What Should Libertarians Make of the Epstein Files?
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine what, if anything, the Jeffrey Epstein saga reveals about the MAGA movement and its ties to conspiracy culture. They debate whether the scandal could derail President Donald Trump’s agenda or simply reinforce the need for more government transparency. The editors also weigh in on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s explosive allegations that former President Barack Obama and his administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” to discredit Trump’s 2016 victory. Then they turn to the GOP’s $9 billion Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) rescission bill and its impact on public broadcasting. Plus, a listener question prompts reflections on how the Roundtable crew really gets along behind the scenes.
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00:26—Epstein conspiracies come full circle
06:13—The Epstein files and government transparency
16:52—Trump’s made-for-TV administration showing cracks
21:42—Gabbard and the treasonous conspiracy accusations
38:03—Listener question on panelist relationships
45:27—DOGE rescissions and public broadcasting cuts
56:08—The declining influence of institutional media
1:00:28—Weekly cultural recommendations
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