The Epstein Files Book Club

Elise Hu and Jena Friedman
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A show where comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu break down the latest revelations from the trove of documents released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sprawling network of powerful people. We're trying to understand what’s real, what’s not and what we can do about it.

Episodes

  1. 7H AGO

    Was This Victoria's Secret?

    Updates on the latest fallout from the release of the most recent trove of Epstein documents. Those affected include Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at the major investment bank Goldman Sachs, and the CEO of Dubai’s largest port. Plus, a deeper dive into retail magnate Les Wexner, the man responsible for much of Epstein’s money, his New York mansion, and his jet. Mentioned in this episode: DOJ’s letter naming 300+ prominent people Kathy Ruemmler steps down from Goldman Sachs Wasserman to sell his agency Head of Dubai ports giant quits Forrner Norweigan Prime Minister charged with corruption Rho Khanna on seeking justice Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon by Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez Jean Luc Brunel dies by suicide Faith Kates leaves her agency, NEXT Models The New Yorker’s David Remnick interviews Julie K Brown Julie K. Brown’s reporting on Alex Acosta and the non-prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein Anne P Mitchell’s Substackeliseandjena [at] gmail.com is our email, Patreon.com/epsteinfilesbookclub is our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Maybe The Cold War Never Ended?

    Betches Media Co-Founder Sami Sage joins Elise and Jena this week to discuss the systemic flaws to bear in mind as we continue our reading, and why Steve Bannon is a fulcrum in, well, all of this. Plus, context on AG Pam Bondi’s combative testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the latest fallout from the files, and Jena makes a provocative bet. Mentioned in this episode: Ghislane Maxwell wants to cut a deal ​​Howard Lutnick faces calls to resign Chappell Roan and other artists leave Casey Wasserman Lawmakers react to unredacted files Massie and Khanna release a list of six co-conspirators Four Takeaways from Pam Bondi’s testimony before House Judiciary Watch exchange between Ted Lieu and AG Pam Bondi  Sami Sage on Threads Betches Media Steve Bannon and Epstein and a global populist movement Bannon and Epstein on Justice Brett Kavanaugh  The implications of the SCOTUS Chevron decision Dr. Mark Landon received payments from Jeffrey Epstein Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick Jeffrey Epstein and Leon Black Les Wexner of Victoria’s Secret and Jeffrey Epstein Morning Announcements podcast Find Jena @jenafriedman on Instagram, or on her YouTube or Substack Find Elise @elisewho on Instagram, @whoelise on TikTok, or on Substack Join our Patreon at patreon.com/epsteinfilesbookclub where we have a running chat with the community and will start putting up video episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  3. FEB 10

    Out of the Rabbit Hole

    We’ve got a rundown of the latest headlines in the Epstein fallout, including the Epstein friends both domestic and abroad who are resigning from their posts — as ambassadors and protein bar advisors. Then, Jena reviews Virginia Giuffre’s memoir and why it’s so important, and Elise digs into Lawrence Summers and his anxiety over “Yellow Peril.” Mentioned in this episode: Ghislane Maxwell testifying before a Congressional subcommittee Survivors’ Superbowl spot A Threads post about the way the files were released  Valeria Chomsky’s apology saying they were ‘careless’ about Epstein Brad Karp at Paul Weiss "60 Minutes"pulling the Peter Attia segment  Dave McPhillips CEO of Chuck E Cheese Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre The Larry Summers-Jeff Epstein chat about “Yellow Peril” Join our Patreon at patreon.com/epsteinfilesbookclub where we have a running chat with the community and video episodes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  4. FEB 6

    We're Processing This Together

    This week, we decided to start podcasting to talk about the files. Jena and Elise riff on why the Epstein story is so important, as it's tied into wealth and power in this moment, and how they'd love a community to come together to process the sheer volume of information we're learning from the Epstein investigations. To support the show, spread the word. And you can join our live chat and community at patreon.com/epsteinfilesbookclub, where we will post exclusive video episodes each week and other member extras. Profits will go to RAINN, to support and advocate for victims of sexual violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Epstein Files Book Club

    The Epstein Files Book Club is a show where comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu break down the latest revelations from the trove of documents released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sprawling network of powerful people to try to understand what’s real, what’s not and what we can do about it. Join us as we try to get to the bottom of one of the craziest and widest reaching scandals of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min

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A show where comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu break down the latest revelations from the trove of documents released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sprawling network of powerful people. We're trying to understand what’s real, what’s not and what we can do about it.

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