Pod Save the World Epstein Files Reveal Depraved Global Network
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Feb 4, 2026 
Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group and Iran expert, discusses protests, negotiations, and possible outcomes in Iran. He outlines negotiation dynamics and regional mediation. He talks about Iranian red lines on missiles and what might realistically be on the table. He maps potential post-regime scenarios and the diaspora's limited role in transition.
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UAE-Trump Crypto Deal Exposed
- The UAE paid half a billion for a Trump crypto firm that had no product and got access to advanced U.S. AI chips in return.
- Ben Rhodes warns this is a new scale of corruption trading national-security assets for private gain.
Epstein Files Show Global Corruption Web
- The released Epstein files reveal a global web linking elites, intelligence, markets, and abuse across countries.
- Ben Rhodes says Epstein operated like an intelligence service, gathering compromising material and market-moving information.
Mandelson Resigns Over Epstein Links
- Peter Mandelson resigned after files showed deep ties to Epstein and possible leaking of confidential EU bailout information.
- Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes stress the brazenness of putting such leaks in email and the national-security stakes.