A new Nation podcast episode examines ties between the late Jeffrey Epstein and figures like Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.
The discussion focuses on whether these links formed part of a broader elite network sometimes called the Epstein class. It questions if shared favors alone connected the group or if a common worldview existed among them.
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The Nation announced a new weekly podcast, “Fighting Fascism,” hosted by organizers Aaron Regunberg and Jonathan Smucker alongside cohost Matt DaSilva. The show aims to examine how fascist movements have gained power and how resistance movements have countered them, drawing lessons for contemporary politics.
A May 6, 2026 episode of The Nation’s “Start Making Sense” featured Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy on preparations for voting in November and historian Steven J. Ross on efforts to counter racist and antisemitic organizing after World War II.
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First lady Melania Trump issued a rare public statement on Thursday denying any close ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. She rejected claims of friendship or involvement in his crimes and called on Congress to hold hearings for his victims. The address came amid recent releases of Epstein-related documents.