{"podcast":{"title":"The Moscow Murders and More","slug":"the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377","podcast_index_feed_id":6558377,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5852883/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85a2c7fb3ddf19fac8a354e1e0ad41b8.jpg","author":"Bobby Capucci","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Moscow is a city located in northern Idaho, United States, with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is the largest city and the county seat of Latah County. The city is situated in the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, and is surrounded by wheat fields, forests, and mountains.Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which is the state's flagship institution and a major research university. The university is a significant contributor to the local economy, and many businesses in the city are directly or indirectly tied to the university. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performance venues.In terms of recreation, Moscow has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Latah Trail, the Moscow Mountain Trail System, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Moscow Farmers Market, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Renaissance Fair. However, things would change forever after Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were murdered in the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022. What followed…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T20:22:33.491270+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377"},"episode":{"title":"DOJ Under Fire: Todd Blanche Defends Epstein Files Release Amid Mounting Scrutiny","slug":"doj-under-fire-todd-blanche-defends-epstein-files-release-amid-mounting-scrutiny","published_at":"2026-06-05T04:30:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377/doj-under-fire-todd-blanche-defends-epstein-files-release-amid-mounting-scrutiny","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doj-under-fire-todd-blanche-defends-epstein-files-release-amid-mounting-scrutiny--72324202","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72324202/blanchedefends.mp3","summary":"Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly defended the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, insisting that the department has complied with legal requirements to release materials tied to the case. He stated that investigators have already disclosed all documents that can be made public under the law, while maintaining that Epstein’s death in federal custody was ruled a suicide despite acknowledged procedural failures at the jail. Blanche also indicated that while the case is technically still open, any additional charges or actions would depend on the emergence of new, substantiated evidence rather than speculation or public pressure. At the same time, the situation is drawing increasing criticism from lawmakers and observers who argue that the disclosures have been incomplete, overly redacted, and lacking transparency about Epstein’s broader network. Some members of Congress and outside critics suggest that key information may still be withheld, fueling suspicions about the extent of institutional accountability. Blanche pushed back on those claims, arguing that legal constraints—such as protecting victims and avoiding the release of unverified allegations—limit what can be made public. The clash reflects a widening gap between official assurances that the matter has been handled appropriately and ongoing demands for deeper disclosure and accountability. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Deputy AG Blanche defends DOJ’s work on Epstein case ahead of closed-door Hill briefing | CNN Politics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support .","meta_description":"Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly defended the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, insisting that the department has c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":854,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377/episodes/doj-under-fire-todd-blanche-defends-epstein-files-release-amid-mounting-scrutiny/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more-6558377/doj-under-fire-todd-blanche-defends-epstein-files-release-amid-mounting-scrutiny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}