Trump and Epstein: How Many More “Smoking Guns” Do We Need? — Plus: Kaivan Shroff on Dem Influencers Running for Congress

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This one went from an online spat to a whole breakdown of power, accountability, and who gets to lead in this moment. Kaivan Shroff joined me to talk Epstein, Trump’s panic, and the sudden rush of influencer candidates. It’s sharp, honest, and a little fiery in the best way.

• [00:01:07] Kaivan breaks down why Trump freaking out over the Epstein files matters.

• [00:05:12] We dig into elite protection culture—from Dershowitz to Summers.

• [00:13:18] The rise of influencer candidates and why online fame ≠ political power.

• [00:22:40] The Graham Platner controversy and the limits of viral candidates.

• [00:34:10] Jack Schlossberg, nepotism, and the media’s obsession with legacy names.

This episode connects the dots between corruption, political celebrity, and the future of Democratic leadership. If you care about a party built from organizers and community leaders—not elites or flash-in-the-pan internet stars—this one’s for you. If you value conversations like this, help me keep making them.

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