The Daily Beast Podcast Epstein Files are About to Spill Into Open: Wolff
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Nov 12, 2025 Michael Wolff, an insightful author and media commentator, delves into the tangled connections between Donald Trump and the Epstein files. He discusses Ghislaine Maxwell's surprising privileges while incarcerated and the implications for her potential pardon. Wolff highlights the ongoing congressional efforts to uncover documents from various federal agencies and how this may expose powerful figures. Their engaging conversation also touches on the blurry line between politics and pop culture, especially as the 2026 midterms approach.
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Trump's All-Or-Nothing Political Style
- Wolff frames Trump as an all-or-nothing actor who willingly disrupts systems and expects opponents to fold.
- He contrasts that with career politicians who operate by procedures and cause-effect calculations.
Laura Ingraham At Ailes’ Funeral
- Wolff recounts Laura Ingraham getting drunk at Roger Ailes' funeral and later vomiting on Sean Hannity's plane.
- He uses the story to illustrate media personalities' complex ties to Rupert Murdoch and Fox.
Media Institutions Can Be Easily Squeezed
- Wolff says BBC executives resigned under political pressure after a Panorama error, showing institutional vulnerability to lawsuits and right-wing attacks.
- He argues the BBC's arrogance made it an easy target despite unfair treatment.
