The Young Turks Dollars & Nonsense - February 10, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
Investigates heavy redactions in the Epstein files and which names were revealed. Covers a contentious religious liberty hearing that blurred criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Tracks how the economy is shifting from a political strength into a liability and how housing, real estate lobbying, and policy proposals play into that shift.
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Redactions Reversed After Congressional Pressure
- Congressional pressure forced DOJ to unredact six previously hidden names in the Epstein documents, exposing alleged powerful co-conspirators.
- Ana Kasparian emphasizes this as a rare example where persistent lawmakers produced transparency and potential for survivor justice.
Wexner Redaction Reveals DOJ Priorities
- Les Wexner's name had been redacted then unredacted after Representative Thomas Massey called it out to DOJ.
- Kasparian argues the redactions reflected priorities protecting powerful figures, not victim privacy.
Why Survivors Fear Naming Names
- Ana explains survivors often avoid naming perpetrators because wealthy accused can sue and bankrupt them.
- She recounts Alan Dershowitz's history of threatening lawsuits as an example of why victims stay silent.