Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast David Pakman & AG Raul Torrez
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Feb 19, 2026 
Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General focusing on consumer protection and prosecuting high-profile probes. David Pakman, political commentator and podcaster analyzing politics and media. They discuss state lawsuits against Big Tech, AI and platform accountability, the probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, transparency around released files, and the political stakes shaping these investigations.
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Big Money Buys Influence, Not Guaranteed Wins
- Molly Jong-Fast warns rich interests already influence elections by funding candidates and agendas like AI.
- She notes past examples show heavy spending doesn't guarantee victory, but influence will grow with AI-era misinformation.
Trump's Motive Suggests Suppression, Not Vindication
- David Pakman notes Trump's behavior suggests he wants the Epstein files suppressed rather than transparency vindicating him.
- Pakman argues incentive and conduct, not evidence of crime, explain the cover-up suspicion.
From Clicks To Cover-Up: Incentives Change Rhetoric
- David Pakman explains podcasters shifted from doomsaying to minimizing once they joined government.
- He suggests incentives change rhetoric from clicks to protecting allies once in power.