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EP:4 - Power, Justice, and the Fragile Nature of TRUTH
The Jeffrey Epstein story refuses to fade away, despite powerful efforts to suppress it. As Daryl Cooper prepares for his appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, he and Scott Horton discuss breaking news about a major newspaper reportedly set to release an exposé on Trump's relationship with Epstein - potentially explaining the former president's recent characterization of the entire investigation as "another Russiagate hoax."
We explore how the Epstein case has transcended its specific horrors to become a litmus test for elite accountability in America. When a convicted sex trafficker with connections to presidents, prime ministers, and other people of power can operate with impunity for decades, it raises profound questions about our institutions. As Cooper notes, "If we can't draw a line in the sand here, then people question whether we can draw it anywhere."
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we examine how modern information ecosystems contribute to our fractured understanding of reality. Algorithmic content curation creates self-reinforcing bubbles that resemble cult dynamics, where consensus within groups diverges dramatically from objective truth. With AI-generated content becoming increasingly convincing, these information silos will only grow more impenetrable - making shared understanding of cases like Epstein's even more difficult to achieve.
Our wide-ranging discussion ultimately connects the dots between information manipulation, geopolitical conflicts, and accountability for the powerful. From Trump's evolving position on Ukraine to the devastating situation in Gaza (where a Holocaust studies professor has recently accused Israel of genocide), we confront how those in positions of authority often escape the consequences of their actions while ordinary people suffer.
Listen/Watch now for a thought-provoking exploration of power, justice, and the fragile nature of truth in our increasingly complex world. How do we maintain our grip on reality when everything from cell phone location data to historical analysis points to uncomfortable truths about those who lead us?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Epstein News Developing
9:51 Daryl Cooper's Upcoming Tucker Interview
23:45 Media Accusations and Historical Context
42:35 Echo Chambers and Information Reliability
52:45 Trump's Ukraine Flip-Flop
59:54 Gaza Crisis and Accusations of Genocide
(Cleaned up w/ the Podsworth app and re-released November 20, 2025. https://podsworth.com)
👉 Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations that push past the noise.
🔹 No safe spaces.
🔹 No corporate filters.
🔹 Just raw, informed, and fearless conversation.
Provoked show website:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
https://subscribe.martyrmade.com
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://libertarianinstitute.org
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
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By Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
4.7
471471 ratings
The Jeffrey Epstein story refuses to fade away, despite powerful efforts to suppress it. As Daryl Cooper prepares for his appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, he and Scott Horton discuss breaking news about a major newspaper reportedly set to release an exposé on Trump's relationship with Epstein - potentially explaining the former president's recent characterization of the entire investigation as "another Russiagate hoax."
We explore how the Epstein case has transcended its specific horrors to become a litmus test for elite accountability in America. When a convicted sex trafficker with connections to presidents, prime ministers, and other people of power can operate with impunity for decades, it raises profound questions about our institutions. As Cooper notes, "If we can't draw a line in the sand here, then people question whether we can draw it anywhere."
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we examine how modern information ecosystems contribute to our fractured understanding of reality. Algorithmic content curation creates self-reinforcing bubbles that resemble cult dynamics, where consensus within groups diverges dramatically from objective truth. With AI-generated content becoming increasingly convincing, these information silos will only grow more impenetrable - making shared understanding of cases like Epstein's even more difficult to achieve.
Our wide-ranging discussion ultimately connects the dots between information manipulation, geopolitical conflicts, and accountability for the powerful. From Trump's evolving position on Ukraine to the devastating situation in Gaza (where a Holocaust studies professor has recently accused Israel of genocide), we confront how those in positions of authority often escape the consequences of their actions while ordinary people suffer.
Listen/Watch now for a thought-provoking exploration of power, justice, and the fragile nature of truth in our increasingly complex world. How do we maintain our grip on reality when everything from cell phone location data to historical analysis points to uncomfortable truths about those who lead us?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Epstein News Developing
9:51 Daryl Cooper's Upcoming Tucker Interview
23:45 Media Accusations and Historical Context
42:35 Echo Chambers and Information Reliability
52:45 Trump's Ukraine Flip-Flop
59:54 Gaza Crisis and Accusations of Genocide
(Cleaned up w/ the Podsworth app and re-released November 20, 2025. https://podsworth.com)
👉 Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations that push past the noise.
🔹 No safe spaces.
🔹 No corporate filters.
🔹 Just raw, informed, and fearless conversation.
Provoked show website:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
https://subscribe.martyrmade.com
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://libertarianinstitute.org
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4904399580430336
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