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The Epstein Files Book Club

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

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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At least 22 people connected to Jeffrey Epstein have died under either somewhat suspicious or super sketchy circumstances. Among them are Epstein himself, Ghislaine Maxwell’s father, two modeling agents, and two higher-ups at Deutsche Bank. This week... more

The Trump administration may be on the verge of a “second Epstein scandal” that could prove “worse” in some ways, according to this week’s guest, political journalist Brian Beutler. Brian, Elise and Jena discuss the alarming abuse of girls and women ... more

Was Epstein a spy? Our guest says he didn’t need to be. Instead, investigative reporter Murtaza Hussain of Dropsite News explains how Epstein was far more powerful by using his contacts as a kind of global “fixer,” facilitating security agreements an... more

If you can buy a royal seal of approval — like Jeffrey Epstein did with former Prince Andrew — you get the keys to some of the most influential people in the world. In today’s crossover episode from our friends across the pond at the Disorder podcast... more

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Recent Guests

Murtaza Hussain
Investigative journalist, Dropsite News
Dropsite News
Episode: Covert Affairs with Murtaza Hussain
Andrew Loney
Historian
Episode: Covert Affairs with Murtaza Hussain
Andrew Lownie
Author of The Rise and Fall of the House of York
St. Martin's Press / Author
Episode: The British Component: Disorder Podcast Cross-Post
Barbara Shearer
Documentarian and expert on Ghislaine Maxwell
Documentary filmmaker, Maxwell expert
Episode: What Ghislaine Maxwell Knows with Barbara Shearer
Tim Schwab
Investigative journalist based in Washington, DC
Investigative journalist, author of The Bill Gates Problem
Episode: There Are No Good Billionaires with Tim Schwab
Cristen Conger
Host and writer for Conspiracy She Wrote
Conspiracy She Wrote
Episode: Everyone's Named, Now What? Conspiracy, She Wrote Cross-Post
Ellie Leonard
Independent researcher and writer researching The Epstein Files and elite power networks
Blue Amp Media (contributing editor)
Episode: Epstein's Fixer, Michael Wolff
Scott Stedman
Investigative journalist, founder of The Newsground
The Newsground
Episode: FSB Femmes? With Scott Stedman
Molly Jong-Fast
New York Times bestselling author, host of Fast Politics; MS Now contributor
Fast Politics; MS Now; New York Times
Episode: A Little Less Devastated with Molly Jong-Fast

Hosts

Elise Hu
Host and journalist; frequent face of the show's investigative framing and analysis.
Jena Friedman
Co-host and comedian; provides investigative context with humor and critical perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 661 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Thank you ladies for keeping the Epstein files in the spotlight. We can’t stop demanding justice until everyone is held accountable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    egg0mymegg0
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    This podcast allows you to be informed in a palatable way about one of the most disgusting and disturbing pieces of society and power.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMClistener
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Infuriating yet inspiring and comforting. Look forward all week to this reminder that folks haven’t given up. Thank you, Elise and Jena.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    labruinteacher
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you

    So important, keep it up ladies 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brookeeecookie
    United States3 months ago
  • So important!

    I so appreciate this podcast, both for keeping everyone updated, and for giving voices to the survivors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mungo181
    United States3 months ago

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Audience appreciates clarity on accountability and ongoing investigations.
Shows strong investigative rigor with accessible delivery.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Covert Affairs with Murtaza Hussain
Q: What kind of intelligence work was Epstein doing and with whom was he connected?
Epstein was involved in geopolitical dealmaking with intelligence-linked firms and officials, notably through close coordination with Ehud Barak and Israeli private security actors, enabling surveillance and tech deployments in multiple regions and linking private sector capabilities with state objectives.
There Are No Good Billionaires with Tim Schwab
Q: Why focus on Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation in relation to Epstein?
Because Gates's immense wealth, influence, and the Foundation's global reach create a potent combination that warrants examination of potential conflicts, transparency gaps, and how philanthropy intersects with power.
FSB Femmes? With Scott Stedman
Q: How do the Russia connections reshape our understanding of Epstein's influence and possible intelligence ties?
The pattern of bank transfers to Russian entities, the involvement of individuals with government or intelligence backgrounds, and the international scope of Epstein's operations suggest a much broader potential for intelligence leverage and geopolitical implications than the US-centric narrative often portrays.
FSB Femmes? With Scott Stedman
Q: What drew you to focus on Svetlana Pozhidaeva and Kira Dikhtyar as focal points in the EpsteinFiles discussion?
Their long-running roles as recruiters and their proximity to multiple powerful figures make them key to understanding how Epstein's network operated and how leverage was used, including cross-border connections and potential intelligence links.
Systematic Abuse At Scale with Lucia Osborne-Crowley
Q: How has the Epstein operation evolved over time and what does that say about the scale ofthe conspiracy?
Lucia explains that the operation became increasingly organized and widespread, leveraging connections in arts, modeling, and international networks to recruit and abuse victims at scale, with a focus on power dynamics.

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1. Murtaza Hussain
2. Andrew Loney
3. Andrew Lownie
4. Barbara Shearer
5. Tim Schwab
6. Cristen Conger
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