Best Insert Question Podcasts (2025)

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[Beth Macy, inner stuff]: Inserting humor, asking for help, and the interview question she stole from Denzel Washington Ep 1237 16:43

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Welcome to the second part of my interview with award-winning journalist Beth Macy, author of the brand new book “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America” about how politics has divided her hometown of Urbana, Ohio and even her own family. It’s a hard, heart-stirring read for anyone who wonders, “How did we get here? And how …

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What Donald Trump’s Attack on the Epstein Case Reveals About Influence and Fear (Part 2) (11/24/25) 14:45

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In this episode, we tear apart the delusion that anyone in power is coming to save us from the rot at the center of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. No mysterious hero, no hidden plan, no 4D chess. Just a government and media machine built to protect predators while survivors fight alone. We break down how Donald Trump’s decision to call the Epstein ca…

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What Donald Trump’s Attack on the Epstein Case Reveals About Influence and Fear (Part 1) (11/24/25) 19:18

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In this episode, we tear apart the delusion that anyone in power is coming to save us from the rot at the center of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. No mysterious hero, no hidden plan, no 4D chess. Just a government and media machine built to protect predators while survivors fight alone. We break down how Donald Trump’s decision to call the Epstein ca…

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Larry Summers And His Honeymoon Getaway To...Epstein's Island (11/24/25) 12:26

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In December 2005, ten days after their wedding, Summers and New embarked on their honeymoon, travelling first to the Caribbean and then—according to publicly available flight logs—to Epstein’s private island. They departed from Bedford, Massachusetts, on December 21 on Epstein’s plane bound for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, a typical staging poi…

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Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell And The Exploitation Of The Class Divide (11/24/25) 24:57

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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes thrived on the exploitation of class divides. They deliberately targeted vulnerable young women—those from unstable homes, low-income backgrounds, or struggling with limited opportunities—dangling promises of money, mentorship, and access to elite circles. For girls working minimum-wage jobs or dreamin…

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[Debbie Urbanski, practical matters]: The slow, important, sometimes painful work of weaning yourself off of external validation Ep 1239 21:39

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My guest this week is Debbie Urbanski, whose writing focuses on the intersections of horror, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, and often the planet. Her debut novel, “Afterworld,” narrates the last days of the last human on Earth's life, as told by an AI. It was named a best book of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times.…

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Mega Edition: Donald Trump And The Ever Growing Jeffrey Epstein Cover Up (11/24/25) 24:27

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President Trump’s repeated denials and distractions are intensifying the Epstein controversy rather than defusing it. Despite his claims of cutting ties with Jeffrey Epstein—such as citing a falling-out over employees and denying visits to Epstein’s private island—Trump’s name reportedly appears in newly surfaced documents, and he was even briefed …

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Mega Edition: Donald Trump And His Ever Growing Problem With Epstein Survivors (11/23/25) 28:12

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In private remarks, President Trump is reported—based on accounts from Rolling Stone citing two insiders—to have described some of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors, particularly those who appeared in the media, as being “clearly of a ‘Democrat’ political affiliation.” He allegedly suggested that these individuals might be trying “to make him look bad” o…

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 12) 11:14

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 11) 11:21

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 10) 11:20

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 9) 15:19

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Inside My Six-Year Battle Against Jeffrey Epstein: Before the World Listened (Part 3) (11/23/25) 21:21

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I spent years digging into the Jeffrey Epstein situation when almost nobody wanted to touch it. During that time, speaking publicly about what was really happening came with actual consequences—jobs vanished, relationships fell apart, and people distanced themselves fast. I dealt with intimidation attempts, anonymous calls, and pressure meant to ge…

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Inside My Six-Year Battle Against Jeffrey Epstein: Before the World Listened (Part 2) (11/23/25) 13:33

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I spent years digging into the Jeffrey Epstein situation when almost nobody wanted to touch it. During that time, speaking publicly about what was really happening came with actual consequences—jobs vanished, relationships fell apart, and people distanced themselves fast. I dealt with intimidation attempts, anonymous calls, and pressure meant to ge…

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Inside My Six-Year Battle Against Jeffrey Epstein: Before the World Listened (Part 1) (11/23/25) 13:06

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I spent years digging into the Jeffrey Epstein situation when almost nobody wanted to touch it. During that time, speaking publicly about what was really happening came with actual consequences—jobs vanished, relationships fell apart, and people distanced themselves fast. I dealt with intimidation attempts, anonymous calls, and pressure meant to ge…

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Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell And The Documentaries On Starz And Netflix (11/22/25) 45:43

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The Netflix documentary Filthy Rich lays out the timeline of Jeffrey Epstein’s rise to power and the vast ecosystem that enabled him. It centers the survivors, letting them speak directly and in detail about the abuse they endured, and exposes how Epstein used his wealth, legal connections, and intelligence-world relationships to avoid accountabili…

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Mega Edition: Disgraced Prince Andrew Is Banished In A Peacock Documentary (11/23/25) 33:19

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The 2022 documentary Prince Andrew: Banished (streaming on Peacock) traces the life and fall of Prince Andrew, Duke of York from a privileged royal heir to a pariah within the monarchy. The film lays out how his upbringing—born into the spotlight and dubbed the “spare” heir—combined with a taste for social privilege and celebrity to set the stage f…

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Mega Edition: Former USVI First Lady Cecile De Jongh And Her Buddy Jeffrey Epstein (11/23/25) 28:39

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Cecile de Jongh, former First Lady of the U.S. Virgin Islands, admitted in court filings that she stayed at Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan apartment in 2017 while undergoing knee-replacement surgery. According to the reporting, she explained the stay as a matter of convenience because the apartment offered an elevator and close proximity to the hospit…

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Mega Edition: Governor John de Jongh's Motion To Dismiss The Epstein Survivors Lawsuit (Part 3-4) (11/22/25) 23:24

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Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. De Jongh a…

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Mega Edition: Governor John de Jongh's Motion To Dismiss The Epstein Survivors Lawsuit (Part 1-2) (11/20/25) 23:00

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Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. De Jongh a…

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 8) 16:21

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 7) 12:06

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 6) 11:13

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 5) 11:27

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Whistleblower Silenced: Inside the BOP Cover-Up (11/22/25) 15:22

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In a development that has raised serious questions about transparency and accountability, the Bureau of Prisons has reportedly terminated the employee who exposed Ghislaine Maxwell’s preferential treatment while in federal custody. Rather than address why a convicted sex trafficker was receiving unusual accommodations — including a relocation that …

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Katie Johnson and Donald Trump: Examining the Claims and the Silence (11/22/25) 30:18

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In 2016 a woman using the name Katie Johnson filed a federal lawsuit alleging that she had been assaulted as a minor — in her complaint she claimed that in 1994, when she was 13, she was lured by Jeffrey Epstein to his Manhattan residence with promises of modeling, and that Trump and Epstein took turns sexually assaulting her during a series of par…

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Bill Gates And The Epstein Questions That Just Won't Go Away (11/22/25) 20:28

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Bill Gates has once again been pulled back into the Jeffrey Epstein maelstrom as newly resurfaced records and correspondence reignite questions about the true depth of his relationship with Epstein—long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction made his reputation impossible to ignore. The latest disclosures include communications involving Gates’ philanthro…

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Mega Edition: Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 9-10) (11/22/25) 22:58

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In her deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Johanna Sjoberg described being recruited to work for Jeffrey Epstein under the impression that it was a legitimate job opportunity. According to her testimony, she was initially hired to help with office work but was soon asked to give massages to Epst…

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Mega Edition: Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 7-8) (11/22/25) 28:53

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In her deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Johanna Sjoberg described being recruited to work for Jeffrey Epstein under the impression that it was a legitimate job opportunity. According to her testimony, she was initially hired to help with office work but was soon asked to give massages to Epst…

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Mega Edition: Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 5-6) (11/22/25) 29:21

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In her deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Johanna Sjoberg described being recruited to work for Jeffrey Epstein under the impression that it was a legitimate job opportunity. According to her testimony, she was initially hired to help with office work but was soon asked to give massages to Epst…

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Mega Edition: Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 3-4) (11/21/25) 25:02

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In her deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Johanna Sjoberg described being recruited to work for Jeffrey Epstein under the impression that it was a legitimate job opportunity. According to her testimony, she was initially hired to help with office work but was soon asked to give massages to Epst…

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Mega Edition: Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 1-2) (11/21/25) 30:58

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In her deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Johanna Sjoberg described being recruited to work for Jeffrey Epstein under the impression that it was a legitimate job opportunity. According to her testimony, she was initially hired to help with office work but was soon asked to give massages to Epst…

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 4) 12:10

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 3) 10:55

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 2) 12:26

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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Adria English And Her Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 1) 12:53

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Adria English has publicly accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of physical abuse and coercion, alleging that he used his power and influence to control her and others within his circle. She claims that Diddy engaged in violent behavior and forced her into various compromising situations, leveraging his status in the entertainment industry to intimidate her …

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It's a big week of news without Flo, but Andy holds down the fort. Gemini 3 launches alongside an unexpected AirDrop trick between Android and iPhone. Links and Show Notes: A new era of intelligence with Gemini 3 Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family Support Material with a Relay Membership…

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What The Epstein Emails Tell Us About The Legacy Media (11/21/25) 13:42

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Recent revelations have intensified scrutiny of major news organizations and their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, particularly following the release of emails showing New York Times reporter Landon Thomas Jr. communicating with Epstein in a manner critics say appeared closer to strategic guidance than objective journalism. The corresponde…

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Donald Trump Signs The Epstein Transparency Bill Into Law (Part 2) (11/21/25) 19:41

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President Donald Trump abruptly reversed his longstanding opposition to public disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s network, telling House Republicans to back a measure requiring the Department of Justice to release Epstein-related files. He previously labelled the disclosure effort a “hoax” and actively resisted it, but as bipartis…

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Donald Trump Signs The Epstein Transparency Bill Into Law (Part 1) (11/21/25) 15:23

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President Donald Trump abruptly reversed his longstanding opposition to public disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s network, telling House Republicans to back a measure requiring the Department of Justice to release Epstein-related files. He previously labelled the disclosure effort a “hoax” and actively resisted it, but as bipartis…

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Epstein Survivors Already Named Names — Some People Just Wanted a Different Storyline (11/21/25 12:18

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A persistent misconception continues to circulate around the Epstein case: the belief that survivors have never identified individuals involved. In reality, numerous names have already been publicly stated in sworn testimony, court filings, and interviews. Among those named are former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, former Senate majority lead…

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You Didn't Actually Think Disgraced Prince Andrew Would Speak With Congress Did You? (11/21/25) 13:14

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Prince Andrew’s continued evasion of accountability has transformed him into a central figure in the fallout surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal empire. Born into one of the most privileged positions on earth, he repeatedly placed himself in Epstein’s inner circle even after Epstein’s conviction, including reportedly staying at his home in New Y…

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Mega Edition: Stacey Plaskett Calls The Epstein Related Lawsuit Filed Against Her Frivolous (11/21/25) 37:38

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Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate to the U.S. House, has called the civil lawsuit filed against her by six survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking scheme “frivolous.” In her motion seeking sanctions against the plaintiffs’ attorney, she described the accusations as “outright untruth, fiction and misrepresentation,” stating the at…

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Mega Edition: Ghislaine Maxwell And The Deal That Never Materialized (11/21/25) 31:58

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From the moment Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in 2020, there was widespread speculation that she would eventually cut a deal with federal prosecutors. Many observers believed she held explosive information about Epstein’s most powerful associates—names that could devastate careers, shake institutions, and expose a sprawling web of enablers. The lo…

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Mega Edition: Stacey Plaskett And Her Confidante Jeffrey Epstein (11/20/25) 37:42

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Jeffrey Epstein’s role as a benefactor to Stacey Plaskett has become a focal point as records show that he provided financial support to her political campaigns while she was serving as the congressional delegate for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Multiple donations were made by Epstein and individuals connected to him over several election cycles, repor…

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Murder In Moscow: The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 13) 14:22

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On January 23, 2025, a closed hearing was held in the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger before Judge Steven Hippler. The primary focus was the defense's motion to suppress evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), which they argued violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Detective Brett Payne testified that t…

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Murder In Moscow: The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 12) 12:49

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On January 23, 2025, a closed hearing was held in the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger before Judge Steven Hippler. The primary focus was the defense's motion to suppress evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), which they argued violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Detective Brett Payne testified that t…

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Murder In Moscow: The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 11) 14:06

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On January 23, 2025, a closed hearing was held in the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger before Judge Steven Hippler. The primary focus was the defense's motion to suppress evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), which they argued violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Detective Brett Payne testified that t…

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Murder In Moscow: The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 10) 15:05

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On January 23, 2025, a closed hearing was held in the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger before Judge Steven Hippler. The primary focus was the defense's motion to suppress evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), which they argued violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Detective Brett Payne testified that t…