Tangle The new report on Trump and Epstein.
Jul 21, 2025
The podcast dives into recent allegations linking President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, including a defamation lawsuit against a major newspaper. It examines the political ramifications of this controversy and critiques the connection between the two figures, highlighting public perceptions and ongoing investigations. The discussion also addresses the challenge of distinguishing between speculation and established fact in the narrative. Additionally, funding cuts to NPR and PBS are explored, alongside intriguing insights into America's paranormal hotspots.
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Epstein Story Fuels Bipartisan Outrage
- Democrats using the Epstein story animate political controversy and highlight unflattering facts about Trump's relationship with Epstein.
- The bipartisan outrage may restore public trust by challenging perceived elite corruption linked to Epstein.
Right's Skepticism of Epstein Reports
- The right views the Wall Street Journal story as another politically motivated attempt to harm Trump through dubious evidence.
- They caution that unsealing grand jury testimony risks unfair public suspicion of innocent people due to legal secrecy norms.
Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Public Broadcasting
- Cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting eliminate federal funding but do not severely impact NPR or PBS operations.
- NPR relies on about 1% federal funding, while PBS gets about 15%; most funding comes from audience donations.