{"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":"The Hidden Deals Protecting Epstein’s Powerful Friends (6/26/26)","slug":"the-hidden-deals-protecting-epstein-s-powerful-friends-6-26-26","published_at":"2026-06-26T20:45:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/the-hidden-deals-protecting-epstein-s-powerful-friends-6-26-26","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-deals-protecting-epstein-s-powerful-friends-6-26-26--72693972","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72693972/epsteinsettlementsunknownmen.mp3","summary":"Some of Epstein’s accusers reportedly signed confidential pre-litigation settlements with powerful men in Epstein’s orbit whom they accused of misconduct, and those deals included NDAs that keep them from speaking publicly. Members of the House Oversight Committee have discussed using subpoenas to force testimony about those settlements, because voluntary interviews with Epstein associates are not under oath and witnesses can refuse to answer certain questions. The number of secret settlements is unknown, but one person cited direct knowledge of settlements involving four Epstein friends accused by more than 20 women combined. The broader issue is accountability: these private deals may have allowed wealthy or connected figures to avoid public lawsuits, discovery, sworn testimony, and scrutiny, even as Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s operation left a long trail of victims. Attorney Brad Edwards said Epstein “lent out” women and girls to powerful men, while also emphasizing that some victims chose confidentiality because they wanted to move on rather than endure more public trauma. The House committee could try to pierce those NDAs with subpoenas, but that would require political will — and many survivors may not want to be dragged back into the media circus. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: The secret settlements protecting Jeffrey Epstein’s friends - POLITICO","meta_description":"Some of Epstein’s accusers reportedly signed confidential pre-litigation settlements with powerful men in Epstein’s orbit whom they accused of misconduct,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1820,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/episodes/the-hidden-deals-protecting-epstein-s-powerful-friends-6-26-26/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-true-crime-tapes-5596626/the-hidden-deals-protecting-epstein-s-powerful-friends-6-26-26.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}