The Shawn Ryan Show #278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?
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Feb 9, 2026 
Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from Silicon Valley focused on tech policy and accountability, returns to press for full transparency on the Epstein files. He discusses heavy redactions, a two-tier justice system, calls for congressional subpoenas, national security risks from compromised elites, and ideas like a truth commission and platform reforms. Short, urgent, and confrontational conversation on power, secrecy, and accountability.
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Investigate Everyone Named In The Files
- The released Epstein files implicate many powerful people and reveal systemic elite involvement.
- Ro Khanna says every person in those files should be investigated and questioned under oath.
Two-Tier Justice Fuels Public Rage
- The episode frames Epstein revelations as evidence of a two-tier justice system favoring elites.
- Shawn Ryan and Ro Khanna argue elite immunity fuels public anger and distrust.
Use Congressional Subpoenas Immediately
- Do subpoena and haul witnesses before Congress even if DOJ stalls.
- Ro Khanna pledges to vote for subpoenas for anyone listed and urges bipartisan hearings.