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Epstein Survivor Asks: Will Any GOP Senators Do the Right Thing? (w/ Dani Bensky)

Jul 27, 2026 · 31m

Summary

Bill Kristol interviews Epstein survivor and dance educator Danny Bensky about her recent Senate Judiciary testimony and a contentious private meeting with AG nominee Todd Blanche. Bensky describes the meeting as gaslighting, citing Blanche’s dismissal of survivor concerns regarding mishandled files and lack of investigations. She emphasizes the urgent need for government accountability to protect future victims and end the chilling effect on survivors coming forward.

Topics discussed

Sponsor ads for Resorts World and Sherwin-Williams Danny Bensky's background in dance and trauma Dance as escape and return to storytelling Senate testimony and mishandling of Epstein files Senator Tillis' reaction and hope for meeting Chaotic and dismissive meeting with Todd Blanche Re-victimization and lack of government action Chilling effect on survivors and demand for investigations DOJ cover-up attempts and missing documents Plans to meet with Senators Cornyn and Tillis Enormity of evidence and Blanche's allegiance Survivor community, siloed trauma, and future goals
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