The Bulwark Podcast Jane Coaston: The Epstein Revelations Keep Getting Worse
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Feb 10, 2026 Jane Coaston, podcaster and political commentator, provides sharp cultural and political analysis. She walks through the latest Epstein-related revelations and redactions. Conversations connect powerful figures, crypto ties, and regulatory gaps. There is also discussion of political messaging, social platforms like Bluesky, and a lament for cuts to sports journalism.
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Power-Seeking Who Also Wants To Be Liked
- The Trump-aligned right wants both power and cultural affection, forcing them to manage perceptions even when exposed to scandal.
- Jane says that explains why aides still show up to hearings and care about being liked as well as feared.
Maxwell's Conditional Silence And Pardon Offer
- Ghislaine Maxwell took the Fifth in a deposition and suggested she'd testify only if granted clemency, offering to "clear" powerful figures.
- The hosts treat that bargaining posture as predictable and politically explosive if acted on.
Epstein Files Link Global Power And Abuse
- Unredacted Epstein files reportedly named six powerful men, including Les Wexner and a UAE sultan linked to alleged trafficking and a torture video.
- Coaston and Miller note those connections raise questions about international ties, crypto deals, and political access.
