The Winston Marshall Show

Mike Benz - ‘The CIA Ties To Epstein Are Overwhelming’ The Epstein Files are getting worse...

Feb 10, 2026
Mike Benz, investigative reporter focused on intelligence and finance, breaks down the latest Epstein files. He explores Epstein’s role as a financial fixer and insider access schemes. The conversation covers intelligence ties, crony capitalism, UK political fallout, secret money flows, redactions and unanswered questions around Epstein’s death.
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Epstein’s 'Favor Bank' Explained

  • The files reveal Epstein operated as a financial fixer with a “favor bank” trading IOUs amongst elites.
  • This explains repeated high-level access and why officials might cash favors after leaving government.
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Insider Access Could Move Markets

  • Epstein's network appears to trade insider information and favors that could influence markets and policy decisions.
  • That blurred public/private line raises conflict-of-interest risks for senior officials.
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Epstein FOIA To CIA Raises Questions

  • Epstein filed FOIA requests to the CIA asking about any acknowledged links, receiving a Glomar-style response.
  • That request suggests he suspected a classified or informal intelligence relationship long before public scrutiny.
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