This epsiode contains details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode is a long time coming…

In this epsiode you’ll hear me tell you who Jeffrey Epstein was, the attrocities he committed and the handling of the Epstein files.

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• Brown, J. (2018). Cops worked to put serial sex abuser in prison. Prosecutors worked to cut him a break. Miami Herald. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article214210674.html.
• Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. (2020). Netflix. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.netflix.com/title/80224905&ved=2ahUKEwjq9cXMxJ-UAxWvnisGHRNdKxsQFnoECB0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3C-WeG48yghCBics1wKMDP.
• Diaz, J. (2020). Jeffrey Epstein’s former prosecutors used ‘poor judgement’ in deal, DOJ says. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2020/11/12/934265386/jeffrey-epsteins-former-prosecutors-used-poor-judgment-in-deal-doj-says.
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• Department of Justice publishes 3.5 million responsive pages in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. (2026). U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publishes-35-million-responsive-pages-compliance-epstein-files#:~:text=For%20Immediate%20Release,General%20investigation%20into%20Epstein’s%20death.
• Epstein Files Transparency Act. (2025). Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4405/all-actions.
• Fowler, S. (2026). With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain. NPR Morning Edition. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/02/nx-s1-5662638/epstein-files-release-trump-conspiracy-2026#:~:text=This%20photo%20illustration%20shows%20a,the%20public%20in%20the%20dark.
• Marcelo, P. (2026). A list of powerufl men named in the Epstein files, form Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-list-of-powerful-men-named-in-the-epstein-files-from-elon-musk-to-former-prince-andrew.
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