James O'Brien - The Whole Show

Trump's shifting relationship with the Epstein Files

Nov 13, 2025
The podcast dives into the complex relationship between Trump and the Epstein files. It explores why Trump once campaigned to release these documents but later resisted. Tune in for discussions on the media's role in shaping narrative around Epstein and Trump's shifting stance. Callers share personal stories related to job loss and retraining opportunities, highlighting the mental health impacts of unemployment. A lively segment tackles intriguing questions like the etymology of 'Geordies' and why some can sing while others can't.
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INSIGHT

Timeline Of Promises Then Backtrack

  • A timeline shows early promises by the Attorney General to release documents, then backtracking.
  • The flip from 'we're releasing everything' to calling it a hoax reveals coordinated obfuscation.
ANECDOTE

Dossier Mirror-Edits BBC Claims

  • James Ball found that the dossier attacking Panorama had edited Trump's January 6 speech in a similar misleading way.
  • That edit weakened the BBC's case while the dossier itself contained an invisible edit.
ADVICE

Act Quickly After Losing A Job

  • If you lose your job, sign on to protect your national insurance record and access support.
  • Use job-centre resources and retraining schemes but prepare to be proactive and self-reliant.
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