The Young Turks Epstein's "Manhattan Project" - February 12, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
They examine a Florida bill that could let the state label and punish groups as terrorists, with serious free speech and due process concerns. They dig into reporting that Epstein tried to recruit intelligence codebreakers for a genome-focused “Manhattan Project” and funded risky biohacking. Survivors confront officials over leaked files and demand accountability for how institutions handled abuse.
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Renaming Territory Shapes Policy Narrative
- The bills would force state agencies and schools to use Israeli terms like "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank."
- Cenk Uygur frames this as textbook control that normalizes Israeli claims and erases Palestinian presence.
Unions Should Fight Vague Terror Language
- Union leaders should publicly challenge vague "intimidation" language that could criminalize strikes under the bills.
- Workers and organizers must monitor state procedures and prepare legal challenges if the law is applied to labor actions.
Epstein Sought Codebreakers For Genomics
- Jeffrey Epstein attempted to build a genomics "Manhattan Project," recruiting NSA codebreakers and funding CRISPR work to pursue longevity or cloning.
- The reporting links his biotech interests to intelligence contacts and Israeli actors, raising national-security questions.