I Don't Speak German 138: The Epstein Excuses of Megyn Kelly and Steve Bannon
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Nov 25, 2025 Dive into the shocking apologia from Megyn Kelly regarding Jeffrey Epstein, dissecting her controversial comments and the broader implications. The discussion weaves through the murky connections between political figures like Steve Bannon and the Epstein scandal. Explore the alarming truth about how modeling networks facilitated abuse and the hypocrisy in media responses to powerful figures. The hosts dismantle dismissive narratives surrounding victims and critically analyze the moral realities obscured by legal technicalities.
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Political Priorities Overrule Victimhood
- Megyn Kelly publicly framed support for abusive men as acceptable if they advance her political priorities.
- Daniel Harper and Jack Graham argue this reveals a moral calculus that prioritizes ideology over victims.
Pundits Balance Audiences And Trump
- Hosts explain right-wing pundits balance audience pandering with protecting Trump.
- This dynamic drives preemptive PR and rhetorical defenses around Epstein material.
Unnamed Sources As Rhetorical Cover
- Hosts dissect Megyn Kelly's 'who I know' claim as rhetorical distancing and possible concealment.
- They call out that claiming unnamed sources without follow-up suggests spin not journalism.
