The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Epstein's Book and Colbert's Cancellation

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Jul 18, 2025
The podcast dives into a provocative 2003 birthday tribute to Jeffrey Epstein involving Donald Trump and explores the moral complexities of their connections. It then analyzes the media's portrayal of Trump's relationship with Epstein amidst political fallout. Later, the discussion critiques the shifting landscape of late-night TV, highlighting Stephen Colbert's cancellation and the broader disconnect between entertainment and political discourse. The conversation weaves through cultural shifts and expectations in comedy during turbulent political times.
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Questionable Trump-Epstein Birthday Tribute

  • The alleged 2003 birthday tribute from Trump to Epstein, described as a bawdy playlet, lacks clear authenticity.
  • Its release seems more aimed to suggest guilt by association than to present clear evidence of wrongdoing.
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No Evidence Linking Trump to Epstein Crimes

  • Despite media efforts, no credible evidence links Trump to Epstein's crimes.
  • The Epstein story serves more as political fodder than grounded in new revelations.
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Legal Barriers to Epstein Prosecutions

  • Technical reasons like statutes of limitations and difficulty gathering evidence limit prosecutions of Epstein's alleged associates.
  • No comprehensive public list of implicated men exists, complicating accountability.
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