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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
Virginia Giuffre
Jpmorgan Chase
DOJ
Publishing Industry
Department Of Justice
New York City
Steve Bannon
JP Morgan
New York Times
Prince Andrew

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

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For a chubby guy, Trump runs a lot.

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Lauren Boebert
Congresswoman posing questions during the deposition review
U.S. Congress
Episode: Reading the Epstein Files - Sarah Kellen's Deposition Pt. 3
William Lawrence
Sunrise Movement co-founder and Michigan congressional candidate
Sunrise Movement
Episode: TRUMP DEFIED IN MAJOR BREAKING NEWS | Defiance Daily
Sarah Kellen
Former Epstein assistant who testified in deposition
Epstein case
Episode: Reading the Epstein Files - Sarah Kellen Deposition Pt. 1
Pam Bondi
Former Florida Attorney General, transcript figure discussed in episode
Office of the Florida Attorney General
Episode: THE EPSTEIN TRANSCRIPTS: SARAH KELLEN & PAM BONDI
Dana DuBois
Guest, co-host of The Daily Whatever Show
The Daily Whatever Show
Episode: Trump VANISHES for 7 Days — and the Rumors Are Wild
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
Kait Justice
Journalist and Substack writer
Downwind of Truth / The Panicked Writer
Episode: Paxton's RAMPAGE: Cornyn Crushed 64-36 — Texas Just Snapped
Shari Dunn
Author and speaker discussed in the episode
Episode: What creates the hate mentality that produced the "Rape Acadamy?"

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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#217
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Apple Podcasts
#218
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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.
Reading the Epstein Files - Sarah Kellen Deposition Pt. 1
Q: Do you think she was compensated for it?
Kellen stated she did not know whether the intermediary was compensated, indicating uncertainty about the financial arrangements behind the trafficking network.
Reading the Epstein Files - Sarah Kellen Deposition Pt. 1
Q: Looking back on it, do you view this person as someone who might have been procuring on behalf of Mr. Epstein?
Kellen did not definitively identify every intermediary but suggested that some staff and associates could have acted in ways that facilitated the arrangements, while she emphasized her own vulnerability and lack of complete information at the time.
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.

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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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