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Who's getting that donkey that donkey that don't don't, don't, don't, don't. Donkey of the day right there. Breakfast club. You can call me the donkey of the day but like I mean no harm. Donkey today for Thursday, February 26th goes to one of the most financially wealthy men walking God's green earth. And that is William Henry Gates iii, commonly known as Bill. Yes, Bill Gates. Bill is worth like a hundred and seven billion dollars. Okay? But he has proven that he's just as basic as the rest of us. All right? No matter how smart, how rich you are, you are not immune from bad judgment and a love of poom poom. Okay? Bill has been having a rough few weeks, all right, ever since his name popped up in the Epstein files. Now a couple of weeks ago, my guy, Andrew Schultz, you know I do the brilliant podcast with my man Andrew Schultz, he said something about Bill Gates being in the Epstein files that stuck with me. He said, who are they trying to protect that they would give up Bill Gates in the first round of Epstein file releases? They didn't waste no time letting Bill Gates Epstein files fly. Okay, all the other names that were redacted, why not the name of the one of the world's wealthiest men? Well, there really might be something to that because Bill is doing what we call throwing yourself on the mercy of the court. Because this week Bill decided to apologize to his staff for his history with Jeffrey Epstein. And he admitted to having not one, but two affairs with Russian women while married to Melinda Gates. Let's go to ABC News for the report, please. Tonight, Microsoft co founder Bill Gates revealing more damaging information about his personal life and admitting to a series of stunning lapses in judgment in building a relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Today, the fallout growing as Gates was pressed by employees at a Gates foundation town hall. He acknowledged that his relationship with Epstein began after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor. And he claimed that he, one of the wealthiest men in the world, did not properly research Epstein's background. That would have revealed his sordid past. Knowing what I know now makes it, you know, a hundred times worst case. Acknowledged his association probably helped Epstein rehabilitate his image. And he revealed other damning specifics, saying the men flew together on a private jet and that they hung out in Germany, France, New York and Washington. Gates did acknowledge acknowledged he had affairs with two Russian women. And Gates also addressed these photos, saying there were pictures Epstein asked him to take with his assistance. This story is hilarious to me. Okay, first of all, black men don't cheat, but wealthy white ones do. And this wealthy white one said, I did some cheating. Okay? This is what Bill Gates said. I did some cheating. But don't worry, it wasn't illicit. Illicit, okay? The pure Webster's dictionary. Webster's Dictionary definition of illicit is forbidden by law, rules, or customs. Bill, you was married, okay? Cheating on your wife is technically illegal in several states. Now, it's usually not enforced, but adultery is actually classified as a felony in some states. In New York, did you know adultery is classified as a class B misdemeanor that is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. But beyond the criminal aspect of it, cheating on your wife is considered illicit because it violates the fundamental mutually agreed upon vows that we make, okay? We talk about exclusivity. We talk about trust. We talk about fidelity. Che, dating is illicit, okay? It is deemed socially, morally, and often religiously forbidden. It disrupts the foundation of the family structure, and that's why it usually leads to divorce. Because I can't trust you. All right, now. Now we know why Bill and Melinda got divorced. Because Bill was out here cheating. But it wasn't illicit. Okay, my brothers, all cheating is illicit. Unless, of course, you and your wife have an understanding. And that's what I don't get. You know, Bill, why didn't you just tell your wife you wanted to see other women? All right, you worth $107 billion. You never know what you put on the table. You know, that she might be okay with. All right? From what I saw you confess to, they weren't underage girls. Bill acknowledged that he had affairs with a Russian bridge player who he met at bridge events, and one with a nuclear physicist who he met through business activities. What the hell were they doing at this town hall? Were they playing true for death? Okay, Bill, why were you confessing this to your found like it was some sort of corporate perform performance review? And why did you admit to cheating on your spouse? With named nationalities and career descriptions? You said this like you was listing your business accomplishments. Russian Women, bridge player, Russian woman, nuclear physicists. Bill, like, don't play with me. I wasn't out here soliciting horse, okay? He would never. That would be illicit. He was out here giving that Microsoft penis to a bridge player and he was giving that little rocket to a nuclear physicist. But it wasn't illicit. Okay, word of advice. If you're going to confess, just confess and say I'm sorry. Okay? Don't tell me you did something wrong, but it wasn't that wrong. All right? Saying I did some cheating, but don't worry, it wasn't illicit is like saying you robbed a bank ethically, okay? Because even if you robbed a bank to feed a bunch of starving kids, I might understand, but you still committed a crime. Not to mention saying hanging with Jeffrey Epstein was a mistake. A typo was a mistake, okay? Hanging with Jeffrey Epstein could be considered a felony adjacent lifestyle choice. All right? This whole story is just a reminder that money doesn't buy morals. It just buys better lawyers and bs. Explanations, by the way. Explanations that we don't even need. I want to know what do they have on Bill Gates that he is feeling the need to confess these things and get in front of these things because he's the only one doing it. Okay? At least here in America there's been some powerful people who have resigned from their jobs. Like I read this morning that Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary, he resigned from Harvard. Richard Axel, a Nobel prize winning professor at Columbia University. He announced he was stepping down as co director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute because his of his connection to Epstein. But they not confessing, confessing to any illicit behavior that we've seen yet. So why is Bill Gates, who's worth $107 billion, deciding to fall on this sword? Inquiring minds would like to know. Also Bill Gates, and this is the moral to the story for everyone. Are you apologizing or justifying your behavior? Because the sincere apology requires taking full ownership of your actions without using but or excuses or telling people you did something, but it wasn't illicit. Okay, Justifications invalidate the apology. Just focus on acknowledging the impact of your actions, okay? Showing empathy and committing to change. All right, the only time I care about justifications for bad behavior is if you're going to tell me you was on crack, okay? Other than that, keep it to yourself. Please give William Henry Gates iii, commonly known as Bill Gates, the biggest he haw talk about. It was a lapse in judgment. No? You wanted some other cheeks? I just don't understand why that man can't say he wanted some other cheeks. Sit down with your wife and have the conversation. The desire is that strong. If you need to do it that bad, just go tell her you this is what you want to do? Have a discussion about it. I ain't gonna lie. It's roster cool, though. Bridge player, Nuclear physicist. Gotta see him. No, no, no, no. It looked good on paper. I gotta see him. Yeah, but that's what he said. It looked good for him on paper. Bridge player sounds dumb old. It sounds what Dumb old game just sound dumb old. It's a car game. Yes. I thought it was an instrument. A bridge player. A Russian bridge player. That sound like somebody in a band? No. This is why I be wanting to know if people on crack just let it go. No. You understand what I'm saying? I need to know if people are high. That's all I need to know. Not off no crack. So you think? You think? Nah. Yo, for real bridge play. What's bridge? I know what I'm saying, though. White people use. You mean like when people play a bridge? Yeah, like. Oh, yeah. No, that's okay. For real? Yeah. I'm sorry. You got a guitar. I just thought she only played bridges and songs like the. She's a bridge player. 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Podcast: Donkey of the Day (Power 105.1 FM / WWPR-FM)
Host: Charlamagne Tha God
Date: February 26, 2026
Subject: Bill Gates’ Affairs, Epstein Connection, and Apologies
In this episode of “Donkey of the Day,” Charlamagne Tha God delivers his infamous daily award to Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and one of the world’s richest individuals. The episode humorously but pointedly critiques Gates’ recent public apology regarding his associations with Jeffrey Epstein and his extramarital affairs. Charlamagne explores themes of moral judgment, the optics of wealth and scandal, the performative nature of public confessions, and the inconsistencies in how high-profile figures reckon with controversy.
Notable Quote (02:20):
“No matter how smart, how rich you are, you are not immune from bad judgment and a love of poom poom.” — Charlamagne
Notable Quote (03:05):
“They didn’t waste no time letting Bill Gates Epstein files fly. … Why not the name of one of the world’s wealthiest men?” — Charlamagne
(ABC News Clip) [04:15]
Timestamp: [06:45]
“Cheating on your wife is technically illegal in several states. … But beyond the criminal aspect, cheating on your wife is considered illicit because it violates the fundamental mutually agreed upon vows that we make.” — Charlamagne
Timestamp: [10:45]
“Saying I did some cheating, but don’t worry, it wasn’t illicit is like saying you robbed a bank ethically.” — Charlamagne
Timestamp: [13:25]
“I want to know, what do they have on Bill Gates that he is feeling the need to confess these things?” — Charlamagne
Timestamp: [14:00]
“If you need to do it that bad, just go tell her this is what you want to do. Have a discussion about it.” — Charlamagne
Timestamp: [16:30]
“Bridge player sounds dumb old. … I thought it was an instrument. … She only played bridges in songs!” — Charlamagne & Crew
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:20 | Charlamagne | “No matter how smart, how rich you are, you are not immune from bad judgment and a love of poom poom.” | | 03:05 | Charlamagne | “They didn’t waste no time letting Bill Gates Epstein files fly. … Why not the name of one of the world’s wealthiest men?” | | 06:45 | Charlamagne | “Cheating on your wife is technically illegal in several states. … But beyond the criminal aspect, cheating on your wife is considered illicit because it violates the fundamental mutually agreed upon vows that we make.” | | 10:45 | Charlamagne | “Saying I did some cheating, but don’t worry, it wasn’t illicit is like saying you robbed a bank ethically.” | | 13:25 | Charlamagne | “I want to know, what do they have on Bill Gates that he is feeling the need to confess these things?” | | 14:00 | Charlamagne | “If you need to do it that bad, just go tell her this is what you want to do. Have a discussion about it.” | | 16:30 | Charlamagne & Crew | “Bridge player sounds dumb old. … I thought it was an instrument. … She only played bridges in songs!” |
This “Donkey of the Day” segment uses Bill Gates’ recent confession as a lens for deeply relatable—but wryly delivered—questions about wealth, power, sexual morality, and public image. Charlamagne’s blend of pop culture observation and candid humor gives listeners both critical insight and entertaining banter, making this a quintessential Donkey segment—pointed, provocative, and always ready with a punchline.