Central Air Conceal the Epstein Files!
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Nov 19, 2025 The hosts debate the implications of releasing the Epstein files, with strong opinions on potential legal harms and government transparency limits. They explore the political fallout of leaked information and the difficulty of balancing public interest with privacy. The conversation shifts to price controls, where arguments unfold over their permanence and potential effects on housing regulations. Lastly, they examine the TikTok trend glamorizing leaving America, assessing living standards and tradeoffs between the U.S. and Europe.
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Epstein File Release Has Low Signal
- Releasing investigative files risks exposing lots of non-criminal, embarrassing information about people who were merely associated with Epstein.
- Megan McArdle and Ben Dreyfuss argue the public interest value is low compared with reputational harm and privacy concerns.
Protect Noncriminal Privacy
- Avoid turning the government into a public sewer that dumps every embarrassing discovery into the open.
- Preserve norms that protect private, noncriminal information from compulsory public disclosure.
Politics Drives Disclosure Choices
- Political incentives often overwhelm institutional restraint when high-profile scandals erupt.
- Josh Barro argues elites should sometimes resist public disclosure even if politically beneficial.