{"podcast":{"title":"The Epstein Chronicles","slug":"the-epstein-chronicles-4089394","podcast_index_feed_id":4089394,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-epstein-chronicles","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74ea40788dd99ac7f02283669a63532e.jpg","author":"Bobby Capucci","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Jeffrey Epstein was a multi millionaire who had political and business ties to some of the most rich and powerful people in the world. From businessmen to politicians at the highest levels, Epstein broke bread with them all. Yet for years the Legacy media and the rest of high society looked the other way and ignored his behavior as multiple women came forward with allegations of abuse. Even after he was convicted and subsequently received a sweetheart deal those same so called elites welcomed him back with open arms. Now after his death and the arrest of Maxwell, the real story is starting to come together and the curtain has begun to be drawn back and what it has revealed is truly disturbing. From Princes to Ex Presidents, the cast of scoundrels in this play spans continents and political affiliations leaving us with a transcontinental criminal conspiracy possibly unlike any we have ever seen before. In this podcast we will explore all of the levels of Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal enterprise. From his most trusted assistants to obscure associates, we will leave no stone unturned as we swim through the muck searching for clarity and answers to some of the most pressing questio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:18:16.653536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles-4089394"},"episode":{"title":"The Epstein Shadow Over Bill Gates’ Philanthropic Empire Sparks Billionaire Revolt","slug":"the-epstein-shadow-over-bill-gates-philanthropic-empire-sparks-billionaire-revolt","published_at":"2026-06-02T03:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles-4089394/the-epstein-shadow-over-bill-gates-philanthropic-empire-sparks-billionaire-revolt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles-4089394","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epstein-shadow-over-bill-gates-philanthropic-empire-sparks-billionaire-revolt--72252380","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72252380/billgatescharityexodus.mp3","summary":"The Giving Pledge—founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—is facing growing backlash as several high-profile billionaires distance themselves from the initiative amid renewed scrutiny over Gates’ past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Critics, including Peter Thiel, have mocked the pledge as “Epstein-adjacent,” arguing that Gates’ ties to Epstein have tainted the philanthropic effort and damaged its credibility. Some prominent figures, such as Brian Armstrong, have already stepped away, while others have reportedly reconsidered their involvement, viewing the initiative as politically driven and increasingly controversial. Beyond the Epstein-related criticism, the pledge is also under fire for lacking accountability and enforcement, since participants are not legally required to follow through on their commitments and can delay donations for decades. Critics argue that much of the pledged wealth sits in foundations or donor-advised funds rather than reaching active charities, raising questions about the program’s real-world impact. While defenders of the pledge point to its global reach and hundreds of signatories, even insiders—including Melinda French Gates—have acknowledged that progress has been uneven and has fallen short of initial expectations. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Billionaires bolt from Bill Gates' scandal-scarred Giving Pledge as critics brand it 'Epstein-adjacent' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support .","meta_description":"The Giving Pledge—founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—is facing growing backlash as several high-profile billionaires distance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1042,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-epstein-chronicles-4089394/episodes/the-epstein-shadow-over-bill-gates-philanthropic-empire-sparks-billionaire-revolt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles-4089394/the-epstein-shadow-over-bill-gates-philanthropic-empire-sparks-billionaire-revolt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}