{"podcast":{"title":"The True Crime Tapes","slug":"the-true-crime-tapes-5596626","podcast_index_feed_id":5596626,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5621851/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes--5621851","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f806e002b2c7e16b01b7ca1308804c60.jpg","author":"Bobby Capucci","episode_count":1000,"summary":"The True Crime Tapes pulls you into the shadowy depths of the criminal underworld, where the line between justice and chaos is razor-thin. Each episode dissects the minds of history’s most infamous serial killers, unravels the inner workings of organized crime syndicates, and investigates baffling missing person cases that still haunt the public’s imagination. From the bloody reign of ruthless mob bosses to the chilling patterns of elusive predators, True Crime Time delivers gripping, deeply researched storytelling that leaves no stone unturned. With a relentless pursuit of truth, True Crime Time goes beyond the headlines, diving into the psychology, motives, and investigations behind the world’s most shocking crimes. You’ll hear firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and rare archival material that shed new light on cases both well-known and obscure. Whether it’s the brutality of cartel wars, the sinister precision of serial murderers, or the eerie last-known moments of vanished souls, this podcast brings you face-to-face with the darker side of human. Every week, True Crime Time takes you on a journey through the twisted corridors of crime, guided by immersive storytelling and chi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T22:18:04.649674+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626"},"episode":{"title":"Congressional Investigators Question Howard Lutnick Over Epstein Relationship","slug":"congressional-investigators-question-howard-lutnick-over-epstein-relationship","published_at":"2026-05-08T20:45:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/congressional-investigators-question-howard-lutnick-over-epstein-relationship","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/congressional-investigators-question-howard-lutnick-over-epstein-relationship--71926645","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71926645/lutnicktestifies.mp3","summary":"Howard Lutnick faced an intense closed-door showdown before the House Oversight Committee after newly released Epstein files contradicted years of public claims that he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein around 2005. According to the records discussed during the hearing, Lutnick maintained contact with Epstein well after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, including a 2012 visit to Epstein’s private Caribbean island with his wife and children. Lawmakers questioned Lutnick about emails, scheduling records, and business interactions that appeared inconsistent with his earlier statements minimizing the relationship. Lutnick reportedly acknowledged during testimony that he accepted an invitation to Epstein’s island despite previously describing Epstein as someone he no longer wanted to associate with after an unsettling visit to Epstein’s Manhattan home years earlier The hearing quickly turned combative, with Democrats accusing Lutnick of evasiveness and dishonesty while some Republicans defended his cooperation with the committee. Several lawmakers argued the testimony raised broader questions about how many powerful figures continued associating with Epstein long after his criminal conduct became publicly known. Lutnick insisted the relationship was limited and denied any wrongdoing, but critics pointed to the growing paper trail showing continued contact, including reported invitations, meetings, and social interactions extending into the 2010s. The controversy has intensified because Lutnick is one of the highest-ranking officials in the Trump administration to become deeply entangled in the Epstein fallout, fueling calls from some lawmakers for resignation or further investigation. 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