American Prestige Special - Jeffrey Epstein and Elite Power w/ Murtaza Hussain (Preview)
Nov 14, 2025
Murtaza Hussain, an investigative journalist at Drop Site News, dives deep into Jeffrey Epstein's tangled web of elite connections. He discusses how Epstein acted as a crucial link between powerful figures in Israel and Russia during the Syrian civil war. Hussain reveals Epstein's discreet role in facilitating meetings and negotiations, including his relationships with Russian oligarchs and Israeli leaders like Ehud Barak. The podcast explores why mainstream media hesitated to cover Epstein's political clout, shedding light on the hidden dynamics of power and influence.
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Epstein As International Backchannel Broker
- Murtaza Hussain reveals Epstein brokered private backchannels between governments, including Israel and Russia, during the Syrian civil war.
- Epstein used his ties to Russian oligarchs to connect Israeli figures to Putin's circle for negotiation attempts in 2013.
Israeli Intelligence Aide Stayed At Epstein Home
- Murtaza Hussain reports an Israeli military intelligence aide to Ehud Barak stayed multiple times in Epstein's Manhattan home in 2013 and 2015.
- The presence appears in both Epstein's emails and House Oversight Committee schedule disclosures.
Why Media Avoided Epstein's Political Role
- Hussain highlights media reticence to probe Epstein's geopolitical role despite available complex evidence.
- He attributes this to technical reporting challenges, evasive communications, and limited political will to cover the topic.