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BB28 1000th Episode Thursday Eviction Recap LIVE at RHAPCon, Week 7 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 enters a pivotal stage as the house divides and a contentious twist throws everyone off balance. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong lead this live recap from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joined by a rotating panel of analysts, all reacting to the fallout from the historic 1,000th episode eviction and the uncertainty around the game-altering twist. The episode kicks off with excitement from a live crowd as Rob and Taran reflect on the show’s legacy and the emotions stirred by the 1,000th episode. Houseguests and viewers alike are rattled when the show removes the usual staples, HoH, Veto, nominations, and, most controversially, suspends the live feeds for three days. Taran speculates the “Dire Fest meets Hamster Wheel of Death” event could put icons at risk, while Rob points out the move deflates the celebratory energy. The group discusses Drew surviving by luck in the Blockbuster comp, which ultimately seals Mallory's fate as the season's memorable “1,000th episode boot.” Barrett’s late-game activation becomes a key focus, with panelists debating his loyalty, the cross-alliances, and whether his emotional Diary Room voting marks a turning point. Taran Armstrong questions production's decision to celebrate 1,000 episodes by undercutting core Big Brother gameplay with a new, unexplained twist. Rob Cesternino highlights how Drew's lucky Blockbuster win derails a flip and unintentionally sends Mallory home, despite nearly throwing the comp for Mallory's safety. Panelists discuss Barrett's switch from playing it safe with the vets to finally trying to make a move, noting both support and frustration from fans. The crowd reacts to the Cookout alliance winning best alliance and debates Janelle's and Dan's wins in the awards segment. A playful segment with an Etsy Witch (and a special homage to Rachel) helps everyone process the episode's chaotic vibes. As the house splits and the twist looms, the battle lines between icons, vets, and floaters blur. One big question remains: will the twist hand power to the right alliance, or lead to another unfair blindside? Tune in for all the tense strategy, fan reactions, and post-eviction dynamics in this milestone Big Brother 28 celebration. 00:00 Celebrating 1,000 Big Brother Episodes 04:45 Live Feeds Pulled, Fans React 07:05 Sunday's Big Brother Twist Speculation 10:23 Barrett's Vote and Fallout 13:43 Drew Survives Blockbuster Twist 16:06 Panel Discusses Barrett and Mallory 20:07 Lessons from Mallory's Eviction 23:32 The Cookout Honored on Big Brother 28:00 Winners and Awards Highlight Show 39:09 Survivor vs. Big Brother Dynamics 44:53 Blockbuster Montage and Biggest Moments 53:45 Vibes, Etsy Witch Changes Mood 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 1000th Episode Thursday Eviction Recap LIVE at RHAPCon, Week 7 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 enters a pivotal stage as the house divides and a contentious twist throws everyone off balance. Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong lead this live recap from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joined by a rotating panel of analysts, all reacting to the fallout from the historic 1,000th episode eviction and the uncertainty around the game-altering twist. The episode kicks off with excitement from a live crowd as Rob and Taran reflect on the show’s legacy and the emotions stirred by the 1,000th episode. Houseguests and viewers alike are rattled when the show removes the usual staples, HoH, Veto, nominations, and, most controversially, suspends the live feeds for three days. Taran speculates the “Dire Fest meets Hamster Wheel of Death” event could put icons at risk, while Rob points out the move deflates the celebratory energy. The group discusses Drew surviving by luck in the Blockbuster comp, which ultimately seals Mallory's fate as the season's memorable “1,000th episode boot.” Barrett’s late-game activation becomes a key focus, with panelists debating his loyalty, the cross-alliances, and whether his emotional Diary Room voting marks a turning point. Taran Armstrong questions production's decision to celebrate 1,000 episodes by undercutting core Big Brother gameplay with a new, unexplained twist. Rob Cesternino highlights how Drew's lucky Blockbuster win derails a flip and unintentionally sends Mallory home, despite nearly throwing the comp for Mallory's safety. Panelists discuss Barrett's switch from playing it safe with the vets to finally trying to make a move, noting both support and frustration from fans. The crowd reacts to the Cookout alliance winning best alliance and debates Janelle's and Dan's wins in the awards segment. A playful segment with an Etsy Witch (and a special homage to Rachel) helps everyone process the episode's chaotic vibes. As the house splits and the twist looms, the battle lines between icons, vets, and floaters blur. One big question remains: will the twist hand power to the right alliance, or lead to another unfair blindside? Tune in for all the tense strategy, fan reactions, and post-eviction dynamics in this milestone Big Brother 28 celebration. 00:00 Celebrating 1,000 Big Brother Episodes 04:45 Live Feeds Pulled, Fans React 07:05 Sunday's Big Brother Twist Speculation 10:23 Barrett's Vote and Fallout 13:43 Drew Survives Blockbuster Twist 16:06 Panel Discusses Barrett and Mallory 20:07 Lessons from Mallory's Eviction 23:32 The Cookout Honored on Big Brother 28:00 Winners and Awards Highlight Show 39:09 Survivor vs. Big Brother Dynamics 44:53 Blockbuster Montage and Biggest Moments 53:45 Vibes, Etsy Witch Changes Mood 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!

"They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs." This week Edwin turns the tables and makes Alex watch Coming To America for the first time! A comedy classic from Eddie Murphey, Coming to America follows the journey of Prince Akeem from his home in Zamunda to the gritty streets of New York City in search of his true love. So finish up with your bathers, throw down some rose petals, and get a job at McDowell's while we cover a staple of 80's comedy. Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor content, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news to know for Friday, August 28, 2026! We'll have the latest on rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet as a new threat could trigger another major flood. Also, new backlash over President Trump's plan to lower beef prices — why ranchers and some Republicans say it could backfire. Plus, what White House construction had to do with a recent close call in the air, why the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing confusion, and a march, a music festival, and the first matchups of college football season — all happening this weekend. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Rescue workers in Nepal and Tibet continued their efforts to locate survivors of a massive flash flood that coursed through a border area on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration's new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway's oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:12:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/294 http://relay.fm/rd/294 Grumpy 37 294 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" clean 7434 Subtitle: Loneliness is where John is a Viking.What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" Links and Show Notes: Things kick off unexpectedly. For Merlin, anyway. Honestly, that's what had happened. And, then, an old friend from the before times has a Thing It Took Him Too Long to Realize. It involves music and butts. And, while your hosts can recall that the listener's wife was way more famous, they can neither remember her name nor pronounce his. For a main topic, John and Merlin consider the role of loneliness on Survivor. Every dingaling has a plan until they get punched in the face. So, what do we think about all that isolation, privation, paranoia, and self-doubt? Even setting aside the sunburns and the Fijian food, this is not an environment in which Merlin would thrive. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss self-quantization. What are we measuring, and what is that helping us manage? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Key Master: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. ATP #703: Part of a Healthy BreakfastThe ATP episode where John tried to explain Docker (starting at 1:51:26). A timestamp link to John's Docker explanation in ATP #703 The Survivor 50 cast - People.com Carrot in a Box - YouTube Carrot in a Box: Rematch - YouTube Liz is emotional about Applebee's on Survivor season 46, episode 10 The cast of Veep talks about their fina

In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon talk about the NFL preseason, Tennis, PGA Tour Championship, and MLB. Chris Fallica stays with the show and continues to talk about College Football, Horses, Soccer, and Tennis. Kelley and GIll go into NFL Divisions exact order and what divisions they are confident in. Jason Lisk also joins the show and helps talk about Survivor. The hosts wrap up the hour with NFL Week 1 check ins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1,000 people are still missing following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, with a secondary flood threat complicating rescue missions. Also, 29 million people along the East Coast were impacted by severe storms last night, with more rain in the forecast. Plus, jury deliberations are underway in the Lindsay Clancy trial. And, NASA is gearing up to launch its most advanced space telescope yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, Survivor! Are you in a season of caregiving?  A card-carrying member of the sandwich generation?  You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing some lessons I'm learning while co-caring for my mom, who is living with dementia.  I get into the emotional realities of caregiving, ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief, narcissistic and toxic family dynamics, and self-care. If you, or someone you know, are struggling to care for the caregiver, this episode is for you. Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

Week 2 is nearly in the books and we are here to break it all down. Join hosts Bobby Goodsby, Lauren Pratt, and DONDI Season 2's Phillip Solomon as they discuss this week in Big Brother! Get your questions for the crew read live on stream!Bobby will be going live all season long to discuss the feeds and the episodes alike with everyone in the chat. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so that you can be the first to know when he goes live on Youtube! Sometimes late night sometimes early morning it should be a very fun summer!Bobby also goes live on Twitch. if you would like to follow him on Twitch at: https://www.twitch.tv/bobbygoodsbyFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodsbybobby/Special thanks to our sponsor Big O Brand Skin care. Big O Brand has a special formula of Ostrich Oil and is rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9! Bad strategy gets you voted out but bad skin care will leave you dry and your body dehydrated, Check out Big O Brand for all your skin care essentials and use PROMO CODE: Survivor at Checkout for 10% off! Tell them Fairplay sent you!https://www.instagram.com/bigobarskincare/ https://bigobar.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopc3_AesoBcmd6chnib8JNAXrcz1O4JdMrVrxgx4iVGpF8GsxVkCheck out the ALL NEW RealityAfterShow.com official website!Episode links available at RealityPatron.com#bb28 #bigbrother #cbs #paramountplus #expecttheunexpected #survivor #livefeeds #bigbrother28 #podcast #livestream #houseguests #rickdevens #angela #evictionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

Watertown Whiskey Presents Reality After Show's Fantasy Football Draft join Survivor legend Jonny FairPlay and Producer Bobby Goodsby as they preview each week of the NFL Season. Tune in each week as Celebrity guests join them to discuss the NFL's hottest topics and conversations of the week! Special thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram/watertownwhiskey Tell them Fairplay sent you! Please Drink Responsibly https://watertownwhiskey.comCheck out the ALL NEW RealityAfterShow.com official website! Episode links available at RealityPatron.comJoin Jonny LIVE SurvivorTix.com#NFL #podcast #football #survivor #realitytv #realityaftershow #NFLNews #vikings #packers #cowboys #chiefs #packers #browns #broncos #ravens #chargers    / @aftershow   Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders

Join host Bobby Goodsby in the chat where he will take your questions live on stream during the #BB28 Thursday Eviction Watch Party. Hangout as he watches the episode, answers your questions, and reacts to everything we see in the episode!Bobby will be going live all season long to discuss the feeds and the episodes alike with everyone in the chat. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so that you can be the first to know when he goes live on Youtube! Sometimes late night sometimes early morning it should be a very fun summer!Bobby also goes live on Twitch. if you would like to follow him on Twitch at: https://www.twitch.tv/bobbygoodsbyFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodsbybobby/Special thanks to our sponsor Big O Brand Skin care. Big O Brand has a special formula of Ostrich Oil and is rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9! Bad strategy gets you voted out but bad skin care will leave you dry and your body dehydrated, Check out Big O Brand for all your skin care essentials and use PROMO CODE: Survivor at Checkout for 10% off! Tell them Fairplay sent you!https://www.instagram.com/bigobarskincare/https://bigobar.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopc3_AesoBcmd6chnib8JNAXrcz1O4JdMrVrxgx4iVGpF8GsxVkCheck out the ALL NEW RealityAfterShow.com official website!Episode links available at RealityPatron.com#bb28 #bigbrother #cbs #paramountplus #expecttheunexpected #survivor #livefeeds #bigbrother28 #podcast #livestream #houseguests #rickdevens #angelaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to have back on the show once again: Cult and cult abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, Vice President of the non-profit Tucson Pops Orchestra, freelance social media photographer, future cosmetology school graduate, Penn State University alum, former Digital Content Creator for KGUN 9, artist, creative, and an incredible hero who has stepped up to break the silence on cult abuse and to educate on how victims can take steps to get out: Caleb Fernandez A little bit about Caleb if you're new here, if you missed his first testimony episode or if you need a little refresher:Born into a Southern California cult that wove its tendrils through generations, Caleb entered this world already entangled in a web of ritualized abuse, mind manipulation and control, and the haunting machinery of coercion. Church leaders were not distant figures but active participants in his suffering and trauma. He endured the silent screams of childhood trauma, brushes with human trafficking disguised as “mission trips,” and the insidious grip of unclean spirits that he boldly names within the walls of Calvary Chapel - an organization he unflinchingly calls a cult whose chains must be shattered and exposed so others can breathe free.Yet even as a little boy, a light inside of him refused to be extinguished. While others bowed under the weight of fear and dogma, Caleb discovered a secret language louder than any threat: the power of creation. From his earliest school days, he poured his entire being into musical theater, where performance, music, and collective artistry became his sanctuary. On stage, under lights that felt like an escape from reality, he found a voice that could not be silenced. That creative current - raw, resilient, and radiant - carried him forward like a river carving through stone. It led him to Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, armed with the tools of storytelling and influence. From there, he soared to New York City, mastering production, photography, and art direction - skills that would later become both his personal expression and his weapons of advocacy.Today, at 33, Caleb stands as living proof that survival is not mere endurance - it is alchemical transformation. His escape, hard-won and culminating in 2025, was no quiet exit but a triumphant breaking of chains. Every step forward has been an act of radical courage. Now free, he channels that hard-won wisdom into lifting others up as a dedicated survivor advocate and whistleblower. As vice president of the nonprofit Tucson Pops Orchestra, he turns music into medicine and community into sanctuary - proof that the same hands once bound by control can now conduct symphonies of healing. He continues as a freelance social media photographer and strategic digital creative, drawing on expertise in still and moving images, retouching, scripting, editing, event planning, and brand representation. With cosmetology school on the horizon, his creative vision expands ever outward, crafting beauty from the very places where darkness once tried to claim him.ButCaleb is so much more than a survivor. He is a living harmony of resilience - a man who gathered the shattered notes of his past and composed a future filled with purpose, artistry, and fierce advocacy. His testimony is not only deeply moving; it is irrefutable evidence and an urgent beacon: Calvary Chapel operates as a cult, and there are practical, life-saving steps anyone still trapped inside can take to break free. He gives a voice to the silenced and a torch to the weary. His story reminds every person who has ever felt trapped, silenced, or broken that the light inside you is stronger than any cult, any abuse, and any chain.From the depths of unimaginable darkness, Caleb has risen—not merely to survive, but to sing, to create, to lead, and to show others the way out. His voice carries the unmistakable frequency of freedom, and that sound is changing lives. In him, we see not just the power of one soul to reclaim itself, but the promise that every shattered life can become a masterpiece of hope. Rise with him. Hear his song. And know that freedom is possible.

Bill Gates was pressed by CNN's Anderson Cooper about allegations that Jeffrey Epstein had attempted to use sensitive information about Gates' personal life to pressure him after their relationship deteriorated. During an appearance on Anderson Cooper 360, Cooper raised a series of graphic, unverified claims contained in draft emails Epstein wrote in 2013 but apparently never sent, including allegations involving Gates' extramarital affairs and supposed medical issues. Cooper said the material sounded like an attempted blackmail effort and asked Gates whether he had known Epstein was considering using the information against him. Gates said he had not known at the time, maintained that Epstein never actually blackmailed him and again described his decision to spend time with Epstein as a serious mistake. Gates had previously acknowledged infidelity in his marriage but disputed the more sensational allegations contained in Epstein's unsent drafts.Gates also defended the account he had given House Oversight Committee investigators during a closed-door interview in June 2026, saying he had gone through his meetings and communications with Epstein in detail. He said he had not maintained a social relationship with Epstein, had never met women through him and had never visited Epstein's island, New Mexico ranch or Florida residence. Gates repeated that he had associated with Epstein because he believed Epstein could connect wealthy donors with global-health philanthropy, a judgment he now called a “gigantic mistake.” In his congressional statement, however, Gates acknowledged that Epstein eventually learned sensitive information about his infidelities and attempted to leverage it to draw him back into contact after Gates disengaged. Gates said the effort failed, but the episode added a more troubling dimension to questions about why he continued meeting with Epstein years after Epstein's 2008 conviction and what Epstein hoped to gain from cultivating a relationship with one of the world's most powerful businessmen.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Former Barclays chief Jes Staley told House Oversight Committee investigators that he had a sexual encounter with one of Jeffrey Epstein's assistants after meeting her through Epstein. Staley said he first met the unnamed woman at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and that their conversations eventually became flirtatious. According to his testimony, the woman later invited him to her Upper East Side apartment sometime around 2009 or 2010, where they had what he described as a single consensual sexual encounter. Staley insisted Epstein had not arranged the meeting, claimed he never told Epstein about it and said he had no knowledge of Epstein directing women to have sex with his associates. Investigators also informed Staley that the woman had later sued Epstein alleging sexual abuse and reached a settlement with Epstein's estate, something Staley said he had not known. The questioning came amid congressional scrutiny of Staley's extraordinarily close relationship with Epstein, including roughly 1,200 communications exchanged between the two from 2008 through 2012 while Staley headed JPMorgan's Private Bank and Epstein remained a client.Investigators also confronted Staley with some of the more disturbing and suggestive correspondence contained in the released Epstein material. In July 2010, Staley had written to Epstein, “Say hi to Snow White,” prompting Epstein to ask what character Staley wanted next, to which Staley replied, “Beauty and the Beast.” Another message sent to Epstein around the same time referenced a woman in a Snow White costume having sex shortly after putting it on, and investigators showed Staley a photograph Epstein had circulated of a young woman dressed as the Disney character. Staley maintained that he did not remember seeing a woman dressed as Snow White at Epstein's residence, denied having sex with anyone wearing such a costume and said he did not recognize the woman in the photograph. His testimony therefore added another uncomfortable layer to the long-running scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein: Staley acknowledged becoming sexually involved with a woman he met inside Epstein's orbit while simultaneously denying that Epstein facilitated the encounter or that he understood what was happening to women around Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonnail.comsource:Ex-Barclays chief Jes Staley details his ‘intimate encounter' with Jeffrey Epstein's assistant  to House investigatorsb

A newly surfaced June 15, 2009 letter from then-acting U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman showed that Jeffrey Epstein had repeatedly violated the terms of his extraordinarily favorable 2007 non-prosecution agreement, yet federal prosecutors in South Florida never exercised their explicit authority to tear up the deal and prosecute him. Sloman told Epstein's attorneys that there had been “several instances” in which Epstein breached both the letter and spirit of the agreement, with prosecutors ultimately issuing five warnings over roughly two years. The violations included Epstein's failure to make his promised state guilty plea within the agreed timetable, his lawyers submitting a proposed state plea agreement containing language that conflicted with the federal deal, interference with prosecutors' efforts to notify victims, delays in securing legal representation for victims, efforts to resist a subpoena for computer equipment that could help identify additional victims, and false or threatening representations concerning his eligibility for work release. The precise basis for the fifth warning was not spelled out in the letter. Sloman complained that whenever prosecutors confronted Epstein, his lawyers would claim that Epstein had merely relied on their advice, provide a superficial fix and then continue benefiting from the agreement until another violation occurred.What made the revelations especially significant was that Epstein's non-prosecution agreement explicitly stated that the breach of even one condition gave the United States the option to terminate the deal and investigate and prosecute Epstein and others for federal crimes. Despite documenting repeated violations, prosecutors did not do that. Sloman acknowledged in the letter that Epstein continued receiving the central benefit of the bargain, freedom from federal prosecution, while the government was not receiving the finality, conservation of resources, punishment and victim restitution that the agreement was supposed to produce. Asked in 2026 why the government had done little more than issue warnings, Sloman said he could not remember the specific reasoning, although he maintained that prosecutors had ultimately treated the matter as a state case and called approval of the deal a “bad call” rather than something nefarious. The documents therefore added another damaging layer to the history of the Epstein prosecution: federal authorities did not merely give Epstein an exceptionally lenient agreement, they apparently documented multiple occasions on which he failed to honor that agreement and still allowed the immunity arrangement protecting him and potential co-conspirators to remain intact.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein breached 2007 non-prosecution agreement five times, prosecutors did zip

SoCal humidity hits the record books. LA wildfire survivors set their own record for the wrong reasons. The defense rests in the Tupac trial after calling just three witnesses. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:12:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/294 http://relay.fm/rd/294 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" clean 7434 Subtitle: Loneliness is where John is a Viking.What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" Links and Show Notes: Things kick off unexpectedly. For Merlin, anyway. Honestly, that's what had happened. And, then, an old friend from the before times has a Thing It Took Him Too Long to Realize. It involves music and butts. And, while your hosts can recall that the listener's wife was way more famous, they can neither remember her name nor pronounce his. For a main topic, John and Merlin consider the role of loneliness on Survivor. Every dingaling has a plan until they get punched in the face. So, what do we think about all that isolation, privation, paranoia, and self-doubt? Even setting aside the sunburns and the Fijian food, this is not an environment in which Merlin would thrive. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss self-quantization. What are we measuring, and what is that helping us manage? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Key Master: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. ATP #703: Part of a Healthy BreakfastThe ATP episode where John tried to explain Docker (starting at 1:51:26). A timestamp link to John's Docker explanation in ATP #703 The Survivor 50 cast - People.com Carrot in a Box - YouTube Carrot in a Box: Rematch - YouTube Liz is emotional about Applebee's on Survivor season 46, episode 10 The cast of Ve

(SPOILER) I begin by talking about today's Daily Roundup interview with Rachel Juarez. Then Savannah joins me (11:04) as we talk about Big Brother this season, her first real season of watching, what does she think of the game play from her former Survivor 50 cast members Dee and Devens, does she think she could play BB, what does she not like about the show, and much, much more.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Shopify – The plot twist that you were the business all along. Free trial at: https://shopify.com/realitysteveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border devastated the region. ABC News reports that experts think they may have been triggered by a glacier collapse. Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul how kids use Facebook and Instagram, settling a case brought by nearly every U.S. state. Reuters’s Diana Novak Jones breaks down the new limits on teen accounts. Trump’s new tariffs on Canada are threatening to squeeze voters in Senate battlegrounds like Maine and Michigan ahead of the midterms. Semafor’s Burgess Everett explains the political risk for Republicans. Plus, the CIA director’s surprise Moscow visit, beloved actor Tim Curry has died at 80, and a rare blood-moon lunar eclipse lights up the sky tonight. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

This week we're joined by Michael Cochren, the soul-and-blues frontman of Cochren & Co. He talks about the eight years he spent waiting on an answer from God and why he refuses to say God is good just because things finally worked out. We spotlight the band's new album, 'Runs in the Blood.'In RELEVANT Buzz, Cory Asbury posted and deleted a shirtless workout photo, apologized for it and then got roasted by every friend he has in Christian music. Also, survivors launched the first national database of Protestant leaders accused of abuse, years after the SBC voted to build one and then let it die. And The Promised Land, the Moses workplace mockumentary that started as a YouTube pilot, just signed Lionsgate and got a second season.In Slices, Columbia House is finally shutting down, which mostly raises the question of how it was still open, and one of us confesses to running a stack of accounts under slightly different names to get free CDs as a teenager. And a woman in New Zealand went into cardiac arrest in a supermarket parking lot, got revived by a stranger and then got a parking ticket for it. Also in here: a follow-up on the resting heart rate situation, a public service announcement about energy drinks, and the actual reason last week's episode showed up five days late.One Has to Go closes it out. And we're still taking answers to last week's question: What's something you wish you'd known going into your freshman year of college? Drop it in the comments or @ us. We're running your answers in a piece this week.Highlights:01:21 — Marty's new house and the California no-AC problem 04:07 — Is the house haunted 06:15 — The resting heart rate follow-up and a Celsius warning 07:48 — C4, Sour Patch Kids flavor and two hours of pins and needles 11:35 — David Blaine, stunt magic and the four kinds of magician 19:15 — Emily is podcasting from what appears to be a TJ Maxx dressing room 21:04 — Kohl's cash 22:13 — RELEVANT Buzz: Cory Asbury takes down the shirtless photo and apologizes 28:08 — Survivors launch the first national database of accused Protestant abusers 30:09 — The Promised Land gets a second season and Lionsgate 31:33 — Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co. 39:12 — Slices: Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years 43:34 — She died in a parking lot and still got a ticket 48:34 — Why last week's episode was late 50:05 — One Has to GoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Remembering Tim Curry and Jaye P. Morgan of The Gong Show today. Hey Buzzfeed, it's not cool to do a death watch! These are older celebrities that must be protected at all costs. Survivor season 51 has a LOT to live up to. Just a reminder, Sarah is a bad person. The real outrage is over Jed York wearing Yankees gear. Vinnie's daughters are tap dancing and making our hearts warm. Mom groups are at it again. Is it wrong to try and control everything around you?

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club presents Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994). Bob is fired up this morning, but it's not because she loved Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell's love story. The British humor doesn't disappoint if you're looking for something ridiculous. Did Vinnie even finish it? Let's discuss! Then, Vinnie is overwhelmed by the footage of catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. On the bright side, Pokemon will be bringing joy to downtown San Francisco this weekend. Chat GPT can now text for you. Hour 2: Remembering Tim Curry and Jaye P. Morgan of The Gong Show today. Hey Buzzfeed, it's not cool to do a death watch! These are older celebrities that must be protected at all costs. Survivor season 51 has a LOT to live up to. Just a reminder, Sarah is a bad person. The real outrage is over Jed York wearing Yankees gear. Vinnie's daughters are tap dancing and making our hearts warm. Mom groups are at it again. Is it wrong to try and control everything around you? Hour 3: There's a James Bond shaped hole in Hollywood right now. Is Amazon gonna do something about this or not? Paul Mescal, Callum Turner, and Jacob Elordi are being named as possible options. The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth is coming to IMAX before you can watch it on Netflix. A full moon eclipse tonight! Bob is channeling the supernatural in hopes of good weather for her wedding. A woman asked the internet about her tattoo, and they told her the hard truth. Shopping malls are charging for good parking. Is this a good way to get people to come to the stores? OnlyFans says over 5,000 creators are millionaires. Hour 4: Harry Styles is taking over Madison Square Garden until further notice, and opening night surprised fans. Thousands of Dolly Parton fans have pilgrimaged to Nashville. Maybe they know about her ELEVEN world records! An old clip of Julia Roberts sharing what she learned from Dolly is going viral. Vinnie is wishing the Burning Man community good luck. A moment for Judy, the 66-year old skateboarding superstar.

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: Whether to use money in a 457b to pay down a mortgage or to pay taxes on Roth conversions ( 7:56 )How Social Security survivor benefits work, and the optimal ages for spouses to each claim their own Social Security ( 18:54 )His thoughts on why the Social Security trust fund hasn't been allowed to invest in equities ( 25:36 )Creating spreadsheets to replace financial planning software, and using it to help your ongoing retirement planning and projections ( 30:40 )His thoughts on whether someone should try to convert ALL of their pre-tax money to Roth ( 36:56 )Transferring/rolling money from an IRA to an HSA (Health Savings Account) ( 46:05 )Whether you have to start Medicare Part A if you start Social Security but are still covered by a spouse's employer's health insurance ( 49:18 )Updating beneficiaries on investment accounts after one of the beneficiaries passes ( 53:17 )His thoughts on whether comparing a portfolio's investment returns to those of the S&P 500 is appropriate, and whether it's okay to hold bonds as investments ( 58:22 )To send Andy questions to be addressed on future Q&A episodes, email andy@andypanko.comAndy's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypanko/Links in this episode:Tenon Financial's March 2026 newsletter - Gifting, annual gift exclusions, gift taxes and gift tax returns (IRS Form 709)Tenon Financial's March 2024 newsletter - Don't compare your portfolio's returns to those of the S&P 500Tenon Financial monthly newsletter/blog - Retirement Planning InsightsYouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.com

In this episode of Prop Points, Nick Whalen and Jeff Erickson hit the top news and storylines around the NFL, and give their best bets for NFL preseason and the MLB. Also, they are joined by The Guru John Hansen, for some fantasy football talk. Later, Alan Selowsky joins the show to talk Survivor week 1 and fantasy football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laura Worley joins Michael Jaco for a disturbing and deeply revealing conversation about the hidden world of ritual abuse, mind control and the programming systems she has spent 14 years researching and helping survivors overcome. An author, speaker, trainer and trauma-recovery coach, Laura has worked with survivors around the world who report experiences involving satanic ritual abuse, MK Ultra-style programming, generational trauma and organized systems of control. In this conversation, Laura takes Michael inside the terminology and structures she has encountered through her work, including what she describes as Mothers of Darkness, Druids, Illuminati networks, Freemasonry and Kabbala “Tree of Death” programming. She breaks down the alleged methods used to fragment identity, create fear, manipulate memory and maintain psychological control—and, most importantly, discusses the difficult process of helping survivors recognize the programming, reclaim their lives and begin healing. Laura's work isn't simply about exposing darkness. It's about getting people OUT of it. For more than a decade, she has developed resources for survivors as well as specialized training for professionals working with people who report complex ritual-abuse and mind-control trauma. Her four-book Puzzle Pieces series documents her research, survivor-focused framework and personal testimony: Puzzle Pieces to The Cabal, Mind Control, and Slavery — Part 1 Puzzle Pieces Together: Manual — A Pathway to Freedom — Part 2 Puzzle Pieces Together: Hidden Knowledge — Part 3 My Witness Against The Cabal — Part 4 Michael and Laura go into territory most conversations won't touch as they explore trauma, programming, secret societies, ritual abuse, spiritual warfare and the path toward breaking psychological control. But beneath everything is an essential message: Survivors can heal. Programming can be confronted. Lives can be reclaimed.

In the 1,004th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz welcome Garrett Adelstein to the show to talk about his upcoming poker book, Beneath the Cards, which will release on September 1. The new poker memoir discusses Garrett's life as a whole, which of course includes the highly controversial and divisive Jack-Four cheating allegations from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) stream involving Robbi Jade Lew. Garrett opens up about the situation, including the immediate aftermath, how it has impacted his life, and how he feels about it all now. Plus, what may happen when the book drops and reopens that can of worms. According to Garrett, he has some previously unreleased circumstantial evidence that may change a few people's minds. This show is the perfect way to set the stage before the explosive new book hits the shelves, so don't miss your opportunity to hear from the man himself. Oh, and you can preorder your copy of the book on Amazon here. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:25 | Garrett Adelstein joins 01:30 | Why write a book? 03:45 | The infamous J4 hand 09:15 | How does Garrett feel about the reactions? 11:30 | What else is in the book? 14:00 | Mike's interaction with Garrett 17:45 | Competing on Survivor 22:30 | Self-improvement 24:15 | WPT Seoul & WPT Global 25:12 | Creating the audiobook  28:45 | What's next? 33:09 | Upcoming documentary-style video 35:45 | Get your copy of Beneath the Cards

Les Wexner stepped down as chairman of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Board amid renewed scrutiny surrounding his decades-old relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, although he did not completely sever his ties with the institution. Wexner remained on the board as chair emeritus, while Robert Schottenstein was positioned to take over as chairman. The change came after months of mounting pressure on Ohio State over Wexner's continued prominence, including protests and calls to remove his name from university buildings as newly released Epstein records and congressional scrutiny again focused attention on their relationship. Wexner has consistently denied knowing about or participating in Epstein's crimes and has said he cut Epstein out of his life after learning he had deceived him. Still, the optics remained difficult for Ohio State, particularly because Wexner had not attended a board meeting since May 2025 and his name remained deeply embedded throughout the medical center and university.At the same time, New York health officials said they were reviewing disturbing allegations involving physicians who had relationships with Epstein, adding another layer of scrutiny to the professional networks that surrounded him. The New York State Department of Health described allegations raised in recent reporting as “deeply troubling” and said they warranted examination, though a review is not itself proof that any doctor committed misconduct. Released records have documented Epstein's relationships with multiple physicians and researchers, including doctors affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, where correspondence and social contacts with Epstein extended well beyond purely medical matters. The development has intensified questions about how Epstein maintained access to prestigious medical, scientific and academic circles even after his 2008 conviction, and whether institutions adequately examined those relationships at the time. Taken together with Wexner's retreat from a prominent Ohio State leadership position, the developments showed how the continuing release and examination of Epstein-related material was producing consequences far beyond the criminal cases against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, forcing universities, medical institutions and regulators to revisit relationships that had gone largely unchallenged for years.to contact me;bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Les Wexner stepping down as chair of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Board • Ohio Capital JournalDoctors Linked To Jeffrey Epstein Being Investigated By New York Department of Health

Bill Clinton's February 27, 2026 testimony before the House Oversight Committee finally forced him to answer under oath about a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that had generated questions for decades, but the proceeding hardly delivered the kind of exhaustive accounting the public had been promised. Clinton insisted that he had “done nothing wrong,” knew nothing about Epstein's abuse and never witnessed anything that caused him concern, effectively asking lawmakers to accept that his repeated contact with Epstein, travel aboard Epstein's aircraft and proximity to Ghislaine Maxwell never exposed him to anything suspicious. That explanation deserved considerably more scrutiny than it received. Clinton had not volunteered for the deposition either. He resisted the committee's subpoena, failed to appear for a scheduled January 13 deposition and only agreed to testify after a bipartisan contempt resolution advanced against him. Yet when he finally appeared, even some lawmakers who had spent months demanding answers quickly described him as cooperative and candid. The central problem remained unresolved: Clinton's defense depended heavily on what he claimed not to have seen, not to have known and not to remember, while the documentary record established that his association with Epstein was substantial enough to demand far more than a polite acceptance of those denials.The congressional process itself also exposed the weaknesses that have plagued nearly every official examination of Epstein's network. Rather than methodically reconstructing Clinton's relationship with Epstein against flight records, photographs, visitor records, witness accounts and contemporaneous communications, the deposition became entangled in the same partisan warfare that repeatedly consumes the Epstein investigation. Republicans emphasized Clinton while Democrats complained that Donald Trump had not been subpoenaed, and Chairman James Comer immediately used Clinton's answers to make political claims about Trump rather than keeping the focus exclusively on Epstein and the unanswered questions surrounding Clinton himself. Clinton's testimony therefore produced another familiar outcome: a powerful person denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes, lawmakers divided themselves into political camps, and very little was done to independently test how plausible those denials actually were. Clinton's appearance was historically significant because Congress compelled a former president to testify, but significance should not be confused with accountability. After years of questions about one of the most prominent men in Epstein's orbit, the public was still largely left with Clinton's version of events and a congressional process that appeared more interested in scoring partisan points than aggressively determining whether that version could withstand sustained scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Bill Clinton's February 27, 2026 testimony before the House Oversight Committee finally forced him to answer under oath about a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that had generated questions for decades, but the proceeding hardly delivered the kind of exhaustive accounting the public had been promised. Clinton insisted that he had “done nothing wrong,” knew nothing about Epstein's abuse and never witnessed anything that caused him concern, effectively asking lawmakers to accept that his repeated contact with Epstein, travel aboard Epstein's aircraft and proximity to Ghislaine Maxwell never exposed him to anything suspicious. That explanation deserved considerably more scrutiny than it received. Clinton had not volunteered for the deposition either. He resisted the committee's subpoena, failed to appear for a scheduled January 13 deposition and only agreed to testify after a bipartisan contempt resolution advanced against him. Yet when he finally appeared, even some lawmakers who had spent months demanding answers quickly described him as cooperative and candid. The central problem remained unresolved: Clinton's defense depended heavily on what he claimed not to have seen, not to have known and not to remember, while the documentary record established that his association with Epstein was substantial enough to demand far more than a polite acceptance of those denials.The congressional process itself also exposed the weaknesses that have plagued nearly every official examination of Epstein's network. Rather than methodically reconstructing Clinton's relationship with Epstein against flight records, photographs, visitor records, witness accounts and contemporaneous communications, the deposition became entangled in the same partisan warfare that repeatedly consumes the Epstein investigation. Republicans emphasized Clinton while Democrats complained that Donald Trump had not been subpoenaed, and Chairman James Comer immediately used Clinton's answers to make political claims about Trump rather than keeping the focus exclusively on Epstein and the unanswered questions surrounding Clinton himself. Clinton's testimony therefore produced another familiar outcome: a powerful person denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes, lawmakers divided themselves into political camps, and very little was done to independently test how plausible those denials actually were. Clinton's appearance was historically significant because Congress compelled a former president to testify, but significance should not be confused with accountability. After years of questions about one of the most prominent men in Epstein's orbit, the public was still largely left with Clinton's version of events and a congressional process that appeared more interested in scoring partisan points than aggressively determining whether that version could withstand sustained scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

A federal judge in New York rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's latest attempt to overturn her conviction and 20-year prison sentence, delivering a sweeping rebuke of arguments she claimed were strengthened by documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Maxwell argued that the newly released material showed constitutional and legal violations surrounding her prosecution, including allegations that the government withheld evidence, witnesses testified falsely and attorneys representing Epstein victims effectively became part of the prosecution effort against her. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer rejected those claims in a 67-page decision, describing Maxwell's arguments as largely “meritless” or “frivolous” and finding that the supposed new evidence was mostly irrelevant to the charges for which she was convicted. More damaging to Maxwell's position, Engelmayer concluded that some of the newly released material actually reinforced the government's case rather than undermined it.Engelmayer also rejected Maxwell's broader contention that prosecutors unfairly targeted her as a substitute for Jeffrey Epstein following his death in federal custody. He pointed instead to the extensive evidence presented at trial establishing Maxwell's knowing participation in facilitating Epstein's abuse of underage girls and called her prosecution justified rather than discriminatory. The judge denied all 10 principal claims raised in Maxwell's petition, refused her request for an evidentiary hearing and declined to issue a certificate that would make an appeal easier to pursue, writing that any appeal would not be taken in good faith. The ruling represented another major legal defeat for Maxwell after a federal appeals court previously upheld her conviction and the Supreme Court declined to hear her earlier challenge. With her efforts to overturn the conviction repeatedly failing, Maxwell's remaining avenues for relief appeared increasingly narrow, potentially leaving presidential clemency or a pardon among the few significant options still available to her.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' attempt to overturn conviction - ABC News

The Justice Department moved to appeal Judge Emmet Sullivan's rulings in Katie Phang's lawsuit over compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, escalating a fight that had already produced unusually sharp criticism of the government's handling of the records. Sullivan had granted Phang a preliminary injunction in June 2026 after concluding that the government had failed to meaningfully answer key portions of her argument and had effectively conceded important points concerning compliance with the law. His orders required the DOJ to address disputed redactions, review and produce certain foreign-language material, provide information concerning underlying FBI interview records, and publish the redaction log required by the statute. Sullivan later ordered the government to provide unredacted records for his own private review so he could determine whether the DOJ's stated reasons for withholding names and information were legitimate.On August 24, 2026, the DOJ filed a protective notice of appeal, signaling that it intended to challenge Sullivan's order rather than simply accept the court's interpretation of what the Epstein transparency law required. The department maintained that at least some of the disputed redactions were necessary to protect victims, private individuals and other sensitive information, while Phang's case argued that the government had withheld or obscured information beyond what Congress permitted when it ordered the Epstein records released. The appeal therefore set up a larger fight over how much discretion the Justice Department actually retained after Congress enacted a law specifically designed to force broad disclosure of its Epstein material. Instead of resolving the transparency dispute, the government's decision to appeal ensured that the battle would move higher into the federal courts, with the central question becoming whether Sullivan had gone too far in compelling disclosure or whether the DOJ itself had failed to carry out the disclosure mandate Congress imposed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Bill Clinton's February 27, 2026 testimony before the House Oversight Committee finally forced him to answer under oath about a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that had generated questions for decades, but the proceeding hardly delivered the kind of exhaustive accounting the public had been promised. Clinton insisted that he had “done nothing wrong,” knew nothing about Epstein's abuse and never witnessed anything that caused him concern, effectively asking lawmakers to accept that his repeated contact with Epstein, travel aboard Epstein's aircraft and proximity to Ghislaine Maxwell never exposed him to anything suspicious. That explanation deserved considerably more scrutiny than it received. Clinton had not volunteered for the deposition either. He resisted the committee's subpoena, failed to appear for a scheduled January 13 deposition and only agreed to testify after a bipartisan contempt resolution advanced against him. Yet when he finally appeared, even some lawmakers who had spent months demanding answers quickly described him as cooperative and candid. The central problem remained unresolved: Clinton's defense depended heavily on what he claimed not to have seen, not to have known and not to remember, while the documentary record established that his association with Epstein was substantial enough to demand far more than a polite acceptance of those denials.The congressional process itself also exposed the weaknesses that have plagued nearly every official examination of Epstein's network. Rather than methodically reconstructing Clinton's relationship with Epstein against flight records, photographs, visitor records, witness accounts and contemporaneous communications, the deposition became entangled in the same partisan warfare that repeatedly consumes the Epstein investigation. Republicans emphasized Clinton while Democrats complained that Donald Trump had not been subpoenaed, and Chairman James Comer immediately used Clinton's answers to make political claims about Trump rather than keeping the focus exclusively on Epstein and the unanswered questions surrounding Clinton himself. Clinton's testimony therefore produced another familiar outcome: a powerful person denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes, lawmakers divided themselves into political camps, and very little was done to independently test how plausible those denials actually were. Clinton's appearance was historically significant because Congress compelled a former president to testify, but significance should not be confused with accountability. After years of questions about one of the most prominent men in Epstein's orbit, the public was still largely left with Clinton's version of events and a congressional process that appeared more interested in scoring partisan points than aggressively determining whether that version could withstand sustained scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Survivor 51 Cast Reveal First Reactions Watch the podcast on YouTube! Survivor 51 explodes into the “open era” as Rob Cesternino and guest Mike Bloom come to you live from RHAPCon in Milwaukee with a special Survivor 51 cast release episode. The hosts give their instant reactions to the largest cast ever at 21 players, a new unpredictable game format, and a tribal council set decked out with actual whale bones. RHAPCon is the backdrop as Rob and Mike tackle all the latest twists and turns delivered in a surprise 30-minute Survivor 51 cast video, laying out everything fans can expect ahead of the September 23 premiere. This episode dives deep into the brand-new concept of the “open era,” where any past advantage, idol, or twist could be resurrected at any time—making the game more random and unpredictable than ever. Rob and Mike discuss CBS's shake-up of preseason coverage, including the first-ever cast without standard press interviews, leaving superfans searching for info on a wildly varied group that features three farmers, a Grey's Anatomy actor, a voiceover artist from The Boys, and even a sex shop owner. The hosts also tee up their plans for weekly cast previews, hunting down cast tidbits to try and get the inside scoop fans crave. – Rob and Mike's thoughts on the chaotic “open era” and unpredictable game mechanics – First reactions to the 21-member cast: chefs, mental health counselors, wrestlers, and chaos-seekers – How CBS shut down preseason interviews, shifting the way superfans learn about contestants – Tribes, buffs, and Survivor survivalists: more blue-collar representation than in recent years – On-set laughs about bras full of rocks, Survivor contract wedding clauses, and whether anyone can really plan for this season As the preseason launches live from RHAPCon, Rob and Mike wonder whether true superfans and gamebreakers can keep pace with the season's breakneck twists and shifting rules. Will this new era create legendary moments or just chaos at Tribal Council? Don't miss this jam-packed Survivor 51 opener—tune in for all the “open era” surprises and cast insights direct from RHAPCon! To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Chapters: 0:00 Survivor 51 Cast Drop Reactions 1:11 Open Era Format Changes Explained 2:05 New Twists and Unpredictability Talk 5:09 Survivor 51's Historic Cast Size 8:04 No Preseason Interviews This Year 10:19 Previewing the 21-Person Cast 14:16 Whale Bones at Tribal Council 15:21 Meet Aaliyah the Survivor Chef 19:16 Ana Sani's Acting and Voice Work 22:20 WWE's Brady Booker Joins Survivor 25:21 Farmers Take Center Stage This Season 31:37 Superfan Kilby Joins the Game 36:01 Mental Health Pro Eric 40:01 Jenna and Her Survivor Dream Clause 42:51 Kristin: RHAP Patron to Player 46:18 Lewis Kelly: Irish Farmer's Chaos Approach 50:01 Maggie: First Contestant from West Virginia 54:09 Yankees Exec Mike Pinsky Enters Survivor 56:11 Ori’s Football Background 57:00 Pat: Prosecutor and Navy Attorney Story 1:00:39 Sharonda: OB-GYN Playing for Herself 1:01:51 Thien An Nguyen: Med Student's Survival Skills 1:03:34 Upcoming Podcasts and Preseason Plans Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor 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 Wednesday Live Feed Update August 26, 2026 Watch the podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 brings another tense update as alliances scramble and targets shift right before a pivotal eviction. Host Trent Armstrong is live from Milwaukee with a detailed recap episode, capturing all the drama and gameplay from Day 50 inside the house. This episode breaks down Dee's reign as HoH and the fallout after Lala clinched the Veto and saved herself, putting Mallory on the block alongside Drew and Taylor. As Mallory becomes the new primary target, Drew and Barrett remain out of the loop, while Devens quietly drops hints, trying to prepare them for a potential blindside. Taylor becomes a wildcard, with her personal conversations causing multiple feed outages and speculation about behind-the-scenes discussions. Several houseguests, especially Haley and Angela, are shown debating whether Taylor or Mallory is the bigger threat. Meanwhile, Dee wrestles between her emotional attachment to Mallory and the game logic of getting her out—especially with Devens pushing that Mallory is too dangerous to keep. Trent Armstrong highlights Devens' strategic move to lay groundwork for blindsiding Drew and Barrett, while Dee and Devens debate the timing and messaging for their “big reveal.” Taylor's efforts to sway votes illuminate Mallory's reluctance, which gets relayed to Yash and further complicates Mallory's position. Haley leans hard towards evicting Taylor, but Dee only wants her out if she's against Drew, showing the shifting loyalties among the vets. Drew and Barrett mistakenly believe they're safe and that Mallory will be protected, while Dee and Devens consider simply blindsiding them and asking forgiveness later. Dee and Devens puzzle over how a blindside plays differently on Big Brother versus Survivor, with the latter normalizing last-minute betrayals. With the vote math tight, and Haley's stance potentially upending the planned blindside, which side will secure the numbers and who will ultimately walk out the door? Listen now for Trent Armstrong's full day-by-day breakdown of alliances, backdoors, and blindsides from inside Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Cast in Chaos 06:00 Taylor's Vague Conversations and Feeds Cut 12:00 Mallory Hesitates in Big Brother Vote 18:00 Drew and Barrett Suspect Blindside 24:00 Dee Weighs Mallory Eviction Decision 30:00 Blindsiding Drew and Barrett Planned 36:00 Haley and Barrett's Eviction Plans 42:00 Survivor Blindsides Common in Big Brother 47:00 Preview of Live Audience Update 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!

Survivor 51 Cast Reveal First Reactions Watch the podcast on YouTube! Survivor 51 explodes into the “open era” as Rob Cesternino and guest Mike Bloom come to you live from RHAPCon in Milwaukee with a special Survivor 51 cast release episode. The hosts give their instant reactions to the largest cast ever at 21 players, a new unpredictable game format, and a tribal council set decked out with actual whale bones. RHAPCon is the backdrop as Rob and Mike tackle all the latest twists and turns delivered in a surprise 30-minute Survivor 51 cast video, laying out everything fans can expect ahead of the September 23 premiere. This episode dives deep into the brand-new concept of the “open era,” where any past advantage, idol, or twist could be resurrected at any time—making the game more random and unpredictable than ever. Rob and Mike discuss CBS's shake-up of preseason coverage, including the first-ever cast without standard press interviews, leaving superfans searching for info on a wildly varied group that features three farmers, a Grey's Anatomy actor, a voiceover artist from The Boys, and even a sex shop owner. The hosts also tee up their plans for weekly cast previews, hunting down cast tidbits to try and get the inside scoop fans crave. – Rob and Mike's thoughts on the chaotic “open era” and unpredictable game mechanics – First reactions to the 21-member cast: chefs, mental health counselors, wrestlers, and chaos-seekers – How CBS shut down preseason interviews, shifting the way superfans learn about contestants – Tribes, buffs, and Survivor survivalists: more blue-collar representation than in recent years – On-set laughs about bras full of rocks, Survivor contract wedding clauses, and whether anyone can really plan for this season As the preseason launches live from RHAPCon, Rob and Mike wonder whether true superfans and gamebreakers can keep pace with the season's breakneck twists and shifting rules. Will this new era create legendary moments or just chaos at Tribal Council? Don't miss this jam-packed Survivor 51 opener—tune in for all the “open era” surprises and cast insights direct from RHAPCon! To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Chapters: 0:00 Survivor 51 Cast Drop Reactions 1:11 Open Era Format Changes Explained 2:05 New Twists and Unpredictability Talk 5:09 Survivor 51's Historic Cast Size 8:04 No Preseason Interviews This Year 10:19 Previewing the 21-Person Cast 14:16 Whale Bones at Tribal Council 15:21 Meet Aaliyah the Survivor Chef 19:16 Ana Sani's Acting and Voice Work 22:20 WWE's Brady Booker Joins Survivor 25:21 Farmers Take Center Stage This Season 31:37 Superfan Kilby Joins the Game 36:01 Mental Health Pro Eric 40:01 Jenna and Her Survivor Dream Clause 42:51 Kristin: RHAP Patron to Player 46:18 Lewis Kelly: Irish Farmer's Chaos Approach 50:01 Maggie: First Contestant from West Virginia 54:09 Yankees Exec Mike Pinsky Enters Survivor 56:11 Ori’s Football Background 57:00 Pat: Prosecutor and Navy Attorney Story 1:00:39 Sharonda: OB-GYN Playing for Herself 1:01:51 Thien An Nguyen: Med Student's Survival Skills 1:03:34 Upcoming Podcasts and Preseason Plans Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor 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 Wednesday Live Feed Update August 26, 2026 Watch the podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 brings another tense update as alliances scramble and targets shift right before a pivotal eviction. Host Trent Armstrong is live from Milwaukee with a detailed recap episode, capturing all the drama and gameplay from Day 50 inside the house. This episode breaks down Dee's reign as HoH and the fallout after Lala clinched the Veto and saved herself, putting Mallory on the block alongside Drew and Taylor. As Mallory becomes the new primary target, Drew and Barrett remain out of the loop, while Devens quietly drops hints, trying to prepare them for a potential blindside. Taylor becomes a wildcard, with her personal conversations causing multiple feed outages and speculation about behind-the-scenes discussions. Several houseguests, especially Haley and Angela, are shown debating whether Taylor or Mallory is the bigger threat. Meanwhile, Dee wrestles between her emotional attachment to Mallory and the game logic of getting her out—especially with Devens pushing that Mallory is too dangerous to keep. Trent Armstrong highlights Devens' strategic move to lay groundwork for blindsiding Drew and Barrett, while Dee and Devens debate the timing and messaging for their “big reveal.” Taylor's efforts to sway votes illuminate Mallory's reluctance, which gets relayed to Yash and further complicates Mallory's position. Haley leans hard towards evicting Taylor, but Dee only wants her out if she's against Drew, showing the shifting loyalties among the vets. Drew and Barrett mistakenly believe they're safe and that Mallory will be protected, while Dee and Devens consider simply blindsiding them and asking forgiveness later. Dee and Devens puzzle over how a blindside plays differently on Big Brother versus Survivor, with the latter normalizing last-minute betrayals. With the vote math tight, and Haley's stance potentially upending the planned blindside, which side will secure the numbers and who will ultimately walk out the door? Listen now for Trent Armstrong's full day-by-day breakdown of alliances, backdoors, and blindsides from inside Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Cast in Chaos 06:00 Taylor's Vague Conversations and Feeds Cut 12:00 Mallory Hesitates in Big Brother Vote 18:00 Drew and Barrett Suspect Blindside 24:00 Dee Weighs Mallory Eviction Decision 30:00 Blindsiding Drew and Barrett Planned 36:00 Haley and Barrett's Eviction Plans 42:00 Survivor Blindsides Common in Big Brother 47:00 Preview of Live Audience Update 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!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro & Bud's Creek recap 02:47 Bud's Creek 250 class results & team reviews 08:58 Survivor standings & 450 class results 13:25 450 team breakdowns: Dan, JT's disaster, Clayton 19:13 League standings, prizes & Fly Racing ad 23:32 Ironman 250 class picks & weather report 32:59 Wednesday 250 locks & 100% ad into 450 picks 37:54 Ironman 450 deep sleeper picks 42:24 Final 450 picks, Motosport.com ad & sign-off

On March 22, 1992, a Fokker 28 aircraft operating USAir flight 405 crashed shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing 25 of the 51 people who were on board the aircraft. John Goglia and Greg Feith meet with flight 405 survivor Bob Main for a powerful discussion. Bob shares the remarkable story of his physical recovery—and the much longer, often overlooked journey that followed. He opens up about the psychological impact of surviving a catastrophic accident, as well as the challenges many survivors and their families face long after the wreckage is cleared. From intense media attention and reliving traumatic experiences during legal proceedings that can stretch on for years, to making difficult personal and professional decisions, Bob provides a candid look at what it really means to survive an aviation accident. John and Greg bring their own perspectives from the investigative side, drawing on their years at the NTSB and their careers in aviation safety. Together, they explore the human consequences of aviation accidents that aren't always captured in accident reports. Bob published a book about his experiences in early 2026, reflecting on how the Flight 405 accident and everything that followed shaped the past 34 years of his life. This is more than a story about surviving a plane crash. It's a powerful conversation about trauma, recovery, resilience, and what happens after the investigation ends. Watch this important episode and subscribe to Flight Safety Detectives for in-depth conversations about aviation accidents, investigations, safety, and the lessons that can help prevent future tragedies. Photo: Bob in the NY hospital the day after the crash. Credit: flight405survivorstory.com Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Beyond the Torch, hosts Todd Herzog and Leslie Nease welcome Survivor: Vanuatu and Micronesia alum Ami Cusack, joining from New Zealand, for a heartfelt conversation that spans her surprising path onto Survivor as a last-minute alternate, the wild real-life earthquake that shook her Vanuatu season, and the deep bonds she built with her all-women's tribe. Amy opens up about major life changes — her father's passing, her recent divorce, and a whirlwind new romance with a partner from Tahiti. Ami shares reflections on minimalism, living fearlessly, volunteering in her New Zealand community, and her philosophy of saying "yes" to life's adventures, making for an emotional, funny, and inspiring episode centered on personal growth and human connection.Special thanks to our sponsor Big O Brand Skin care. Big O Brand has a special formula of Ostrich Oil and is rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9! Bad strategy gets you voted out but bad skin care will leave you dry and your body dehydrated, Check out Big O Brand for all your skin care essentials and use PROMO CODE: Survivor at Checkout for 10% off! Tell them Fairplay sent you! https://www.instagram.com/bigobarskincare/https://bigobar.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopc3_AesoBcmd6chnib8JNAXrcz1O4JdMrVrxgx4iVGpF8GsxVkOur new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.comJoin our Patreon at RealityPatron.comIf you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplayCheck us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

The Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files has become a political disaster because years of promises about transparency ran headfirst into the Justice Department's refusal to back the most explosive public expectations. Senior White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance, reportedly gathered without Trump in the Situation Room to manage the fallout after the DOJ and FBI said there was no “client list,” no confirmed blackmail operation, and that Epstein's death was a suicide. That answer did not calm anything down. It infuriated survivors, transparency advocates, Democrats, and a large part of Trump's own base, many of whom believed the administration had promised to expose the people Epstein protected, served, or compromised.The larger problem is that Epstein remains a trust-destroying scandal because the public has never believed the government gave a full accounting of who enabled him, who benefited from him, and who was protected when the system closed ranks. The White House tried to contain the issue, but the response only deepened the perception that powerful names were still being shielded. With Congress continuing to demand answers, major figures like Bill Gates being pulled into closed-door questioning, and polling showing broad public skepticism, the Epstein files have become more than a legal matter. They are now a political grenade, exposing the gap between campaign promises, institutional self-protection, and the public's belief that elite accountability is still mostly theater.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout - The New York Times

When the Epstein scandal exploded back into the public conversation, it attracted an army of influencers who had spent years saying little or nothing about the case but suddenly presented themselves as authorities on Epstein, transparency, and justice. Some newcomers were undoubtedly sincere, but others recognized a massive engagement opportunity and treated the scandal as another piece of profitable content. The warning from the beginning was to watch what happened when the clicks slowed down, because genuine commitment is measured by who continues doing the work when the algorithm stops rewarding it. That prediction has largely played out, with many of the loudest voices moving on to newer controversies and tragedies once Epstein stopped generating the same level of attention. Their disappearance exposed the difference between people committed to understanding a complicated, decades-long scandal and those who were simply using victims, documents, outrage, and unanswered questions to grow audiences, sell products, and feed the machinery of online engagement.The Epstein story is especially vulnerable to this kind of exploitation because it contains everything the modern attention economy rewards: wealth, sex, powerful people, secrecy, political connections, institutional failures, and unanswered questions. That environment encourages irresponsible personalities to turn uncertainty into certainty, speculation into fact, and the suffering of real victims into marketing material, while partisan commentators selectively weaponize Epstein against political enemies and ignore inconvenient evidence involving their own side. None of this means newcomers should be dismissed simply for arriving late, but genuine credibility requires humility, accuracy, consistency, and a willingness to keep following the evidence after the crowd moves on. The clearest measure of someone's motives is not how loudly they shouted when Epstein was trending, but whether they remained when the traffic disappeared. Anyone can champion a cause while the gravy train is rolling; the people worth listening to are the ones still doing the tedious, unglamorous work when there are fewer clicks, fewer rewards, and almost nobody left watching.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

When the Epstein scandal exploded back into the public conversation, it attracted an army of influencers who had spent years saying little or nothing about the case but suddenly presented themselves as authorities on Epstein, transparency, and justice. Some newcomers were undoubtedly sincere, but others recognized a massive engagement opportunity and treated the scandal as another piece of profitable content. The warning from the beginning was to watch what happened when the clicks slowed down, because genuine commitment is measured by who continues doing the work when the algorithm stops rewarding it. That prediction has largely played out, with many of the loudest voices moving on to newer controversies and tragedies once Epstein stopped generating the same level of attention. Their disappearance exposed the difference between people committed to understanding a complicated, decades-long scandal and those who were simply using victims, documents, outrage, and unanswered questions to grow audiences, sell products, and feed the machinery of online engagement.The Epstein story is especially vulnerable to this kind of exploitation because it contains everything the modern attention economy rewards: wealth, sex, powerful people, secrecy, political connections, institutional failures, and unanswered questions. That environment encourages irresponsible personalities to turn uncertainty into certainty, speculation into fact, and the suffering of real victims into marketing material, while partisan commentators selectively weaponize Epstein against political enemies and ignore inconvenient evidence involving their own side. None of this means newcomers should be dismissed simply for arriving late, but genuine credibility requires humility, accuracy, consistency, and a willingness to keep following the evidence after the crowd moves on. The clearest measure of someone's motives is not how loudly they shouted when Epstein was trending, but whether they remained when the traffic disappeared. Anyone can champion a cause while the gravy train is rolling; the people worth listening to are the ones still doing the tedious, unglamorous work when there are fewer clicks, fewer rewards, and almost nobody left watching.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Bill Clinton's February 27, 2026 testimony before the House Oversight Committee finally forced him to answer under oath about a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that had generated questions for decades, but the proceeding hardly delivered the kind of exhaustive accounting the public had been promised. Clinton insisted that he had “done nothing wrong,” knew nothing about Epstein's abuse and never witnessed anything that caused him concern, effectively asking lawmakers to accept that his repeated contact with Epstein, travel aboard Epstein's aircraft and proximity to Ghislaine Maxwell never exposed him to anything suspicious. That explanation deserved considerably more scrutiny than it received. Clinton had not volunteered for the deposition either. He resisted the committee's subpoena, failed to appear for a scheduled January 13 deposition and only agreed to testify after a bipartisan contempt resolution advanced against him. Yet when he finally appeared, even some lawmakers who had spent months demanding answers quickly described him as cooperative and candid. The central problem remained unresolved: Clinton's defense depended heavily on what he claimed not to have seen, not to have known and not to remember, while the documentary record established that his association with Epstein was substantial enough to demand far more than a polite acceptance of those denials.The congressional process itself also exposed the weaknesses that have plagued nearly every official examination of Epstein's network. Rather than methodically reconstructing Clinton's relationship with Epstein against flight records, photographs, visitor records, witness accounts and contemporaneous communications, the deposition became entangled in the same partisan warfare that repeatedly consumes the Epstein investigation. Republicans emphasized Clinton while Democrats complained that Donald Trump had not been subpoenaed, and Chairman James Comer immediately used Clinton's answers to make political claims about Trump rather than keeping the focus exclusively on Epstein and the unanswered questions surrounding Clinton himself. Clinton's testimony therefore produced another familiar outcome: a powerful person denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes, lawmakers divided themselves into political camps, and very little was done to independently test how plausible those denials actually were. Clinton's appearance was historically significant because Congress compelled a former president to testify, but significance should not be confused with accountability. After years of questions about one of the most prominent men in Epstein's orbit, the public was still largely left with Clinton's version of events and a congressional process that appeared more interested in scoring partisan points than aggressively determining whether that version could withstand sustained scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Ghislaine Maxwell attempted to reinvent herself as an environmental philanthropist through the TerraMar Project, a nonprofit she founded in 2012 that promoted ocean conservation and protection of the high seas. TerraMar gave Maxwell access to respectable institutions and influential audiences, including appearances connected to the Council on Foreign Relations and the United Nations, while allowing her to cultivate a public image as an advocate for the oceans. But despite the ambitious rhetoric surrounding the project, questions lingered about how much tangible conservation work TerraMar actually accomplished. Its website promoted ideas such as treating the high seas as a kind of shared global territory and encouraged supporters to become symbolic “citizens” of the ocean, but the organization remained relatively opaque and its accomplishments were difficult to measure against the grand vision Maxwell presented publicly.The project became even more controversial because of Maxwell's longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, whose 2008 conviction and later 2019 federal sex-trafficking charges cast a much darker light on her philanthropic persona. TerraMar abruptly announced that it was shutting down on July 12, 2019, less than a week after Epstein's arrest became public, effectively ending Maxwell's attempt to establish herself as a prominent environmental advocate. By then, Maxwell herself was facing renewed scrutiny over allegations concerning her role in Epstein's world, including litigation brought by one of his victims. The collapse of TerraMar ultimately became another example of the respectable public identity Maxwell constructed around elite institutions and philanthropy while serious allegations about her conduct alongside Epstein were closing in around her.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Whatever Happened to Ghislaine Maxwell's Plan to Save the Oceans? - The New York Times

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

The Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files has become a political disaster because years of promises about transparency ran headfirst into the Justice Department's refusal to back the most explosive public expectations. Senior White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance, reportedly gathered without Trump in the Situation Room to manage the fallout after the DOJ and FBI said there was no “client list,” no confirmed blackmail operation, and that Epstein's death was a suicide. That answer did not calm anything down. It infuriated survivors, transparency advocates, Democrats, and a large part of Trump's own base, many of whom believed the administration had promised to expose the people Epstein protected, served, or compromised.The larger problem is that Epstein remains a trust-destroying scandal because the public has never believed the government gave a full accounting of who enabled him, who benefited from him, and who was protected when the system closed ranks. The White House tried to contain the issue, but the response only deepened the perception that powerful names were still being shielded. With Congress continuing to demand answers, major figures like Bill Gates being pulled into closed-door questioning, and polling showing broad public skepticism, the Epstein files have become more than a legal matter. They are now a political grenade, exposing the gap between campaign promises, institutional self-protection, and the public's belief that elite accountability is still mostly theater.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout - The New York Times

The Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files has become a political disaster because years of promises about transparency ran headfirst into the Justice Department's refusal to back the most explosive public expectations. Senior White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance, reportedly gathered without Trump in the Situation Room to manage the fallout after the DOJ and FBI said there was no “client list,” no confirmed blackmail operation, and that Epstein's death was a suicide. That answer did not calm anything down. It infuriated survivors, transparency advocates, Democrats, and a large part of Trump's own base, many of whom believed the administration had promised to expose the people Epstein protected, served, or compromised.The larger problem is that Epstein remains a trust-destroying scandal because the public has never believed the government gave a full accounting of who enabled him, who benefited from him, and who was protected when the system closed ranks. The White House tried to contain the issue, but the response only deepened the perception that powerful names were still being shielded. With Congress continuing to demand answers, major figures like Bill Gates being pulled into closed-door questioning, and polling showing broad public skepticism, the Epstein files have become more than a legal matter. They are now a political grenade, exposing the gap between campaign promises, institutional self-protection, and the public's belief that elite accountability is still mostly theater.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout - The New York Times

Michael Hingson was hosting a training session in his offices on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001. As he reached for some paper, Hingson felt and heard a muffled explosion and the tower bent drastically before snapping back into place.Of course, it was American Airlines Flight 11 crashing into the tower - the first of four planes hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists as part of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.Hingson was born blind but knew every inch of his office and the North Tower. Soon he, his guide dog, a colleague, and everyone else in their office began the long descent to the ground floor.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Hingson explains why he was so meticulously prepared for an emergency, how he quickly got a clue abut the cause of the explosion as soon as he entered the stairwell, and what it was like going down 78 floors with countless other people as the firefighters started to make their way up the stairs.Hingson also shares escaping from the World Trade Center only to discover the South Tower was also on fire and what it was like getting caught in the dust storms from both towers collapsing to the ground near him.Finally, Hingson details the fantastic performance of his guide dog, Roselle, that day and how his experience and Roselle's actions actually led to a career change as an author and public speaker.