Podcasts about survivors

What if the greatest risk isn't failing? What if it's losing yourself while trying to succeed? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with Survivor 50 winner Aubry Bracco for a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it means to stay grounded in yourself through both success and disappointment. Aubry shares the deeply personal journey behind her years on Survivor—from experiencing a panic attack on national television and falling just short of winning, to stepping away from the game entirely after realizing she'd become disconnected from herself. Years later, she returned with a different mindset—not to prove herself, but to trust herself. That shift changed everything. Whether you're facing a setback, navigating a major life transition, or learning to quiet the pressure to achieve, this conversation is a reminder that true confidence isn't found in controlling the outcome—it's found in staying connected to who you are. You'll learn: Why resilience is built by staying present, not chasing perfection How setbacks can become invitations to deeper healing The difference between adapting and abandoning yourself Why taking risks doesn't require certainty—it requires trust How to distinguish your own inner wisdom from others' expectations What it looks like to pursue success without losing your sense of self Sometimes the bravest thing you can do isn't guaranteeing the outcome. It's trusting yourself enough to take the next step anyway. More Resources: You can now preorder Dr. Alison's newest book, The Secure Soul, and immediately receive the first 3 chapters as well as early access to the companion guide! Connect further with @dralisoncook on Instagram Curious what Family Role may have shaped you? Take the Family Role Quiz to learn how you may be showing up in your relationships with others.

Becca Devens Talks Big Brother 28 Watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 is deep into strategy as family and game collide inside the house. Hosts Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong sit down with Becca Devens, wife of current Head of Household Devens, for a candid interview about what's happening in and out of the game this week. This episode dives into Devens' unexpected HoH win, his nominations, and the social fallout from his Veto choice. Becca shares how she and the kids react to watching Devens live on Big Brother, and gives behind-the-scenes stories about his gameplay and personality. The conversation includes how Devens connects with housemates like Dee, Drew, Jason, and Rome, and the struggles he faces balancing being a “showman” and navigating group dynamics. Becca also opens up about the tough spot Devens found himself in after having to exclude Rome from the HoH room and his decision to veto Lyric instead of Melody, sparking reactions from fans and family alike. There's even a fun look at Devens' life before the show, his love for filmmaking, and connections with past reality TV experiences. Becca confirms Devens really tried not to win HoH but couldn't resist the opportunity to make a big move (brought up by Becca) The kids' reactions to Devens leaving for the game and how seeing him on TV helps them cope (Becca) Taran notes Devens isn't used to being in the majority, making his choices and loyalties in the house harder to navigate Becca discusses that Devens worries about hurting Rome's feelings after his nomination decision Rob and Taran tease out the differences in strategy and emotional dynamics between Big Brother and Survivor for Devens With shifting targets and strong bonds forming, BB28 alliances are always in flux. Will Devens' strategy and loyalty pay off, or could his connections become liabilities as the weeks go on? Listen in for a unique family perspective and a full breakdown of the latest drama in the Big Brother house. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother: Family Spotlight Begins 01:13 Rick and Becca's Big Brother Bond 03:01 Survivor vs. Big Brother Loved Ones 04:53 Rick Devens' Kids Adjust 06:20 Watching Rick Compete in Real Time 08:53 Becca on Rick's Need for Space 10:14 How Much Big Brother Rick Knew 12:55 Loved Ones Connect Beyond the House 14:16 The Rome and Lyric Veto Decision 18:06 Rick Devens: The Big Brother Showman 21:41 Can Rick Devens Win Competitions? 23:11 Becca and Rick's Meet-Cute 25:43 Rick Devens: Family Organizer Dad 28:22 Survivor Hardships vs. Big Brother's 30:29 Rick Devens' Intentions in the House 32:31 Would Rick Take Dee to End? Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Becca Devens Talks Big Brother 28 Watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 is deep into strategy as family and game collide inside the house. Hosts Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong sit down with Becca Devens, wife of current Head of Household Devens, for a candid interview about what's happening in and out of the game this week. This episode dives into Devens' unexpected HoH win, his nominations, and the social fallout from his Veto choice. Becca shares how she and the kids react to watching Devens live on Big Brother, and gives behind-the-scenes stories about his gameplay and personality. The conversation includes how Devens connects with housemates like Dee, Drew, Jason, and Rome, and the struggles he faces balancing being a “showman” and navigating group dynamics. Becca also opens up about the tough spot Devens found himself in after having to exclude Rome from the HoH room and his decision to veto Lyric instead of Melody, sparking reactions from fans and family alike. There's even a fun look at Devens' life before the show, his love for filmmaking, and connections with past reality TV experiences. Becca confirms Devens really tried not to win HoH but couldn't resist the opportunity to make a big move (brought up by Becca) The kids' reactions to Devens leaving for the game and how seeing him on TV helps them cope (Becca) Taran notes Devens isn't used to being in the majority, making his choices and loyalties in the house harder to navigate Becca discusses that Devens worries about hurting Rome's feelings after his nomination decision Rob and Taran tease out the differences in strategy and emotional dynamics between Big Brother and Survivor for Devens With shifting targets and strong bonds forming, BB28 alliances are always in flux. Will Devens' strategy and loyalty pay off, or could his connections become liabilities as the weeks go on? Listen in for a unique family perspective and a full breakdown of the latest drama in the Big Brother house. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother: Family Spotlight Begins 01:13 Rick and Becca's Big Brother Bond 03:01 Survivor vs. Big Brother Loved Ones 04:53 Rick Devens' Kids Adjust 06:20 Watching Rick Compete in Real Time 08:53 Becca on Rick's Need for Space 10:14 How Much Big Brother Rick Knew 12:55 Loved Ones Connect Beyond the House 14:16 The Rome and Lyric Veto Decision 18:06 Rick Devens: The Big Brother Showman 21:41 Can Rick Devens Win Competitions? 23:11 Becca and Rick's Meet-Cute 25:43 Rick Devens: Family Organizer Dad 28:22 Survivor Hardships vs. Big Brother's 30:29 Rick Devens' Intentions in the House 32:31 Would Rick Take Dee to End? Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Emily Cook hoped for a low-intervention birth. But after managing high blood pressure throughout her pregnancy, her plans changed when she was diagnosed with preeclampsia late in her third trimester.   In this episode, Emily shares how the EBB Childbirth Class helped her prepare to navigate an unexpected induction, magnesium therapy, and an epidural while still advocating for the birth experience she wanted. She talks about asking questions, requesting a lower-dose epidural so she could remain mobile, advocating for wireless fetal monitoring and hands-and-knees pushing, and finding confidence in making informed decisions even when things didn't go as planned.   Emily also reflects on the emotional realities of postpartum, from recovering after preeclampsia and establishing breastfeeding to navigating grief after the unexpected loss of her grandmother just weeks after giving birth. Her story is a reminder that birth is only one part of the transition to parenthood, and that caring for the birthing parent is just as important as caring for the baby.   (02:04) How Emily Found EBB (04:29) Her Original Birth Plan and Adapting to Preeclampsia (07:36) Advocating for Individualized Care During Labor (09:22) High Blood Pressure, Triage, and Preeclampsia Diagnosis (15:03) Induction Begins (20:08) Magnesium Drip and Feeling "Tethered" During Labor (25:57) Comfort Measures and Movement (29:07) Pushing on Hands and Knees and Meeting Her Baby (35:57) Postpartum Recovery and Continued Monitoring (40:47) Recovering from Preeclampsia (42:06) Grief and Postpartum (49:06) Emily's Advice for Expecting Parents   Resources Learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class: evidencebasedbirth.com/parentclasses/ EBB 391 – Electronic Fetal Monitoring Advocacy Tips with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, OB/GYN and Author of The Birth Book EBB 349 – An L & D Nurse's Advice for Advocating in the Birth Room with Trish Ware the Labor Nurse Mama Evidence on: Pitocin® During the Third Stage of Labor   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

How long does it take you to decide what you're wearing each day? What you're having for breakfast, etc. Or any decisions that are focused on the little things I used to believe many of my choices were life or death, at least they felt that way! Don't disrupt, don't upset anyone, just go along with it. That was my 20s, and it never got me what I wanted, and that wasn't clear either…what did I want? The ego doesn't care if you're happy. It only cares that you survive, so it drives you to win, to please, to avoid conflict, and calls it a decision. I watched my mother do this in real time — always to gain control, punish or prove a point. Unfortunately, most of it is self-sabotage, and she called it freedom. Surviving and being happy are not the same goal. Winning equals surviving. Happiness is something else entirely. Just because you won doesn't mean you're happy. Check out this episode on what actually matters for a happy and meaningful life. Take the Cosmic Frequency Quiz at TracyCrossley.com — Survivor, Judge, Seeker, Dweller, or Oracle. It's free. Tune in to learn more.

Tia Levings is the New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife and her newest book, I Belong to Me. She survived a Christian patriarchy cult, escaped a near murder-suicide, was excommunicated for telling her own story, and spent 15 years in intensive trauma therapy doing the work to put herself back together. Now she's handing you the map to healing from religious trauma.In this episode, Tia and I dig into the real mechanics of religious trauma recovery: why your body refuses to believe you're safe even when your brain knows it, what "aftermath" actually means (it's an agricultural word, and it will change how you see your own devastation), why grief work is not optional, and what agency has to do with the entire trajectory of your healing.Key Takeaways:What does it actually mean to "belong to yourself" after religious trauma has dismantled your sense of identity from the inside out?Why trauma survivors often write, speak, and even think about themselves in the passive voice, and what that reveals about the agency that was quietly stolen from themWhat the agricultural origin of the word "aftermath" tells us about why the most painful, raw season of your healing is also the most generativeWhy anger and bitterness after religious trauma aren't signs that something is wrong with you, and what they're actually trying to show youHow complex PTSD can keep a survivor locked in survival mode for years, making life-altering decisions in a state of ongoing shock without ever realizing itGet Tia's books:A Well Trained WifeI Belong to MeFollow Tia everywhere on social media! Her handle is @tialevingswriter Get Today's Free Resource:

The Tule Lake Segregation Center in Modoc County was one of ten camps where Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II. Eighty years after its closure, a group of pilgrims recently paid tribute to the people who died there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Federal fire investigators are looking into a possible link between PG&E equipment and a fire in Plumas County that started earlier this month. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED As a new school year approaches, some Los Angeles special education teachers and parents are worried the LA Unified School District won't bring ballooning class sizes down this fall. That's despite an agreement reached last spring between the district and UTLA, the union representing teachers. Reporter: Maya Mukherjee, LAist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

In February 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the release of grand jury documents from the 2006 investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation permits the disclosure of grand jury testimony if the subject of the inquiry is deceased, the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor, and the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order.The bill, effective July 1, 2024, aims to provide transparency and justice for Epstein's victims by revealing previously sealed grand jury proceedings. This move has been celebrated by victims and advocates as a significant step toward accountability and justice.Epstein's 2006 investigation involved the Palm Beach Police Department, which had recommended multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd or lascivious molestation. However, the State Attorney at the time chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, resulting in the details and names of those involved remaining sealed.HB 117's passage was supported by two of Epstein's victims, who joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to mark the occasion. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the public deserves to know who participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and that wealth and status should not protect individuals from facing justice. Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also highlighted the significance of this legislation for the victims and the Palm Beach community that suffered from Epstein's actions.And now those documents are available for us to dive into. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein transcripts - DocumentCloud

In February 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the release of grand jury documents from the 2006 investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation permits the disclosure of grand jury testimony if the subject of the inquiry is deceased, the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor, and the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order.The bill, effective July 1, 2024, aims to provide transparency and justice for Epstein's victims by revealing previously sealed grand jury proceedings. This move has been celebrated by victims and advocates as a significant step toward accountability and justice.Epstein's 2006 investigation involved the Palm Beach Police Department, which had recommended multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd or lascivious molestation. However, the State Attorney at the time chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, resulting in the details and names of those involved remaining sealed.HB 117's passage was supported by two of Epstein's victims, who joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to mark the occasion. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the public deserves to know who participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and that wealth and status should not protect individuals from facing justice. Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also highlighted the significance of this legislation for the victims and the Palm Beach community that suffered from Epstein's actions.And now those documents are available for us to dive into. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein transcripts - DocumentCloud

In February 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the release of grand jury documents from the 2006 investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation permits the disclosure of grand jury testimony if the subject of the inquiry is deceased, the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor, and the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order.The bill, effective July 1, 2024, aims to provide transparency and justice for Epstein's victims by revealing previously sealed grand jury proceedings. This move has been celebrated by victims and advocates as a significant step toward accountability and justice.Epstein's 2006 investigation involved the Palm Beach Police Department, which had recommended multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd or lascivious molestation. However, the State Attorney at the time chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, resulting in the details and names of those involved remaining sealed.HB 117's passage was supported by two of Epstein's victims, who joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to mark the occasion. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the public deserves to know who participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and that wealth and status should not protect individuals from facing justice. Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also highlighted the significance of this legislation for the victims and the Palm Beach community that suffered from Epstein's actions.And now those documents are available for us to dive into. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein transcripts - DocumentCloud

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

Epstein survivors accused Todd Blanche of effectively shutting the door on additional investigations during a tense meeting at the Justice Department. Although Blanche invited the women to provide the FBI with any new evidence they possessed, he reportedly suggested that the existing record might not provide sufficient grounds for further prosecutions and offered no concrete plan for examining unresolved leads, Epstein's associates, or properties such as Zorro Ranch. Survivors said Blanche asked few, if any, meaningful questions and appeared more interested in completing a politically necessary meeting than in understanding what investigative avenues remained open.The women described the encounter as dismissive, demoralizing and deeply frustrating, with Annie Farmer characterizing Blanche's manner as abrasive and condescending. Several survivors said they felt gaslit because they were once again being encouraged to produce more information while the Justice Department simultaneously implied that there was little left to investigate, despite the enormous volume of records and longstanding questions surrounding Epstein's network. To them, the meeting reinforced the familiar message that institutions would listen politely, praise their courage and then decline to take meaningful action. The Justice Department called the gathering productive, but survivors came away feeling unheard, minimized and used as part of Blanche's confirmation process rather than treated as essential witnesses in a continuing pursuit of accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation | IBTimes UK

Jeffrey Epstein maintained close and mutually useful relationships with author Michael Wolff and political strategist Steve Bannon during the years after his 2008 conviction. Wolff conducted extensive interviews with Epstein and remained in contact with him while gathering material about Donald Trump, becoming both a chronicler of Epstein's world and, at times, an adviser on how Epstein might navigate mounting media scrutiny. Bannon's relationship appears to have gone even further, with the two men regularly exchanging political advice, arranging travel and discussing international contacts. Bannon also recorded hours of interviews with Epstein for a proposed documentary and privately described the project as media training aimed at pushing back against the trafficking allegations and rebuilding Epstein's reputation. The communications portray Epstein, Wolff and Bannon as men who recognized the value of one another's information, access and influence, even as Epstein's history as a convicted sex offender was already publicly known.Steven Mnuchin's connection to Jean-Luc Brunel was more indirect and should not be overstated as a proven personal partnership. Corporate records listed Mnuchin as the official New York state contact for Next Management Corporation, a company formed by Jean-Luc and Arnaud Brunel, meaning his name was attached to receiving legal documents and handling official filings for the business. Mnuchin's representatives later said he did not remember meeting the Brunel brothers, had never done business with them and did not know why he had been listed in that role, although they acknowledged his longtime friendship with Faith Kates, who later co-founded Next Model Management with the Brunels. The records nevertheless placed a future Treasury secretary in an official corporate role connected to Brunel, the modeling agent who became one of Epstein's closest associates and was accused of using the modeling industry to procure vulnerable young women and girls.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for police to expand their investigation into Prince Andrew—also referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—by examining how public funds were used during his time as the UK's trade envoy. Brown argues that newly surfaced material tied to the Epstein files raises serious questions about whether taxpayer money funded not just official duties, but potentially private activities or relationships connected to Jeffrey Epstein. He is urging authorities to obtain records and question officials across multiple government departments involved in organizing Andrew's travel and engagements.Brown also highlighted longstanding concerns about Andrew's spending while in the role, including frequent use of RAF flights and resistance to traveling commercially, which he previously described as generating “unacceptable costs.” He is now pushing for a broader inquiry into whether there was misuse of public funds or even a failure to properly scrutinize those expenses at the time. The renewed calls come amid a wider investigation into Andrew's links to Epstein, with Brown suggesting that financial records, travel data, and witness testimony could provide a clearer picture of how public resources may have intersected with alleged private conduct.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gordon Brown urges police to examine public funds during Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's time as UK trade envoy | Sky News AustraliaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers argued that she could be safely released before trial under an unusually strict bail package designed to eliminate any realistic possibility of escape. Their proposals included multimillion-dollar secured bonds backed by assets belonging to Maxwell, her husband and other supporters, home confinement in New York, electronic monitoring, round-the-clock armed security and restrictions on her communications and travel. They offered to have Maxwell surrender her passports and citizenship-related documents, waive certain extradition rights and remain under constant surveillance at her own expense. Her attorneys maintained that she was not hiding from law enforcement before her arrest, but had withdrawn from public life because of intense media attention, threats and fears for her personal safety. They also emphasized the presumption of innocence and argued that the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center made it extremely difficult for her to review evidence and prepare for a complicated federal trial.The defense further claimed that Maxwell's family ties, marriage, financial guarantees and willingness to submit to severe restrictions proved that she had every incentive to appear in court. Her lawyers portrayed the government's depiction of her as an international fugitive as exaggerated and argued that wealth and foreign citizenship did not automatically make her a flight risk. Prosecutors countered that Maxwell had access to substantial and opaque financial resources, held multiple citizenships and had demonstrated an ability to conceal both her location and identity. Judge Alison Nathan repeatedly rejected the proposed packages, concluding that even extraordinary private security arrangements could not adequately guarantee Maxwell's appearance. The courts ultimately found that her resources, international connections, potential sentence and conduct before her arrest created a serious risk that she would flee if released.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Leon Black's congressional testimony encapsulated the broader Epstein scandal because it combined immense wealth, legal maneuvering, institutional deference, and carefully controlled cooperation. Despite paying Epstein at least $158 million for tax and estate-planning services and continuing their relationship after Epstein's 2008 conviction, Black was initially allowed to appear voluntarily rather than under subpoena. When questioning moved toward women, nondisclosure agreements, and other sensitive matters, he refused to answer and left the interview, forcing the committee to issue a subpoena afterward. That sequence reflected the same pattern that has defined the Epstein case for decades: authorities begin by treating powerful people cautiously, those people exploit that caution, and meaningful pressure is applied only after delay and public embarrassment.The fiasco also demonstrated why every significant witness in the Epstein investigation should be compelled to testify, produce relevant documents, and face serious consequences for lying or obstructing the inquiry. Congress should not permit wealthy associates to decide which subjects are private, irrelevant, or off-limits, particularly when financial arrangements, confidential agreements, and post-conviction relationships may help explain how Epstein maintained his influence. Black's return under subpoena gives the committee another opportunity to demand direct answers and test his claims against records, payments, communications, and other testimony. Unless lawmakers use their full authority and treat deception as a potential crime rather than a public-relations problem, the investigation will remain another performance in which powerful men delay accountability while survivors are once again expected to wait.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The videotaped deposition of Virginia Roberts Giuffre taken on January 16, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of the bitter legal war between Epstein survivors' attorneys Bradley Edwards and Paul Cassell and Alan Dershowitz, who was accused by Giuffre of sexually abusing her when she was a minor trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. In the deposition, Giuffre gives a detailed, sworn narrative of how she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell, groomed, trafficked to powerful men, and moved across multiple jurisdictions while still underage. She identifies Epstein's residences, flight patterns, intermediaries, and specific encounters, placing her allegations firmly inside the broader trafficking structure rather than as isolated claims. The testimony was preserved on video precisely because her lawyers anticipated that credibility, consistency, and demeanor would become central issues in the defamation battle that followed. It also captured Giuffre under oath before years of public pressure, media narratives, and evolving legal strategies could reshape the record.What made this deposition legally explosive was its direct role in the defamation and civil litigation between Dershowitz and the Edwards–Cassell team, after Giuffre publicly accused Dershowitz and he responded with an aggressive campaign claiming she had fabricated the allegations and falsely implicated him. The video became a critical piece of evidence in determining whether Giuffre's statements were knowingly false or grounded in a consistent trafficking account supported by contemporaneous detail. Dershowitz's lawyers later argued that contradictions, memory gaps, and timeline disputes undermined her credibility, while Giuffre's side pointed to the overall coherence of her narrative and the corroborating travel and contact records emerging in parallel cases. Long before the unsealing battles and public reckonings, this deposition quietly locked in one of the earliest comprehensive sworn accounts of Epstein's trafficking network—and the legal fault line that would later fracture the reputations of some of the most powerful lawyers and institutions tied to the case.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1257-12.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre named the men she said had abused her or participated in Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's trafficking operation long before the Epstein scandal became a worldwide obsession. Years before Epstein's 2019 arrest, she had already provided names in sworn testimony, legal filings, interviews and communications with investigators, including Prince Andrew and other wealthy, politically connected figures. She described how Epstein and Maxwell allegedly used her as a teenager, moved her between properties and directed her into sexual encounters with powerful men. These allegations were not suddenly invented when the scandal exploded; many had been documented, litigated and publicly reported for years.For a long time, however, Giuffre's claims were treated as peripheral, inconvenient or too dangerous to pursue aggressively because the people she named possessed money, influence and access to elite institutions. She endured attacks on her credibility while repeatedly telling substantially the same story and demanding that authorities and the public examine the wider network surrounding Epstein. When sealed records were later released and public interest surged, many people reacted as though the names and allegations were new, even though Giuffre had been pointing toward them for years. The real failure was not that survivors had remained silent, but that powerful institutions, journalists and authorities had failed to listen when Virginia Roberts Giuffre was already naming names.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Epstein survivors accused Todd Blanche of effectively shutting the door on additional investigations during a tense meeting at the Justice Department. Although Blanche invited the women to provide the FBI with any new evidence they possessed, he reportedly suggested that the existing record might not provide sufficient grounds for further prosecutions and offered no concrete plan for examining unresolved leads, Epstein's associates, or properties such as Zorro Ranch. Survivors said Blanche asked few, if any, meaningful questions and appeared more interested in completing a politically necessary meeting than in understanding what investigative avenues remained open.The women described the encounter as dismissive, demoralizing and deeply frustrating, with Annie Farmer characterizing Blanche's manner as abrasive and condescending. Several survivors said they felt gaslit because they were once again being encouraged to produce more information while the Justice Department simultaneously implied that there was little left to investigate, despite the enormous volume of records and longstanding questions surrounding Epstein's network. To them, the meeting reinforced the familiar message that institutions would listen politely, praise their courage and then decline to take meaningful action. The Justice Department called the gathering productive, but survivors came away feeling unheard, minimized and used as part of Blanche's confirmation process rather than treated as essential witnesses in a continuing pursuit of accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation | IBTimes UKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Alan Dershowitz has spent years presenting himself as a fearless defender of due process, loudly attacking Epstein survivors, journalists, and critics while insisting that he was eager to tell Congress his side of the story. Yet when the opportunity reportedly arrived for a transcribed interview about his role on Jeffrey Epstein's legal team, the Florida non-prosecution agreement, and his public claims, he backed out. The contrast is especially striking given the energy he devoted to the Martha's Vineyard pierogi incident, where he confronted a vendor, recorded the dispute, threatened legal action, and returned again to make his point. He seemed ready to wage constitutional war over a denied dumpling, but when congressional investigators wanted answers about Epstein, his appetite for confrontation suddenly disappeared.Dershowitz has never been convicted of participating in Epstein's sexual crimes, and he denies the allegations against him, but his role in helping Epstein secure the extraordinary Florida deal remains a legitimate subject of scrutiny. That agreement protected Epstein from federal prosecution, extended protection to potential co-conspirators, and was negotiated without properly informing the victims. Dershowitz may call his involvement zealous advocacy, but that does not erase the moral consequences of a process that favored wealth, power, and elite access over survivors. His last-minute withdrawal exposes the hypocrisy of a man who demands scrutiny for everyone else while avoiding it himself, proving once again that he is most courageous when he controls the microphone and far less impressive when someone else controls the questions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The videotaped deposition of Virginia Roberts Giuffre taken on January 16, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of the bitter legal war between Epstein survivors' attorneys Bradley Edwards and Paul Cassell and Alan Dershowitz, who was accused by Giuffre of sexually abusing her when she was a minor trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. In the deposition, Giuffre gives a detailed, sworn narrative of how she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell, groomed, trafficked to powerful men, and moved across multiple jurisdictions while still underage. She identifies Epstein's residences, flight patterns, intermediaries, and specific encounters, placing her allegations firmly inside the broader trafficking structure rather than as isolated claims. The testimony was preserved on video precisely because her lawyers anticipated that credibility, consistency, and demeanor would become central issues in the defamation battle that followed. It also captured Giuffre under oath before years of public pressure, media narratives, and evolving legal strategies could reshape the record.What made this deposition legally explosive was its direct role in the defamation and civil litigation between Dershowitz and the Edwards–Cassell team, after Giuffre publicly accused Dershowitz and he responded with an aggressive campaign claiming she had fabricated the allegations and falsely implicated him. The video became a critical piece of evidence in determining whether Giuffre's statements were knowingly false or grounded in a consistent trafficking account supported by contemporaneous detail. Dershowitz's lawyers later argued that contradictions, memory gaps, and timeline disputes undermined her credibility, while Giuffre's side pointed to the overall coherence of her narrative and the corroborating travel and contact records emerging in parallel cases. Long before the unsealing battles and public reckonings, this deposition quietly locked in one of the earliest comprehensive sworn accounts of Epstein's trafficking network—and the legal fault line that would later fracture the reputations of some of the most powerful lawyers and institutions tied to the case.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1257-12.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jes Staley asked a federal court to dismiss JPMorgan Chase's third-party lawsuit against him, which arose from the class-action case brought by survivors who accused the bank of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. JPMorgan sought to make Staley personally responsible for any damages it might owe, arguing that he concealed what he knew about Epstein, protected Epstein's relationship with the bank and committed misconduct that exposed JPMorgan to liability. Staley countered that the bank was attempting to turn him into a scapegoat for institutional decisions made over many years. He argued that JPMorgan's claims for indemnification and the return of compensation were legally defective, insufficiently supported and dependent upon allegations that had not been proven.Staley's motion maintained that JPMorgan could not simply transfer its potential liability to a former employee when the survivors' claims concerned the bank's own conduct, compliance failures and continued servicing of Epstein. His lawyers argued that the complaint failed to establish that Staley had a contractual or legal duty to reimburse JPMorgan for settlements, judgments or legal expenses connected to the Epstein litigation. JPMorgan responded that Staley had been central to the relationship, had withheld material information and should repay compensation if his alleged conduct caused the bank's losses. Judge Jed Rakoff rejected Staley's effort to dismiss the case, allowing JPMorgan's claims against him to continue before the dispute was eventually resolved as part of the broader Epstein-related litigation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The videotaped deposition of Virginia Roberts Giuffre taken on January 16, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of the bitter legal war between Epstein survivors' attorneys Bradley Edwards and Paul Cassell and Alan Dershowitz, who was accused by Giuffre of sexually abusing her when she was a minor trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. In the deposition, Giuffre gives a detailed, sworn narrative of how she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell, groomed, trafficked to powerful men, and moved across multiple jurisdictions while still underage. She identifies Epstein's residences, flight patterns, intermediaries, and specific encounters, placing her allegations firmly inside the broader trafficking structure rather than as isolated claims. The testimony was preserved on video precisely because her lawyers anticipated that credibility, consistency, and demeanor would become central issues in the defamation battle that followed. It also captured Giuffre under oath before years of public pressure, media narratives, and evolving legal strategies could reshape the record.What made this deposition legally explosive was its direct role in the defamation and civil litigation between Dershowitz and the Edwards–Cassell team, after Giuffre publicly accused Dershowitz and he responded with an aggressive campaign claiming she had fabricated the allegations and falsely implicated him. The video became a critical piece of evidence in determining whether Giuffre's statements were knowingly false or grounded in a consistent trafficking account supported by contemporaneous detail. Dershowitz's lawyers later argued that contradictions, memory gaps, and timeline disputes undermined her credibility, while Giuffre's side pointed to the overall coherence of her narrative and the corroborating travel and contact records emerging in parallel cases. Long before the unsealing battles and public reckonings, this deposition quietly locked in one of the earliest comprehensive sworn accounts of Epstein's trafficking network—and the legal fault line that would later fracture the reputations of some of the most powerful lawyers and institutions tied to the case.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1257-12.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jeffrey Epstein used the modeling industry as both a recruiting pipeline and a layer of legitimacy, surrounding himself with agents, scouts and young aspiring models who could be brought into his orbit under the promise of castings, introductions, travel or career opportunities. Many of these girls were teenagers, foreign nationals or newcomers with little money, limited support and an intense desire to break into a notoriously competitive business. Epstein exploited that imbalance by presenting himself as a wealthy benefactor with powerful connections, making private meetings, massages and trips appear connected to professional advancement. His relationship with modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel was especially significant, with accusers alleging that Brunel used the promise of modeling work to introduce young women and girls to Epstein. Epstein also helped finance Brunel's MC2 modeling agency, further entangling himself with an industry capable of providing a steady supply of vulnerable recruits.The modeling world was particularly useful to Epstein because it normalized young women traveling alone, staying in agency-controlled apartments, attending private appointments and relying heavily on older men who claimed they could make or destroy careers. That environment allowed exploitation to be disguised as networking, mentoring or opportunity, while victims could be pressured into silence by fear of losing work, visas, housing or access to the industry. Epstein did not merely prey upon girls who happened to be models; he appears to have deliberately cultivated modeling contacts because the business placed ambitious and often isolated young women within easy reach of powerful gatekeepers. The result was an ecosystem in which glamour concealed vulnerability, professional promises blurred into sexual coercion and adults who should have protected young recruits instead helped deliver some of them into Epstein's world.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 2 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28's alliances get pushed to the edge as chaos strikes after the latest HoH shakes up the game. Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, David Bloomberg, and AJ Norris team up for a Sunday recap packed with strategy talk and messy house moments. Rick Devens wins HoH and, true to his Survivor roots, isn't content to play it safe. With back-channeling and fiery DRs, the panel goes deep on Devens' flashy nominations: Melody, Lyric, and Jason end up on the block, sending house loyalties scrambling. Angela's influence comes into focus—AJ thinks her manipulation steers Devens' HoH move, making messy, fun TV but also suiting his game. The group debates whether Melody’s “betrayal” in the HoH pairs comp really put her on the block, calling out a key production reshoot missing from the episode edit. Rome's misstep in naming too many allies to Devens becomes a lesson in bad negotiation. Meanwhile, Angela relishes her “showman” reputation, as her alliance gobbles up power and DR camera time, all while sporting the classic egg costume after winning the BB Time Capsule twist. AJ spotlights Angela’s clever handling of Rick Devens, speculating her persuasion shapes the “big move” nominations. Taran explains how Melody's switch in the HoH partner comp, due to a production reshoot, directly affects Devens' nominations—though the TV edit skips this. David breaks down Rome's negotiation blunder, noting you should never name your full alliance to an HoH. The group debates if Haley or Devens threw the final comp round, dissecting how throws and optics can reshape house perception. Jason's reaction to not winning the BB Time Capsule sparks laughs, with Taran suggesting his self-pity is extra performative. With the house lines drawn and finger-pointing on the rise, power seems fragile, Angela, Rick Devens, and Dee hold sway, but are lines about to shift again? Will Rick's chaotic HoH pay off, or did Angela's push for drama set up more trouble ahead? Catch the full episode for every alliance shake-up, messy DR moment, and insight into what could happen next in the Big Brother 28 house! 00:00 Episode Kickoff and Nominations 06:57 Rick Devens' HOH and Big Brother Power 14:38 Angela Murray's Bold Big Brother Moves 20:49 Melody's Competition Switch and Fallout 33:29 Devens, Rome, and Alliance Cracks 39:13 Angela and the Egg Costume Reveal 45:15 BB Time Capsule Power and Popularity 53:44 Nomination Ceremony Ignites House Drama 01:01:25 Jason, Angela, and Big Brother Showdown 01:10:09 Rick Devens Wins Veto Showdown 01:21:12 Power Shifts and Alliance Fractures Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Aubry Bracco Talks Big Brother 28 Big Brother 28 is deep into chaos as alliances shift and eviction targets wobble, with the house fixated on the fallout from the HoH's big move and the relentless push-pull over who stays and who goes. Hosts Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong are joined by special guest Aubry Bracco for a recap and strategy deep dive, unpacking the current shakeups and social maneuvering as the game's pace tests even the most seasoned reality veterans. This episode covers Devens' reign as HoH and his struggle adapting to a position of power after mostly playing from the bottom, with discussions on his plan to target Rome and the resulting complications when the veto threatens to throw everything into question. Aubry delves into the differences between Survivor and Big Brother gameplay, especially around pacing and how alliances are built and tested over a week instead of a day. The trio breaks down the influence Dee and Angela wield in the group, Lyric's social savvy resulting in safety, and the chaotic ripple that comes from changing targets and messy coalition-building. The influence of outside friendships, especially the Survivor/Big Brother crossover, is front and center as Dee, Devens, and Angela navigate loyalty and self-interest. Aubry points out how Devens relies on feedback from his allies and finds working with others more comfortable than solo gameplay. Taran notes Dee's ability to connect with every type of player in the house, keeping her well-positioned even after making nominations. The hosts observe Lyric's impressive social maneuvering, getting almost everyone to support taking her off the block. Aubry and Taran agree that Barrett risks being left behind if he lets Dee's influence outpace his own relationships. The struggle between acting boldly and maintaining trust comes up as Devens questions if the house will really back his Rome plan at eviction. With shifting alliances and the week's eviction plan up in the air, the balance of power could tip at any moment. Will Devens and his allies keep control, or is another blindside on the way? Tune in for the full breakdown of the latest moves and what might come next in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Intros 02:02 Watching Survivor Friends on BB28 04:43 Rick Devens' Big Brother Approach 07:31 Survivor Mindset Meets Big Brother 10:09 Dee and Devens: Social Strengths 13:20 Big Brother Power Versus Survivor Bottom 16:20 Dee's Gameplay and Player Connections 18:48 Lyric's Block Move and House Dynamics 20:29 Melody Versus Rome TV Week 23:22 Angela's Survivor Knowledge Advantage 26:30 Returning Players and Newbie Dynamics 29:07 Barrett and Dee's Showmance Impact 32:38 Houseguests Remind of Survivor Players 35:14 Would Aubry Play Big Brother? 38:34 Survivor Versus Big Brother Pacing 41:42 Survivor Stakes in Big Brother House 44:21 Live Feeds Show True Gameplay 46:02 Would Aubry Join Big Brother 29? 49:22 Message to Dee and Devens Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Allison sits down with Annie Farmer, an Epstein survivor who attended the meeting with Todd Blanche to satisfy Senator Thom Tillis' request. Blanche refused to take responsibility, refused to open a probe into institutional failures, invoked privilege, and condescended to the attendees. Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal.SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our interviews EARLY...AD-FREE...and IN VIDEO!WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-sydney-on-163802552?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

BB28 Monday Live Feed Update July 20, 2026 You can also watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 turns tense as the core alliance battles over whether to use the Veto on Melody or Lyric, with twists and strategy piling up on Day 13. Host Taran Armstrong, joined by Aman on this live feed update, recaps a slower but crucial day filled with deal-making, fake breakups, and shifting loyalty. Devens is the current HoH and holds the Veto, with nomination targets Jason, Lyric, and Melody. The big question is who comes off the block, as Devens plans a backdoor attempt at Rome. Houseguests pull every trick—Rome and Lyric fake a breakup to sway Devens, while Kamu and Drew push for Melody to come down instead, aiming to capitalize on her willingness to flip sides. Alliance friction grows as Dee and Angela resist the move, suspecting Drew's motives. Meanwhile, Barrett's standing erodes with key players, and Lala and Taylor openly doubt his floater status. Social game gets messier as Lyric shamelessly flirts with Chuk to keep suspicion off Rome, and Drew's efforts to stay off the radar only make him a bigger target among the vets, especially Angela and Dee. Taran Armstrong notes Devens waffles between using the Veto on Lyric or Melody, weighing shifting alliance math over personal promises. Aman points out Kamu's Survivor-style push for straightforward strategy, arguing that backdooring should stay simple. The fake Lyric-Rome breakup fools most of the house, even the veteran players, creating chaos in trust and vote counting. Angela and Dee debate nominating Drew as a pawn to “test” his loyalty, worried more about him than their known enemies. Lala and Jason discuss targeting Devens next, revealing cracks among the non-HoH side. Alliances fracture as trust wanes, and the power center fixates on whether keeping Melody or Lyric best protects their numbers. Will Devens' team pick the right person to save, or will a fake breakup and mounting paranoia come back to bite them next week? Listen to the full episode for every deal, double-cross, and diary room side-eye in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:32 Veto Dilemma and Lyric Breakup Plan 10:26 Drew Fights For Melody's Game 13:35 Alliance Doubts in Big Brother House 18:05 Lyric's Ploy Sways the Vets 22:37 Rome's Campaign and Jason's Moves 28:21 Drew's Position Threatened by Allies 34:52 Lyric's Flirtation Tactics in Big Brother 39:37 Rome Reveals Breakup Is Fake 44:16 Dee Throws Drew Under the Bus 51:04 Rome and Lyric's Secret Reunion 55:41 Devens Explains Veto Decision to Melody 62:08 Lala Turns Against Rome Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Aubry Bracco Talks Big Brother 28 Big Brother 28 is deep into chaos as alliances shift and eviction targets wobble, with the house fixated on the fallout from the HoH's big move and the relentless push-pull over who stays and who goes. Hosts Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong are joined by special guest Aubry Bracco for a recap and strategy deep dive, unpacking the current shakeups and social maneuvering as the game's pace tests even the most seasoned reality veterans. This episode covers Devens' reign as HoH and his struggle adapting to a position of power after mostly playing from the bottom, with discussions on his plan to target Rome and the resulting complications when the veto threatens to throw everything into question. Aubry delves into the differences between Survivor and Big Brother gameplay, especially around pacing and how alliances are built and tested over a week instead of a day. The trio breaks down the influence Dee and Angela wield in the group, Lyric's social savvy resulting in safety, and the chaotic ripple that comes from changing targets and messy coalition-building. The influence of outside friendships, especially the Survivor/Big Brother crossover, is front and center as Dee, Devens, and Angela navigate loyalty and self-interest. Aubry points out how Devens relies on feedback from his allies and finds working with others more comfortable than solo gameplay. Taran notes Dee's ability to connect with every type of player in the house, keeping her well-positioned even after making nominations. The hosts observe Lyric's impressive social maneuvering, getting almost everyone to support taking her off the block. Aubry and Taran agree that Barrett risks being left behind if he lets Dee's influence outpace his own relationships. The struggle between acting boldly and maintaining trust comes up as Devens questions if the house will really back his Rome plan at eviction. With shifting alliances and the week's eviction plan up in the air, the balance of power could tip at any moment. Will Devens and his allies keep control, or is another blindside on the way? Tune in for the full breakdown of the latest moves and what might come next in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Intros 02:02 Watching Survivor Friends on BB28 04:43 Rick Devens' Big Brother Approach 07:31 Survivor Mindset Meets Big Brother 10:09 Dee and Devens: Social Strengths 13:20 Big Brother Power Versus Survivor Bottom 16:20 Dee's Gameplay and Player Connections 18:48 Lyric's Block Move and House Dynamics 20:29 Melody Versus Rome TV Week 23:22 Angela's Survivor Knowledge Advantage 26:30 Returning Players and Newbie Dynamics 29:07 Barrett and Dee's Showmance Impact 32:38 Houseguests Remind of Survivor Players 35:14 Would Aubry Play Big Brother? 38:34 Survivor Versus Big Brother Pacing 41:42 Survivor Stakes in Big Brother House 44:21 Live Feeds Show True Gameplay 46:02 Would Aubry Join Big Brother 29? 49:22 Message to Dee and Devens Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Nominations Ep Recap, Week 2 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28's alliances get pushed to the edge as chaos strikes after the latest HoH shakes up the game. Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, David Bloomberg, and AJ Norris team up for a Sunday recap packed with strategy talk and messy house moments. Rick Devens wins HoH and, true to his Survivor roots, isn't content to play it safe. With back-channeling and fiery DRs, the panel goes deep on Devens' flashy nominations: Melody, Lyric, and Jason end up on the block, sending house loyalties scrambling. Angela's influence comes into focus—AJ thinks her manipulation steers Devens' HoH move, making messy, fun TV but also suiting his game. The group debates whether Melody’s “betrayal” in the HoH pairs comp really put her on the block, calling out a key production reshoot missing from the episode edit. Rome's misstep in naming too many allies to Devens becomes a lesson in bad negotiation. Meanwhile, Angela relishes her “showman” reputation, as her alliance gobbles up power and DR camera time, all while sporting the classic egg costume after winning the BB Time Capsule twist. AJ spotlights Angela’s clever handling of Rick Devens, speculating her persuasion shapes the “big move” nominations. Taran explains how Melody's switch in the HoH partner comp, due to a production reshoot, directly affects Devens' nominations—though the TV edit skips this. David breaks down Rome's negotiation blunder, noting you should never name your full alliance to an HoH. The group debates if Haley or Devens threw the final comp round, dissecting how throws and optics can reshape house perception. Jason's reaction to not winning the BB Time Capsule sparks laughs, with Taran suggesting his self-pity is extra performative. With the house lines drawn and finger-pointing on the rise, power seems fragile, Angela, Rick Devens, and Dee hold sway, but are lines about to shift again? Will Rick's chaotic HoH pay off, or did Angela's push for drama set up more trouble ahead? Catch the full episode for every alliance shake-up, messy DR moment, and insight into what could happen next in the Big Brother 28 house! 00:00 Episode Kickoff and Nominations 06:57 Rick Devens' HOH and Big Brother Power 14:38 Angela Murray's Bold Big Brother Moves 20:49 Melody's Competition Switch and Fallout 33:29 Devens, Rome, and Alliance Cracks 39:13 Angela and the Egg Costume Reveal 45:15 BB Time Capsule Power and Popularity 53:44 Nomination Ceremony Ignites House Drama 01:01:25 Jason, Angela, and Big Brother Showdown 01:10:09 Rick Devens Wins Veto Showdown 01:21:12 Power Shifts and Alliance Fractures Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Aubry Bracco Talks Big Brother 28 Big Brother 28 is deep into chaos as alliances shift and eviction targets wobble, with the house fixated on the fallout from the HoH's big move and the relentless push-pull over who stays and who goes. Hosts Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong are joined by special guest Aubry Bracco for a recap and strategy deep dive, unpacking the current shakeups and social maneuvering as the game's pace tests even the most seasoned reality veterans. This episode covers Devens' reign as HoH and his struggle adapting to a position of power after mostly playing from the bottom, with discussions on his plan to target Rome and the resulting complications when the veto threatens to throw everything into question. Aubry delves into the differences between Survivor and Big Brother gameplay, especially around pacing and how alliances are built and tested over a week instead of a day. The trio breaks down the influence Dee and Angela wield in the group, Lyric's social savvy resulting in safety, and the chaotic ripple that comes from changing targets and messy coalition-building. The influence of outside friendships, especially the Survivor/Big Brother crossover, is front and center as Dee, Devens, and Angela navigate loyalty and self-interest. Aubry points out how Devens relies on feedback from his allies and finds working with others more comfortable than solo gameplay. Taran notes Dee's ability to connect with every type of player in the house, keeping her well-positioned even after making nominations. The hosts observe Lyric's impressive social maneuvering, getting almost everyone to support taking her off the block. Aubry and Taran agree that Barrett risks being left behind if he lets Dee's influence outpace his own relationships. The struggle between acting boldly and maintaining trust comes up as Devens questions if the house will really back his Rome plan at eviction. With shifting alliances and the week's eviction plan up in the air, the balance of power could tip at any moment. Will Devens and his allies keep control, or is another blindside on the way? Tune in for the full breakdown of the latest moves and what might come next in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Intros 02:02 Watching Survivor Friends on BB28 04:43 Rick Devens' Big Brother Approach 07:31 Survivor Mindset Meets Big Brother 10:09 Dee and Devens: Social Strengths 13:20 Big Brother Power Versus Survivor Bottom 16:20 Dee's Gameplay and Player Connections 18:48 Lyric's Block Move and House Dynamics 20:29 Melody Versus Rome TV Week 23:22 Angela's Survivor Knowledge Advantage 26:30 Returning Players and Newbie Dynamics 29:07 Barrett and Dee's Showmance Impact 32:38 Houseguests Remind of Survivor Players 35:14 Would Aubry Play Big Brother? 38:34 Survivor Versus Big Brother Pacing 41:42 Survivor Stakes in Big Brother House 44:21 Live Feeds Show True Gameplay 46:02 Would Aubry Join Big Brother 29? 49:22 Message to Dee and Devens Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Monday Live Feed Update July 20, 2026 You can also watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 turns tense as the core alliance battles over whether to use the Veto on Melody or Lyric, with twists and strategy piling up on Day 13. Host Taran Armstrong, joined by Aman on this live feed update, recaps a slower but crucial day filled with deal-making, fake breakups, and shifting loyalty. Devens is the current HoH and holds the Veto, with nomination targets Jason, Lyric, and Melody. The big question is who comes off the block, as Devens plans a backdoor attempt at Rome. Houseguests pull every trick—Rome and Lyric fake a breakup to sway Devens, while Kamu and Drew push for Melody to come down instead, aiming to capitalize on her willingness to flip sides. Alliance friction grows as Dee and Angela resist the move, suspecting Drew's motives. Meanwhile, Barrett's standing erodes with key players, and Lala and Taylor openly doubt his floater status. Social game gets messier as Lyric shamelessly flirts with Chuk to keep suspicion off Rome, and Drew's efforts to stay off the radar only make him a bigger target among the vets, especially Angela and Dee. Taran Armstrong notes Devens waffles between using the Veto on Lyric or Melody, weighing shifting alliance math over personal promises. Aman points out Kamu's Survivor-style push for straightforward strategy, arguing that backdooring should stay simple. The fake Lyric-Rome breakup fools most of the house, even the veteran players, creating chaos in trust and vote counting. Angela and Dee debate nominating Drew as a pawn to “test” his loyalty, worried more about him than their known enemies. Lala and Jason discuss targeting Devens next, revealing cracks among the non-HoH side. Alliances fracture as trust wanes, and the power center fixates on whether keeping Melody or Lyric best protects their numbers. Will Devens' team pick the right person to save, or will a fake breakup and mounting paranoia come back to bite them next week? Listen to the full episode for every deal, double-cross, and diary room side-eye in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:32 Veto Dilemma and Lyric Breakup Plan 10:26 Drew Fights For Melody's Game 13:35 Alliance Doubts in Big Brother House 18:05 Lyric's Ploy Sways the Vets 22:37 Rome's Campaign and Jason's Moves 28:21 Drew's Position Threatened by Allies 34:52 Lyric's Flirtation Tactics in Big Brother 39:37 Rome Reveals Breakup Is Fake 44:16 Dee Throws Drew Under the Bus 51:04 Rome and Lyric's Secret Reunion 55:41 Devens Explains Veto Decision to Melody 62:08 Lala Turns Against Rome Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

In 1985, my guest's husband left for work and never came home. Ten days later, she identified his body parts in a Detroit morgue. She also discovered he'd been living a secret double life. Dr. Jan Canty is a psychologist who spent 30 years in silence—until a podcast for homicide survivors brought her back. The night he went missing, Jan looked in a mirror and heard herself say, "He's dead. He's not coming home." She buried that moment for decades. Today, she helps others heal through after-death communication and community. This episode aired on July 20th—the exact day Jan learned her husband had been murdered. That synchronicity is not lost on me.00:00 The Night He Never Came Home 03:05 Introducing Dr. Jan Canty 04:05 The Phone Call from Homicide 05:06 The Double Life She Never Knew 07:38 Identifying Him in the Morgue 10:40 Survival Mode and 30 Years of Silence 14:47 What Makes Homicide Grief Unique 17:25 The Detective Who Saved Her 22:26 How She Clawed Her Way Out 26:51 The Spiritual Pivot: After-Death Communication 29:18 Her Own Experience: "He's Dead. He's Not Coming Home." 32:53 Spontaneous vs. Induced After-Death Communications 37:43 The Basketball Game: An ADC That Saved a Life 43:37 The First-Ever National Homicide Survivor Conference 46:27 Where to Find Jan 48:47 Closing LEARN MORE ABOUT GUEST:· Website: jancantyphd.com· Books: What Now | Rekindled· Podcast: Domino Effect of Murder (6 seasons)· Conference: National Homicide Survivor Conference – Gig Harbor, WA (Sept 11–13)· Email: aftermathofhomicide@gmail.com Subscribe to my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dramyrobbins JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Professor John Read exposes the lasting harms of electroconvulsive therapy, revealing widespread memory loss, weak evidence of benefit, inadequate informed consent, and growing legal accountability. Survivors, families, and advocates challenge psychiatry's reliance on electrical intervention and demand humane, trauma-informed approaches to mental suffering and care...

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Satanic ritual abuse, mind control, and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, devoted wife, content creator, podcaster, published writer and author, IT extraordinaire, and an remarkable woman turning her powerful testimony into a masterpiece of redemption: AngelA little bit about Angel and what you can expect to hear about on today's episode:When most people look back on their childhood, they are flooded with tender memories. Those recollections feel like a gentle melody of innocence and love. For Angel, the melody was shattered before it could begin. Instead of fireflies and hugs, she remembers being a sad, terrified little girl shoved into cages, ritually abused in unspeakable ways, and forced to fight for her life in complete terror for thirteen relentless years. That is the childhood she carries. Yet from those depths of engineered darkness, Angel has risen as a living testament to the power of faith, resilience, and divine intervention.Born in 1996 into the ancient Reynolds bloodline, Angel's very existence was no accident. Her birth had been meticulously planned for over a century. Her maternal grandmother (a Reynolds) and step-grandfather were deeply embedded in high-level Rosicrucianism. While Angel's own parents were not occult practitioners, the bloodline's legacy reached her through her grandparents. Her distant cousin Nathan Reynolds has courageously shared parallel truths from the same volatile lineage on this very podcast. Angel's story stands unique: the occult did not come through her immediate parents, but through carefully orchestrated generational programming and military ties.Her birth itself unfolded under a strange and orchestrated shadow. As her mother went into labor and her father was struck with a severe, mysterious flu, her grandmother was the first to hold the newborn. In that moment, Angel was initiated into the occult. Soon after, doctors aligned with the same dark network extracted her DNA. She was cloned as an infant, switched out in a horrifying process that left physical evidence in her body. Her parents unknowingly took home the clone and raised it with flashes of what seemed like a normal childhood. The real Angel remained in captivity—first in her grandparents' basement, then transferred at around age six or seven to an underground military base where she would endure the next seven years.For years, Angel's memories were limited to scattered flashes from the clone's life above ground. Then at around age twenty-five, the programming began to fracture. Confusion, deceptive visions she mistook for “signs from God,” and relentless torment descended—she believed she was not fully human, that she was on a messianic mission, and that demons were raping and burning her alive every night. She was lost in deception.But God was not finished. What worked was a raw, relational breakthrough with Jesus. She saw Him as broken-hearted and righteously angry over her suffering. That vision dissolved years of resentment toward God and brought profound healing.Today, Angel lives in glorious freedom. She works successfully in IT, her intellect sharp and remarkable. She cherishes simple joys—Sanrio characters, time with her devoted husband and dogs, and caring for her body. Through her podcast Angel's Journey, her voice rings out like a powerful, attention-grabbing anthem of truth—unfiltered, compassionate, and full of hope. She speaks openly about satanic ritual abuse, underground captivity, the supernatural realm, cults, and the conspiracies that once held her captive, always pointing listeners toward the redemptive love of Christ.Angel stands as an extraordinary figure of resilience and faith. Her story moves hearts to tears and then lifts them in awe. It proves that no pit is too deep, no programming too strong, and no bloodline too cursed for the light of Christ to penetrate and redeem. She inspires survivors everywhere: healing is possible. Freedom is real. And chains can be broken. Angel is not defined by the cages or the darkness. She is defined by the light she now carries and freely gives. Her courage, her voice, and her unwavering stand make her a beacon of hope and an inspiration to all who hear her testimony. Her journey continues to set captives free—one testimony, one prayer, one beautiful day at a time. CONNECT WITH ANGEL: YouTube: @AngelsJourneyPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelsjourney1.0

In February 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the release of grand jury documents from the 2006 investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation permits the disclosure of grand jury testimony if the subject of the inquiry is deceased, the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor, and the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order.The bill, effective July 1, 2024, aims to provide transparency and justice for Epstein's victims by revealing previously sealed grand jury proceedings. This move has been celebrated by victims and advocates as a significant step toward accountability and justice.Epstein's 2006 investigation involved the Palm Beach Police Department, which had recommended multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd or lascivious molestation. However, the State Attorney at the time chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, resulting in the details and names of those involved remaining sealed.HB 117's passage was supported by two of Epstein's victims, who joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to mark the occasion. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the public deserves to know who participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and that wealth and status should not protect individuals from facing justice. Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also highlighted the significance of this legislation for the victims and the Palm Beach community that suffered from Epstein's actions.And now those documents are available for us to dive into. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein transcripts - DocumentCloud

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with several Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the Justice Department as his confirmation vote remained uncertain in the Senate. Afterward, Annie Farmer said the meeting strengthened her belief that senators should reject his nomination, describing Blanche as abrasive, condescending and deliberately noncommittal. Farmer said Blanche would not promise to investigate why the FBI ignored her sister Maria Farmer's 1996 complaint, believed to be the first known federal report accusing Epstein of sexually exploiting minors. She also accused Blanche of refusing to accept responsibility for failures under his leadership, withholding documents related to charging decisions and providing an unsatisfactory explanation for his previous meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.Blanche characterized the meeting as productive and said he encouraged survivors to provide any information that could support new prosecutions, although he acknowledged that they did not present new evidence during the discussion. The meeting occurred after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would not support moving Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee until Blanche personally met with Epstein's victims. Survivor Dani Bensky had testified that Blanche repeatedly failed to respond to her requests for a meeting, while Blanche initially gave conflicting answers about whether he could meet directly with represented survivors. Tillis said he was trying to support the nomination, but made clear that Blanche's treatment of the survivors would be an important factor in securing his vote.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting - ABC News

Two activists from the anti-monarchy group Republic entered Buckingham Palace during public visiting hours and staged a protest inside the Throne Room. After blending in with other tourists, they unveiled a large image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and displayed a banner asking, “What did you know?” The demonstration was designed to confront the monarchy over its handling of the Epstein scandal and to demand answers about what senior members of the royal family, including King Charles and Prince William, may have known about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.Republic argued that the royal household has relied on secrecy and institutional protection rather than providing a full account of Andrew's conduct and the extent of the palace's knowledge. The group's chief executive, Graham Smith, said it was implausible that senior royals and palace officials remained unaware of the controversy surrounding Andrew for so many years. The protest comes amid renewed scrutiny of Andrew following damaging disclosures about his communications with Epstein and continuing investigations into alleged misconduct. Buckingham Palace did not immediately comment on the demonstration.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Anti-monarchy protesters unfurl Andrew and Epstein banner in Buckingham Palace throne room | Daily Mail Online

Trump's election-integrity speech exposed a glaring double standard in how his administration treats government records. When FBI, CIA, or intelligence-community files appear to support his claims about election fraud, he presents them as authoritative proof of a hidden conspiracy and demands that the public trust their contents. Yet when the Epstein record raises uncomfortable questions about powerful people, institutional failures, and years of documented evidence, the administration suddenly emphasizes uncertainty, context, and the danger of drawing conclusions. The same agencies are treated as credible when their files help Trump and corrupt or unreliable when their records threaten his political interests. That is not principled skepticism or transparency. It is selective belief designed to protect the administration and weaponize government information against its enemies.The hypocrisy is especially offensive because the Epstein case rests on far more than rumors, including survivor testimony, court records, criminal convictions, financial evidence, investigative files, and decades of documented institutional misconduct. Trump cannot claim that buried intelligence files deserve national attention while dismissing demands to fully examine another archive assembled by many of the same institutions. Either government secrecy deserves scrutiny and evidence should be followed wherever it leads, or those standards mean nothing. By promoting election files while minimizing Epstein records, the administration has shown that it does not care about truth as a consistent principle. It cares about information only when that information benefits Trump, and its silence and evasiveness on Epstein reveal the emptiness of every speech it gives about transparency, accountability, and exposing corruption.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Trump's election-integrity speech exposed a glaring double standard in how his administration treats government records. When FBI, CIA, or intelligence-community files appear to support his claims about election fraud, he presents them as authoritative proof of a hidden conspiracy and demands that the public trust their contents. Yet when the Epstein record raises uncomfortable questions about powerful people, institutional failures, and years of documented evidence, the administration suddenly emphasizes uncertainty, context, and the danger of drawing conclusions. The same agencies are treated as credible when their files help Trump and corrupt or unreliable when their records threaten his political interests. That is not principled skepticism or transparency. It is selective belief designed to protect the administration and weaponize government information against its enemies.The hypocrisy is especially offensive because the Epstein case rests on far more than rumors, including survivor testimony, court records, criminal convictions, financial evidence, investigative files, and decades of documented institutional misconduct. Trump cannot claim that buried intelligence files deserve national attention while dismissing demands to fully examine another archive assembled by many of the same institutions. Either government secrecy deserves scrutiny and evidence should be followed wherever it leads, or those standards mean nothing. By promoting election files while minimizing Epstein records, the administration has shown that it does not care about truth as a consistent principle. It cares about information only when that information benefits Trump, and its silence and evasiveness on Epstein reveal the emptiness of every speech it gives about transparency, accountability, and exposing corruption.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Utah taxpayers could ultimately spend more than $10 million defending Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and Robinson has been declared unable to pay for his own representation. Utah County initially approved $1 million to cover expenses for both the prosecution and Robinson's specialized defense team, while officials later indicated that another $1 million in state funding would be required. Legal experts say the final cost could rise dramatically because capital cases require experienced death-penalty attorneys, extensive expert testimony, separate guilt and sentencing phases, and potentially years of appeals if Robinson is convicted.Robinson's attorneys have filed numerous motions challenging prosecutors, seeking limits on courtroom cameras and pressing other procedural issues that have slowed the case. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani said the strategy appears designed to increase pressure on the state to offer Robinson a plea agreement carrying life in prison without parole, similar to the resolution reached in the Bryan Kohberger case. Utah defense attorney Nathan Evershed said delays are common in capital litigation because the passage of time can create an opportunity for negotiations once emotions surrounding the crime are less intense. Judge Tony Graf has also proceeded cautiously, and Robinson still does not have a trial date as the court considers whether prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing to move the case forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Taxpayers could end up shelling out more than $10M for lawyers to defend accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson

In February 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the release of grand jury documents from the 2006 investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation permits the disclosure of grand jury testimony if the subject of the inquiry is deceased, the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor, and the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order.The bill, effective July 1, 2024, aims to provide transparency and justice for Epstein's victims by revealing previously sealed grand jury proceedings. This move has been celebrated by victims and advocates as a significant step toward accountability and justice.Epstein's 2006 investigation involved the Palm Beach Police Department, which had recommended multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and lewd or lascivious molestation. However, the State Attorney at the time chose to present the evidence to a grand jury, resulting in the details and names of those involved remaining sealed.HB 117's passage was supported by two of Epstein's victims, who joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to mark the occasion. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the public deserves to know who participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and that wealth and status should not protect individuals from facing justice. Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also highlighted the significance of this legislation for the victims and the Palm Beach community that suffered from Epstein's actions.And now those documents are available for us to dive into. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein transcripts - DocumentCloud

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein's death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein's survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf