# 178: Trump Reverses Epstein Course (Again) + Alex Stein Calls + SKANKFEST!

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Podcast: [Broken Simulation with Sam Tripoli and Johnny Woodard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-simulation-with-sam-tripoli-and-johnny-woodard-641126)
Published: 2025-11-18T13:53:43+00:00
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## Resource

President Trump reverses course again on the Epstein files, after spending the week attacking Republicans who planned to vote for the release. That, plus we learn of a woman with real superpowers, the British government withholding important *****-19 data, and Sam talks Skankfest! Give the gift of a retreat this holiday season at www.quince.com/brokensim! Use the code "BROKEN" for 15 percent off at theperfectjean.nyc/BROKEN! Visit HIMS.com/BROKENSIM for your free online visit! For Sam's dates visit samtripoli.com/events! More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: patreon.com/brokensimulation Social media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodard Broken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard

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