Highest Power: Church + State Ep76: How Our Allegiance to Political Teams Leads Us to Excuse Sexual Abuse
Nov 20, 2025
The conversation opens with a powerful call for the release of Epstein files, featuring survivor testimonies. Political dynamics come into play as Trump frames Epstein's ties as a Democratic issue, creating tension within the GOP. The podcast uncovers the extent of media manipulation and partisan spin surrounding the case. Finally, it highlights a crucial point: political loyalty often silences abuse allegations, pushing for greater accountability and a survivor-centered approach to justice.
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Survivor Testimony Opens Episode
- A survivor's voice proclaims she and many others suffered serious abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
- That testimony anchors the episode's demand to release files and expose systemic failures.
Bipartisan Vote, Political Pushback
- The House passed the bill 427 to 1 and the Senate via unanimous consent to release Epstein files.
- Yet Speaker Johnson and the White House expressed disappointment and concern about amendments and content.
Political Theater Can Obstruct Accountability
- Political leaders may publicly support release while privately minimizing or manipulating evidence.
- Rick Pidcock and Jen Psaki note tactics like investigations or 'sanitizing' files can delay accountability.