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The Panicked Writer

Ellie Leonard
Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump
Epstein Files
Epstein
Michael Wolff
Epstein, Jeffrey
Michael Cohen
Ghislaine Maxwell
Substack
Leslie Wexner
Virginia Giuffre
Jpmorgan Chase
DOJ
Jean-Luc Brunel
Publishing Industry
New York
Palm Beach, United States
Department Of Justice
Steve Bannon
JP Morgan

Writer, child-wrangler, sometimes-filmmaker, Missoulian dropped on my head in NYC. ellieleonard.substack.com

PublishesDailyEpisodes264Foundeda year ago
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Here are the documents you need to verify that Epstein did indeed meet with Trump officials, and likely Donald Trump himself, on November 13, 2016 at Trump Tower, the same day Trump was picking high-level officials for his cabinet.

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Thank you This Will Hold, Kait Justice, Cat: Poli-Psych, Amy Gabrielle, More Than Poetry, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev and Christopher Armitage! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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Here are the documents you need to verify that Epstein did indeed meet with Trump officials, and likely Donald Trump himself, on November 13, 2016 at Trump Tower, the same day Trump was picking high-level officials for his cabinet.

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Warning: deep and harmful triggers for sexual abuse of a minor, including descriptions

Tonight we discussed three cases that not only involved 13-year-old girls, but also Donald Trump. The cases are as follows, including linked documentation:

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Recent Guests

Glenn Kirschner
Former Assistant US. Attorney and NBC News Legal Analyst
Episode: Republicans Caved: Trump Keeps His Tax Shield and the Epstein Files |Glenn Kirschner/Ellie Leonard
Maritza Vasquez
Witness in deposition read live by the host
Former bookkeeper for Karen's Models / MC2 Models
Episode: Reading the Epstein Files - The Bookkeeper Knew Everything
Cliff Schecter
Political analyst and commentator
Cliff Schecter
Episode: Epstein Update With Ellie Leonard, Cliff Schecter, and Kait Justice
Kait Justice
Activist/ commentator
Kait Justice
Episode: Epstein Update With Ellie Leonard, Cliff Schecter, and Kait Justice
Virginia Giuffre
Plaintiff in Epstein defamation case, survivor of trafficking
Epstein case plaintiff
Episode: Reading the Epstein Files - Virginia Giuffre's Testimony Pt. 4
Rachel Maron
Writer and Substack contributor focused on AI, labor, and women's rights
This Woman Votes / Substack
Episode: The United States Hates Women: A Conversation with Dana DuBois & Ellie Leonard
Jason Watson
Active Duty United States Air Force Major, involved in a public impeachments-related appearance
United States Air Force
Episode: Is He Dead? Trump Talks To Teddy, Jason Watson Shows Us Courage, and The Epstein Files Are Exploding (with Ellie Leonard)
Katie Phang
Former MSNBC host; litigation participant in Epstein Transparency Act case
Unknown/News Media
Episode: Trump Can't Escape Jeffrey Epstein
Lauren Boebert
Congresswoman posing questions during the deposition review
U.S. Congress
Episode: Reading the Epstein Files - Sarah Kellen's Deposition Pt. 3

Hosts

Miles Taylor
Host of Defiance Daily; The Panicked Writer affiliation likely The Panicked Writer
Ellie Leonard
Host of The Panicked Writer; EpsteIn files researcher and contributor; Substack presence; co-presenter and reader/readers' room contributor
Carly P. Reilly
Host of The Panicked Writer; co-host/producer on multiple segments
Lawrence Winterman
Host of Amped Up; co-host of Blue Amp Media program

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Reading the Epstein Files - Virginia Giuffre's Testimony Pt. 5
Q: What impact did Maxwell's and Dershowitz's denials have on you personally?
Giuffre stated that denials by Maxwell and others caused emotional and psychological harm, complicating her healing process and affecting her reputation and charity work.
Reading the Epstein Files - Virginia Giuffre's Testimony Pt. 5
Q: Did you recall discussing a potential book deal with Jared Weisfeld and Sharon Churchill in 2011?
Yes, she sent a synopsis and sought representation, hoping to publish a book about the case; Sharon Churchill was described as a close contact who introduced her to Jared Weisfeld.
Reading the Epstein Files - Virginia Giuffre's Testimony Pt. 5
Q: What is the nature of the contract with Paolo Silva regarding your image with Prince Andrew and the Mail on Sunday?
The contract involved a set fee (140,000 plus 10,000 for two follow-up stories) for the image rights, with an exclusivity period for other news publications. She did not recall specifics beyond the general terms and indicated the paperwork had been moved or lost over time.
Amy Hoggart and Ellie Leonard talk politics, Epstein, and conservative secrets
Q: Where do you see yourself on the political spectrum, and how does that influence your reporting?
Ellie describes a shift toward centering dialogue and factual grounding, while acknowledging a left-leaning audience, and emphasizes openness to engaging with people who disagree, to strengthen understanding and accountability.
The Epstein Cohort? Tech Oligarchs, Elite Networks & The New WIRED Revelations w/ Ellie Leonard
Q: So Ellie, I just wanted initially to get your reaction to that article last week.
Ellie responds that the article exposed a long-standing pattern of elite clubs and secretive dialogue among powerful figures, emphasizing the bipartisan and opaque nature of these networks and the potential consequences for democracy.

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A sharp, opinionated politics-and-media show that blends investigative reporting, policy analysis, and activism around power, oversight, and accountability. Episodes frequently connect high-profile political events to broader systems of influence — from surveillance policy and data centers to the Epstein files — with hosts offering data-driven breakdowns, historical context, and concrete policy proposals. A notable trait is the guesting of researchers, activists, and political commentators who provide insider perspectives on media coverage, accountability, and elite networks. The show seems designed for listeners who want critical takes on power, a willingness to scrutinize institutions, and ideas for practical reforms, all delivered with i... more

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