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Epstein Files, Rule 5, and the Politics of Silence
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- America’s Mistakes Podcast
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- Dec 12, 2025
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- 3485
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Summary
Peter Hesse and Lewis M. Ress unpack the Jeffrey Epstein saga, the unusual treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, and the political forces blocking full transparency. They also discuss Rule 5 subpoenas, impeachment procedures, and widening affordability gaps affecting American families.