America’s Mistakes Podcast

Lewis Ress

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No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Sometimes we can correct them. Sometimes it’s better to be smart enough to avoid them in the first place. Why not try to anticipate the problem and avoid it? Join lawyer and author Lewis M. Ress as he dissects and offers solutions to America’s Mistakes.

MAY 12

Epstein, Iran, and AI: America's Dire Crossroads

Lewis M. Ress and host Peter Hesse discuss how recent events — the Epstein files, the conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil profits and gas prices, and the growing influence of AI — connect to broader political and social issues. They examine concerns about corporate power, election security, the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights, and the need for regulation of AI and industry to protect democracy and public welfare.

43 min
APR 13

Epstein, Iran and the Great Diversion: Behind the Headlines

Hosts Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis Ress examine the possible links between the Epstein scandal and current geopolitical events, including Melania Trump’s statement, the wars in Iran and Venezuela, and alleged efforts to divert public attention. The episode explores Trump’s ties to Epstein, Department of Justice handling of the files, the role of oil and political influence, and why victims and Congress face difficult decisions about testimony. The hosts promise a follow-up episode focused on oil and gas.

38 min
FEB 10

Epstein Files, Presidential Cover‑Ups, and the Road to Dictatorship

Peter Hesse and Lewis Ress examine the withheld Epstein files, alleged protections for Donald Trump by his allies, and the role of figures like Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche in shielding powerful people. The episode connects those revelations to wider diversions—border actions, foreign money and gifts, election interference, and threats to democratic norms—and ends with a call for civic awareness and action.

46 min
JAN 22

Is Trump Vulnerable to a Third Impeachment?

Hosts Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis Ress examine whether former President Trump could face a new impeachment, reviewing alleged abuses of power including use of government agencies, pardons, war powers, election interference, and Supreme Court involvement. The conversation covers past impeachments, legal grounds under the Constitution, potential investigations, and the broader political and legal implications for American democracy.

50 min
12/12/2025

Epstein Files, Rule 5, and the Politics of Silence

Peter Hesse and Lewis M. Ress unpack the Jeffrey Epstein saga, the unusual treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, and the political forces blocking full transparency. They also discuss Rule 5 subpoenas, impeachment procedures, and widening affordability gaps affecting American families.

58 min
10/28/2025

Supreme Court, Rights, and the No Kings March: Democracy on the Edge

In this episode Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis M. Ress examine economic pressures, rising costs of living and healthcare, and the political fallout from the No Kings March. They discuss threats to democracy — the Supreme Court, executive power, corruption, and controversies surrounding Epstein — and consider protests, boycotts, and the need for a coordinated political plan to protect civil liberties and voting rights.

1h 1m
10/11/2025

Epstein’s Hidden Network: Power, Corruption, and the Unreleased Files

In this episode of "America's Mistakes," host Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis M. Ress explore the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, its ties to powerful figures, and alleged legal cover-ups. They discuss attorney conflicts, the controversial non-prosecution deal, influential names on purported customer lists, and efforts to suppress or redact key documents. The conversation also touches on broader concerns about political influence, media involvement, and threats to democratic institutions, ending with calls for public accountability and further investigation.

45 min
08/26/2025

America's Mistakes: Epstein, Power and the Erosion of Justice

In this episode of America's Mistakes, hosts Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis M. Reff trace the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, the controversial plea deals, and the web of powerful figures tied to the scandal. They examine alleged cover-ups, conflicts of interest in the Department of Justice, and how the case touches issues of women's rights, accountability, and institutional failure. The conversation connects the Epstein story to broader concerns about the Supreme Court, political influence, and threats to democratic norms, and asks what the fallout means for victims, the legal system, and public trust.

55 min

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Sometimes we can correct them. Sometimes it’s better to be smart enough to avoid them in the first place. Why not try to anticipate the problem and avoid it? Join lawyer and author Lewis M. Ress as he dissects and offers solutions to America’s Mistakes.

Creator

Lewis Ress
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

23
Rating

Clean
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America’s Mistakes Podcast