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Bonus Episode: Jeffrey Epstein: Open Secrets (Crossover with In Bed With the Right)

Ordinary Unhappiness

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Language, Power, and Disillusionment

This chapter explores the manipulation of narratives surrounding elite figures, particularly focusing on how terms like 'pedophilia' are weaponized in political discourse. It highlights the disillusionment of Trump supporters regarding expectations of scandal revelations and the cyclical nature of moral panic, particularly in the context of figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein. The discussion emphasizes the changing narratives around these individuals and the complex dynamics between established institutions and populist movements.

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