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Senators Never Asked Blanche the Most Obvious Epstein Question (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com On a week that tested both of them, Sarah and Andrew discuss: Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, and Trump's prime-time speech on election interference. Andrew walks through the cross-examination Senate Democrats didn't run—the statements that went unchallenged, the follow-ups nobody asked, and the one question about the withheld Epstein files that Blanche has still never answered. Then: why he thinks dismantling the government's election-security apparatus isn't neglect, but the point.Also discussed: the $1.776 billion payout, the document absolving Trump of tax liability, what Blanche told the Epstein victims that simply isn't true, and why Andrew keeps calling BS. show notes: Andrew Weissmann's new book, Liar’s Kingdom , is out now. Watch, listen and leave a comment . The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube . Leave us a review and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ so more people can find this important show from The Bulwark. Access to this show’s community comments and ad-free editions is available exclusively for Bulwark+ members here and on the Bulwark App —available now in the Apple and Google App stores. Bulwark+ members can also listen ad-free on your podcast player of choice— click SET UP here .