The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1297
Nov 17, 2025
The hosts dive into the potential release of the Epstein files, discussing what they might expose about powerful elites. They debate the impacts of portraying MAGA as dead and who benefits from that narrative. The conversation shifts to Labour's controversial asylum reforms, examining how they might actually lead to more immigration. Additionally, they explore the geopolitical implications of an America First policy versus intervention, questioning its effects on global power dynamics. Expect lively debates and provocative insights!
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Broken Anti‑Corruption Promise
- Trump campaigned as an anti-corruption candidate promising to "drain the swamp."
- Failing to release the Epstein files harmed his credibility with his own base and opened him to attacks.
Massey’s Cross‑Party Maneuver
- A discharge petition led by Thomas Massey forced momentum to release more Epstein documents.
- Working with Democrats to do so made signatories unpopular with Republican establishment figures.
Files As Geopolitical Leverage
- Stelios suggests the Epstein files are a geopolitical weapon rather than pure scandal fodder.
- He argues Trump may keep some files back to use as leverage against rivals.