From Shutdown to Showdown: The Epstein Files Are Finally Back in Play (11/12/25)

A bipartisan effort in the United States House of Representatives is on the cusp of forcing a vote to release previously withheld government records connected to Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The mechanism is a discharge petition—which, once it receives 218 signatures, compels the House Speaker to schedule the vote. With the planned swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) poised to provide the crucial 218th signature, the measure could move to the floor in early December if no procedural hurdles arise..That said, the maneuver is rooted in broader partisan and procedural tensions. Speaker Mike Johnson faces criticism for delaying Grijalva's swearing-in amid a House recess, which opponents say was meant to stall the petition and avoid a vote. Johnson maintains the petition is redundant given an ongoing House oversight investigation. Even if the vote proceeds in the House, significant obstacles remain: the Senate and the White House would need to approve the measure for full document release.The showdown  is set.    Who will blink first?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Here’s how the House battle over the Epstein files will play out - POLITICOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 18min

The original prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein in Florida wasn’t just mishandled — it was corrupted from within. Three prosecutors from the same U.S. Attorney’s Office—Bruce Reinhardt, Lilly Sanchez, and Matt Menchel—quit during or immediately after the Epstein investigation and went to work for him or his associates. That isn’t coincidence; that’s the anatomy of a fix. Each of them had access to confidential case information and leveraged that insider knowledge to cash in, turning justice into a commodity. Then, when the Office of the Inspector General reviewed it, the watchdog that should have barked called it merely “bad judgment,” effectively normalizing what was blatant ethical rot. In any other case, this would have been criminal, but in Epstein’s world, betrayal was just another business decision—and the DOJ let it slide.The result was a system that protected predators and punished truth. Epstein’s freedom wasn’t an accident; it was a purchase, bought through a revolving door of prosecutors-turned-defenders, cushioned by bureaucrats too cowardly to act. The OIG’s weak response proved that institutional loyalty outweighed moral duty, and that’s why none of these people have faced consequences. If three prosecutors can defect to a child trafficker’s payroll without consequence, then the justice system is broken by design. Congress should have dragged them in years ago, put them under oath, and made them answer for it. Until that happens, every promise of accountability is hollow, every “lesson learned” meaningless, and the fix remains exactly where Epstein left it — alive, protected, and thriving inside the walls of justice itself.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 14min

Prince Andrew has become the royal family’s permanent embarrassment—a man so toxic that even his own relatives now keep him at arm’s length. Once the Queen’s beloved son and a fixture at royal gatherings, he is now the pariah of the monarchy, stripped of his military titles, patronages, and any semblance of public duty. His name alone evokes scandal, his presence a reminder of the Epstein catastrophe that refuses to fade. Invitations to official functions quietly stopped arriving, and the palace’s inner circle made it clear that his rehabilitation was off the table. The man who once strutted with entitlement now shuffles through Windsor’s halls in isolation, a ghost among royals who would rather pretend he isn’t there.Even family holidays have become awkward exercises in avoidance. At Christmas and Easter gatherings in Sandringham and Balmoral, Andrew’s presence is reportedly tolerated, not welcomed—a concession to bloodline rather than affection. He is kept out of official family photos, and the public is carefully shielded from any image that might suggest he’s been forgiven. Behind the palace walls, he eats with a smaller group or arrives late to avoid uncomfortable encounters, while his siblings maintain polite distance. Once the Queen’s “favorite son,” Andrew is now the relative no one wants to sit next to—a man whose downfall has made him a living reminder of the monarchy’s most shameful chapter.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 24min

Queen Elizabeth’s deep affection for Prince Andrew blinded her to his flaws and shielded him from the consequences of his own arrogance. From the moment he was born, Andrew was said to be her favorite—her “darling boy”—and that sentiment became a shield he would hide behind for decades. Even as whispers of inappropriate behavior, financial improprieties, and questionable friendships grew louder, the Queen consistently stepped in to protect him. She refused to believe the worst, brushing off concerns as gossip and assuming that the monarchy’s institutional authority could outlast any scandal. When the Epstein connection surfaced, she leaned into that same instinct, surrounding him with the palace’s most trusted handlers and instructing courtiers to minimize the damage rather than confront the truth.But that unwavering loyalty ultimately detonated in spectacular fashion. By standing by Andrew for too long, the Queen not only undermined her own moral authority but tainted the institution she spent seventy years preserving. The infamous BBC “Newsnight” interview—Andrew’s catastrophic attempt to clear his name—became a global humiliation that exposed the rot her protection had allowed to fester. In the end, she was forced to strip him of his titles and banish him from public duties, a move that must have pained her deeply. Yet the damage was done: her favoritism turned into her Achilles’ heel, proving that even the most revered monarch could be undone not by enemies, but by the blindness of maternal love.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 47min

Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell shared a bond that went far deeper than casual friendship—it was one built on privilege, shared social circles, and a mutual sense of untouchability. They moved in the same rarefied world of aristocrats, billionaires, and power brokers where discretion was currency and boundaries were elastic. Maxwell, the daughter of disgraced media mogul Robert Maxwell, found in Andrew both status and protection within royal circles, while he found in her a glamorous, well-connected confidante who opened doors to an elite international network. Their rapport was easy, flirtatious, and enduring; she was often described as his “gatekeeper” and closest companion during the 1990s and early 2000s, attending royal events and social gatherings that blurred the line between friendship and partnership.That closeness, however, became radioactive once her connection to Jeffrey Epstein exploded into public view. Andrew’s decades-long relationship with Maxwell became impossible to separate from the broader scandal, as photos, flight logs, and witness statements linked them together at Epstein’s properties. Even after Epstein’s first conviction, Andrew reportedly maintained contact with her, suggesting a bond built on deep loyalty—or shared secrets. In the end, Maxwell’s downfall dragged Andrew down with her, transforming their once-glittering alliance into a cautionary tale of arrogance and denial. What was once whispered about as a friendship of privilege and trust is now remembered as a partnership that helped destroy both their reputations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 35min

Prince Andrew was branded an “egotist” by a former head of royal security after continued controversy over his insistence on keeping a taxpayer-funded £3 million-a-year police protection detail, despite no longer being a working royal. The former officer, who once oversaw protection for the royal household, accused the Duke of York of exhibiting an inflated sense of self-importance by refusing to accept that his public role—and the privileges that came with it—had long since ended. His remarks reflected broader frustration within both royal and policing circles, where many believed Andrew’s demands for elite security were rooted in pride rather than legitimate necessity.The criticism came at a time when Andrew’s reputation was already in tatters following his association with Jeffrey Epstein and his disastrous Newsnight interview. Once viewed as a key member of the royal family, he had become a figure of ridicule and embarrassment—isolated, stripped of official duties, and reliant on family resources to maintain his lifestyle. The “egotist” label encapsulated how many inside and outside the palace viewed him: as a man unable to let go of the trappings of a past life, clinging to status symbols that no longer reflected his reality.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 12min

During the civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Prince Andrew, the Duke’s legal team was widely mocked for appearing to scrape the bottom of the barrel in search of credible character witnesses. Instead of producing anyone with real moral weight or first-hand knowledge to vouch for him, Andrew’s defense relied on weak, contradictory claims — including his infamous “I don’t sweat” explanation and statements attempting to discredit Giuffre’s recollection of events. His lawyers even sought broad discovery into Giuffre’s past finances, social life, and mental health, a tactic viewed by many as desperate and irrelevant. The strategy looked less like a robust defense and more like an attempt to sling mud in the absence of evidence or credible allies willing to stand beside him.Observers noted that the Duke’s inability to produce legitimate witnesses spoke volumes about his crumbling credibility and isolation. Instead of respected public figures, his legal team leaned on peripheral associates and technical arguments that only underscored how far he had fallen from royal grace. Even the court pressed for testimony from Giuffre’s husband and psychologist — a clear sign that Andrew’s side had failed to offer anyone of substance. By the time the case was heading toward trial, the optics were catastrophic: a once-powerful prince reduced to scavenging for defenders while the walls of public opinion and legal scrutiny closed in around him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

12 Marras 20min