Left Reckoning 237 - Banks Backing Epstein, Iranian Women & The Fight For Freedom, TX Race Just Got Interesting
Sep 10, 2025
Nilo Tabrizy, co-author of 'For the Sun, After Long Nights,' joins to discuss the Women Life Freedom movement in Iran, emphasizing the historical context of women's fight against oppression. He highlights the role of women activists in challenging mandatory hijab laws and the tragic impact of events like Mahsa Amini’s death. The conversation connects these struggles to broader themes of political change and activism. Tabrizy also touches on the moral complexities of journalism within oppressive regimes, providing a powerful narrative on courage and resistance.
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Global Solidarity Shapes Political Pressure
- Global protests show widespread public solidarity with Palestinians beyond Israel and the U.S.
- David Griscom argues grassroots pressure, not politicians, will force accountability for Israel's actions.
Banks Enabled Epstein For Profit
- The New York Times piece links J.P. Morgan's institutional decisions to enabling Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
- Matt Lech emphasizes banks tolerate risky clients when huge fees and status are at stake.
Compliance Warnings Were Ignored
- JPMorgan executives repeatedly overruled compliance despite red flags like massive cash withdrawals.
- David Griscom highlights this as a textbook case of institutional dereliction or deliberate concealment.
