investigative reporting as central figures within Jeffrey Epstein's inner orbit—often referred to as his “core four.” Each played a different role in the machinery that enabled Epstein's trafficking operation to function across multiple properties and jurisdictions. Ross, a former model from Poland, was accused in depositions of helping arrange encounters and recruit new girls inside the Palm Beach network. Kellen Vickers was repeatedly described by survivors as the gatekeeper who scheduled “massages,” organized travel, and prepared rooms—allegedly escorting underage girls into Epstein's private quarters and instructing them on how to behave. Groff functioned as Epstein's long-time executive assistant, handling logistics like flights, schedules, and household coordination that allowed the operation to run smoothly and discreetly. Marcinkova, a Slovak-born pilot and former model who lived within Epstein's residence network, was alleged to have been both a sexual participant and a recruiter, and was later named as one of the individuals who received immunity under Epstein's 2008 sweetheart deal.Together, the roles of Ross, Kellen Vickers, Groff, and Marcinkova illustrate how Epstein's criminal empire operated like a corporate structure—complete with scheduling, logistics, recruitment, transportation, and internal management that shielded Epstein from direct exposure. They formed a protective layer between Epstein and the victims, helping sustain a system designed to normalize abuse, silence resistance, and minimize the risk of interruption. The fact that none of these women have ever faced criminal prosecution, despite repeated accusations and extensive naming in legal proceedings, underlines the depth of systemic failure surrounding the Epstein case and raises the question of how an operation of this scale could have persisted for decades without intervention. These four figures remain emblematic of how Epstein did not act alone; he relied on a network that operated with precision—and that network has largely escaped accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Will President Donald Trump sign the Epstein Transparency Act later tonight? If signed into law, the bill requires the Department of Justice to make public all unclassified records and investigative materials relating to Jeffrey Epstein no later than 30 days after the date of enactment. 6:15pm- On Monday night, President Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the McDonald's Impact Summitt—joking that he loves the Filet-o-Fish sandwich but that it often needs more tartar sauce! He also bragged about getting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eat a Big Mac while on the campaign trail. 6:20pm- According to reports, President Trump's typical order at McDonald's is: Big Mac, Filet-o-Fish, large fry, diet Coke, and a chocolate milkshake. 6:30pm- According to White House officials, President Donald Trump will sign the Epstein Transparency Act tonight. Looking at his schedule, he has dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at 7:15pm—will Trump sign the bill before or after? 6:35pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, author Barry Levine hypothesized that Donald Trump may have been the 2004 whistleblower that spoke with Palm Beach police about Jeffrey Epstein predations—leading to an investigation. He noted that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has also made a similar claim. 6:40pm- Rich's PragerU Book Club episode released this afternoon! He sat down with The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles to discuss Animal Farm by George Orwell. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmFJ11619bY.

Many of us move through life repeating the same painful relationship patterns—feeling unsafe, unseen, or disconnected, even when we're trying our hardest to "do everything right." Invisible wounds from early experiences quietly shape the ways we love, cope, and relate as adults. Instead of recognizing these patterns as natural adaptations, we often turn the blame inward, not realizing that our attachment styles and protective behaviors are rooted in the body and nervous system as much as the mind. Real healing isn't about forcing change or consuming endless self-help advice—it's about reshaping your internal sense of safety on a deeply felt, embodied level. In this episode, we explore how secure, nourishing relationships begin with understanding the implicit memories, sensations, and patterns that live inside us. Learn how to meet old wounds with compassion, honor the protective parts that once kept you safe, and gently build new internal anchors of stability and trust. Using tools like the Wheel of Attachment and the practice of "finding your anchors," this episode offers both a clear roadmap and grounded encouragement for anyone ready to move beyond survival mode and experience connection that feels authentic, spacious, and truly supportive. Jessica Baum is a licensed psychotherapist, certified addiction specialist, and Imago couples therapist with advanced training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy. She founded the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach and leads a global coaching company supporting clients worldwide. Passionate about trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology, Jessica helps individuals and couples heal and reconnect. Her bestselling book, Anxiously Attached, has made her a respected voice in nurturing secure, fulfilling relationships.   Episode Highlights 05:55 How early experiences shape our sense of safety. 07:48 Implicit memories and relationship patterns. 11:09 The importance of somatic (body-based) memory. 13:14 Reconnecting with the body for healing. 18:42 Understanding and honoring protective behaviors. 21:40 Building trust in healthier relationship dynamics. 25:00 The essential role of anchors in healing. 26:06 Why healing requires relationships, not willpower. 31:43 Finding and cultivating emotional anchors. 35:05 The Wheel of Attachment: A nuanced approach. 37:45 Earning security through supportive experiences. 40:31 Moving toward fulfillment: Real connection and support.   Your Check List of Actions to Take Slow down and take mindful pauses to help connect with your body and increase present-moment awareness. Notice physical sensations during interactions, especially in moments of emotional intensity, to access implicit memories and attachment wounds. Practice developing interoception—your ability to sense internal bodily states—to better understand your emotional responses in relationships. Identify and honor your protective patterns ("protectors") rather than judging them; acknowledge they were there to support you. Seek out safe "anchors" or individuals who can offer emotional co-regulation and support your healing process. Use the "Wheel of Attachment" framework to explore how your early relational dynamics show up in current relationships. If you lack supportive anchors, resource from memories of secure figures (e.g., a teacher, grandparent) or pursue professional support. Engage in relationships and healing spaces where vulnerability, witnessing, and somatic attunement are encouraged, facilitating earned secure attachment over time.   Mentioned Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love SAFE (Interview and freebies link) Nurturing the Heart (Dr. Bonnie Badenoch's website) Conscious Relationship Group (Facebook group) (link) Relationship Institute of Palm Beach ERP 342: How Love Transforms Our Nervous System — An Interview With Jessica Baum ERP 276: Understanding The Need For Both Self-Regulation And Co-Regulation In Relationship – An interview With Deb Dana ERP 261: How To Strengthen Your Relationship From A Polyvagal Perspective – An Interview with Dr. Stephen Porges ERP 423: How To Transcend Trauma (And The Effects Experience In Relationship) — An Interview With Dr. Frank Anderson 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free guide)   Connect with Jessica Baum Websites: beselffull.com Facebook: facebook.com/consciousrelationshipgroup YouTube: youtube.com/@jessicabaumlmhc Instagram: instagram.com/jessicabaumlmhc  

An estimated 187,291 pages of recovered and investigative material from local authorities on Palm Beach, to federal authorities in D.C. with what's been investigated by those in congressional committees and attorneys for related parties. Sounds like a fun quick read, right? And that's some of the irony here. Even if “all” of those docs are released – no one is actually going to read all of them...that is at least for years. Consider this... If you read at the speed of the average person – 275 words per minute, it would take you 3,408 hours – or the equivalent of 142 days to work through them. If you dedicated two hours of your day every day to making your way through the files it would take you 4.7 years. Even if you made reading the Epstein Files your career – it would take you over a year. The only entity reading through all of the files will be AI with prompts looking for certain names.  

Adriana Ross, Sarah Kellen Vickers, Lesley Groff, and Nadia Marcinkova were four of the women long described in court filings, survivor testimony, and investigative reporting as central figures within Jeffrey Epstein's inner orbit—often referred to as his “core four.” Each played a different role in the machinery that enabled Epstein's trafficking operation to function across multiple properties and jurisdictions. Ross, a former model from Poland, was accused in depositions of helping arrange encounters and recruit new girls inside the Palm Beach network. Kellen Vickers was repeatedly described by survivors as the gatekeeper who scheduled “massages,” organized travel, and prepared rooms—allegedly escorting underage girls into Epstein's private quarters and instructing them on how to behave. Groff functioned as Epstein's long-time executive assistant, handling logistics like flights, schedules, and household coordination that allowed the operation to run smoothly and discreetly. Marcinkova, a Slovak-born pilot and former model who lived within Epstein's residence network, was alleged to have been both a sexual participant and a recruiter, and was later named as one of the individuals who received immunity under Epstein's 2008 sweetheart deal.Together, the roles of Ross, Kellen Vickers, Groff, and Marcinkova illustrate how Epstein's criminal empire operated like a corporate structure—complete with scheduling, logistics, recruitment, transportation, and internal management that shielded Epstein from direct exposure. They formed a protective layer between Epstein and the victims, helping sustain a system designed to normalize abuse, silence resistance, and minimize the risk of interruption. The fact that none of these women have ever faced criminal prosecution, despite repeated accusations and extensive naming in legal proceedings, underlines the depth of systemic failure surrounding the Epstein case and raises the question of how an operation of this scale could have persisted for decades without intervention. These four figures remain emblematic of how Epstein did not act alone; he relied on a network that operated with precision—and that network has largely escaped accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a meeting focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While speaking with the press, he discussed tariff exemptions for beef, coffee, and agricultural products. He also explained his decision to implore House Republicans to vote in favor of a discharge petition which would compel the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. 3:30pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, author Barry Levine hypothesized that Donald Trump may have been the 2004 whistleblower that spoke with Palm Beach police about Jeffrey Epstein predations—leading to an investigation. 3:50pm- Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) both attended last night's Eagles-Lions game. Did we see a 2028 Democratic presidential ticket preview?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, author Barry Levine hypothesized that Donald Trump may have been the 2004 whistleblower that spoke with Palm Beach police about Jeffrey Epstein predations—leading to an investigation. He noted that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has also made a similar claim. 4:10pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene theorized that Jeffrey Epstein worked with foreign governments—who are now attempting to prevent the release of the Epstein files. 4:15pm- As of late September, the Democratic National Committee had not returned decades-old donations from Jeffrey Epstein. 4:20pm- Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY)—who is in the middle of a public feud with President Trump—told This Week's Jonathan Karl that “I've never said that [the Epstein] files will implicate Donald Trump, and I really don't think they will.” 4:25pm- Democratic strategist James Carville is predicting that if Democrats regain power in 2028, they will expand the Supreme Court to 13 seats—and immediately make Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico as the 51st and 52nd states, adding 4 Democratic U.S. Senators. 4:30pm- Susan Crabtree— RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—to discuss the latest regarding the FBI and Secret Service investigation into Thomas Crooks and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Crabtree's work was referenced in Miranda Devine's latest bombshell report for The New York Post. You can find the article here: https://nypost.com/2025/11/17/opinion/fbi-secret-service-butchered-the-thomas-crooks-case-and-invited-conspiracies-we-deserve-the-truth/.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/17/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a meeting focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While speaking with the press, he discussed tariff exemptions for beef, coffee, and agricultural products. He also explained his decision to implore House Republicans to vote in favor of a discharge petition which would compel the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. 3:30pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, author Barry Levine hypothesized that Donald Trump may have been the 2004 whistleblower that spoke with Palm Beach police about Jeffrey Epstein predations—leading to an investigation. 3:50pm- Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) both attended last night's Eagles-Lions game. Did we see a 2028 Democratic presidential ticket preview? 4:00pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, author Barry Levine hypothesized that Donald Trump may have been the 2004 whistleblower that spoke with Palm Beach police about Jeffrey Epstein predations—leading to an investigation. He noted that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has also made a similar claim. 4:10pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene theorized that Jeffrey Epstein worked with foreign governments—who are now attempting to prevent the release of the Epstein files. 4:15pm- As of late September, the Democratic National Committee had not returned decades-old donations from Jeffrey Epstein. 4:20pm- Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY)—who is in the middle of a public feud with President Trump—told This Week's Jonathan Karl that “I've never said that [the Epstein] files will implicate Donald Trump, and I really don't think they will.” 4:25pm- Democratic strategist James Carville is predicting that if Democrats regain power in 2028, they will expand the Supreme Court to 13 seats—and immediately make Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico as the 51st and 52nd states, adding 4 Democratic U.S. Senators. 4:30pm- Susan Crabtree— RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—to discuss the latest regarding the FBI and Secret Service investigation into Thomas Crooks and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Crabtree's work was referenced in Miranda Devine's latest bombshell report for The New York Post. You can find the article here: https://nypost.com/2025/11/17/opinion/fbi-secret-service-butchered-the-thomas-crooks-case-and-invited-conspiracies-we-deserve-the-truth/. 5:00pm- - Bill D'Agostino— Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media and Democrats. MSNBC officially becomes MSNOW…which caused Stephanie Rhule to cry on air. But don't worry, the hosts of MSNOW are still baselessly comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. 5:30pm- Sweatin Out the Fascists: A group of protesters in neon leotards held a 1980's-themed aerobics class outside of an ICE detentions center in Portland, Oregon. 5:40pm- The View's Sunny Hostin says Kamala Harris didn't win the 2024 presidential election which, in her mind, “proves America is racist and sexist.” 6:05pm- The far-left continues to go apoplectic over President Donald Trump's decision to renovate the East Wing of the White House to accommodate a new ballroom. Prominent Democratic officials are already planning to repurpose the room should the party win the presidency in 2028. Why is this the left's top priority? 6:20pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a meeting focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While speaking with the press, he discussed tariff exemptions for beef, coffee, and agricultural products. He also explained his decision to implore House Republicans to vote in favor of a discharge petition which would compel the Department of Justice to release the Epst ...

With Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in the news together last week and for sure this week, we thought we'd look back at the interview Bill did with Michael Wolff, a confidant of Jeffrey Epstein and an author with several books about Donald Trump. There is a lot that Michael Wolff revealed in this interview from four months ago. Might be fun to take a listen again knowing what you know now. And if your friends haven't heard it recommend that they do. So…in this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill Press reconnects with veteran journalist Michael Wolff to discuss the relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff reveals intimate details about their close friendship from the late 80s through the early 2000s, their mutual interests in women and real estate, and their eventual fallout over a Palm Beach property deal. Wolff also discusses Trump's efforts to downplay their relationship, Epstein's later belief that Trump contributed to his legal troubles, and the reluctance of mainstream media to delve into this story. Wolff shares his personal interactions with Epstein, insights from his 100 hours of taped interviews, and untapped explosive content related to Trump. The conversation also touches on Trump's first term in office, comparing it to his current administration, and concludes with Wolff's views on Trump's current challenges and potential impact on his political future. Michael Wolff's latest book is All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. You can see his other books here. And Michael Wolff is active on Instagram. instagram.com/michaelwolffnyc. As the holiday season is upon us, Bill suggests a Carol Press Scarf as a great gift. Hand-made, each is a work of art in Rayon Chenille or Bamboo. Take a look at CarolPressScarves.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I first met Doug in 2010, when I quietly slipped into his office fresh off a DUI in Palm Beach. It was my last drink, and I desperately needed help and guidance. He welcomed me with care, brutal honesty, and direction, three things I had been missing. Doug took the time to walk me through my best options, drawing from years of experience serving the community. It was a pivotal moment in my life, and I'll never forget the words and actions that helped me navigate one of my darkest chapters.In 2024, I stopped by his office simply to say thank you. I wasn't sure he'd remember me, but once I explained my case, it all came back to him immediately. We shared a laugh, caught up on life, and reconnected in a way that left me feeling grateful. I wanted to know more about his journey and, after some time, invited him onto the show to share his 30-plus years of experience helping people through some of their toughest moments.During our conversation, Doug said something that stuck with me: “The case doesn't define the client.” He reminded me that most people he works with are good individuals who have made bad decisions and that his role is to help them find their way forward. He genuinely loves what he does. He and his brother have grown their firm into several offices, reaching thousands of people over the years. What drives him most is the connection with people in the courtroom, the challenges, the triumphs, and the work itself. He doesn't plan on stopping unless the phone stops ringing.If you or a loved one needs help or counsel, you can reach Doug at www.leifertlaw.com (http://www.leifertlaw.com/).We hope you enjoy the show!

It's Fun Day Monday on the Majority Report On today's program: National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has been making the media rounds, spreading misinformation by claiming that prices are falling across the board and that there is no job crisis. Instead, he insists we're simply in a "quiet time," arguing that AI has made current employees so productive that employers no longer need to hire new college graduates. Journalist Murtaza Hussain, who covers national security and foreign affairs for Drop Site News, joins the show to discuss his four-part series on Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Israeli intelligence. Check out Murtaza's incredible reporting here. In the Fun Half: Trump has a third annual physical this year, seems like he is hiding some sort of medical issue or treatment. On CNN, Epstein biographer Barry Levine believes that the reference to the Trump being "the dog that hasn't barked" indicates that Trump was an informant to the Palm Beach investigation into Epstein. The Washington Post released a video that syncs Jeffrey Epstein's texts to the Virgin Islands' delegate to Congress with questions asked during a hearing. Vivek Ramaswamy is asked about what he would do as governor of Ohio to combat child poverty and he gives an answer that vacillates between nonsense and misinformation. Trump and Majorie Taylor-Greene trade jabs as MTG tries to carve out her own space in the GOP. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) stops short of endorsing Chuck Schumer when asked if he still supports him as Senate minority leader. All that and more 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: AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for up to 40% off. SHOPIFY: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/majority SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code FRIDAY25 to save 30% on all their wellness products for people and pets. This sale ends December 1st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ 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

Join us as Ocean House owner and award-winning author Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured author, Wilbur Ross, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce. About the Author: Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. served as Secretary of Commerce in the Trump administration following 55 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. In this capacity, he advised President Donald Trump on commercial and economic affairs and helped American entrepreneurs and businesses create jobs and economic opportunity. A native of North Bergen, New Jersey, Ross spent a significant portion of his business career at Rothschild, Inc. Ross negotiated on behalf of creditors in some of the highest-profile bankruptcy proceedings in history, including those involving Pan Am, TWA, Texaco, and Drexel Burnham Lambert. After founding his own private equity firm in 2000, Ross purchased and restored many companies to profitability, including those in the steel, coal, textile, and banking industries. Over the course of his career, Ross restructured more than $400 billion in assets, earning him a distinguished reputation on Wall Street. In 2011, Bloomberg Markets named him one of the 50 most influential people in global finance. Secretary Ross's philanthropic work has included significant support for the Japan Society, the Brookings Institution, the Blenheim Foundation, and numerous entities devoted to the fine arts, including the Rene Magritte Museum in Brussels. He was also a member of the advisory board of the Yale University School of Management. Secretary Ross is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Hilary Geary Ross, have four children. Before being named President Trump's Secretary of Commerce in 2017, Wilbur Ross had already earned a reputation as the “King of Bankruptcy” over his 55-year career on Wall Street. Often working on high-profile bankruptcies such as Pan Am and Texaco, Ross helped restructure more than $400 billion in assets, and was named among Bloomberg's 50 most influential people in global finance. After coming to Washington, Ross faced equally tough challenges, yet survived in his post for all four years. About The Book: Creating Success in Business and Life explains how Ross got to the top and stayed there. Rising from humble beginnings in North Bergen, New Jersey, Ross applied simple principles with strict discipline—something readers can apply in their own quest for success. Ultimately, Ross's strategies and dealmaking skills led to relationships with King Charles, Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, the Rothschild family, Steve Wynn, Lakshmi Mittal, Mike Milken, and many other famous personalities. Ross also documents his experiences with President Trump in the Oval Office.  Whether you're interested in Ross' experiences as a neighbor of John Lennon in the legendary Dakota apartment building, celebrating with Sir Richard Branson on his private island, or his tumultuous time in Washington, you will find Risks and Returns to be a candid reflection of a life lived at the pinnacle of Wall Street, New York, and Palm Beach society, and the Trump administration. Above all, anyone driven to find career success will learn from Ross' life the strategies and mentality to achieve it.  Please find out more about Wilbur Ross and his book at www.risksandreturns.net. For details on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com

In the deposition conducted by attorney Brad Edwards in March 2010, Jeffrey Epstein faced direct questioning regarding his alleged sexual abuse of minors and the recruitment of underage girls for sexual purposes. Throughout the session, Epstein invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 200 times, refusing to answer nearly every question posed to him—including inquiries about the ages of the girls who visited his Palm Beach mansion, the payments made to them, and whether he had ever engaged in sexual contact with minors. His silence extended to questions about associates, travel records, and his relationship with law enforcement officials who had handled his prior case. The deposition painted a portrait of an uncooperative and evasive witness whose primary strategy was avoidance, offering no meaningful insight into his actions or his network.Edwards, representing multiple victims, later used Epstein's refusals to support adverse inferences in civil court—essentially arguing that Epstein's blanket use of the Fifth Amendment implied guilt or, at minimum, awareness of wrongdoing. The deposition reinforced the picture of Epstein as a powerful man shielded by money and influence, unwilling to confront the accusations directly. It became a key piece of evidence demonstrating his long-standing pattern of avoiding accountability, helping set the stage for renewed legal scrutiny years later when federal prosecutors in New York reopened the Epstein case in 2019.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Brad Edwards, the attorney who represented many of Jeffrey Epstein's victims, has often spoken of Courtney Wild as one of the most courageous survivors he's ever known. He called her “an extraordinary person” who refused to be silenced, even when the entire system seemed designed to bury her voice. Wild was one of Epstein's earliest known victims, first identified by law enforcement back in 2005 when she was just a teenager living in Palm Beach. Despite that, she was never informed or consulted about the secret non-prosecution agreement that federal prosecutors granted Epstein in 2008—a deal that not only spared him federal charges but also protected his co-conspirators. Edwards said that what happened to Wild wasn't just an oversight—it was a deliberate betrayal, an intentional violation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act that stripped her of the justice she was entitled to.He has repeatedly described Wild's determination as the backbone of the fight to expose the full scope of Epstein's corruption. It was her lawsuit—Wild v. United States—that forced the government to admit that victims had been deliberately kept in the dark while Epstein and his legal team struck their secret deal behind closed doors. Edwards praised her for standing up not just for herself but for every survivor who was silenced or dismissed. He noted that Wild endured years of retraumatization by the system, yet never gave up on seeking justice, even taking her case all the way to the Supreme Court. For Edwards, Wild became the moral center of the entire Epstein saga—a symbol of resilience in the face of institutional cowardice and proof that the voices of survivors, once ignored, could ultimately force the truth into the light.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Hi. Ella Yurman joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to read through some of Jeffrey Epstein's old emails. They talk about the horrible grammar, whether or not Trump tipped off Palm Beach police to Epstein's actions, and all the many ways Trump is trying to make this go away.As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened.PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#DonaldTrump #Epstein #evenmorenewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Cotillo catches up with three-time World Series Champion David Ortiz during his annual golf charity event in Palm Beach. Ortiz discusses what he hopes the Red Sox do this winter, plus weighs in on his impressions of Roman Anthony and if John Henry will spend this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: Near the end of this episode there is a discussion about mental health and suicide. When news broke that Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PITT Race) was sold and set to close — with no warning — the motorsports world was stunned.In this emotional episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with longtime racer and insider Dan Dennehy-Rodriguez to unpack the shocking truth behind the sale, what really happened inside those closed-door zoning meetings, and what it means for the future of grassroots racing in America.⚙️ We cover:How the sale blindsided the entire racing communityThe real story behind the zoning change and “data center” rumorsWhy this could happen to your favorite track nextWhat we can learn from Palm Beach, Willow Springs, and beyondHow racers can protect the sport's most important facilities

pWotD Episode 3117: Jeffrey Epstein Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 183,957 views on Thursday, 13 November 2025 our article of the day is Jeffrey Epstein.Jeffrey Edward Epstein (January 20, 1953 – August 10, 2019) was an American financier and child sex offender. Born and raised in New York City, Epstein began his professional career as a teacher at the Dalton School. After his dismissal from the school in 1976, he entered the banking and finance sector, working at Bear Stearns in various roles before starting his own firm. Epstein cultivated an elite social circle and procured many women and children whom he and his associates sexually abused.In 2005, police in Palm Beach, Florida, began investigating Epstein after a parent reported that he had sexually abused her 14-year-old daughter. Federal officials identified 36 girls, some as young as 14 years old, whom Epstein had allegedly sexually abused. Epstein pleaded guilty and was convicted in 2008 by a Florida state court of procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute. He was convicted of only these two crimes as part of a controversial plea deal agreed by the US Department of Justice's Alex Acosta, and served almost 13 months in custody but with extensive work release.Epstein was arrested again on July 6, 2019, on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He died in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. The medical examiner ruled that his death was a suicide by hanging. Epstein's lawyers have disputed the ruling, and there has been significant public skepticism about the true cause of his death, resulting in numerous conspiracy theories. In July 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released CCTV footage to support the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell. When the Department of Justice released the footage, approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds of it was missing, and the video was found to have been modified despite the FBI's claim that it was raw.Since Epstein's death precluded the possibility of pursuing criminal charges against him, a judge dismissed all criminal charges on August 29, 2019. Epstein had a decades-long association with the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who recruited young girls for him, leading to her 2021 conviction on US federal charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy for helping him procure girls, including a 14-year-old, for child sexual abuse and prostitution.According to The New York Times, Epstein made much of his fortune by providing tax and estate services to billionaires. He was also a renowned social networker, whose vast network included business people, royalty, politicians and academics. His friendships with public figures including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Donald Trump and Bill Clinton have attracted significant controversy. Documents released by the House Democratic Caucus in September 2025 show that he maintained connections with Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Steve Bannon.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:22 UTC on Friday, 14 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Jeffrey Epstein on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Justin.

Sigmund and Devon highlight Apple Original documentary Come See Me in the Good Light and return to Palm Beach for the second season of Palm Royale. Then, they discuss changes coming to profiles in tvOS 26.2.   Pre-Roll Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE Introduce a Limited-Edition iPhone Pocket The Forgotten iPod Sock | 512 Pixels   Highlights Come See Me in the Good Light Q&A Come See Me in the Good Light | Andrea Gibson | Ryan White | Megan Falley Palm Royale   Profile Changes in tvOS 26.2 tvOS 26.2 Lets You Create Apple TV Profiles Without an Account, Adds Dedicated Kids Mode | MacRumors   Apple TV News PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller & Charging Station   Apple Original News Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht Interview with Screen International   Releases Flight Ready Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving   Extras Pluribus — Another Take with Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn ‎Fitness+ Artist Spotlight: Taylor Swift   Up Next Freakier Friday One Battle After Another   We want to hear from you! Contact us via our feedback form. Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to magic@macstories.net. Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on YouTube and follow us on Mastodon and Bluesky. Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on Mastodon or Bluesky Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on Mastodon or Bluesky

Mark sits down with Dusty, owner-operator of the 80-foot Viking Surf Bum and leader of one of the most talked-about all-female crews in big-game fishing. Dusty and her team ran hard this season, making the long push from Palm Beach through the Bahamas and up the eastern seaboard to Ocean City. Along the way, they built real momentum, earned respect inside the SFC, and showed that an all-lady team can hang with anybody on the water.In this episode, Dusty breaks down how she got into Fishing, how the crew came together, what it's like fishing against top teams, and why she's committed to helping more women step into the sport. She walks through the learning curve, the long runs, the dock-party culture, and the friendships that built this season into her best one yet.Whether you follow the SFC, love marlin stories, or just enjoy seeing people chase something they care about, this is a good one. Check out the New York Granders and the Surf Bum crew as they roll into the offseason and start stacking fish for next year.Check out the New York Granders:   / nygranders  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBloody Battery: https://www.bloodybattery.comShady Rays: https://www.shadyrays.com (use code SCIENCE for 35% off)E-Sea Rider Marine Bean Bags: https://www.eseaerider.comREEL IN SOME MERCHShop official Science of Fishing gear: https://www.thescienceoffishing.com/m...JOIN THE COMMUNITYQuestions, guest requests, or ideas?Email Mark: markfarag@thescienceoffishing.comFOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHINGInstagram:   / scienceoffishing  TikTok:   / scienceoffishing  Facebook:   / scienceoffishing  Twitter/X:   / scienceoffish  

In the deposition conducted by attorney Brad Edwards in March 2010, Jeffrey Epstein faced direct questioning regarding his alleged sexual abuse of minors and the recruitment of underage girls for sexual purposes. Throughout the session, Epstein invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 200 times, refusing to answer nearly every question posed to him—including inquiries about the ages of the girls who visited his Palm Beach mansion, the payments made to them, and whether he had ever engaged in sexual contact with minors. His silence extended to questions about associates, travel records, and his relationship with law enforcement officials who had handled his prior case. The deposition painted a portrait of an uncooperative and evasive witness whose primary strategy was avoidance, offering no meaningful insight into his actions or his network.Edwards, representing multiple victims, later used Epstein's refusals to support adverse inferences in civil court—essentially arguing that Epstein's blanket use of the Fifth Amendment implied guilt or, at minimum, awareness of wrongdoing. The deposition reinforced the picture of Epstein as a powerful man shielded by money and influence, unwilling to confront the accusations directly. It became a key piece of evidence demonstrating his long-standing pattern of avoiding accountability, helping set the stage for renewed legal scrutiny years later when federal prosecutors in New York reopened the Epstein case in 2019.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Q&A on the Apple TV+ series Palm Royale with actor & executive producer Laura Dern and executive producer Jayme Lemons. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. An ambitious woman schemes to secure her seat at America's most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969.

Donald Trump has been dogged by the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for years, as resurfaced documents, photos, and court filings keep linking his name to the disgraced financier's social orbit. Trump and Epstein were well-acquainted throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, sharing appearances at Mar-a-Lago, social gatherings in Palm Beach, and the same circles of models, moguls, and politicians. While Trump has repeatedly claimed to have cut Epstein off years before his arrest, newly surfaced “Epstein files” — a collection of deposition records, contact lists, and sealed court documents — have reignited speculation about how close their relationship really was. The release of a so-called “birthday book” signed by Trump and letters allegedly exchanged between the two have only deepened the public's curiosity and the media's fixation.Within these documents, online investigators and media outlets have pointed to references to a “John Doe 174,” alleging that this pseudonym refers to Donald Trump. The claim stems from court redactions in Epstein-related filings where certain high-profile individuals were anonymized, fueling widespread debate over who each “Doe” represents. The theory surrounding Trump's alleged designation as John Doe 174 has spread rapidly since several European and U.S. outlets drew connections between the redacted entries and Trump's known interactions with Epstein. Whether or not the identification can be proven in court, the allegation alone has amplified political fallout, revived old questions about his social connections, and ensured that the Epstein scandal continues to shadow his public image well into 2025.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

DJ Dekade is a veteran nightlife professional with over 25 years of proven experience keeping dance floors packed and crowds satisfied across every type of venue. From intimate bar settings to large scale festival events, his unmatched ability to read any room and deliver exactly what the crowd craves has earned him multiple 5-star Google reviews and a reputation built on dependability and results. Beginning his career at legendary Virginia Beach nightlife institutions including Peppermint Beach Club, Rogues, and The Roxx, DJ Dekade established himself as a DJ who doesn't just play music he creates the energy that defines unforgettable nights out. Now dominating South Florida's vibrant nightlife scene, DJ Dekade has become the go-to choice for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach's hottest venues and most demanding crowds. His impressive client roster spans from major brands like the NHL's Florida Panthers, Guess, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Invicta Watch Company, to premier nightlife destinations including Earls Kitchen and Bar, Throw Social Delray Beach, and John Martin's. His versatility extends to the high seas, having performed seasonal cruise ship gigs aboard MSC Divina, Emerald Princess, and Celebrity Eclipse. Currently expanding his reach as creator and host of "Miami Vibes" on LA-based Mix93FM, DJ Dekade brings his signature blend of house, techno, and electronic music to a global audience every Monday night at 11pmPST, showcasing the cutting-edge sounds that keep South Florida's nightlife scene moving.

DJ Dekade is a veteran nightlife professional with over 25 years of proven experience keeping dance floors packed and crowds satisfied across every type of venue. From intimate bar settings to large scale festival events, his unmatched ability to read any room and deliver exactly what the crowd craves has earned him multiple 5-star Google reviews and a reputation built on dependability and results. Beginning his career at legendary Virginia Beach nightlife institutions including Peppermint Beach Club, Rogues, and The Roxx, DJ Dekade established himself as a DJ who doesn't just play music he creates the energy that defines unforgettable nights out. Now dominating South Florida's vibrant nightlife scene, DJ Dekade has become the go-to choice for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach's hottest venues and most demanding crowds. His impressive client roster spans from major brands like the NHL's Florida Panthers, Guess, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Invicta Watch Company, to premier nightlife destinations including Earls Kitchen and Bar, Throw Social Delray Beach, and John Martin's. His versatility extends to the high seas, having performed seasonal cruise ship gigs aboard MSC Divina, Emerald Princess, and Celebrity Eclipse. Currently expanding his reach as creator and host of "Miami Vibes" on LA-based Mix93FM, DJ Dekade brings his signature blend of house, techno, and electronic music to a global audience every Monday night at 11pmPST, showcasing the cutting-edge sounds that keep South Florida's nightlife scene moving.

Donald Trump has been dogged by the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for years, as resurfaced documents, photos, and court filings keep linking his name to the disgraced financier's social orbit. Trump and Epstein were well-acquainted throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, sharing appearances at Mar-a-Lago, social gatherings in Palm Beach, and the same circles of models, moguls, and politicians. While Trump has repeatedly claimed to have cut Epstein off years before his arrest, newly surfaced “Epstein files” — a collection of deposition records, contact lists, and sealed court documents — have reignited speculation about how close their relationship really was. The release of a so-called “birthday book” signed by Trump and letters allegedly exchanged between the two have only deepened the public's curiosity and the media's fixation.Within these documents, online investigators and media outlets have pointed to references to a “John Doe 174,” alleging that this pseudonym refers to Donald Trump. The claim stems from court redactions in Epstein-related filings where certain high-profile individuals were anonymized, fueling widespread debate over who each “Doe” represents. The theory surrounding Trump's alleged designation as John Doe 174 has spread rapidly since several European and U.S. outlets drew connections between the redacted entries and Trump's known interactions with Epstein. Whether or not the identification can be proven in court, the allegation alone has amplified political fallout, revived old questions about his social connections, and ensured that the Epstein scandal continues to shadow his public image well into 2025.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Bobby McAlpine is a renowned Southern architect whose work embodies a rare blend of poetic elegance and timeless authenticity. Though his roots are in Montgomery, Alabama, his influence extends far beyond, with McALPINE offices in New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Palm Beach, and Montgomery. For over twenty years, Sarah has hoped to meet Bobby in person, and this conversation is everything she imagined and more: intimate, moving, and deeply inspiring. Bobby's reflections on design, beauty, and the human spirit reveal why he is so widely admired. Enjoy this special episode with a truly extraordinary guest. website: https://mcalpinehouse.com/

Tara dives deep into the intersection of immigration, politics, and economics shaping America today. From New Yorkers fleeing socialist-leaning policies in Palm Beach to the shocking election of a noncitizen mayor in Kansas, this episode exposes how policy decisions ripple through housing, elections, and national security. With a critical look at amnesty, voter verification, and the Fed's rate decisions, Tara unpacks the consequences for everyday Americans and outlines what needs to be done to reclaim control. Politics, policy, and power—what they don't want you to know. NYC exodus, Florida real estate, Mankami, socialism vs capitalism, immigration, illegal voting, Kansas mayor, Joe Ciballos, voter fraud, national citizenship database, Trump administration, Biden policies, amnesty, housing crisis, homeownership collapse, property taxes, home equity firms, deportations, rent inflation, used car prices, Jerome Powell, Fed rates, economic policy, Tara Show Today's episode covers the key events shaping the nation: New York to Florida Exodus: Realtors in Florida are overwhelmed with calls as New Yorkers flee rising taxes and socialist policies under Mayor Mankami, demonstrating the economic and political impact of population shifts. NYC Demographics & Elections: Nearly half of NYC's population is foreign-born, and 20% cannot speak English, influencing local elections. This raises concerns about the future of American cities and the effects of amnesty. Kansas Mayor Scandal: Newly elected Coldwater Mayor Joe Ciballos, a Mexican citizen, faces felony charges for illegal voting and election perjury, highlighting gaps in voter verification and oversight. National Citizenship Database: The Trump-era system is beginning to catch noncitizen voters, countering Biden-era policies that limited voter verification and enabled illegal access to Social Security numbers, including individuals on terror watch lists. Housing & Economic Pressures: Skyrocketing property taxes and home equity firms buying homes are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market, while deportations of illegal immigrants are starting to affect housing prices and used car markets. Federal Reserve Critique: Jerome Powell's handling of interest rates is discussed as an example of how policy decisions can suppress job growth and economic opportunity. Takeaways & Call to Action: The episode emphasizes nonviolent activism, informed voter engagement, and systemic reform as necessary tools to protect the nation's future.

Humor. Pop-culture storytelling. Honest movie commentary! Matthew dives into Deliver Me From Nowhere — the new Springsteen film — and admits he's not quite sure what he just watched. This episode is equal parts music nostalgia, movie review, and pure Boca Raton storytelling.  More information and tickets at:  www.BocaRatonWrestling.comBoca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!!Matthew Mania is running wild at: www.MatthewMania.comCheck out our other Podcasts: www.MatthewMania.com/PodcastsShop Matthew Mania:   www.ProWrestlingTees.com/matthewmaniaBrought to you by:Matthew H. Maschler, Esq.Real Estate BrokerSignature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.www.SignatureRecruiter.comOffices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.Help Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.orgLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitihttp://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project

DJ Dekade is a veteran nightlife professional with over 25 years of proven experience keeping dance floors packed and crowds satisfied across every type of venue. From intimate bar settings to large scale festival events, his unmatched ability to read any room and deliver exactly what the crowd craves has earned him multiple 5-star Google reviews and a reputation built on dependability and results. Beginning his career at legendary Virginia Beach nightlife institutions including Peppermint Beach Club, Rogues, and The Roxx, DJ Dekade established himself as a DJ who doesn't just play music he creates the energy that defines unforgettable nights out. Now dominating South Florida's vibrant nightlife scene, DJ Dekade has become the go-to choice for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach's hottest venues and most demanding crowds. His impressive client roster spans from major brands like the NHL's Florida Panthers, Guess, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Invicta Watch Company, to premier nightlife destinations including Earls Kitchen and Bar, Throw Social Delray Beach, and John Martin's. His versatility extends to the high seas, having performed seasonal cruise ship gigs aboard MSC Divina, Emerald Princess, and Celebrity Eclipse. Currently expanding his reach as creator and host of "Miami Vibes" on LA-based Mix93FM, DJ Dekade brings his signature blend of house, techno, and electronic music to a global audience every Monday night at 11pmPST, showcasing the cutting-edge sounds that keep South Florida's nightlife scene moving.

Tune in to hear all about Matthew's knowledge and expertise on Stone Creek Ranch featuring Mark Wahlberg's big move. Take a listen to our behind the scenes YouTube content creation! Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast!www.RealEstateFinder.comShop podcast T-shirts: prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmaniaCheck out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: RealEstateFinder.com/PreferredVendorsSubscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: RealEstateFinder.com/NewsletterBrought to you by: Matthew H. Maschler - Real Estate Broker - Signature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.  Offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.SignatureRecruiter.comAnd be sure to check out BocaRatonWrestling.comLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitifrank-mckinney.com/caring-house-projectHelp Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.org

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!May 26, 1990, Wellington, Florida. A doorbell rings, and wife and mother opens the front door to find a clown with an orange wig, white face, red nose and gloves, holding flowers and balloons. What she believed was a delivery and gesture of kindness, wasn't. It was an ambush and a point-blank gunshot to her head. After firing, the clown turned and calmly walked away to a waiting car. But why murder this woman who seemed to have no enemies? Rumors of affairs swirled, and while her husband had an alibi, his mistress bided her time before becoming his second wife and living happily ever after. This murder would sit cold for 27 years, but makeup washes off. Secrets don't stay buried forever. And advances in DNA can bring a killer to justice. Join us for this deep into the chilling 1990 Marlene Warren murder. This cold case haunted Palm Beach detectives until DNA on an orange wig cracked it open. Sheila Keen Warren, the mistress-turned-wife who pleaded guilty in 2023.. walked free in 2024.True crime podcast | Florida cold cases | solved murders | killer clown case | Sheila Keen Warren release | Marlene Warren true storysources used for this podcastWatch on YouTubeSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

The Department of Justice's continued defense of Jeffrey Epstein's non-prosecution agreement is a national disgrace, the clearest evidence yet that the system was never built to hold the powerful accountable. Alex Acosta, the U.S. Attorney who cut the deal, admitted under oath that he barely knew the facts of the case yet somehow decided it was a “50/50” call — all while relying on advice from Matthew Menchel, a man later revealed to be friendly with Epstein himself. Emails went missing, prosecutors who fought for the victims were ignored, and the entire case was quietly rerouted from Palm Beach to Washington, where the real fix was brokered behind closed doors. Golf course handshakes, backroom whispers, and D.C. connections did more to save Epstein than any courtroom argument ever could, and everyone involved knew exactly what they were doing.That infamous NPA wasn't a mistake — it was a masterpiece of corruption, the only one of its kind in American legal history, granting immunity not just to Epstein but to everyone who may have trafficked or abused under his umbrella. And years later, the DOJ still has the nerve to say “no laws were broken,” as if that means anything when the law itself was twisted into a shield for the powerful. The Epstein deal wasn't justice — it was the funeral of it. Every excuse, every shrug, every “it was complicated” from Acosta and his peers only confirms what's been obvious since day one: the system didn't fail by accident. It worked exactly as intended — to protect the rich, bury the truth, and leave the victims behind.to conact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Department of Justice's continued defense of Jeffrey Epstein's non-prosecution agreement is a national disgrace, the clearest evidence yet that the system was never built to hold the powerful accountable. Alex Acosta, the U.S. Attorney who cut the deal, admitted under oath that he barely knew the facts of the case yet somehow decided it was a “50/50” call — all while relying on advice from Matthew Menchel, a man later revealed to be friendly with Epstein himself. Emails went missing, prosecutors who fought for the victims were ignored, and the entire case was quietly rerouted from Palm Beach to Washington, where the real fix was brokered behind closed doors. Golf course handshakes, backroom whispers, and D.C. connections did more to save Epstein than any courtroom argument ever could, and everyone involved knew exactly what they were doing.That infamous NPA wasn't a mistake — it was a masterpiece of corruption, the only one of its kind in American legal history, granting immunity not just to Epstein but to everyone who may have trafficked or abused under his umbrella. And years later, the DOJ still has the nerve to say “no laws were broken,” as if that means anything when the law itself was twisted into a shield for the powerful. The Epstein deal wasn't justice — it was the funeral of it. Every excuse, every shrug, every “it was complicated” from Acosta and his peers only confirms what's been obvious since day one: the system didn't fail by accident. It worked exactly as intended — to protect the rich, bury the truth, and leave the victims behind.to conact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Correspondent Norah O'Donnell speaks with President Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. for an exclusive interview with 60 MINUTES. Nearly one year into his second term, Mr. Trump discusses wide-ranging issues including U.S.-China relations, Venezuela, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, the National Guard and more. With over 150 million copies sold in 40 languages, Guinness World Records ranks among the best-selling books in history. Inside its pages lie the fantastic, the absurd, and the astonishing record breakers. Correspondent Cecilia Vega takes us behind the scenes of these unbelievable-sounding spectacles to reveal a rigorous auditing system—one that proves that, as impossible as the feats may seem, every one is real. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, the FBI sat on a mountain of evidence implicating Jeffrey Epstein in the trafficking and abuse of underage girls—evidence that could have led to his prosecution long before his 2019 arrest. Victim statements, flight logs, financial records, photographs, and corroborating witnesses were all available in various forms as early as the mid-1990s. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including local police in Palm Beach, had already compiled damaging information and flagged Epstein's pattern of recruiting minors for sex acts. Despite this, federal authorities consistently failed to act, allowing him to maintain his wealth, freedom, and influence while continuing to victimize girls with impunity.The inaction wasn't due to a lack of evidence—it was a deliberate choice. The FBI not only delayed meaningful investigation, but in some cases appeared to retreat altogether, especially after Epstein's 2008 sweetheart plea deal in Florida. Rather than pursuing the obvious interstate and international dimensions of his crimes, the Bureau allowed the case to go cold, even as new allegations emerged. Whether out of institutional cowardice, political interference, or worse, the result was the same: the most powerful federal law enforcement agency in the country turned a blind eye to one of the most prolific sex traffickers of the modern era while survivors were left unheard, and Epstein's network remained intact.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/fbi-had-dirt-that-could-have-unraveled-jeffrey-epsteins-entire-network-more-than-a-decade-ago/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

In this very powerful episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, host Carl Fiadini sits down with Chef Janine Pezarro and Chef Brett Wright to explore what resilience truly looks like behind the kitchen doors.Janine opens up for the first time about the murder of her family, the trauma that followed, and how she transformed that pain into purpose — from Michelin-level pastry kitchens to the founding of The Warrior's Path, a course helping men reconnect with courage and emotional strength.Brett shares his own transformation — escaping gang life, finding salvation in cooking, and building Bib Gourmand recipient, Palm Beach Meats, and the only Kobe-certified operations in the U.S. into a budget friendly experience. His leadership philosophy centers on empathy, equality, and giving his team the opportunities he never had.It's raw, vulnerable, and inspiring — proof that food can be the bridge between survival and strength.

Boca Raton community leader Matthew Maschler details how his verified Facebook account was mistakenly disabled — cutting him off from his business pages, event promotions, and decades of personal history. Tune in to hear his appeal to Meta, the lessons he's learned, and how others can safeguard their digital presence. More information and tickets at:  www.BocaRatonWrestling.comBoca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!!Matthew Mania is running wild at: www.MatthewMania.comCheck out our other Podcasts: www.MatthewMania.com/PodcastsShop Matthew Mania:   www.ProWrestlingTees.com/matthewmaniaBrought to you by:Matthew H. Maschler, Esq.Real Estate BrokerSignature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.www.SignatureRecruiter.comOffices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.Help Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.orgLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitihttp://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project

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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark!We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for your October Extra Butter episode. Today we're talking about plus size fashion influencer and body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino — who teamed up with WeightWatchers last year. What happened there? And where is the line between body liberation activism and capitalism? (Yes, we struggle with that too!) To hear the whole thing, read the full transcript, and join us in the comments, you do need to be an Extra Butter subscriber. Join Extra Butter! Already an Extra Butter subscriber, and having a hard time getting this episode in your podcast player of choice? Step by step instructions are here! Episode 217 TranscriptCorinneWelcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! If you're listening to this, you are part of Extra Butter, which means you're our favorite Burnt Toasties. VirginiaYour support makes all our work possible and keeps Burnt Toast an ad- and sponsor free space. Which is relevant to today's conversation! CorinneToday, we're going to talk about influencer and advocate Katie Sturino, who became famous on Instagram for her #SuperSizeTheLook content and for creating the Megababe product line. But more recently, she teamed up with Oprah and Weight Watchers, and has gone public about her use of GLP-1s.VirginiaSo before we get into it, let me do my standard caveat that I give anytime we do one of these episodes where we talk about a particular person's work in deal. Body autonomy is a given at Burnt Toast. Katie has the right to take her GLP-1s. That is her business. We're not interrogating that personal decision. We are also not "women tearing down other women," which is the other go-to critique of this work. We're considering Katie's entire body of work here, and we're asking: Is this true body liberation activism? Or is this an example of capitalism co-opting activism? I think that's a valuable question for anyone in the influencing space to be grappling with. I think Corinne and I both walk that line as well in our work. So we are going to critique Katie and some of the professional choices she's made but this is a lens we all benefit from looking through. CorinneWith that, I feel that I need to disclose that I have received gifted products from Megababe.VirginiaFor example! It's a gray area, guys. I have not, but I would have been happy to receive that gift. CorinneI recommended stuff from Megababe before I ever received free stuff! But I have received free stuff. And I do like some of their products. VirginiaThis episode is also not going to be a critique of specific products. Preventing thigh chafing is a noble endeavor.So how did you first encounter Katie Sturino? Do you remember when you first became aware of her work?CorinneIt's honestly hard for me to remember because I feel like she's been around for so long!VirginiaLike 10 years.CorinneIf not more!VirginiaIt was the mid-2010s when she really came onto the scene.CorinneI definitely encountered her Instagram. I think it was her style content. I remember seeing her going into a store and trying on stuff that didn't fit, or trying their biggest size and it wouldn't work for her. And then I also remember the #SuperSizeTheLook.VirginiaFor folks who don't know: #SuperSizeTheLook is a series where Katie picks a photo of a celebrity wearing a really cute outfit, and then styles herself wearing the same outfit. Usually not in identical pieces, because the sizes are not going to work. But she mimics the outfit, and she mimics the pose really well. If it's a celebrity getting out of a town car with a purse on her arm, Katie will also be getting out of a town car. Or walking a tiny dog. She mimics the whole vibe of the photo. And the goal is to show you that bigger bodies look cute in clothes. Which is a message we're here for! CorinneWhat about you? How did you first encounter her?VirginiaWhat's interesting about Katie and me is that we are the same age, we are both 44. And we both come out of the New York media world. I learned this all researching the episode; I don't know her personally. I never worked with her. But we have sort of similar trajectories into body liberation work.And when she first launched, her blog was originally called The 12ish Style. I was also a size 12-ish. Those were my Midsize Queen years, before moving into full plus sizes. So we've had similar trajectories of being in this space first a mid-sized person, and then a small fat person. I've always been interested in her fashion and the way she styles stuff, because it was often quite directly relevant to my own body, though not necessarily relevant to everybody. She is also, like, a foot taller than me, I think? She seems quite tall in photos and she wears very tall heels, too, which is impressive to me, if not actually something I can pull off. But I've always appreciated the vibe and the energy of Katie's content.  She's very open book. A lot of her posts are shot in her underwear, wearing no makeup, in a swimsuit. She's always showing us, "Here's what my real body looks like." There are critiques to be made of this genre of content making, but I think it's also powerful to see non-airbrushed, not super thin bodies. I think there's a lot of value in that. So I knew Megababe, I knew #SuperSizeTheLook, but I didn't know a ton of her backstory. So I did a little research, and most of what I'm going to share with you comes from a New York Times piece that ran in June with the headline, What Katie Sturino Wants You to Know About Her Body (and Yours, Too). This is by Madison Malone Kircher and it ran June 22, 2025.We're going to get into it later in the episode, but Katie is not thrilled with this piece. And I just want to say I have empathy for being in the New York Times and not being thrilled with the way they cover your work. Can relate! So I am going to quote from the piece, because I think it makes some interesting points, and there's some useful context in there. But I'm not saying this piece does the best job analyzing her work. The New York Times describes Katie as "a dog-obsessed public relations pro turned body positivity influencer slash entrepreneur, who built a social media audience by posting candidly about her life."Katie began her career in fashion PR. I think her first job was at Gucci or Dolce Gabbana. She then started her own PR firm in the 2010s. And then found found Internet fame as a dogager, which is a dog manager, running an Instagram account for her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Toast. So this is how she started. Did you know she was a dog influencer before she was a fashion influencer?CorinneI think I do vaguely remember that.VirginiaToast has since passed away. RIP Toast. Great name for a dog, obviously. But I did not know that she started as a dog influencer. That was news to me, and, frankly, rather delightful. But: Coming from a PR background, finding Internet fame through dog influencing...this is a very specific lens to which she's coming to this work. Katie is now a multi-hyphenate. She had a podcast called Boob Sweat. She wrote a non-fiction book Body Talk, which is an illustrated workbook about self love. She has a Substack newsletter. She has the Megababe the product line. And she published her first novel this spring. So Katie is very busy! She is doing a lot. Have you followed her for recs, or you've used Megababe? You like Megababe. CorinneI've used Megababe. I like Megababe. Her particular style has never quite been for me. It's hard to describe exactly what doesn't click for me. It's just very clear, even just reading the this bio—she's very savvy, she's always hustling, she always has kind of a business PR angle, which I both respect and don't relate to.VirginiaThis is her New York media roots. I never worked with Katie, but I worked with lots of Katies. I know this kind of hard-charging woman who's extremely smart and great at marketing and knows how to build a brand and talk to an audience. So she has that whole skill set—and she could be doing it about body positivity, she could be doing it about a dog. She's interested in building a brand. For example, let's consider her first novel Sunny Side Up. Katie tells the New York Times that she worked with a ghost writer: "I don't have the traditional path that a lot of people who write books have had, and I needed help," she said, adding she felt no shame or embarrassment about having a collaborator."I love how upfront she is about that. A lot of books are written by ghostwriters, and I sort of wish people were more aware of that. Mine were not. But I have been a ghost writer! So I don't mind that that's a part of it, but I do think that it's interesting that it wasn't Katie had a novel inside her that she was dying to write. It was that Katie knew that having a novel would be a good brand extension. And the novel is about a plus size fashion influencer who goes on to launch a plus size swimsuit line. And... Katie's plus size swimsuit line came out this summer right after the book launch.CorinneIt's honestly mind boggling. How does anyone handle all that?VirginiaYes, it's so many things. And it does make me take a slightly different look at some of her some of her body positive content. For example, a recurring theme is her in a swimsuit. And the caption is always something like, "figured you could use a size 18 woman in a swimsuit on your feed," just showing her normal body in a swimsuit. But now that I know she's selling the swimsuits that hits differently. So is that just a smart swimsuit marketing strategy or does it feel off to you? CorinneI mean, both? She seems incredibly smart. I'm just impressed that anyone can do as much as she's doing. And: I do think sometimes it feels like you're being sold to, you know?VirginiaAnd because her work is centered around a message that has a social justice component, and a self-help component: Where is the line between "these are her values, and she's built a business on her values, "and "she's co-opting advocacy rhetoric to sell us products?"CorinneIt's definitely a gray area. VirginiaTo further the gray area: I looked at more of her content and I'm also like, these swimsuits are pretty cute. There's also this whole Wirecutter piece I want to talk about, where she goes over her fashion favs. It's good! I clicked through so many links. I was like, "Do I want these $460 jeans? I don't know!"CorinneOh now I want to see them.VirginiaYet I'm also thinking: But you are supposed to be so raw and authentic, and this is your whole vibe, and you're showing us yourself in a swimsuit, because that's supposed to feel brave. First of all, that's problematic in and of itself. Can it stop being brave for fat women to wear swimsuits in public? I would love that to not be a heroic move anymore, but in Katie Sturino's world it is radical to do that, and she's doing it. And... she's selling us the swimsuit.CorinneWell I think there are a lot of ways in which Katie is a very acceptable spokesperson for this messaging. VirginiaSay more about that.CorinneWell, first of all, she has a background in PR. And I think, even at her biggest she's...VirginiaShe's glamorous.CorinneShe's pretty, and she has a certain style. She looks wealthy, I want to say.VirginiaWell, she sure is, because guess who officiated at their wedding? Former mayor of New York City, and friend of her family, Michael Bloomberg.CorinneOh, okay, yeah.VirginiaThis is from the New York Times: "In addition to their apartment in Chelsea, the couple splits their time between homes in Palm Beach, Florida and Maine."CorinneI mean, they are definitely in a different tax bracket than myself.VirginiaSo yes. Wealthy. CorinneBut there are also people who are wealthy and wear Blundstones and barn jackets, you know? She's wearing blazers and heels.VirginiaA lot of pantsuits.Corinne A lot of jewelry. And she's always on vacation somewhere tropical.VirginiaYeah, in an amazing caftan. She's leaning into glam.CorinneShe looks polished. VirginiaShe's very polished. It's very New York City. Like, Sex and the City vibes. She could hang out with Carrie Bradshaw and she would totally fit in with them at one of those fancy lunches. And that's cool. That's her aesthetic. It's also representative of a certain socioeconomic privilege level. This is something that I saw frequently in women's magazines, and something I talked about when Jenn Romolini came on the podcast: So many people who work in New York City media, at the high levels, come from privilege. It is a very nepo-baby-driven industry. Because these are jobs that you have to do tons of unpaid internships to get. And/or work for no money as an assistant. The only way you can do that is if you have family money supporting your ability to access these industries. So it's not surprising to me that she comes from a privileged background, because she comes from PR and fashion, and that's who works in those industries.And I still think it's interesting and somewhat transgressive to be a woman in a larger body in that world. It helps me understand why it felt radical to be a size 12 dressing like a celebrity, because a size 12 in that world is an extremely non-normative body, right? This is the tier of people who have access to all the personal trainers, who are playing tennis all summer. There is no space to be a fat person in that world. So even at a size 12, it feels like, oh my gosh, your body is so other. The scale is just different when you move in these different spaces. So I can critique the space. I can be like, okay, you're friends with billionaires, and that's a hard place to be in a larger body of any kind. Did you take a look at the Wirecutter piece where she was giving a lot of like clothing recs and it's like advice for dressing as a plus size person?CorinneYes, I did take a look at it. She does have some good recs in there. I will say very expensive recs. Her preferred white t-shirt is $100.VirginiaAnd you're going to get spaghetti sauce on it so fast. CorinneIt's a weird vibe. VirginiaOkay, so now let's talk about Oprah and Weight Watchers. In 2024 Katie posted a critique of the first ABC special Oprah did about GLP-1s. And she gave a fairly nuanced critique. There was stuff she liked, there was stuff she didn't like, but she specifically said, "They came so close, and I wish Weight Watchers had fully apologized for the harm they had caused by pushing all of us to diet and want to change our bodies for so long." She was like, oh, they almost got it, but they didn't. And then in response, CEO Sima Sistani got on Instagram and did apologize. She did this speech of, you're right, Katie. I was wrong. Like, we've been wrong. We've done harm, and kind of fully walked into it. So what was your take when that all happened? CorinneTo be honest, I wasn't paying too much attention. But I do think the best apology from Weight Watchers would be them closing down, you know? It's very weird to me to be like, "Yes, we realize we've done harm, and we're just going to keep doing it."VirginiaWell, and what they were really apologizing for was selling a plan that didn't work and now they're selling GLP-1s. So it's, "We have the thing that'll work now!" As opposed to apologizing for trying to make us all do this in the first place. CorinneEven Katie going on Instagram and calling out the CEO— something like that, would just never occur to me, because I don't know, I just would never expect someone at Weight Watchers to respond or care. And I also think Weight Watchers is a microcosm, you know? It's like, sure, Weight Watchers has done harm, and they're just part of a bigger system. And you're not acknowledging that there's a bigger system there.VirginiaWell and Katie did get a response. Now, on the one hand, Katie has many more Instagram followers than you, so there's that piece of it. But I think it's an open question how planned this was, and whether they had talked ahead of time that Katie would critique and that Sima Sistani would publish her apology. Because I mean number one, no Weight Watchers CEO can just casually hop on her Instastories and apologize without having run the plan by many lawyers to make sure that she wasn't going to tank the business. So that had to have been planned, to some extent. And then the next piece of this is later last year, Katie had her own interview with Oprah in a different special, this one sponsored by Weight Watchers. And then she went on to host a podcast for Weight Watchers. So at some point, Katie got paid by Weight Watchers. Whether it was not until she hosted the podcast, or whether she was paid to be on the special with Oprah, or whether she was in a sponsorship deal with them when she asked for the apology, we don't know. But at some point, she moved from activist to on the payroll of a diet company.CorinneWasn't her response like, "Well, they were going to pay someone, it might as well be me? Or like it might as well be a plus size person." VirginiaWhat she said in the Oprah interview is, "If we don't have this conversation, if we don't insert our voice into this conversation, someone else will. Someone else will make those decisions for us." That's her argument. She wants to be in the room where it happens. She wants to be representing plus size people to these companies and with these companies. But she's not doing it pro-bono. She's not Tigress Osborne, Executive Director of NAAFA, depending on fundraisers to pay for plane tickets to places. She's doing this as a multi-hyphenate with three homes who's now getting a paycheck from Weight Watchers.CorinneYeah, it's so complicated. Because on the one hand, I can see her point. If Weight Watchers is going to be giving money to someone, it's kind of good that they would be giving some of it to fat people. So on the one hand capitalism, we're all kind of forced to sell out in some way, and on the other hand, you don't love to see it. VirginiaYou don't love to see it.CorinneEspecially when that person has three homes. VirginiaIt's a moment where I think her experiences of marginalization as a fat person erased her ability to see her privilege as a wealthy, white person. If Weight Watchers is going to pay fat people, Katie Sturino is not the person I need them to pay! I am not the person I need them to pay. Those of us in a certain tax bracket, living at a certain privilege level, are not the ones who need cash reparations from Weight Watchers. It's lower income folks who have paid to be in those meetings for years and years, who took their daughters to those meetings, who this company preyed on because it was an "affordable" approach to weight loss. And took their money over and over again every time they regained the weight and came back.CorinneWell, this is all is reminding me of the book Dietland.VirginiaBy Sarai Walker, friend of the show, yes.CorinneWhere the the heiress of the diet company is using profits from the diet company to do a type of reparations, vigilante justice. VirginiaI don't think that that's what's happening here.And I want to look a little bit at what Katie's defense has been around all of this. She's not afraid to talk very directly to haters who criticize her about her body. So in the New York Times piece, she disclosed that she's taking a GLP-1 for her own weight loss, and she then shared in a video that this was a medical decision, that she didn't really care if she lost weight or not that it was doing it to manage her A1C whatever. Again, that's Katie's business. I have no opinion about that. But she's in a smaller body now—not down to a size 12, but a mid-sized body now—and she's still pushing herself as a face of this movement. And that is a little bit complicated. She's talked about how it doesn't matter what size she is, she gets flack all the time. Like, when she was a size 12, she was too small to be representing body positivity. As a 22 people said she was too big. She's always, always, always getting constant comments about her bodies. And you know, that is really hard to deal with. That is not welcome feedback.And it is tricky that she has made her body very much her brand, I don't know, I struggle with this. It sounds like I'm saying she's asking for it, and I'm not. But you're posting content in swimsuits all the time. You're showing us your rolls, and then you're saying we shouldn't talk about people's bodies. Bodies are the least interesting thing about us. But her body is very interesting to her. She's making it a center of her work.CorinneI mean, you're making some points. It's hard to land in one way or another here. I do think the cost to being a public figure in the way that she is, in some ways, is people harassing you. And I think that's horrible and too high a cost. I also think she's made some really strange decisions, like working with Weight Watchers and still wanting to defend body neutrality or whatever.VirginiaYeah, she prefers body neutrality to body positivity, we should say and that's fine. I'm not attached to either term, to be honest. CorinneI feel like I always end up more confused than than I started on these subjects.VirginiaWhere did you start? CorinneI think where I started was Katie Sturino neutrality. Like I just sort of felt like she's not my people or whatever, and then I do feel kind of bad for her getting all this criticism and and then also I just feel, mad that people have so much money. But what do we do? I don't know.VirginiaI think it's complicated by her decision to take the Weight Watchers money. I think if she was just taking GLP-1s, that's her own business. Her body changing is her own business, even though she makes content that really centers her body. I would be backing her, like, yeah, that's not for people to interrogate your body. It's still your body, it's not your business. And I think she's walking a really complicated line by deciding to then also monetize her weight loss, by hooking up with Weight Watchers. That feels different, because she's promoting Weight Watchers, which means she's selling weight loss to other people. She's suggesting that these GLP1s are a good option for other people. Maybe she hasn't directly said those words, but she has done the Oprah special. She's lent them her brand, which has a lot of credibility. Someone said to me, l"I go out of my way to buy Megababe, even though it costs a little more than comparable products, because I want to support Katie. I want to back her work." People invest in her because they believe in her mission. CorinneThat's true.VirginiaAnd now she has attached that mission to Weight Watchers, which is selling GLP1s and obviously selling weight loss. That's where it loses me a little for her to then be like, how dare people talk about my body? You're literally selling this new version of your body. You're showing it to us because you're marketing this thing. That's where it gets really murky. On the other hand, there's a video that I'll link to where she talks quite a lot about how the internal work we need to do on body acceptance has nothing to do with the scale, and she does seem to really want to make the point that she feels very detached from her own weight loss numbers. That's not why she's on it. And she makes the point that if you don't do your own internal work, you can lose tons of weight, and you would still be miserable with your body. The weight loss is not a solution for body image struggles. And I think that's valuable. And I think there are a lot of people who listen to her who need to hear that. So I think that's useful. And it then is confusing that she's like, "But also Weight Watchers is great now."CorinneOne through line in a lot of her content is that it does feel like sometimes the bigger picture is missing, like the intersectionality. I'm not a super close follower, so maybe I'm just missing it. But I feel like I'm not seeing her do a ton of advocacy for other fat people.VirginiaWell, she really stays in her lane, which is fashion. I don't hear her talking about healthcare access, don't hear her talking about workplace discrimination, housing discrimination. Definitely not how anti-fatness intersects with racism and other marginalization. I don't think that's a focus of hers. And in some ways, that's fine, and in some ways that shows, I think, that she's not here for a deep dive into the world of fat liberation. Okay, so our big Burnt Toast question that we ask in all these episodes: Is Katie Sturino a diet?CorinneYes?VirginiaShe is selling a diet...by working with Weight Watchers. CorinneAnd I think just by embodying a very narrow line of fatness.VirginiaShe is selling a specific image of acceptable fatness.CorinneWhat's your take?VirginiaI started this episode wanting to be able to say no, in part just because everybody expects me to say yes.CorinneI know I think I'm usually on the no side. VirginiaYeah, you're usually the no and I'm usually the yes. But I think the more we talk about it, I think I'm landing there as well. But I also think she's the embodiment of this larger issue, which is: So much activism happens through social media now. And social media is a business. It is where people are building brands and making money and that means that activism gets infused with business in these really messy ways. I think plus size fashion influencers as a category have really not done a great job with this, because we have seen this trajectory of using body positivity rhetoric, even fat liberation rhetoric, and centering fat joy, celebrating you look so great in all the clothes... and then forgetting all of the other work that goes along with that, and then if they manage to achieve body changes, very quickly changing their tune about how important all of this is. I don't think she's Rosey Beeme, who's like, "Forget I ever liked fat people." I don't think she's that at all, but I do think she has not done the work of intersectionality here. CorinneYeah. It kind of feels like a like microcosm of everything that's happening in the US right now. VirginiaFor sure, for sure.CorinneIt's hard to not just extrapolate out. VirginiaSo are we saying I should not order the $460 jeans?CorinneI mean, don't ask me on this stuff, because I'm always like I do want to know. I do want to know if they're good jeans. VirginiaI do want to know. I am curious!  CorinneThis would make a good Patreon post. VirginiaI don't know that they would fit me. I have to look at the size chart and figure out if it's like a Gap 35 or if it's like a designer brand 35.CorinneI feel like it depends on if they have stretch or not. I bet they do. Katie seems like someone who would be going for stretch jeans.VirginiaShe does also do all those underwear tests where she checks whether things rolls down. That's valuable content. CorinneShe is brave. She's doing the videos that personally I would not want to do.VirginiaYou don't see me on my in my underwear on the Internet. I mean, I am on WikiFeet, but that was not my choice. That's as scandalous as I get. All right. Well, that was a very interesting conversation. Listeners, we want to hear what you think. Where do you land on this one? Have you followed her work? Have you felt, had mixed feelings about the Weight Watchers of it all? Do you have a totally different take? You can tell us in the comments. ButterVirginiaOkay, my Butter, I gave you a little preview. You can tell because we're on Zoom together, and you can see a different background behind me. But I moved my desk to a different part of my–actually, not even a different part of my office. I moved it from being parallel with the wall to being kitty corner between two walls. And I'm so much more comfortable in my office! And I realized I had my desk too close to the wall and it was not size inclusive. I was always bumping up against the wall behind me, and what a dumb thing to do in one's home office where you have total control. I had just decided the desk needed to face a certain way. I don't know what made me think it was necessary. A lot of it is the pressure on having a good Zoom background? But I've decided unless I'm doing TV or something, I'm going to keep my desk in a more comfortable place. CorinneI think that's really reasonable. VirginiaAnd it just made me think: How many other small ways do we accept our homes or our cars or whatever not being comfortable for our bodies? Like this cost $0. I literally slid the desk over to make more room. Make more room for yourselves!CorinneTotally, it's so funny how hard that stuff is to notice sometimes.VirginiaI hadn't even realized that's why I was uncomfortable. I do also need a new desk chair. If people have desk chair recs, I want those in the comments as well. I really would like to know because I'm in a crappy West Elm ancient desk chair. It's like oddly off balance. It's not good for my lower back. But I want one that's not a million dollars and not ugly.CorinneGood luck with that. I'm also really admiring your Cape Cod collarless sweatshirt.VirginiaOh, my cut collar sweatshirt. It's really cute, right? It was too tight in the neck. It's pretty tight in the waist. I was debating maybe cutting that somehow too I haven't quite figured out. Like, if I cut off the band at the bottom and it's just sort of like, boxy, would that be cute? CorinneI think it would be cute. I think it'd be more cropped. VirginiaCorinne, what's your Butter?CorinneMy Butter is a Butter that has been Buttered before. It's Taskmaster. I know it has been mentioned by other burnt toast guests, but you know what it is, or?Virginia it's an app where people come and do things for you?CorinneNo, nope. That's TaskRabbit.VirginiaI was like, why are you recommending the gig economy? CorinneAnd I've actually had very mixed results with TaskRabbit. Not recommending that one. Someone blew up a light bulb on my ceiling. That's a story for another day. TaskMaster is a British TV show, there's a comedian host, and then there are like five comedian guests, and they get assigned psychotic tasks. Like, I don't know, like, open this paper bag without using your arms or some seemingly impossible task, and then you watch them do it, and they get ranked and get points. The first episode that I watched, I was laughing so hard, I was crying, peeing my pants, like my abs were sore. And it is just very easy to watch, like, you just laugh and it's funny.VirginiaI don't usually do reality TV with my kiddo for our show, yeah, but this does sound like a fun one to watch with her. CorinneYeah, I will say there's like, some mild--they're comedians, so there's some mild innuendo and stuff.VirginiaI mean, I think I'm going to write a whole essay about this, but I love watching inappropriate television with my children. I think it opens up many great conversations.CorinneGreat. Well, you should definitely watch it, though it's on YouTube, and I have been paying for seasons. But someone actually in the Burnt Toast chat today was saying that they watch it for free on YouTube. So now I'm confused. I really am enjoying Taskmaster.VirginiaWell, that's delightful, yeah, all right. Well, this was a great episode. Excited to hear what everyone thinks about. What furniture are you moving, what tasks are you completing, tell us in the comments. The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies!The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism!

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Did they just try to assassinate President Trump for a third time? The timing is more than a little suspicious. So just days before those “No Kings” protests kicked off, the Secret Service reportedly found an elevated hunting stand in a Florida tree line, positioned with a direct line of sight to where Trump usually exits Air Force One in Palm Beach County. So a perfect place to fire a rifle round. And this wasn't some random discovery — agents uncovered it during their “advance security preparations” ahead of his arrival in Palm Beach on Thursday.