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A lawyer representing many of Epstein's accusers. Michael Tracey criticizes him as an 'extortionist' who has profited immensely from the case through settlements.
An investigative journalist for the Miami Herald whose 2018 series on Jeffrey Epstein is credited with bringing the case back into the national spotlight, though Michael Tracey criticizes her work for alleged errors.
A prominent lawyer who was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. She later recanted her claim against him, a fact Michael Tracey uses to question the reliability of other accusations.
A key accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew. Michael Tracey questions her credibility, citing her recanted allegations and labeling her as a central figure in the 'Epstein Mythology'.
A close associate and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, convicted for her role in recruiting, grooming, and trafficking young girls for him.
A billionaire businessman and founder of L Brands, considered by many to be the primary source of Jeffrey Epstein's initial wealth and power, having given him power of attorney over his finances.
A member of the British royal family whose arrest and deep connection to Jeffrey Epstein are discussed as a significant development in the ongoing scandal.
A citizen journalist who joins the podcast to discuss his AI-assisted research into Reid Hoffman's connections with Jeffrey Epstein, concluding that Hoffman lied about the extent of their relationship.
A skeptical journalist and guest on the podcast who criticizes what he calls 'Epstein Mythology', arguing it's a media-fueled moral panic based on unreliable claims and driven by financial incentives for alleged victims and their lawyers.
A guest on the podcast from Breaking Points who believes the Epstein story reveals an 'Epstein class' that operates above the law, suggesting Epstein's true power was in money laundering and intelligence connections.
Former lead designer at Apple, reportedly in talks with OpenAI to design a new consumer AI device.