After Party with Emily Jashinsky Epstein Haunts the Elites, Mamdani to White House, with Matt Taibbi, PLUS Jasmine Crockett’s Big FAIL
Nov 20, 2025
Joining Emily is Matt Taibbi, journalist and editor-in-chief of Racket News, who delves into the explosive release of the Epstein files. He draws parallels between the current coverage and the Russiagate saga. The discussion shifts to Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s controversial ties to Epstein and her uneasy encounter with Taibbi. They also touch on Larry Summers’ cringe-worthy remarks about his own Epstein emails. Taibbi warns about the economic risks of the AI boom and critiques elite corruption. Finally, Jasmine Crockett's blunder in misidentifying a donor named Epstein adds a touch of humor.
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Epstein Coverage May Be Premature
- The Epstein documents so far are largely banal and don’t prove a vast intelligence conspiracy.
- Matt Taibbi warns media mania risks leaping to maximalist interpretations before evidence emerges.
Plaskett’s Documented Epstein Links
- Stacey Plaskett had deeper ties to Epstein's activities in the Virgin Islands than she publicly acknowledged.
- Taibbi cites deposition evidence and prior reporting showing her firm’s involvement in Epstein-related deals.
Taibbi's Tense Congressional Hearing
- Matt Taibbi recounts Stacey Plaskett angrily attacking him during the Twitter Files hearing.
- He says her hostility was scripted and unexpected given his mainstream background.