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The Panicked Writer

Ellie Leonard
Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump
Epstein Files
Epstein
Ghislaine Maxwell
Michael Wolff
Epstein, Jeffrey
Substack
Michael Cohen
Leslie Wexner
Jpmorgan Chase
New York City
Publishing Industry
DOJ
Department Of Justice
Artificial Intelligence
Steve Bannon
JP Morgan
Prince Andrew
Minneapolis

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

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Recent Guests

Ili (Ilias)
Guest contributor discussing Epstein files and related topics
Independent researcher/columnist
Episode: The Epstein Cover Up Continues With Pam Bondi's Bullshit
David Shuster
Media executive, Blue Amp Media
Blue Amp Media
Episode: Hardball with Christopher Peleo-Lazar
Shari Dunn
Author and speaker discussed in the episode
Episode: What creates the hate mentality that produced the "Rape Acadamy?"
Peter Parker
Guest child, discusses immigration and civic topics
Episode: The world through kids’ eyes
Cool Boy Forever
Guest child, contributes questions and viewpoints on society and voting
Episode: The world through kids’ eyes
Tiffany Torres Williams
Author, Substack writer; founder of Project 2025 Take Down and Modern Jezebel
Modern Jezebel / Substack
Episode: DEEP DIVE with Ellie Leonard: The Epidemic of Purity Culture
Michael Wolfe
Journalist and Epstein-area figure discussed in the episode
Epstein-related reporting circle
Episode: Conspiracy Nuts! Epstein, and the Michael Who Covered for him
Jacob Carzbo
Former Danish intelligence analyst, providing insight on Greater North America strategy
Danish Intelligence
Episode: SPECIAL REPORT with Zev Shalev
Mark Hertling
Retired Lieutenant General, U.S. Army
Author, If I Don't Return
Episode: GEN MARK HERTLING, ELLIE LEONARD

Hosts

Xander Schultz
Co-host and defiance.org co-founder
Ellie Leonard
Host of The Unapologetics; Independent journalist; contributor to The Unapologetics and Substack writings

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#187
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#146
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#189
Norway/News/Politics

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Lev Parnas Has a Bombshell — Live on AMPED UP!
Q: There's talk about indictments involving Obama and other figures. How should voters interpret this and its potential impact on the election?
The host explores the plausibility and political risk of high-profile indictments against Obama and others, with Lev offering skepticism about the odds but acknowledging that such talk feeds political energy and base mobilization; the discussion emphasizes the broader context of legal actions and public perception.
Lev Parnas Has a Bombshell — Live on AMPED UP!
Q: What motivated your decision to run as an independent rather than in the Democratic primary?
Lev describes testing his message in MAGA-leaning areas, facing pressure and backlash when identified as a Democrat, and argues independence could better unify voters who are disillusioned with both major parties and willing to demand corruption-free governance.
Lev Parnas Has a Bombshell — Live on AMPED UP!
Q: Lev, what does the article you wrote suggest about AI's impact on the economy and where politics should respond to that?
The guest explains that AI-driven productivity could decouple from wage growth, meaning traditional employment won't automatically restore consumer demand; policy discussion should include how to tax or regulate AI and support workers whose jobs may not return, while pursuing creative governance solutions.
First Draft: Susan J. Demas Talks Uncovering The Epstein Files with Ellie Leonard, The Panicked Writer
Q: What has building the citizen-investigator community been like, and how do you manage access to millions of files?
It's been empowering to crowdsource efforts; we downloaded everything because many files disappear from DOJ sites, and we rely on collective scrutiny and cross-checking to maintain accuracy.
First Draft: Susan J. Demas Talks Uncovering The Epstein Files with Ellie Leonard, The Panicked Writer
Q: So how did your background in transcription help you spot details others missed?
Transcription trained me in pattern recognition and made me re-listen to audio multiple times, allowing me to catch nuances and connect threads that weren't obvious at first glance.

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A sharp, opinionated show blends political analysis with investigative journalism and a heavy focus on high-profile cases and power networks. Across recent episodes, topics center on Epstein files, connections between wealthy figures and political power, media coverage, and the role of independent or crowd-sourced investigations in surfacing truth. The conversation often pivots between political critique, media literacy, and practical calls to action for listeners, with humor and unapologetic candor shaping the tone. A notable strength is the show's willingness to challenge established narratives, bring archival sleuthing into public view, and promote independent writers and platforms within a multimedia ecosystem.

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