The Daily Show: Ears Edition Epstein Emails Reveal "Bubba" Bombshell About Trump & Republicans Pretend It’s NBD | Christiane Amanpour
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Nov 18, 2025 
Christiane Amanpour, an accomplished international journalist and CNN's chief international anchor, discusses the latest revelations from the Epstein emails with Jon Stewart. They delve into the unsettling connections between powerful figures like Trump and Clinton, the media's reluctance to confront the scandal, and the necessity of truth-based journalism. Amanpour emphasizes the importance of accountability, the impact of investigative reporting, and how the continuous flow of information shapes public perception and political divides. They also spotlight the global threats facing journalists today.
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Emails Are Shockingly Plain
- The newly surfaced Epstein emails contain blunt, explicit exchanges linking powerful figures and provocative claims.
- Jon Stewart highlights how the content's plainness makes it hard for defenders to claim it's all coded or misread.
'Nothing To Hide' Rings Hollow
- Trump publicly insisting "we have nothing to hide" rings hollow because he could declassify files himself.
- Stewart argues refusal to release files suggests there is, in fact, something to hide.
Epstein's Reach Crossed Every Elite Circle
- Epstein's wide social network spanned politicians, royalty, business and intellectual elites across parties and countries.
- Stewart stresses this shows an upper stratosphere where petty differences vanish, enabling impunity.