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Jeffrey Epstein maintained close and mutually useful relationships with author Michael Wolff and political strategist Steve Bannon during the years after his 2008 conviction. Wolff conducted extensive interviews with Epstein and remained in contact with him while gathering material about Donald Trump, becoming both a chronicler of Epstein's world and, at times, an adviser on how Epstein might navigate mounting media scrutiny. Bannon's relationship appears to have gone even further, with the two men regularly exchanging political advice, arranging travel and discussing international contacts. Bannon also recorded hours of interviews with Epstein for a proposed documentary and privately described the project as media training aimed at pushing back against the trafficking allegations and rebuilding Epstein's reputation. The communications portray Epstein, Wolff and Bannon as men who recognized the value of one another's information, access and influence, even as Epstein's history as a convicted sex offender was already publicly known.Steven Mnuchin's connection to Jean-Luc Brunel was more indirect and should not be overstated as a proven personal partnership. Corporate records listed Mnuchin as the official New York state contact for Next Management Corporation, a company formed by Jean-Luc and Arnaud Brunel, meaning his name was attached to receiving legal documents and handling official filings for the business. Mnuchin's representatives later said he did not remember meeting the Brunel brothers, had never done business with them and did not know why he had been listed in that role, although they acknowledged his longtime friendship with Faith Kates, who later co-founded Next Model Management with the Brunels. The records nevertheless placed a future Treasury secretary in an official corporate role connected to Brunel, the modeling agent who became one of Epstein's closest associates and was accused of using the modeling industry to procure vulnerable young women and girls.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
De eerste haarscheurtjes in de doorgaans hechte samenwerking tussen Mercedes en George Russell zijn dit weekend duidelijk zichtbaar geworden. De Engelsman klaagt opnieuw over zijn W17, dezelfde wagen waarmee teamgenoot Kimi Antonelli in Spa wist te winnen. Wat is er aan de hand met Russell? En waarom is ook Toto Wolff kritisch op de Engelsman? In deze GPFans Special duiken we erin!
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles confront one of the most unsettling questions of Donald Trump's presidency yet, arguing that his relentless fixation on the 2020 election may be more than political theater as they explore what it could mean for a commander in chief they believe has lost his grip on reality. They break down Trump's increasingly erratic speech, the networks that refused to air it, the growing influence of Natalie Harp, the mystery surrounding Melania Trump's disappearance from public view, and the latest controversies engulfing Truth Social. They also trace the subtle but unmistakable ways JD Vance is positioning himself for a post-Trump Republican Party through his comments on Iran, Jeffrey Epstein, and Joe Rogan's podcast, while examining the power struggles and shifting loyalties that could define the months ahead. Download SAILY's app and use code beast at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/beast #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with Michael Wolff, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates differed in purpose and duration, but each demonstrates how Epstein sought access to influential people who could enhance his legitimacy. Wolff developed an unusually close source relationship with Epstein, conducting extensive interviews and exchanging emails with him over several years. Released correspondence suggested that Wolff sometimes moved beyond simply gathering information and offered Epstein advice about media strategy, particularly concerning Donald Trump and questions about Epstein's past. Wolff has defended the contact as an aggressive journalistic effort to extract information from a uniquely knowledgeable source, but the tone of some exchanges raised questions about whether the relationship became too collaborative. Clinton's connection to Epstein was more public and socially advantageous to Epstein. After Clinton left office, he traveled aboard Epstein's aircraft on multiple international trips connected to humanitarian and Clinton Foundation work, accompanied by staff, supporters and, according to Clinton's office, Secret Service personnel. Epstein also cultivated connections within Clinton's political and philanthropic circle, while Clinton has maintained that he knew nothing about Epstein's criminal conduct and ended contact years before Epstein's 2019 arrest.Epstein's relationship with Bill Gates began much later, after Epstein had already pleaded guilty in Florida and become a registered sex offender. Gates met with Epstein repeatedly beginning in 2011, largely during discussions about philanthropy, global health initiatives and the possibility that Epstein could help attract wealthy donors to major charitable projects. Gates later acknowledged that the meetings were a serious error in judgment and said Epstein never delivered the philanthropic funding he claimed he could assemble. More recent congressional testimony and released communications have added another dimension, with Gates saying Epstein learned private information about his extramarital affairs and later made what Gates characterized as veiled threats to expose them. Gates has denied Epstein's more sensational allegations and has not been accused of participating in Epstein's crimes. In all three relationships, Epstein appeared to benefit from proximity itself: Wolff offered access to the media and political intelligence, Clinton supplied enormous prestige and international credibility, and Gates connected Epstein to the highest levels of technology and global philanthropy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with Michael Wolff, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates differed in purpose and duration, but each demonstrates how Epstein sought access to influential people who could enhance his legitimacy. Wolff developed an unusually close source relationship with Epstein, conducting extensive interviews and exchanging emails with him over several years. Released correspondence suggested that Wolff sometimes moved beyond simply gathering information and offered Epstein advice about media strategy, particularly concerning Donald Trump and questions about Epstein's past. Wolff has defended the contact as an aggressive journalistic effort to extract information from a uniquely knowledgeable source, but the tone of some exchanges raised questions about whether the relationship became too collaborative. Clinton's connection to Epstein was more public and socially advantageous to Epstein. After Clinton left office, he traveled aboard Epstein's aircraft on multiple international trips connected to humanitarian and Clinton Foundation work, accompanied by staff, supporters and, according to Clinton's office, Secret Service personnel. Epstein also cultivated connections within Clinton's political and philanthropic circle, while Clinton has maintained that he knew nothing about Epstein's criminal conduct and ended contact years before Epstein's 2019 arrest.Epstein's relationship with Bill Gates began much later, after Epstein had already pleaded guilty in Florida and become a registered sex offender. Gates met with Epstein repeatedly beginning in 2011, largely during discussions about philanthropy, global health initiatives and the possibility that Epstein could help attract wealthy donors to major charitable projects. Gates later acknowledged that the meetings were a serious error in judgment and said Epstein never delivered the philanthropic funding he claimed he could assemble. More recent congressional testimony and released communications have added another dimension, with Gates saying Epstein learned private information about his extramarital affairs and later made what Gates characterized as veiled threats to expose them. Gates has denied Epstein's more sensational allegations and has not been accused of participating in Epstein's crimes. In all three relationships, Epstein appeared to benefit from proximity itself: Wolff offered access to the media and political intelligence, Clinton supplied enormous prestige and international credibility, and Gates connected Epstein to the highest levels of technology and global philanthropy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
LL LIVE Ep. 204: PRECICE Max is one of the latest breakthrough developments in internal limb lengthening technology, and this podcast livestream is to give patients clarity on the expectations, safety, mobility, weight bearing, recovery, femurs, tibias, and surgical planning.Topics include:• What PRECICE Max / PMAX is• How it compares to predecessor PRECICE 2.2 nail• Why PMAX nail strength and size matter• Weight bearing, mobility, and rehab expectations• Potential benefits for femur, tibia and quadrilateral • What patients should still be cautious about including PT• Timing, availability, cost, and safety questions• Brief LIVE Q&A from the limb lengthening communityContact info for Dr. PaleyWebsite: https://limblengthening.org/Email: inquiry@limblengthening.org_____________________Timestamps -0:00 – Intro: Dr. Paley on the New PRECICE Max Nail1:10 – What Changed from PRECICE 2.2 to PRECICE Max3:16 – FDA Disclaimer and Paley Institute Weight-Bearing Protocol4:17 – Why Paley's Protocol Is Built Around Safety and Reliability6:32 – How the PMAX Protocol Differs from P2.27:16 – 5,000 PRECICE 2.2 Nails and What the Breakage Data Shows8:44 – First PMAX Launch, Manufacturing Delays, and Relaunch Timeline11:50 – Exclusive July 15th Launch at Paley Institute13:11 – First 60 PMAX Cases and Early Hardware Results15:43 – Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Surgery17:36 – Why Limb-Lengthening-Specific Physical Therapy Matters19:16 – Walking Without Aids, Stairs, Curbs, and Cane Protocol21:57 – How PMAX May Reduce Muscle Loss and Deconditioning23:49 – Femurs vs Tibias and Quadrilateral Weight-Bearing Rules24:43 – PMAX Nail Sizes and Weight Limits28:00 – Bone Healing, Wolff's Law, and Titanium Nail Loading30:17 – Tibia Lengthening, Achilles Stretching, and Ballerina Foot Risk34:41 – Why Surgeon Experience Matters with PMAX36:06 – Fat Embolism Risk and How Experienced Teams Reduce It39:30 – PRECICE 2.2 vs PMAX: Cost, Benefits, and Decision Factors42:37 – Scheduling PMAX Surgery at Paley Institute45:08 – PMAX Availability in Other Paley Clinics47:19 – PMAX Weight, Consultations, and EOS Scan Process50:47 – Can PMAX Help Patients Reach More Than 5 cm on Tibias?52:03 – Why Paley Does Not Do Preventive Compartment Releases53:56 – Driving During Distraction with PRECICE Max55:02 – Can Simultaneous Quadrilateral PMAX Reach 13 cm?58:53 – Safety, Safety, Safety: Why Experience Matters1:00:10 – PMAX vs P2.2 Recovery Timeline1:02:25 – What If a 10 mm PMAX Nail Does Not Fit?1:05:27 – Vitamin D and Slow Bone Healing Support1:06:49 – Side Quest Recovery Video: Stride Nail Case Study1:10:06 – Running, Sports, and Long-Term Athletic Recovery1:10:46 – The Success Triangle: Surgeon, PT, and Patient Compliance1:14:34 – Final PMAX Takeaways and How to Contact Paley Institute
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles reveal what they argue is Donald Trump's true guiding principle: not policy, power, or ideology, but an unrelenting pursuit of attention. From Trump's NATO performance and the mystery surrounding his abandoned Qatari "Grift Force One" to the latest twists in E. Jean Carroll's legal victory, they examine how personality continues to shape the presidency. They also break down the collapse of Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Plattner's campaign, what it says about authenticity in modern politics, and the growing intrigue surrounding Mitch McConnell's unexplained absence from public view. Along the way, Wolff offers fresh reporting from inside Trump's orbit and argues that understanding Trump's psychology remains the key to understanding the decisions that keep reshaping American politics. Presented by PMI U.S., US Businesses of Philip Morris International. Share a prediction on America's future for a chance to be featured on The Daily Beast Podcast: https://beast.pub/america250 #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down the latest clues to what's really driving Donald Trump, from his attempts to influence FIFA and his obsession with being at the center of every spectacle to the staggering financial windfall he's reaped from his crypto empire while hundreds of thousands of investors have collectively lost billions. They also unpack the scandal engulfing Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, Trump's instinctive defense of embattled public figures, the changing rules of modern politics, the future of NATO as Trump heads into another high-stakes summit, and why Michael believes Democrats still haven't figured out how to capture the country's moral attention in the Trump era. Start your free trial today at https://shopify.com/dailybeast #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Manhattan federal judge warned Melania Trump's lawyers to be careful as they pursue sanctions against journalist and Trump biographer Michael Wolff, even after the court had already dismissed Wolff's anti-SLAPP lawsuit against her. Wolff had filed the case after Melania Trump threatened a $1 billion defamation suit over comments he made linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, allegations her side has rejected. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil previously dismissed Wolff's lawsuit as an improper attempt to head off a defamation case before it was filed, but when Trump's lawyers said they still wanted sanctions against Wolff, the judge cautioned that sanctions require more than simply arguing that the lawsuit was weak or wrong.The hearing framed the fight as a continuing legal clash over press speech, defamation threats, and courtroom strategy. Melania Trump's team argued that Wolff's lawsuit was frivolous and deserved punishment, while Wolff's side argued the sanctions push was another escalation meant to intimidate and drain him financially. Vyskocil appeared skeptical of turning the dismissed case into a sanctions battle, noting the high bar for punishment and warning Trump's attorneys not to overreach. The result is that Melania Trump won the first round by getting Wolff's case tossed, but the judge signaled that trying to keep the fight alive through sanctions may be a much harder sell.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Judge cautions Melania Trump against trying to sanction journalist Michael Wolff | Courthouse News Service
A Manhattan federal judge warned Melania Trump's lawyers to be careful as they pursue sanctions against journalist and Trump biographer Michael Wolff, even after the court had already dismissed Wolff's anti-SLAPP lawsuit against her. Wolff had filed the case after Melania Trump threatened a $1 billion defamation suit over comments he made linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, allegations her side has rejected. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil previously dismissed Wolff's lawsuit as an improper attempt to head off a defamation case before it was filed, but when Trump's lawyers said they still wanted sanctions against Wolff, the judge cautioned that sanctions require more than simply arguing that the lawsuit was weak or wrong.The hearing framed the fight as a continuing legal clash over press speech, defamation threats, and courtroom strategy. Melania Trump's team argued that Wolff's lawsuit was frivolous and deserved punishment, while Wolff's side argued the sanctions push was another escalation meant to intimidate and drain him financially. Vyskocil appeared skeptical of turning the dismissed case into a sanctions battle, noting the high bar for punishment and warning Trump's attorneys not to overreach. The result is that Melania Trump won the first round by getting Wolff's case tossed, but the judge signaled that trying to keep the fight alive through sanctions may be a much harder sell.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Judge cautions Melania Trump against trying to sanction journalist Michael Wolff | Courthouse News ServiceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down why the political winds may finally be shifting against Donald Trump, and what Michael believes is the single psychological factor that could determine whether his presidency survives the coming midterms. They examine the fallout from Trump's strikes on Iran, the political gamble of rising gas prices, the increasingly competitive Senate map in Texas and Maine, and why Republicans could suddenly find themselves defending territory they once took for granted. Along the way, they explore the Democratic Party's uncertain strategy, Elon Musk's lingering political influence, and whether Trump has any path back if Republicans suffer the kind of losses Wolff predicts, before closing with a revealing look inside how Trump is likely to react if the election becomes the biggest setback of his political career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A prolonged legal dispute developed between journalist and author Michael Wolff and members of the Trump family over reporting and books that examined Donald Trump's presidency and personal life. Wolff's books—including Fire and Fury and later works—contained numerous claims based on interviews with people close to the Trump family and the administration. The Trump family and their lawyers repeatedly challenged Wolff's reporting, arguing that many of the statements attributed to family members and associates were inaccurate, defamatory, or based on unreliable sourcing. Legal threats and cease-and-desist letters were issued in an effort to block publication or force corrections, with the Trump legal team claiming that Wolff's work relied on sensationalism and fabricated or exaggerated quotes.Wolff and his publishers pushed back strongly, arguing that the books were protected under the First Amendment and based on extensive reporting and interviews conducted during and after the Trump presidency. His legal team maintained that public figures such as the Trump family face a high legal threshold when claiming defamation, particularly when the reporting concerns matters of public interest involving the presidency. The clash became a broader fight over press freedom, political journalism, and the limits of aggressive reporting on powerful figures. While the Trump family sought to challenge Wolff's credibility and block the spread of his claims, Wolff framed the confrontation as an attempt by powerful political figures to intimidate a journalist and suppress unflattering reporting.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Mercedes are leading handily...so why is Toto Wolff complaining about Ferrari?Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAnother F1 political war has begun! Wolff called Ferrari's spending "limitless" and it wasn't a compliment. Ferrari have declared 32 upgrades this year. Mercedes? 17. Then a team boss with two points fired back the other way. The cost cap was meant to level the sport...but all it's done now, along with the ADUO, is now call every single upgrade into question!#f1 #formula1 #totowolff #ferrari #mercedes #britishgp #silverstone #f1news #fia #f12026 Wolff Opens Fire On Ferrari. Again.https://youtu.be/7mlkSR14EQw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles pull back the curtain on the hidden power brokers shaping Donald Trump's presidency, revealing why one little-known lawyer may now wield more influence over Trump's legal strategy than anyone else. Wolff shares explosive new details from his personal legal battle with Melania Trump, explains how Trump's courtroom tactics are designed to drain opponents through delay and intimidation, and argues that the president's legal operation now revolves around a modern-day Roy Cohn. They also unpack Trump's staggering $2.2 billion windfall, Melania's multimillion-dollar earnings, the Supreme Court's latest decisions, the growing fight inside the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms, and why Trump's off-the-cuff foreign policy comments continue to reshape global headlines despite, as Wolff argues, having little grounding in reality. Visit https://ffrf.us/TRUMP or text TRUMP to 511511 to learn more and join the Freedom From Religion Foundation. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Manhattan federal judge warned Melania Trump's lawyers to be careful as they pursue sanctions against journalist and Trump biographer Michael Wolff, even after the court had already dismissed Wolff's anti-SLAPP lawsuit against her. Wolff had filed the case after Melania Trump threatened a $1 billion defamation suit over comments he made linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, allegations her side has rejected. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil previously dismissed Wolff's lawsuit as an improper attempt to head off a defamation case before it was filed, but when Trump's lawyers said they still wanted sanctions against Wolff, the judge cautioned that sanctions require more than simply arguing that the lawsuit was weak or wrong.The hearing framed the fight as a continuing legal clash over press speech, defamation threats, and courtroom strategy. Melania Trump's team argued that Wolff's lawsuit was frivolous and deserved punishment, while Wolff's side argued the sanctions push was another escalation meant to intimidate and drain him financially. Vyskocil appeared skeptical of turning the dismissed case into a sanctions battle, noting the high bar for punishment and warning Trump's attorneys not to overreach. The result is that Melania Trump won the first round by getting Wolff's case tossed, but the judge signaled that trying to keep the fight alive through sanctions may be a much harder sell.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Judge cautions Melania Trump against trying to sanction journalist Michael Wolff | Courthouse News ServiceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
VLOG July 2 Yemen TPS case; Melania Trump to move to sanction Wolff? https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/analysis-melania-trump-got-wolff DOJ's Live Nation FOIA answer: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73400542/10/lee-v-united-states-department-of-justice-antitrust-division/ Miles Guo banks: https://www.patreon.com/MatthewRussellLee/posts/court-order-guo-162612491] @FinanceWatchOrg opposes OppFi to FDIC https://innercitypress.com/ffw3aoppfifrbicp070126.html DRC at UN
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack what Wolff argues is a fundamental misunderstanding of Donald Trump—not simply that he profits from power, but that he genuinely believes he deserves to, tracing what they call a mindset driven as much by grievance and revenge as greed. They examine the Trump family's latest business entanglements, the growing controversy over self-dealing, the fallout from the Supreme Court's latest decisions, and why Trump appears increasingly fixated on changing election rules as new polls point to political trouble ahead. The conversation also tackles the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's handling of Iran and Ukraine, his relationship with Vladimir Putin, and the strategic blunders they believe could reshape both America's standing abroad and the coming midterm elections. If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TRUMP #ad Head to https://Superpower.com and use code BEAST at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack another extraordinary week inside Donald Trump's presidency, from a major Supreme Court victory that could dramatically expand presidential power to the increasingly blurred line between church and state, the political fallout from the fragile Iran ceasefire, and why Trump may once again escape the consequences of a foreign policy setback. They also dig into the mystery surrounding Natalie Harp, Trump's fiercely devoted "human printer," as new reporting catches up with revelations first explored by Wolff, examine why the New York Times is only now embracing the idea that Trump governs through obsession rather than strategy, debate Trump's latest fixation with the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, and reveal the strange political calculations behind JD Vance's Nixon comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine a White House that suddenly looks far less invincible, as Donald Trump lashes out at Republican senators, alienates allies he desperately needs, and faces growing signs that even the MAGA movement is beginning to question his leadership. They unpack Tucker Carlson's remarkable break with Trump, why JD Vance may be quietly positioning himself for what comes next, the political fallout from the Iran conflict, Pete Hegseth's shake-up of America's military leadership, and the surprising rise of Zohran Mamdani's influence inside the Democratic Party. From Trump's increasingly erratic behavior to the shifting alliances forming around him, this episode traces the cracks spreading through both parties as the 2028 race begins to take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine the strange new fixation consuming Donald Trump as the White House grapples with wars abroad, slipping poll numbers, and growing political trouble at home. Drawing on Wolff's conversations with insiders, they explore why an algae-filled reflecting pool has become the president's overwhelming obsession, what it may reveal about his state of mind, and why even longtime aides are struggling to explain it. They also unpack Trump's surprising foreknowledge of Keir Starmer's resignation, the impossible demands of modern political leadership, and why Volodymyr Zelensky's resilience is reshaping the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from MNUFC's Soccer Celebration, join Anthony Markanich, Morris Duggan, and Josh Wolff as they break down the USMNT's World Cup action and look ahead to Markanich's upcoming All-Star appearance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine why Donald Trump may have stumbled into a new political reality as European leaders stop trying to placate him and begin pushing back instead. They unpack JD Vance's increasingly complicated role in the White House, whether he's positioning himself as Trump's heir or setting himself up to take the blame, and what his new book reveals about ambition, faith, and political reinvention. They also break down Trump's latest clash with Giorgia Meloni, the arrival of the lavish Qatari jet, the strange psychology behind Trump's obsession with status, and why even something as trivial as a chair at the G7 becomes a window into his mindset. Plus, they explore what Trump's reaction to the Obama Library opening says about the rival world he still can't escape, and why vulgarity—not ideology—may be the key to understanding his enduring appeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine why Donald Trump's critics believe his biggest defeat isn't the war in Iran but the strange obsession now consuming the White House: remaking Washington into a permanent monument to himself. Drawing on fresh reporting from inside the administration, Wolff reveals why Trump is fixated on ballrooms, arches, the Kennedy Center and the National Mall even as foreign policy, the economy and the midterms hang in the balance. They also break down Trump's escalating feud with Senate Republicans, the political gamble behind a UFC spectacle on the White House lawn, and why his drive for personal legacy could be reshaping his presidency more than any policy victory ever could. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
VLOG June 18 Luigi Mangione extreme emotional disturbance: where are the documents? https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/murky-mangione-luigi-mangione-will Wolff appeals Melania SDNY win to 2 Cir; FTX Michele Bond slapped down. Baltimore unsealing win. Int'l Seabed Authority scoop. [amid Knicks parade]
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine Donald Trump's strange relationships with the women closest to him over the course of his 80 years—from Ivana and Marla Maples to the enduring mystery of Melania Trump's absence from public life. They explore how his marriages, obsession with image, and lack of genuine intimacy have shaped the man now occupying the Oval Office, revisiting his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the world of beauty pageants and models, and the late-night Truth Social posts that have replaced any private confidant. It's a revealing look at the deeply personal patterns that may explain how a president with no visible emotional support system governs as a government of one. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/dailybeast #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Former San Antonio Mayor and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks with reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith about the hallmarks of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first year in office, what Ron Nirenberg's administration could look like if he wins the county judge election and tensions over Project Marvel and plans for the Frost Bank Center grounds. Suggested reading: One year in, Mayor Jones remains a political island in San Antonio Will Project Marvel be on the ballot in San Antonio's next bond election? Peter Sakai will lead Bexar County for nine more months. How will he govern? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VLOG June 17 Luigi Mangione Take Two, murky 10th floor https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/courthouse-too-confidential-after Blake Lively wants more time https://patreon.com/MatthewRussellLee/posts/hollywood-in-and-161300729 US wants 5 yrs on Rinsch, Melania wants sanctions v Wolff. CT Sakal stonewall https://innercitypress.com/ctd1dooleysakaloversealedicp061626.html MRL v FRB, Big Tony in Haiti
In this episode, James Wolff, former British Intelligence officer, discusses his book, “Spies and Other Gods”. In this cat-and-mouse spy thriller, an anonymous whistleblower sends British Intelligence into a frenzy, threatening to reveal secrets that could bring the establishment to its knees. Interview date Thursday, 30 April 2026. Interviewer James Hughes, President Emeritus, AFIO.
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles mark Donald Trump entering his ninth decade with a special episode revealing new details about private discussions inside Trump's circle over his age, health, legacy, and the future of his presidency, culminating in a striking prediction about what may lie ahead during the next two and a half years of the Trump era. On the eve of Trump turning 80, Wolff also traces the astonishing rise of a man who went from a Queens real-estate promoter to perhaps the most famous person on earth. Along the way, they unpack the pivotal moments that built the Trump myth: the excess of 1980s New York, The Art of the Deal, the bankruptcies that never seemed to matter, the reinvention of Trump through The Apprentice, and the presidential campaign that began as a branding exercise before transforming American politics. Drawing on Wolff's decades of reporting and personal encounters with Trump, including a revealing conversation in which Trump declared his goal was simply “to be the most famous man in the world,” the episode explores the relentless pursuit of attention that has defined his life. If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TRUMP #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack a week in which the Jeffrey Epstein saga once again consumed Washington, examining explosive new reporting about panic, leaks, and finger-pointing inside the White House while asking who is really trying to shape the narrative around Donald Trump. Wolff argues that the most revealing detail is not Epstein himself but the apparent effort to cast JD Vance as an outsider to the president's inner circle, exposing the rivalries and survival instincts driving the administration. Along the way, they explore the fallout surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Gates, and other prominent figures pulled back into the Epstein orbit, while also turning to Trump's startling claim that he “loves the inflation” and what it reveals about the mindset of a president who refuses to acknowledge political threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mercantilist Restoration - https://anthonyfatseas.substack.com/p/the-mercantilist-restoration-how?r=1ni7opInterview recorded - 10th of June, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Professor Richard Wolff. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and has been described as probably America's most prominent Marxist economist. He is the host of Economic Update and the author of Capitalism Hits the Fan. During our conversation we spoke about the current situation in the economy and geopolitics, the uncertainty in the economy, BRICS enemies of the West, the end of the US hegemony and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction3:37 - Current thoughts on economy and geopolitics8:51 - Geopolitical uncertainty linked to economy?15:42 - Iran conflict resolved?22:27 - BRICS enemies of the West33:56 - US hegemony42:03 - One message to takeaway?Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, New York City.Earlier he taught economics at Yale University (1967-1969) and at the City College of the City University of New York (1969-1973). In 1994, he was a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Paris (France), I (Sorbonne). Wolff was also regular lecturer at the Brecht Forum in New York City.Prof Wolff is the co-founder of Democracy at Work and host of their nationally syndicated show Economic Update. Professor Richard Wolff:Democracy at work: https://www.democracyatwork.info/Website: https://www.rdwolff.com/X: https://x.com/profwolffYouTube: @RichardDWolff WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Durante muitos anos, ela observou atletas sendo preparados para suportar pressão, dor, expectativa e cobrança. Mas também viu de perto o outro lado da alta performance: ansiedade, exaustão, medo, excesso de controle e a dificuldade de sustentar resultados sem adoecer no processo. Foi mergulhando nesse universo que construiu sua trajetória profissional. Formada em Educação Física e Psicologia no início dos anos 2000, fez mestrado e doutorado em Psicologia, especializou-se em terapia cognitivo-comportamental e tornou-se diplomada em saúde mental pelo Comitê Olímpico Internacional. Há duas décadas vem atuando no acompanhamento de atletas de alto rendimento e, entre 2014 e 2022, liderou a área de preparação mental do Comitê Olímpico do Brasil, atuando, desde então, como líder das ações de saúde mental do COB. Nos últimos anos, esteve ao lado de atletas que viveram alguns dos momentos mais emblemáticos do esporte brasileiro recente, entre eles a ginasta Rebeca Andrade, maior medalhista olímpica da história do país, que reconhece publicamente a importância do trabalho desenvolvido por ela ao longo de mais de uma década de acompanhamento psicológico. Autora do livro Pensamento Campeão (2015), lançou recentemente seu segundo livro, Alta Performance Sustentável, no qual propõe uma reflexão sobre saúde mental, atenção, equilíbrio emocional e os custos invisíveis da busca incessante por resultados. Conosco aqui, a psicóloga clínica e do esporte, educadora física, mestre e doutora em Psicologia, especialista em terapia cognitivo-comportamental, escritora, palestrante e uma das principais vozes da saúde mental no esporte de alto rendimento brasileiro, cujo propósito é compartilhar conhecimento e metodologias que tornem as pessoas felizes com seus sonhos, suas escolhas e suas conquistas, oferecendo bem-estar e fortalecendo a resiliência em contextos de alta pressão e em busca da alta performance na vida, a curitibana Aline Arias Wolff. Inspire-se! Race Smart - check your heart Este episódio é oferecido pela @z2perfomance e pela @2peaksbikes A Z2 agora está com nova embalagem dos géis: abre fácil, com melhor fluxo de sucção e bordas arredondadas pra não te machucar durante o treino ou prova. E tem mais novidade: Barz, a nova barra de energia da Z2! Disponível em Berries & Limão Siciliano e Chocolate & Amendoim, feita com ingredientes naturais para um lanche prático e nutritivo a qualquer hora. Outra novidade é o gel de 75g de carboidratos, ideal pra estratégias de alto consumo. Siga @z2performance e fique por dentro do universo da Z2. A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala. A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo. Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into a week that may reveal the limits of Donald Trump's political dominance, from being loudly booed at a packed Knicks playoff game to turning the White House lawn into a UFC spectacle for his birthday celebration. Wolff argues that Trump's drive to stamp his name on everything—from sports to immigration to the World Cup—is creating a growing list of political liabilities that now point directly back to him, while Coles recounts seeing firsthand how little attention Trump commanded inside Madison Square Garden. The pair also unpack Trump's combative Meet the Press interview, RFK Jr.'s mysterious absence from governing while building a potential post-Trump movement, JD Vance's positioning for the future, Kash Patel's loyalty tests inside the administration, and the emerging Republican battles that could shape 2028. Along the way, Wolff offers a revealing look at how Trump's inner circle survives by managing his impulses, and why the president's inability to recognize mistakes may be the defining story of his second term. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/dailybeast #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect the growing backlash against Donald Trump's inner circle, from Stephen Miller's escalating deportation agenda to the stunning appointment of Bill Pulte to oversee America's intelligence apparatus. They explore why Republican senators are suddenly questioning the loyalty-first culture that has defined Trump's administration, examine the political fallout from Todd Blanche's rise at the Justice Department, and reveal why even some of Trump's allies are struggling to defend his latest moves. The conversation then shifts overseas as Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump face protests in Albania over their luxury island development, before turning to the Democratic Party's identity crisis through the controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and the rise of unconventional political figures. Along the way, Wolff and Coles debate war, authenticity in politics, Kamala Harris's failed campaign, and why the conflict in Ukraine may ultimately overshadow Trump's place in history. Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/DAILYBEAST to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into what Wolff argues is the beginning of a dramatic unraveling of Donald Trump's political project, tracing how the fallout from the Iran conflict, slipping poll numbers, congressional resistance, and growing fractures inside the Republican Party are exposing deeper weaknesses in Trump's leadership. Along the way, they unpack Trump's relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu, the blame game unfolding inside the administration, the chaos surrounding CBS News and 60 Minutes under its new ownership, the strange politics of California's governor's race, and the enduring role of scandal, ego, and media power in shaping American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack into a week of chaos inside the Trump White House, from a failed attempt to push through what Wolff calls an unprecedented political “grift” to Trump's growing frustration over a war he can't seem to escape. They unpack reports of a furious showdown with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the surprising rise of loyalists with little traditional experience, the mounting political cost of RFK Jr.'s influence, and new questions surrounding Trump's health as speculation swirls around his recent medical visits. Along the way, Wolff shares a remarkable campaign-trail story involving Jeffrey Epstein's former plane, reveals why Trump may care more about controlling the Republican Party than winning elections, and examines the latest controversy surrounding Melania Trump's past, offering a revealing look at the obsessions, grievances, and calculations driving the president's decisions behind closed doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack another week of chaos inside Trumpworld, from a judge forcing Donald Trump to strip his name from the Kennedy Center to a court challenge threatening his controversial $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund. They dig into Trump's newly disclosed weight gain, his obsession with public enemies, and why Wolff believes targeting figures like E. Jean Carroll matters more to Trump than winning in court. The pair also explore the growing influence of Todd Blanche, the fallout from the Epstein files controversy, and signs that Trump may already be turning on J.D. Vance as a potential successor. Along the way, they re-open the book on Usha Vance's baffling podcast, the deepening Iran crisis that Trump can't seem to escape, and the reality-show logic that continues to drive the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles trace the panic, paranoia, and raw volatility swirling around Donald Trump as he insists he “doesn't care” about the midterms while privately sounding trapped, furious, and increasingly dangerous. From comparisons to Stalin's inner circle and the cult-like loyalty inside Trump's cabinet, to the political gamble of backing scandal-plagued Ken Paxton in Texas, the episode dives deep into a presidency that appears to be running on grievance, chaos, and reality-show instincts. They unpack Trump's escalating obsession with E. Jean Carroll as the Justice Department targets her after she beat him twice in court, explore how Iran may be outmaneuvering him in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and examine why Trump's promise to avoid endless wars is collapsing in real time. Plus, Michael reveals another surreal chapter from his Jeffrey Epstein encounters involving Bill Gates, billionaire fantasies, and the strange power games unfolding inside Epstein's Manhattan mansion. Visit https://ffrf.us/TRUMP or text TRUMP to 511511 to learn more and join. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect Donald Trump's declining health as the president heads back to Walter Reed for another physical exam and questions swirl around whether the nearly 80-year-old can physically survive a second term. From Trump's repeated cognitive tests and mounting exhaustion to behind-the-scenes panic over Iran, Cuba, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, and the future of the MAGA succession fight, the episode spirals through paranoia, power, and the growing sense that the pressure around Trump is finally starting to show. Wolff also reveals extraordinary new details from his legal war with Melania Trump, including how Trump-appointed judges, Boris Epshteyn, and Todd Blanche fit into what he describes as a justice system now reshaped around Trump himself, before Joanna Coles caps things off with the surreal spectacle of Usha Vance's baffling new children's web series and the increasingly strange cast orbiting the Trump universe. INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack a week of chaos inside Trumpworld, beginning with Wolff's explosive courtroom setback in his legal fight with Melania Trump and delving into what they describe as a justice system warped by Trump's influence. From a mysterious $1.8 billion “slush fund” settlement and the ongoing culture of intimidation around the media, to Don Jr.'s lavish Bahamas wedding conspicuously missing one major guest—his own father—the episode peels back the dysfunction, rivalries, and raw narcissism driving the Trump family. Wolff and Coles also dissect Tulsi Gabbard's abrupt exit, Pete Hegseth's latest foreign policy blunder, Jeff Bezos publicly praising Trump while cashing in on the new political order, and the surreal possibility that former Brexit architect Steve Hilton could become governor of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles trace the unraveling inside Donald Trump's shrinking inner circle as the president turns to disgraced Hollywood director Brett Ratner as his newest confidant amid collapsing poll numbers, growing political panic, and what Wolff describes as a breathtaking $1.8 billion “slush fund” designed to protect Trump and reward loyalists before the walls close in. From Ratner's sudden return from Hollywood exile through Melania's documentary, to Trump's revenge campaigns against Republicans and increasingly erratic foreign policy moves, the episode follows a White House spiraling deeper into grievance, paranoia, and self-interest. Wolff and Coles unpack Trump's fixation on loyalty over competence and the surreal cast of characters now surrounding him as longtime allies fall away and new opportunists rush in, creating one of the clearest portraits yet of a presidency operating without restraint or even the pretense of normal politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty trace what they argue is a dramatic turning point for Donald Trump as collapsing poll numbers, a grinding Iran conflict, and mounting political backlash leave him increasingly isolated and searching for new loyalists in unexpected places. From Wolff's explosive reporting on Trump's growing friendship with disgraced Hollywood director Brett Ratner to the bizarre White House ballroom obsession, the episode connects Trump's personal fixations, grievance politics, and fear of failure into what Wolff calls the clearest view yet inside Trump's unraveling mindset. They also unpack a jaw-dropping new “weaponization” settlement fund that critics say resembles a presidential slush fund, the return of the Greenland controversy, rising evangelical pressure over abortion, and the lingering shadow of Jeffrey Epstein as Wolff previews shocking new revelations from his Epstein Diaries series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty unpack Trump's bruising return from China, where the man who built his political identity around confronting Beijing now finds himself accused of capitulation, spinning shaky victories while China emerges stronger than ever. Wolff gets inside Trump's mindset as mounting crises close in at once: a worsening Iran conflict with no clear exit, rising inflation and gas prices, ICE raids fueling backlash inside and outside MAGA, explosive questions about Trump family business dealings, and a White House culture driven by grift, loyalty tests, and surreal characters like Natalie Harp shadowing the president with a portable printer full of praise. From Trump Mobile phones reportedly made in China to Kash Patel scandals and billion-dollar settlement controversies, the episode maps out an administration trapped between performance and collapse while Trump searches for a way to declare victory in situations even his closest allies can't explain away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/dailybeast with promo code dailybeast. #ad Michael Wolff and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty unpack Trump's chaotic China trip and the increasingly surreal inner workings of his orbit, from Xi Jinping visibly outmaneuvering a diminished Trump on the world stage to the bizarre cast of loyalists, tech billionaires, and media personalities surrounding him abroad. Wolff argues that Trump's mental decline is no longer possible to ignore, pointing to his overnight Truth Social rants, escalating paranoia, and what aides privately fear is behavior spinning further out of control, while Dougherty details why even major media outlets are finally starting to acknowledge it. The conversation also turns to the growing instability inside the administration itself, including Kash Patel's mounting controversies at the FBI, RFK Jr.'s increasingly alarming role in public health, and the quiet panic spreading among Trump insiders as scandals, firings, and public humiliations pile up behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast #ad Michael Wolff and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty trace the cracks spreading across Donald Trump's world, from Wolff's prediction that Marco Rubio is headed for a brutal fall after becoming too competent and too visible inside the administration, to Trump's escalating crisis with Iran and a high-stakes trip to China that Wolff argues could end with America “giving away the store.” The conversation moves from inflation fears and the politics of populist collapse to why Trump's obsession with spectacle may be colliding with geopolitical reality, before turning into a gripping deep dive on Wolff's explosive new Jeffrey Epstein reporting, where he draws chilling parallels between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump as two men obsessed with inventing myths about themselves. Along the way, they unpack Nigel Farage's rise in the UK, Rupert Murdoch's shadow influence, and why Wolff believes Trump remains dangerously incapable of listening, focusing, or handling the details of power even as the world's biggest adversaries learn exactly how to play him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/DAILYBEAST to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack a strange new chapter in the Trump orbit as Melania Trump publishes a cliché-ridden Mother's Day op-ed, sparking questions about whether the first lady is quietly building a business identity separate from Donald Trump himself. From Melania's “strategic absences” and growing concerns within White House to Wolff's update on his legal battle with the first lady, the discussion moves through media capitulation, Trump's escalating attacks on ABC and the press, and a startling Virginia court decision that could reshape the 2026 midterms by giving Republicans a major structural advantage. The episode also explores Britain's political upheaval under the rise of Nigel Farage, mounting fears that Trump can manipulate the electoral system despite worsening political headwinds, and the eerie details surrounding Epstein's death and purported suicide note, which Wolff says sounded disturbingly Trumpian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive headfirst into the chaos consuming Donald Trump's world—from the unraveling Iran conflict and Trump's desperate declarations of “victory” to the political panic spreading from Washington to Westminster. Wolff compares Trump's crumbling Middle East strategy to his increasingly performative marriage with Melania, while Coles unpacks how Jeffrey Epstein's shadow is now destabilizing British politics and weakening Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two also dissect Trump's obsession with revenge, the bizarre loyalty he still commands inside the Republican Party, and the surreal spectacle of Usha Vance and Cheryl Hines starring in what may be the most uncomfortable political podcast ever created. Along the way: Rudy Giuliani's tragic downfall, RFK Jr.'s increasingly strained marriage, Trump's looming China trip, and the growing sense that the people orbiting Trump always end up paying the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices