Behind the Bastards

Part Four: How Jeffrey Epstein Helped Build the Modern World

February 26, 2026·1h 10m·6-min readconversationaltrue crime
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This final episode of the Epstein Update series explores how Jeffrey Epstein, already a convicted sex offender, became a key influencer in far-right intellectual circles post-2014, using his wealth and connections to promote scientific racism, anti-trans propaganda, and authoritarian tech

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Andrew

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

RobertNoam ChomskyRobert TriversSteve BannonJohn BrockmanAva Cordero

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Edge Foundation

Topics

Criminal JusticeGeopoliticsInvestigative JournalismLgbtq RightsPolitical NewsRacial JusticeTrue Crime

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