The Epstein Files with Sam and Amy

More than 12 Epstein victims were seated in the chamber as guests of Democratic lawmakers at the State of the Union — and Trump didn't acknowledge them once. Sam notes that virtually no mainstream outlet covered this either, meaning the silence was effectively doubled. Amy isn't surprised: ignoring victims has been the tool of choice for powerful men throughout this entire story. Pam Bondi and the limits of DOJ independence. Sam and Amy dig into who actually has the power to release the files. Amy makes the legal case that the DOJ is an independent agency — and that Pam Bondi could technically release everything tomorrow, get fired, and still have done the right thing. But the pattern holds across administrations: Merrick Garland didn't release anything either, and neither did any attorney general before him. Bill Gates apologizes — sort of. In an internal town hall at the Gates Foundation, Gates reportedly apologized to staff for two extramarital affairs and for bringing Gates Foundation executives into…

Sam and Amy kick off a new format — breaking down the biggest Epstein-related news from the past 24 hours, rapid-fire. The State of the Union confrontation. More than a dozen Epstein victims, including Virginia Giuffre's brother and sister-in-law, were invited by Democratic lawmakers to attend Trump's State of the Union address. Sam and Amy discuss whether Trump will acknowledge them or simply look away — and note that Pam Bondi has already set that precedent. Norway's former Prime Minister attempts suicide. Jagland, who is under investigation in connection with Epstein, attempted to take his own life after learning he was being investigated. Amy reflects on what this moment means for the victims who have spent 20 years fighting to stay alive while waiting for any accountability at all. Following Epstein's money — and who's blocking the trail. Nearly all of Epstein's fortune is now believed to trace back to Les Wexner. Amy explains that the DOJ could subpoena every relevant bank record in a matter of days —…

The Epstein Files with Sam & Amy: Accountability, Cover-Ups, and the Men Protecting Each Other The news cycle around the Epstein files keeps accelerating — and Sam and Amy are keeping pace. In this episode, they break down the latest developments, from Peter Attia's quiet departure from CBS to Prince Andrew's arrest, and ask the question that keeps coming up: why does it take this long for consequences to catch up with powerful people? Amy and Sam dig into the deposition of Les Wexner — the Victoria's Secret founder who flew congressional representatives to his Ohio home rather than appearing in Washington — and unpack a jaw-dropping email that may be the most self-incriminating thing in the entire files. Sam brings the conversation to Harvard, Haverford, and Dartmouth, where buildings named after Epstein associates are now facing pressure to come down. They also examine the informal economy Epstein built around himself — not just trafficking young women, but trafficking relationships, settlements, and…

We spent hours in the Epstein files. Here's what we found. Not what you'd expect. Not what the headlines tell you. After reading through emails, documents, and court filings, one thing became undeniable: we are not playing the same game as the people in these files. We're not even playing by the same rules. The distance between ordinary life and the world Epstein occupied isn't just financial. It's structural. It's the difference between a system built to protect you and one built to protect them. In this episode, Sam and Amy dig into what the Epstein files actually reveal, including the mechanics of how someone like Epstein operated, who he connected, and why it took this long for any of it to see daylight. What we covered: Epstein wasn't just a predator. He was a fixer. He brokered access to elite schools, private islands, and power brokers at the highest levels of government and finance. He earned $25 million negotiating a settlement between a Rothschild bank and the U.S. government. The abuse and the…

Goldman Sachs just let their chief legal counsel resign in five months. She called Jeffrey Epstein "Uncle Jeffrey." Kathy Ruemmler was the White House Counsel under Obama. She was the Deputy Attorney General who prosecuted Enron executives for lying. She famously said of them: "They could have chosen to tell the truth. They chose to lie." And then she spent years lying about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Over 10,000 emails just dropped. Not a "loose professional relationship" like she claimed. He bought her shoes. A Hermès bag. They signed emails "XOXO." He counseled her on her love life, her career decisions, whether to give up her $10,000-a-month New York apartment to become Attorney General. Goldman Sachs stood by her. Until yesterday. When she "resigned." But here's the thing: She doesn't leave until June 30th. Five more months. Five more months of her salary. Five more months representing Goldman Sachs. And CEO David Solomon said he "reluctantly accepted" her resignation, calling her a "mentor"…

Casey Wasserman is overseeing LA's $7 billion Olympic project while his name appears in Epstein flight logs. We need to talk about who gets a pass in America. In this conversation, I sit down with Samantha Ettus to discuss something most people won't touch: Casey Wasserman's documented connections to Jeffrey Epstein, his current role leading the LA Olympic Committee, and what this tells us about accountability in America. We're not speculating. We're reading from court documents. Flight logs. Sealed records that paint a picture no one wants to see. Here's what we cover: The Wasserman Question Why is a man whose name appears in Epstein documents leading a $7 billion public project? Who decided this was acceptable? And why aren't more people asking these questions? The Accountability Gap From the legal system to corporate boards to Olympic committees, we examine who gets held accountable and who gets a pass. Spoiler: It's not random. The Epstein Network We discuss the broader implications of the Epstein case,…

In this episode, we dive into the shocking revelations from the recently leaked Epstein files and examine the web of powerful figures connected to this devastating case. We explore the bipartisan Epstein Transparency Act led by Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey, discuss the troubling complicity of those who remained silent, and question the media's role in holding power accountable. From high-profile names to everyday enablers, we confront the uncomfortable truths about systemic abuse and why transparency matters now more than ever. This isn't just a political issue—it's an American issue demanding justice for victims.

This episode explores the disturbing revelations from the Epstein files and examines how wealth, power, and status have led some influential figures to make morally compromising choices. We discuss the complicity of those who turned a blind eye to serious wrongdoing to protect their positions, the normalization of unethical behavior among elites, and why accountability remains so elusive. While not everyone in power is guilty, the silence and inaction of many raise critical questions about our values and what it takes to protect the vulnerable. Join us for an unflinching look at power dynamics, moral responsibility, and how we can demand better from our leaders.

In this explosive episode, Amy and Sam dig deeper into the newly released Epstein files, examining why powerful institutions continue to protect perpetrators while exposing victims. We start by revisiting Melinda Gates' final interview before her divorce was announced — the one we recorded with her on What's Her Story. When asked what she and Bill last argued about, Melinda carefully answered "time" and who would spend it on what. Now we understand the full context: Bill's connections to Epstein, the Russian escorts, the STDs. The impossible position she was put in as spouse to someone implicated in the files becomes heartbreakingly clear. Then there's the Amy Robach problem. Remember when she was caught on hot mic saying she had the Virginia Giuffre story three years before it aired? ABC killed that interview because they didn't want to lose access to Will and Kate. The network chose a royal photo op over exposing a pedophile. Now that Amy is an independent journalist with her own platform, where is that…

Samantha Ettus and Amy Nelson interviewed Melinda Gates on their podcast, What's Her Story with Sam and Amy. It turned out to be Melinda's last pre-divorce discussion. We asked her what she and Bill fought about - and Melinda did NOT say Jeffrey Epstein. But now we know. With this as a starting point, Sam and Amy invite you to join their daily dive into the Epstein Files. From the salacious to the tragic, this saga never seems to end. Who will it catch next