Podcast Summary: Redacted News

Episode: Epstein’s Zorro Ranch FINALLY about to be Investigated, Epstein’s 9/11 Connections
Hosts: Natalie & Philip (Redacted.inc)
Date: February 17, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Redacted News dives into two explosive topics:

The long-delayed state-level investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, including chilling allegations involving organ harvesting and trafficking.
Newly scrutinized gaps in Epstein’s records surrounding 9/11, suggesting connections to arms dealing, foreign policy manipulation, and systemic coverups.

Alongside the hosts, key guests include Elisa Martinez (anti-trafficking advocate & former US Senate candidate, NM), Jason Burmes (investigative journalist/9/11 researcher), and Kevork Almasian (Syriana Analysis, Middle East political analyst).

Key Topics and Segment Highlights

1. The Zorro Ranch Investigation

[08:22–26:00]

Background:
New Mexico lawmakers have approved their first full investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, years after similar scrutiny of his other properties.

“Less than two hours after our report on Zorro Ranch ran yesterday, New Mexico says it has approved a probe into Epstein's Zorro Ranch for the very first time.”
– Host Natalie, [08:22]
Why Now?
– Elisa Martinez expresses skepticism and frustration at the delay, suggesting political damage control by the Democrat party, which has dominated New Mexico politics for decades. There’s concern that evidence is lost or tampered.

“Seven years later, why are we now calling on an investigation? When the bodies have been buried, the evidence most likely is missing, gone, tampered with... this is really just about damage control...”
– Elisa Martinez, [10:25]
Locals Left in the Dark / Political Connections:
Martinez details how even local residents often didn’t know about the ranch’s operations, notes Santa Fe's rise as a celebrity haven, and underscores ex-Governor Bill Richardson's close ties to Epstein.

“[Richardson] was a prolific cheater and just all around questionable character that really came to our state to carpetbag. He had a relationship... with Bill Clinton.”
– Elisa Martinez, [11:52]
Alleged Atrocities:
Martinez spotlights rumors of a “baby breeding factory” and proximity to longstanding organ harvesting research at the University of New Mexico.
She stresses the state's vulnerability to trafficking due to poverty, proximity to the border, and poor child protection laws.

“He wanted to build a baby breeding factory using his DNA… The proximity to University of New Mexico where we had baby body part harvesting going on for 20 plus years...”
– Elisa Martinez, [13:22]
Evidence of Murders:
The hosts read an anonymous staff email suggesting two foreign girls were murdered and buried on/near the property.

“Two foreign girls were buried there on orders of Epstein and Madame Ghislaine Maxwell. Both died by strangulation during rough fetish sex.”
– Host Natalie, [14:44]

Martinez confirms these stories have circulated for years and urges immediate investigations of the ranch and adjacent state land.
Ongoing Corruption:
Martinez underscores entrenched political connections among those now tasked to investigate including current Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who served under Richardson.
Organ Harvesting Connection:
Martinez describes NIH-funded harvesting of organs from late-term aborted babies at UNM, flagging that investigations consistently stall.

“The University of New Mexico had a partnership with one of the local late term abortion centers… all of these body parts that they were sifting through in order to use for research…”
– Elisa Martinez, [22:27]
Notable Quote:

“New Mexico, by nearly every metric... last in everything good and first in everything bad.”
– Elisa Martinez, [19:07]

2. Gaps in Epstein Documents and 9/11 Connections

[28:19–43:12]
Guest: Jason Burmes (Investigative Journalist)

Massive Document Gaps:
There are unexplained missing documents around 9/11 – up to 25,000 – with financial ledgers and communications notably absent in the critical pre/post-9/11 years.

“They've announced there are 2½ million more… there are 15,000 ledger lines from the financing completely gone.”
– Jason Burmes, [29:41]
Arms Dealing and Israeli Connections:
Jason Burmes outlines Epstein’s deep involvement in arms trading, connections to figures like Stanley Pottinger, Douglas Leese, and the Israel arms network, tracing back to Iran-Contra.

“Epstein was very, very involved in the arms industry… into the Iran Contra network... Israel actually bought weapons from Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia and then shipped them down.”
– Jason Burmes, [29:41]
Narrative Management and Academic Influence:
Cites emails showing Epstein actively managed media and academic narratives post-9/11, referencing the “Shadow Commission” and connections with media operatives (e.g., J. Edward Epstein, not related).
Suspicious Networks:
Burmes identifies the systemic pattern: “We celebrate our arms dealers... no real criminal accountability except Iran-Contra, where everybody got what? Slap on the wrist pardons.”
Quote:

“If you have a time period pre-9/11 where maybe Epstein is moving and shaking in these arenas with other people's names, that’s something you’d like to keep from the public.”
– Jason Burmes, [32:53]
Shadow 9/11 Commission:
A little-publicized “Shadow Commission” parallel to the official Commission may have included figures later implicated in Epstein’s world, such as George Mitchell.

“When you're looking at whether or not there's another Epstein connection, turns out... George Mitchell, the politician, had already been in a bunch of the Epstein files.”
– Jason Burmes, [39:32]
Unanswered Questions:
Burmes doubts we’ll ever see full transparency—despite millions of unreleased documents, he expects further redactions.

3. Epstein’s Influence in Academia & the Noam Chomsky Question

[45:49–68:17]
Guest: Kevork Almasian (Syriana Analysis)

Funding Academia for Geopolitical Goals:
Almasian details how Epstein’s funding of MIT’s Media Lab extended to regime-change operations, including attempts to aid “rebels” (in reality, often al-Qaeda) in Syria with free Internet.

“The Media Lab sent a person to Syria in 2011... in order to distribute free Internet to the so-called rebels... this Media Lab is sending operatives to Syria to give these so-called rebels free Internet in order to organize themselves...”
– Kevork Almasian, [48:04]
Noam Chomsky’s Role:
Chomsky, long considered the intellectual heart of the Western left, is accused of helping deflect anti-Israel and anti-war critique, subtly normalizing Israeli actions and, at times, parroting establishment lines (e.g., supporting U.S. occupation of eastern Syria, dismissing 9/11 skepticism).

“Why would Chomsky come to Lebanon in front of the political science grads and tell them the story of his honeymoon in an Israeli kibbutz in 1949, which means one year after... the Nakba?”
– Kevork Almasian, [51:52]

“All those question marks, combined with his position on 9/11, that we shouldn’t question the official narrative... clear indications that Chomsky was either influenced by people like Jeffrey Epstein or he was an operative all the time inside the ranks of the left wing.”
– Kevork Almasian, [55:25]
Compromised Academia:
Almasian suggests Epstein systematically courted both left- and right-wing thinkers, keeping both “safe channels” under influence, and accuses Chomsky’s spouse of facilitating some of these connections.

“Epstein is just the handler… the people behind Epstein… he was representing the darker forces above him and implementing several strategies...”
– Kevork Almasian, [59:20]
Quote on Chomsky:

“I have to say this very clearly… many people inside academia could be compromised and could be influenced, especially when there is money. Money can corrupt academia just like money can corrupt many other aspects.”
– Kevork Almasian, [58:15]

4. Memorable Quotes & Moments

On the Still-Unseen Scope of Epstein’s Activities:

“We’re just starting to peel this onion back. It just keeps getting more rotten and more rotten.”
– Host Natalie, [25:45]
On Hero Worship:

“The lesson for us is be careful with hero worship… You might trust somebody, but you always have to leave room to think for yourself.”
– Co-host Philip, [67:45]
On the Systemic Nature of Abuse:

“Anyone else who was involved needs to be brought to account. We need to start seeing some accountability. We need to start seeing arrests.”
– Elisa Martinez, [17:05]

Timeline for Key Segments

[08:22] – Zorro Ranch investigation officially launched; Martinez joins
[13:22] – Allegations of “baby breeding factory” and organ harvesting
[14:44] – Staff testimony: alleged murders at Zorro Ranch
[19:07] – Martinez summarizes New Mexico’s vulnerability
[22:27] – NIH-funded organ harvesting operations
[25:00] – Details about prior property owners and political links
[28:19] – Jason Burmes discusses gaps in Epstein’s documents and 9/11
[39:32] – Discussion of Shadow 9/11 Commission's links to Epstein
[45:49] – Pivot to Epstein’s reach in academia and the Chomsky issue
[48:04] – Epstein and MIT Media Lab’s involvement in Syria
[55:25] – Almasian analyzes Chomsky’s positions and potential compromise

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain a deeply skeptical, sometimes darkly sardonic tone, pushing for uncomfortable truths while expressing frustration at persistent coverups. Guests provide fact-heavy, sometimes emotional testimony, especially around subjects like organ harvesting and political betrayal among public intellectuals.

Final Thoughts / Takeaways

The Zorro Ranch probe, while historic, faces skepticism: Guests and hosts doubt much real accountability will follow, given political entanglement.
Document gaps are not random: Prosecutorial or intelligence agencies may have shielded arms trafficking and state-level complicity in Epstein’s deeper operations, possibly tied to the events around 9/11.
Epstein used elite networks to influence media, science, and foreign policy: From managing war narratives to investing in both sides of the political divide, the intent was broad and systemic control.
Even icons can be compromised: Noam Chomsky’s reputed independence is seriously questioned, with evidence he may have advanced establishment, pro-Israel, or even intelligence-aligned aims, possibly entangled through his relationship with Epstein.

For further research, listeners are encouraged to follow:

Elisa Martinez for updates on the New Mexico probe
Jason Burmes on YouTube for deep dives into 9/11 and Epstein (see: Loose Change, Fabled Enemies)
Kevork Almasian (Syriana Analysis) for academic/geopolitical analysis of Epstein’s impact in the Middle East

End of Episode Summary

Podcast Summary: Redacted News

Episode: Epstein’s Zorro Ranch FINALLY about to be Investigated, Epstein’s 9/11 Connections
Hosts: Natalie & Philip (Redacted.inc)
Date: February 17, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Redacted News dives into two explosive topics:

The long-delayed state-level investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, including chilling allegations involving organ harvesting and trafficking.
Newly scrutinized gaps in Epstein’s records surrounding 9/11, suggesting connections to arms dealing, foreign policy manipulation, and systemic coverups.

Key Topics and Segment Highlights

1. The Zorro Ranch Investigation

[08:22–26:00]

Background:
New Mexico lawmakers have approved their first full investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, years after similar scrutiny of his other properties.

“Less than two hours after our report on Zorro Ranch ran yesterday, New Mexico says it has approved a probe into Epstein's Zorro Ranch for the very first time.”
– Host Natalie, [08:22]
Why Now?
– Elisa Martinez expresses skepticism and frustration at the delay, suggesting political damage control by the Democrat party, which has dominated New Mexico politics for decades. There’s concern that evidence is lost or tampered.

“Seven years later, why are we now calling on an investigation? When the bodies have been buried, the evidence most likely is missing, gone, tampered with... this is really just about damage control...”
– Elisa Martinez, [10:25]
Locals Left in the Dark / Political Connections:
Martinez details how even local residents often didn’t know about the ranch’s operations, notes Santa Fe's rise as a celebrity haven, and underscores ex-Governor Bill Richardson's close ties to Epstein.

“[Richardson] was a prolific cheater and just all around questionable character that really came to our state to carpetbag. He had a relationship... with Bill Clinton.”
– Elisa Martinez, [11:52]
Alleged Atrocities:
Martinez spotlights rumors of a “baby breeding factory” and proximity to longstanding organ harvesting research at the University of New Mexico.
She stresses the state's vulnerability to trafficking due to poverty, proximity to the border, and poor child protection laws.

“He wanted to build a baby breeding factory using his DNA… The proximity to University of New Mexico where we had baby body part harvesting going on for 20 plus years...”
– Elisa Martinez, [13:22]
Evidence of Murders:
The hosts read an anonymous staff email suggesting two foreign girls were murdered and buried on/near the property.

“Two foreign girls were buried there on orders of Epstein and Madame Ghislaine Maxwell. Both died by strangulation during rough fetish sex.”
– Host Natalie, [14:44]

Martinez confirms these stories have circulated for years and urges immediate investigations of the ranch and adjacent state land.
Ongoing Corruption:
Martinez underscores entrenched political connections among those now tasked to investigate including current Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who served under Richardson.
Organ Harvesting Connection:
Martinez describes NIH-funded harvesting of organs from late-term aborted babies at UNM, flagging that investigations consistently stall.

“The University of New Mexico had a partnership with one of the local late term abortion centers… all of these body parts that they were sifting through in order to use for research…”
– Elisa Martinez, [22:27]
Notable Quote:

“New Mexico, by nearly every metric... last in everything good and first in everything bad.”
– Elisa Martinez, [19:07]

2. Gaps in Epstein Documents and 9/11 Connections

[28:19–43:12]
Guest: Jason Burmes (Investigative Journalist)

Massive Document Gaps:
There are unexplained missing documents around 9/11 – up to 25,000 – with financial ledgers and communications notably absent in the critical pre/post-9/11 years.

“They've announced there are 2½ million more… there are 15,000 ledger lines from the financing completely gone.”
– Jason Burmes, [29:41]
Arms Dealing and Israeli Connections:
Jason Burmes outlines Epstein’s deep involvement in arms trading, connections to figures like Stanley Pottinger, Douglas Leese, and the Israel arms network, tracing back to Iran-Contra.

“Epstein was very, very involved in the arms industry… into the Iran Contra network... Israel actually bought weapons from Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia and then shipped them down.”
– Jason Burmes, [29:41]
Narrative Management and Academic Influence:
Cites emails showing Epstein actively managed media and academic narratives post-9/11, referencing the “Shadow Commission” and connections with media operatives (e.g., J. Edward Epstein, not related).
Suspicious Networks:
Burmes identifies the systemic pattern: “We celebrate our arms dealers... no real criminal accountability except Iran-Contra, where everybody got what? Slap on the wrist pardons.”
Quote:

“If you have a time period pre-9/11 where maybe Epstein is moving and shaking in these arenas with other people's names, that’s something you’d like to keep from the public.”
– Jason Burmes, [32:53]
Shadow 9/11 Commission:
A little-publicized “Shadow Commission” parallel to the official Commission may have included figures later implicated in Epstein’s world, such as George Mitchell.

“When you're looking at whether or not there's another Epstein connection, turns out... George Mitchell, the politician, had already been in a bunch of the Epstein files.”
– Jason Burmes, [39:32]
Unanswered Questions:
Burmes doubts we’ll ever see full transparency—despite millions of unreleased documents, he expects further redactions.

3. Epstein’s Influence in Academia & the Noam Chomsky Question

[45:49–68:17]
Guest: Kevork Almasian (Syriana Analysis)

Funding Academia for Geopolitical Goals:
Almasian details how Epstein’s funding of MIT’s Media Lab extended to regime-change operations, including attempts to aid “rebels” (in reality, often al-Qaeda) in Syria with free Internet.

“The Media Lab sent a person to Syria in 2011... in order to distribute free Internet to the so-called rebels... this Media Lab is sending operatives to Syria to give these so-called rebels free Internet in order to organize themselves...”
– Kevork Almasian, [48:04]
Noam Chomsky’s Role:
Chomsky, long considered the intellectual heart of the Western left, is accused of helping deflect anti-Israel and anti-war critique, subtly normalizing Israeli actions and, at times, parroting establishment lines (e.g., supporting U.S. occupation of eastern Syria, dismissing 9/11 skepticism).

“Why would Chomsky come to Lebanon in front of the political science grads and tell them the story of his honeymoon in an Israeli kibbutz in 1949, which means one year after... the Nakba?”
– Kevork Almasian, [51:52]

“All those question marks, combined with his position on 9/11, that we shouldn’t question the official narrative... clear indications that Chomsky was either influenced by people like Jeffrey Epstein or he was an operative all the time inside the ranks of the left wing.”
– Kevork Almasian, [55:25]
Compromised Academia:
Almasian suggests Epstein systematically courted both left- and right-wing thinkers, keeping both “safe channels” under influence, and accuses Chomsky’s spouse of facilitating some of these connections.

“Epstein is just the handler… the people behind Epstein… he was representing the darker forces above him and implementing several strategies...”
– Kevork Almasian, [59:20]
Quote on Chomsky:

“I have to say this very clearly… many people inside academia could be compromised and could be influenced, especially when there is money. Money can corrupt academia just like money can corrupt many other aspects.”
– Kevork Almasian, [58:15]

4. Memorable Quotes & Moments

On the Still-Unseen Scope of Epstein’s Activities:

“We’re just starting to peel this onion back. It just keeps getting more rotten and more rotten.”
– Host Natalie, [25:45]
On Hero Worship:

“The lesson for us is be careful with hero worship… You might trust somebody, but you always have to leave room to think for yourself.”
– Co-host Philip, [67:45]
On the Systemic Nature of Abuse:

“Anyone else who was involved needs to be brought to account. We need to start seeing some accountability. We need to start seeing arrests.”
– Elisa Martinez, [17:05]

Timeline for Key Segments

[08:22] – Zorro Ranch investigation officially launched; Martinez joins
[13:22] – Allegations of “baby breeding factory” and organ harvesting
[14:44] – Staff testimony: alleged murders at Zorro Ranch
[19:07] – Martinez summarizes New Mexico’s vulnerability
[22:27] – NIH-funded organ harvesting operations
[25:00] – Details about prior property owners and political links
[28:19] – Jason Burmes discusses gaps in Epstein’s documents and 9/11
[39:32] – Discussion of Shadow 9/11 Commission's links to Epstein
[45:49] – Pivot to Epstein’s reach in academia and the Chomsky issue
[48:04] – Epstein and MIT Media Lab’s involvement in Syria
[55:25] – Almasian analyzes Chomsky’s positions and potential compromise

Tone & Style

Final Thoughts / Takeaways

The Zorro Ranch probe, while historic, faces skepticism: Guests and hosts doubt much real accountability will follow, given political entanglement.
Document gaps are not random: Prosecutorial or intelligence agencies may have shielded arms trafficking and state-level complicity in Epstein’s deeper operations, possibly tied to the events around 9/11.
Epstein used elite networks to influence media, science, and foreign policy: From managing war narratives to investing in both sides of the political divide, the intent was broad and systemic control.
Even icons can be compromised: Noam Chomsky’s reputed independence is seriously questioned, with evidence he may have advanced establishment, pro-Israel, or even intelligence-aligned aims, possibly entangled through his relationship with Epstein.

For further research, listeners are encouraged to follow:

Elisa Martinez for updates on the New Mexico probe
Jason Burmes on YouTube for deep dives into 9/11 and Epstein (see: Loose Change, Fabled Enemies)
Kevork Almasian (Syriana Analysis) for academic/geopolitical analysis of Epstein’s impact in the Middle East

End of Episode Summary

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Podcast Summary: Redacted News

Episode Overview

Key Topics and Segment Highlights

1. The Zorro Ranch Investigation

2. Gaps in Epstein Documents and 9/11 Connections

3. Epstein’s Influence in Academia & the Noam Chomsky Question

4. Memorable Quotes & Moments

Timeline for Key Segments

Tone & Style

Final Thoughts / Takeaways

Summary

Podcast Summary: Redacted News

Episode Overview

Key Topics and Segment Highlights

1. The Zorro Ranch Investigation

2. Gaps in Epstein Documents and 9/11 Connections

3. Epstein’s Influence in Academia & the Noam Chomsky Question

4. Memorable Quotes & Moments

Timeline for Key Segments

Tone & Style

Final Thoughts / Takeaways