Hysteria Going Low in 2026
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Jan 8, 2026 Delve into the latest revelations from the Epstein files and the chaos surrounding their release. Discover concerns over redactions and implications for powerful figures. Unpack the expiration of Obamacare subsidies and its dramatic impact on healthcare coverage. Explore Trump’s controversial childcare funding freeze and its gender implications. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted review of Netflix's Members Only: Palm Beach and a glance at viral food creator Courtney Cook's joyful videos.
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DOJ's Epstein Release Looked Intentional And Inept
- The DOJ slow-walked the Epstein files and produced sloppy redactions that were easily reversed.
- Erin Ryan says incompetence, lazy tech choices, and cancelled Adobe subscriptions likely caused the mess.
Write Enforcement Into Transparency Laws
- Laws need enforcement mechanisms to matter; without penalties, compliance stalls.
- Alyssa Mastromonaco and Erin Ryan urge crafting penalties when writing oversight legislation.
Money Laundering Might Be The Core Crime
- Erin Ryan suspects Epstein wasn't the top figure and that money laundering was central to his operation.
- She argues financial ties could implicate powerful people beyond the sex-abuse narrative.