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The Epstein Files Book Club

Elise Hu and Jena Friedman
Jeffrey Epstein
Les Wexner
Epstein Files
Conspiracy Theories
Donald Trump
Ghislaine Maxwell
Leon Black
Dentistry
Bill Gates
Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
US Justice Department
Ghislane Maxwell
Victoria's Secret
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Elon Musk
Epstein, Jeffrey
The Epstein Files
Social Media
Sex Trafficking

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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This week, lawmakers questioned one of the last people to see Jeffrey Epstein alive, correctional officer Tova Noel. Elise and Jena explore the final weeks of Epstein's life and the unanswered questions about his death by doing the reading on Noel an... more

For a limited time only, all 3.5 million law enforcement documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein are on display at a pop-up reading room in New York. David Garrett, one of the exhibition’s organizers, joins Elise and Jena to explain... more

We had more questions about Zorro Ranch, so New Mexico-based journalist Alisa Valdes Rodriguez joins the show to give us the lowdown on why investigators never seemed to look too closely at Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell’s Western outpost. Also... more

Elise and Jena will be sharing their Epstein reading as usual this Friday, but while you wait, we have a feed drop of another show you might like: NO SUCH THING is a show where three best friends and journalists settle dumb arguments by actually doi... more

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Recent Guests

David Garrett
Director of the Institute for Primary Facts
Institute for Primary Facts
Episode: Eight Tons of Epstein Files
Alisa Valdes Rodriguez
New Mexico journalist and author, The Pugilist
The Pugilist (Substack)
Episode: Secrets Near Santa Fe with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
Lily Kaplan
Licensed therapist and writer of the Reality Test newsletter
Manyamia
Episode: BONUS: Are Dentists Scamming Us? Cross-Post From No Such Thing
AJ Jacobs
Journalist and author; wrote about dentistry in historical columns
Mental Floss (historical column contributor)
Episode: BONUS: Are Dentists Scamming Us? Cross-Post From No Such Thing
Maxwell Frost
Representative, Democrat from Central Florida, Gen Z member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Oversight Needs Oversight with Rep. Maxwell Frost
William Cohan
Author and journalist; longtime observer of Apollo and Leon Black
Puck News; Huck
Episode: Flings of Leon Black
Carrie Johnson
NPR Supreme Court and Justice correspondent
NPR
Episode: Better Call ... Todd Blanche?
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

Hosts

Elise Hu
Host and journalist; provides investigative framing and context in collaboration with a comedian co-host.
Jena Friedman
Co-host; comedian bringing sharp, analytical perspective and humor to complex topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 283 ratings
  • It's a concise weekly update, with the perfect amount of levity, to help us get through all the Epstein horror.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    inCTandVT
    22 days ago
  • Essential Listening

    This podcast series is essential listening for as the hosts describe the most important story and largest ever coverup of illegal activity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desire Path
    United States23 days ago
  • Deliberate

    This show slowly unravels the information that continues to come out about this disturbing topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oakes Ames
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing show

    Great job on covering the topics you do, the guests you feature are quite elaborate on the topic of the episode. Amazing job conveying the point of each episode. Only bad episode was your episode on Leon Black, but thats only because of the guest you had on. he was so unbelievably annoying and just flat out rude to you (specifically Jena). If you had a different source, wich I understand isnt easy to come by, then it would be a little better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big hooka
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you.

    Thank you for making a safe space to re-process old wounds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not many Beverlys?
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on survivors and accountability.
Thoughtful, well-investigated and context-rich discussions with strong guests.
The hosts balance humor with rigorous analysis and factual grounding.
A few critics feel some episodes lean toward bias; overall, strong public service value.
Audience praise for accessible, updated coverage of a sprawling, evolving story.

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Apple Podcasts
#210
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#162
Brazil/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#193
Ireland/Comedy

Talking Points

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Eight Tons of Epstein Files
Q: What inspired the creation of the reading room exhibit?
A concern about erosion of democracy and the desire to provide a real, contextual space where people can understand the scale and implications of Epstein's crimes and the associated documents.
Secrets Near Santa Fe with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
Q: Paint a picture for us of Zorro Ranch, where it is and why authorities in New Mexico reopened an investigation.
Zorro Ranch is located about 35 miles south of Santa Fe in the Galisteo Basin, a vast 7,600-acre property with land around it; Epstein bought the ranch and leased state land. The area has a history of survivors' reports of abuse, with early testimonies dating back to 1996, and ongoing questions about the scope and handling of investigations by local authorities and officials who may have had conflicting interests.
Oversight Needs Oversight with Rep. Maxwell Frost
Q: What is the committee's power and what is it trying to do with regard to the Epstein investigation now?
The Oversight Committee holds broad jurisdiction, including subpoenas for documents and witnesses, and can issue recommendations to DOJ or federal agencies and pass laws to change how agencies operate. Frost emphasizes that this investigation is a core example of questioning two-tiered justice and seeks daily pressure and hearings to move forward despite partisan obstacles.
Flings of Leon Black
Q: What does Leon Black say about the estranged allegations and the payments to Epstein?
Leon Black maintains that the payments were for legitimate tax and estate planning, and he claims to have filed gift tax returns where appropriate, while acknowledging some disputes over how Epstein's role should be interpreted in those transactions.
Flings of Leon Black
Q: How did these two guys, Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein, become close in the first place?
The hosts recount that a mutual acquaintance, Skip Stein, introduced them after Epstein and Black's networks intersected; Epstein's lunch invitation and ongoing involvement suggest a complex relationship that blended personal access with financial maneuvering.

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A sharp, reality-driven show where two seasoned interviewers dissect the EpsteinFiles trove with a mix of rigorous analysis and accessible humor. Episodes blend documentary-style recaps, interviews with journalists, authors, and policy experts, plus critical context on power, wealth, and accountability. Listeners can expect clear threads tying Epstein's network to business, politics, and media, with ongoing calls for transparency and justice. Noteworthy is the duo's balance of skepticism and empathy, a focus on survivors, and a steady stream of high-profile guests that aim to disentangle fact from rumor without losing the human story behind the headlines.

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2. Alisa Valdes Rodriguez
3. Lily Kaplan
4. AJ Jacobs
5. Maxwell Frost
6. William Cohan
7. Carrie Johnson
8. Mike Rothschild

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