Bob Murphy Show Ep. 485 Is the Epstein Case the Right's Russiagate?
Feb 12, 2026
Adam Haman, writer and podcaster (HamanNature), returns to tackle the fallout from the Epstein file releases. He and Bob probe why some say the dumps prove nothing. They discuss redactions, powerful connections, FBI/DOJ behavior, surveillance claims, political reactions, and why records survived or were deleted. Short, sharp takes on motives, media patterns, and ongoing scrutiny.
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Files Are Not A Right‑Wing 'Russiagate' Mirror
- Some commentators claim the Epstein file dump is a nothingburger and liken it to Russiagate, but Bob Murphy rejects that comparison.
- Murphy argues the files contain substantive material and that dismissing them as moral panic misreads the evidence.
Civil Settlements Confirm Serious Allegations
- The U.S. Virgin Islands settled a trafficking suit for over $105 million, alleging an expansive criminal enterprise involving trafficking and sexual assault.
- Murphy uses that settlement to argue the matter wasn't mere innuendo or trivial wrongdoing.
FBI Statements May Contradict Other File Evidence
- FBI statements in the released files claim no videos of sexual abuse were identified and no cameras were found in bedrooms.
- Murphy highlights these claims to argue the FBI may have lied or covered up evidence, reversing typical Russiagate dynamics.
