The 2026 Epstein file dump reveals 3.5M pages of evidence, but the most powerful names remain hidden. Nick Bryant exposes why the system is still protecting them. In this exclusive deep dive, investigative journalist Nick Bryant joins me to dismantle the "Epstein Dark" reality—a systemic protection racket reaching the top of global politics and intelligence. Despite the massive document release, we ask the hard question: Why are the associates and co-conspirators still walking free? The lack of accountability is not an accident; it is the result of decades of systemic design: The 2008 Secret Plea Deal: A non-prosecution agreement (NPA) that granted Epstein a lenient sentence while effectively shielding his co-conspirators from federal prosecution for nearly twenty years. Fragmented Investigation "Silos": Critical evidence was historically blocked between local police, the FBI, and federal prosecutors, creating gaps that allowed high-level perpetrators to slip through the cracks. Risk-Averse Prosecutions: Former federal officials confirm that agencies often hesitate to target defendants with unlimited resources and political ties unless forced by extreme public outcry. We analyze why "transparency" in 2026 feels like a controlled narrative: Selective Disclosure: While 3.5M pages are public, evidence suggests the DOJ is still withholding nearly 3 million additional pages of investigative records. "Protective" Redactions: Survivors have slammed the DOJ for "ham-fisted" editing—accidentally exposing victim names while meticulously blacking out the names of elite men in politics and finance. Nick Bryant argues that the current system is too compromised to investigate itself. Because the network reportedly reached the "top of the food chain" in global intelligence, only an Independent Congressional Commission can provide the transparency required for true justice. Nick Bryant is an acclaimed American investigative journalist and author who has spent over 14 years dedicated to exposing the co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epstein’s international sex-trafficking operation. He became a pivotal figure in the case in 2015 when he obtained and shared Epstein's notorious "Little Black Book" and flight logs—four years before Epstein's death in federal custody. Bryant is the author of The Franklin Scandal, a definitive account of a high-level child-trafficking ring in Omaha, Nebraska, that reached the upper echelons of Washington, D.C.. He is the founder of the nonprofit Epstein Justice, an organization dedicated to protecting children from exploitation and advocating for the full, unredacted release of all government evidence related to the Epstein network. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Why nobody is being arrested in 2026 4:15 - The 2008 Plea Deal: A shield for co-conspirators 12:30 - How law enforcement "Silos" protect predators 22:10 - Why prosecutors are afraid of high-profile cases 35:00 - The 3 million missing pages 45:15 - Nick Bryant: The case for a Congressional Commission If you believe in transparency and holding powerful predators accountable, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. 👉 Join the Movement: Visit https://EpsteinJustice.com to demand a full Congressional release. #EpsteinFiles #NickBryant #TheRiceReport #EpsteinJustice #InvestigativeJournalism