Epstein, Trump, and Michael Cohen: The Cover Up Continues
Summary
Hosts Glenn Greenwald and Ellie Leonard discuss the Epstein cover-up, focusing on Michael Cohen’s recent recantation of his testimony and his suspected pardon. They analyze Leon Black’s refusal to comply with House Oversight subpoenas regarding his NDAs and financial ties to Epstein. The episode also critiques the lack of Justice Department accountability and the political fatigue surrounding the Epstein files.
Topics discussed
Intro: Labor Day workshop and Epstein cover-up
Rule 35 motion and Michael Cohen's alleged recantation
Analysis of Cohen's coercion claims and pardon rumors
Epstein's network: Academia, crypto, and lack of DOJ action
Cohen's contradictions regarding the Katie Johnson file
Cohen as Trump's fixer and the Katie Johnson payout
Cohen's shift from resistance warrior to Trump defender
Call for subpoenaing Cohen and the Epstein Transparency Act
Political accountability and the Kushner-Jeffries meeting
Public fatigue vs. political self-preservation in Congress
Critique of Biden admin sins and lack of political opinions
Epstein files reveal billionaires: Wexner, Dubin, Black
Leon Black's financial relationship with Epstein
Leon Black's lawsuit against House Oversight Committee
Allegations of abuse and Black as 'Leslie Wexner 2.0'
Contrast between Epstein cover-up and immigrant deportations
Trump's broken promises on releasing Epstein files
Ghislaine Maxwell trial files and unsealed documents
The clock is running out on the Epstein cover-up
Outro: RNC redirect and personal updates
Addressing the Rula Jabril 'monkey' comment controversy
Apology and warning against divide and conquer tactics
Call for unity ahead of midterms and final sign-off
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