Today in Focus Marina Hyde on Epstein’s enablers: will they get away with it? – The Latest
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Feb 6, 2026 
Marina Hyde, Guardian columnist known for sharp, satirical takes on politics and culture, joins to unpack the latest Epstein files. She highlights who appears in the records and how elite men normalized exploitative behavior. Conversations cover casual misogyny in correspondence and why powerful figures stayed connected to Epstein. The piece questions whether any real accountability will follow.
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Abuse, Not Political Theater
- The central issue of the Epstein files is systemic male-on-female abuse rather than partisan or local scandal.
- Media and politics often co-opt abuse stories into convenient political narratives that obscure the wider problem.
Receipts Reveal Casual Misogyny
- Many powerful men's communications with Epstein reveal casual misogyny reducing women to plot devices.
- The released messages provide explicit 'receipts' showing widespread dismissiveness toward abused women.
Reputation Over Responsibility
- Prominent figures sought reputational repair through public endorsements despite Epstein's convictions.
- Their continued closeness after his sentence shows they prioritized access and self-interest over consequences.