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The Epstein Files Book Club

Elise Hu and Jena Friedman
Jeffrey Epstein
Les Wexner
Conspiracy Theories
Ghislaine Maxwell
Donald Trump
Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
US Justice Department
Epstein Files
Victoria's Secret
Elon Musk
Social Media
Sex Trafficking
Donald Barr
Space Relations
Ghislane Maxwell
Virginia Giuffre
Lawrence Summers
Rothschild Family
Documentary Records

A show where comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu break down the latest revelations from the trove of documents released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sprawling network of powerful people. We're trying to understand what’s real, what’s not and what we can do about it.

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The US first lady’s unexpected White House statement denying substantive ties to Jeffrey Epstein took everybody – including Trump – by surprise. What was behind it? The timing coincides with a series of posts from her friend and former Brazilian mode... more

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general — and her 14-month tenure makes her the shortest timer as the nation's top lawyer since Watergate. To put it all into context, NPR’s Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson joins Elise and Jena to discuss what’s next... more

How do conspiracy theories take hold, and what makes them endure? The myths around The Rothschild banking family have been around (and used as anti-semitic tropes) for hundreds of years, and the theories are still very much alive. Jeffrey Epstein cla... more

The billionaires are beefing. Richest man in the world Elon Musk and LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman both appear many times in the Epstein files, but who was closer with the disgraced pedophile? Investigative journalist Amy Westervelt read all thousand... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Rothschild
Journalist specializing in researching conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs
Author, Conspiracy books (e.g., The Storm Is Upon Us)
Episode: What We Know About The Rothschilds, with Mike Rothschild
Amy Westervelt
Award-winning investigative journalist; author of Drilled and longtime Epstein-files researcher
Westervelt Media/Independent
Episode: Love Story: Elon and Epstein
Jessica Bennett
Feminist author and writer; New York Magazine contributor
New York Magazine
Episode: Epstein's Publicist Pen Pal wth Jessica Bennett
Kate Manne
Author and philosopher at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Listen to Jane Doe with Kate Manne
Lauren Sherman
Business and fashion journalist, co-author of Selling Sexy
Puck News, former Business of Fashion executive
Episode: What Did Wexner See In Him? With Lauren Sherman
Vicky Ward
Investigative journalist who has covered Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for over 20 years.
Episode: The Talentless Mr. Epstein with Vicky Ward
Laura Moran
Television writer who has written on hit shows such as The Neighborhood and Harley Quinn
Episode: We Read Donald Barr’s Space Relations
Anne P. Mitchell
An expert in internet law who has been diving into The Epstein Files and sharing insights on social media platforms.
Notes from the Front
Episode: Potentially Indictable Stuff with Anne P. Mitchell
Sami Sage
Co-founder of Betches Media
Betches Media
Episode: Maybe The Cold War Never Ended?

Hosts

Elise Hu
Host and journalist who blends humor with critical analysis of current events. She brings a journalist's perspective to the topics discussed.
Jena Friedman
Host and comedian who applies her comedic background to serious discussions, particularly around societal issues and accountability.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Let’s process everything together

    Too many threads to follow on our own grateful for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raina K
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent place for level-headed updates

    What I appreciate most about this podcast is that it isn’t just about digging through files but it’s about processing them and the emotions that come with that experience. It’s rational people discussing the files and doing their best to make sense of what they mean for non-billionaires like us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WagonFPancakes
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very disappointing thus far

    I really like Jena friedman’s work, so it’s been disappointing to listen to her and her cohost here say absolutely nothing of value on such an important topic. They are just genuinely adding nothing above surface level discussion (ie caring more about one cohost never having heard the word “nictitating” than even attempting to have any discussion which remotely serves an investigative purpose). It’s just shallow rambling.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Natcat199211
    United States2 months ago
  • Nice work

    Appreciate this podcast. Provides interesting insight. Recommended by Last Podcast on the Left - good call as usual! Keep it up and thanks for making this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinyTim68!
    United States2 months ago
  • Meets the Moment

    This podcast is excellent and urgent and smart and useful and trustworthy and great. It’s so useful for getting your brain around this massive story. I have been following Epstein Files updates this story and I learn so much from each episode. Guests are excellent, too. A public good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sklarra
    United States2 months ago

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#238
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Apple Podcasts
#96
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Apple Podcasts
#215
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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#244
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What We Know About The Rothschilds, with Mike Rothschild
Q: How do you combat a conspiracy theory that's been baked in for centuries?
Address the bigger picture rather than every tiny debunked detail, explain why people are drawn to these beliefs, and prepare audiences to recognize manipulation without merely repeating facts.
Love Story: Elon and Epstein
Q: What does the analysis suggest about Elon Musk's awareness of Epstein's activities?
It suggests Musk had some awareness and reaction; while there are indications of subtle knowledge and even invitations, he ultimately distanced himself, though not uniformly or completely, implying a complex awareness rather than a clear complicity.
Epstein's Publicist Pen Pal wth Jessica Bennett
Q: What did the emails reveal about Siegal's role and behavior, and how did she present herself in the piece?
The emails showed Siegal as a prolific, self-promoting writer who described outfits and town gossip in lengthy missives, often misspelled, offering a window into her perception of events rather than an objective account; Bennett's piece allowed Siegal to speak for herself, which shifted the narrative toward her own version of events.
Epstein's Publicist Pen Pal wth Jessica Bennett
Q: How did Peggy Siegal cross paths with Jeffrey Epstein, and what was the nature of their early interaction?
Siegal was initially approached by Epstein via a costly Cartier travel gift and a phone call, which led to a long-running back-and-forth; Epstein wanted to be connected to New York's powerful circles, and Siegal's social capital and event-hosting offered him a gateway. The relationship evolved into continuing exchanges, with Epstein paying for trips and Siegal providing updates on town events.
Listen to Jane Doe with Kate Manne
Q: What did you mean by that?
Kate Manne clarifies that her framework focuses on plausible interpretations of testimony from women in the public sphere, acknowledging legal standards while emphasizing moral and epistemic plausibility to guide informed civic judgments.

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