The Trump Report

Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss the takeaways from the Munich Security Conference, lawmakers who have gone against Donald Trump in demanding transparency over the Epstein files allude to fearing for their lives and why a potential economic package between the US and Russia should “disturb” Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Robert Kelly, political science professor and commentator, breaks down the fallout from the mishandled Epstein files and why the scandal is fracturing support on the right. He then shifts to geopolitics, explaining Russia’s moves in Cuba, tensions at the Munich Security Conference, and whether a U.S.-Russia reset or a Trump-led Ukraine deal is realistic.

David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and RIT professor known for reporting on tax policy and Trump, breaks down the Epstein files saga. He discusses sloppy redactions that exposed victims and restricted congressional access. He traces Republican fissures, Pam Bondi’s contentious hearing, and a 2019 FBI interview that contradicts Trump. The conversation highlights political fallout and possible legal exposure.

On this episode of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee speaks to economics professor Justin Wolfers about positive January figures for the US labour market. Yet beneath the data, a slightly more complicated picture emerges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss a 2017 email from Jeffrey Epstein where he claimed some friends were “concerned” Donald Trump was showing signs of dementia, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie says he’s visiting the Department of Justice to view unredacted Epstein files and several Republicans condemn the US President for posting a video where the Obama’s are depicted as apes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malcolm Nance, former U.S. naval intelligence specialist and national-security commentator, speaks on Trump-era strategy and extreme rhetoric. He discusses J.D. Vance’s Greenland comments and the real diplomatic context. He examines Steve Bannon’s midterm messaging, the push to nationalize elections, and the risks of political violence and institutional reshaping.

Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and political commentator. He discusses trilateral talks on Russia and Ukraine and why a negotiated settlement is unlikely. He covers prisoner exchanges and negotiation limits. He explains Trump’s strategic posture with Putin, U.S.–India trade and Russian oil dynamics, the Minnesota ICE raids, and new Epstein-related emails.

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor and diplomat, joins to weigh in on Putin’s alleged pause in Ukraine and whether Russia honored it. He discusses slim prospects for Abu Dhabi talks, U.S.-India trade and oil dynamics. Bolton also critiques the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files and whether political accountability will follow.

Charlie Sykes, conservative commentator and host of To The Contrary, offers sharp political analysis and critique of the Trump movement. He discusses the newly released Epstein files and verification questions. He explores the scope of Epstein's network, possible missing documents and claims about a Russian honeypot, and concerns about accountability, partisan double standards, and threats to democratic norms.

Scott Lucas, a UCD professor of U.S. politics and international affairs, breaks down the DOJ's massive Epstein files release. He discusses why half the records were withheld, missing FBI 302s and redactions, a redacted co-conspirator reference, Trump-related citations and a key August 2025 tip document, and whether the release protects elites or obstructs accountability.