
From Riyadh to Wall Street: The Education of Jeffrey Epstein in Secrets and Shadows (Part 2) (8/19/25)
Jeffrey Epstein’s story doesn’t begin with the penthouse, the island, or the mugshot—it begins in the shadows of the Cold War. In the 1980s, he worked as a financial adviser for Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, a man entangled in the Iran–Contra scandal and the massive Al-Yamamah arms deal. Through Khashoggi, British defense contractor Douglas Leese, and financier Steven Hoffenberg, Epstein was introduced to a world where money moved invisibly, arms were traded for oil, and intelligence agencies relied on businessmen as covert intermediaries. These early associations taught him the culture of power: secrets were currency, crimes could be reframed as strategy, and the right connections offered protection from the law.Epstein didn’t invent this playbook—he adapted it. Where Khashoggi traded weapons and oil, Epstein traded access and leverage, turning young victims into bargaining chips in a network of elites. His empire mirrored the same operating principles he absorbed in the 1980s: plausible deniability, hidden money flows, and the insulation of power. This is why his story is more than personal depravity—it’s proof that the system itself breeds and shields men like him. Epstein wasn’t a glitch in the matrix. He was the proof that it works, and the machinery that built him is still running, still producing new Epsteins, waiting for their turn in the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 12min

From Riyadh to Wall Street: The Education of Jeffrey Epstein in Secrets and Shadows (Part 1) (8/19/25)
Jeffrey Epstein’s story doesn’t begin with the penthouse, the island, or the mugshot—it begins in the shadows of the Cold War. In the 1980s, he worked as a financial adviser for Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, a man entangled in the Iran–Contra scandal and the massive Al-Yamamah arms deal. Through Khashoggi, British defense contractor Douglas Leese, and financier Steven Hoffenberg, Epstein was introduced to a world where money moved invisibly, arms were traded for oil, and intelligence agencies relied on businessmen as covert intermediaries. These early associations taught him the culture of power: secrets were currency, crimes could be reframed as strategy, and the right connections offered protection from the law.Epstein didn’t invent this playbook—he adapted it. Where Khashoggi traded weapons and oil, Epstein traded access and leverage, turning young victims into bargaining chips in a network of elites. His empire mirrored the same operating principles he absorbed in the 1980s: plausible deniability, hidden money flows, and the insulation of power. This is why his story is more than personal depravity—it’s proof that the system itself breeds and shields men like him. Epstein wasn’t a glitch in the matrix. He was the proof that it works, and the machinery that built him is still running, still producing new Epsteins, waiting for their turn in the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 10min

Former Attorney General Bill Barr Gives His Jeffrey Epstein Related Testimony To Congress (8/19/25)
Bill Barr’s closed-door appearance before the House Oversight Committee was less an act of revelation and more of carefully dosed denial and damage control. While he acknowledged Epstein’s death resulted from a “perfect storm of screw-ups,” he denied awareness of missing surveillance footage or any so-called “client list” of associates. And despite widespread media focus on camera blind spots and unmonitored jail lapses, Barr insisted no evidence had emerged contradicting the official suicide determinationCritics argue that Barr’s testimony underscored the DOJ’s reluctance to fully own up to systemic failure. His assertion that he was “personally satisfied” with the outcome—and his resistance to acknowledging deeper institutional faults—fueled the notion that his role was protecting narrative more than uncovering truth. The hearing did little to quell concerns, instead leaving many in Congress and the public convinced there’s more yet to emerge.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr tells House he saw no evidence linking Trump to Epstein crimes: Comer | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 12min

Morning Update: From “No There There” to Epstein Subpoenas Everywhere (8/19/25)
The Department of Justice has long insisted that the Epstein saga was finished—“case closed.” Yet their own actions betray that claim. First it was silence and finality, but then came talk of unsealing grand jury documents and revisiting Ghislaine Maxwell. Congress issued subpoenas, and now the DOJ is handing over files that supposedly had no relevance. Every new disclosure undercuts the official line, showing that closure was less about truth and more about containment.What we see now is a narrative unraveling. If the case was truly over, there would be no need for backtracking, no new files, no congressional tug-of-war for evidence. Instead, the DOJ’s tall tale of finality looks more like an attempt at control—managing perception while the cracks in their story keep widening. The truth they swore didn’t exist is still leaking out, and it’s becoming clear that “case closed” was never the ending. It was the cover-up.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ to begin turning over Jeffrey Epstein probe files: GOP chairmanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 14min

Mega Edition: The Grindingly Slow Process Of The OIG Investigation Into Epstein's Death (8/18/25)
The release of the Office of Inspector General’s report on Jeffrey Epstein’s death was marked by a delay so drawn out that it raised more questions than it answered. Epstein died in August 2019, yet the OIG report—supposedly the definitive account of the failures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center—did not surface until mid-2023. That nearly four-year gap created an atmosphere of suspicion, where the public was left to speculate in the absence of transparency. For a case of such magnitude, involving one of the most notorious prisoners in U.S. custody, the government’s inability—or unwillingness—to produce timely findings came across as stonewalling rather than due diligence. Each year that ticked by without answers only deepened the impression that the investigation was less about accountability and more about managing fallout.Critics have argued that the slow pace betrayed the very purpose of oversight. The OIG is meant to reassure the public that even the federal system can police itself, but when it takes nearly half a decade to confirm “errors” that were obvious within days of Epstein’s death—broken cameras, sleeping guards, falsified logs—the credibility of the process collapses. Instead of restoring confidence, the delay reinforced the perception that the system was dragging its feet, hoping the public’s outrage would fade. By the time the report finally arrived, many saw it as an afterthought: a bureaucratic box checked too late to matter, more a shield for officials than a search for truth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein Death: Justice Department Still Hasn't Released Report (businessinsider.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 42min

In Their Own Words: Mary Doe And Her Allegations Against Jeffrey Epstein (8/19/25)
Mary Doe alleges that Jeffrey Epstein began exploiting her when she was just sixteen years old. According to her claims, he drew her into his orbit by preying on her vulnerabilities, offering financial support and a sense of belonging that soon gave way to dependency and control. Once she was ensnared, Epstein allegedly manipulated her through a combination of intimidation and emotional coercion, ensuring that she remained bound to him. This control was not incidental but deliberate—designed to make her feel as though she had no path to escape his influence or report his abuse without risking further harm or losing her only source of support.Her allegations mirror what many other survivors have said about Epstein’s calculated methods: a systematic pattern of grooming, exploitation, and long-term manipulation that relied on trapping victims in cycles of reliance and fear. Mary Doe’s claims underscore the predatory strategy Epstein employed across multiple victims—exploiting their youth, their economic needs, and their lack of power. Rather than isolated misconduct, the picture painted by her case is one of methodical abuse that was sustained over time, reinforcing the argument that Epstein’s crimes were built on structure and planning, not chance encounters.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DisplayFile.aspx (vicourts.org)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 37min

Mega Edition: Jes Staley And The Third Party Reply Memorandum In Support Of Dismissal (8/18/25)
James Staley’s reply memorandum in support of his motion for summary judgment argues that he should not be held liable in the case brought by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He asserts that there is no evidence proving his involvement in or knowledge of any alleged misconduct, specifically emphasizing that the claims lack material facts directly linking him to any fraudulent activities or conspiracies. Staley requests the court to dismiss the claims against him based on the lack of substantive evidence, arguing that the legal standards for summary judgment have been.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.591653.332.0.pdf (courtlistener.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
19 Aug 22min

Alan Dershowitz And The Threats To Sue Michael Cohen Over Jeffrey Epstein Comments
Alan Dershowitz’s comments about potentially suing Michael Cohen over statements linking him to Jeffrey Epstein reflected a defensive legal strategy aimed at protecting his reputation. Dershowitz has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and framed Cohen’s remarks as defamatory. By raising the prospect of a lawsuit, he positioned himself as someone seeking to challenge those statements through formal legal channels rather than allowing them to circulate unchecked. His response was characteristic of a high-profile attorney using the law as a means of addressing reputational harm in a public dispute.From a broader perspective, the episode illustrates how litigation is often employed by prominent figures facing reputational challenges tied to controversial associations. Defamation law allows individuals to pursue damages if false and harmful claims are made against them, though such cases also raise complex questions about free speech and public discourse. Dershowitz’s stance toward Cohen underscored the tension between preserving one’s reputation and navigating the fallout of being connected—directly or indirectly—to Epstein. In this sense, the situation was less about uncovering new facts regarding Epstein and more about the legal and rhetorical strategies used by those whose names surface in his orbit.(commercia at 7:36)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Alan Dershowitz Says He's Suing Michael Cohen Over Epstein Claims (thedailybeast.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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