The Deprogram Episode 210 - What Is Even Real Anymore?
Dec 5, 2025
The hosts dive into the shocking ties between Epstein, Dershowitz, and an academic smear campaign. They reveal how strategic donations influenced Harvard's academic landscape, intertwining money with policy. A detailed look at the infamous 2006 Israel Lobby paper unearths its powerful backlash, highlighting the systemic silencing of dissent. With explosive revelations, they discuss the implications of elite figures manipulating narratives. Expect disbelief as they connect this to larger issues of power and accountability in academia.
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Lobbying Shapes Policy And Silences Debate
- The Israel Lobby paper argued pro-Israel groups divert US foreign policy away from national interest.
- The backlash to the paper, including institution distancing, reinforced that claim by demonstrating influence.
Epstein Reviewed Dershowitz's Op-Ed
- Jeffrey Epstein actively reviewed and circulated drafts of Alan Dershowitz's attack op-ed against Walt and Mearsheimer.
- Epstein messaged praise and confirmed he started distribution, acting as a PR operative amid the controversy.
Donor Networks Penetrate Academia
- Epstein used donations and institutional ties to cultivate influence at Harvard and elsewhere.
- That patronage network blurred boundaries between academia and powerful donors, enabling agenda shaping.
