Part Of The Problem The Epstein Trainwreck Continues
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Dec 25, 2025 The mishandling of the Epstein files sends shockwaves through political circles, raising questions about trust in Trump and his allies. The hosts delve into chaotic document releases, discussing redactions and questionable evidence of co-conspirators. Transitioning to economics, they explore deflation's misunderstood benefits and its impact on saving habits. The conversation shifts to potential 2028 political dynamics, critiquing figures like JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy while pondering the GOP's future. A listener question about gun purchase psych evaluations adds another layer to their engaging dialogue.
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Epstein Files Mishandling Undermines Credibility
- The Epstein files release was disastrously mishandled and damaged credibility more than the scandal itself.
- Dave Smith argues incompetence and mixed messaging made the administration look like it was covering up, not investigating.
Mixed Messaging Looks Like A Cover-Up
- The rollout included false starts: claiming files then denying or calling them hoaxes, followed by poorly redacted dumps.
- Robbie and Dave see this chaos as evidence the administration wants to conceal more than disclose.
Redactions Hint At Hidden Co-Conspirators
- The most useful material may be redactions hiding co-conspirators: lawyers, accountants, pilots, and immune witnesses.
- Robbie notes investigators could pursue many leads if institutions wanted to actually uncover wrongdoing.