Redacted News Podcast Summary

Episode: Price Andrew Arrested, Israel Controlled Epstein’s Security w/ Whitney Webb
Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts: Clayton & Natali Morris
Special Guest: Whitney Webb (investigative journalist and author)

Overview

This packed episode of Redacted News dives into explosive developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, the surprise arrest of Prince Andrew, and new revelations about Israeli involvement in Epstein’s security. Hosts Clayton and Natali Morris are joined by renowned investigative journalist Whitney Webb, whose research has long connected Epstein, billionaire Leslie Wexner, organized crime, intelligence agencies, and high-level political coverups. The episode provides an in-depth analysis of these intertwined scandals, scrutinizes recent Congressional actions (or inactions), and explores the implications for justice and transparency.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Prince Andrew’s Arrest and Its Context

[04:56–07:06]

• Historic Arrest: Prince Andrew is arrested by British authorities for “misconduct in public office,” a charge related to leaking confidential material to Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy.

  • Hosts note the irony: “This is like Al Capone being put away...for tax evasion. They got him. But not on the thing that, you know—not on the murder, not on the abuse.” (Clayton, [06:00])
  • No charges relating to sexual abuse, despite years of public allegations.
  • The King’s official response emphasizes the rule of law.

• U.S. Response:

  • Congressman Massie urges U.S. AG Pam Bondi and Cash Patel to seek justice:

    "We will know when there are men, rich men in handcuffs being perp walked to the jail." (Congressman Massie, [08:12])

  • Host frustration that, so far, only symbolic figures are being held accountable.

• Conspiracy Allegations:

  • Lady Victoria Hervey, Prince Andrew’s ex, has suggested Israeli intelligence and Epstein coordinated to "bring down the Royal family"—a claim both hosts treat skeptically.

2. Israel’s Involvement in Epstein’s Security

[09:22–12:18; 42:21–43:06]

• Confirmed Reports: New DOJ emails reveal that the Israeli government installed, managed, and controlled security at Epstein’s New York apartment starting in 2016.

  • Frequent stays by former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.
  • U.N. Israeli mission involved in vetting all staff/guests.
  • Raises concerns about what sensitive material may now be in the hands of foreign intelligence.
  • “The Israeli Permanent Mission at the U.N. was responsible for security at Jeffrey Epstein's apartment.” (Ryan Grim via Drop Site News, [10:43])

• Webb’s Contextualization:

  • Surveillance and blackmail for manipulation of U.S. policy is part of a documented historical pattern with Israeli intelligence.
  • Recording compromising materials is “not anomalous... governments have done this for a long time.”
  • “If Israel has stuff, they’re obviously not going to share it...this case shows that they definitely do that to other people as well.” (Whitney Webb, [43:06])

3. Leslie Wexner: The Untouchable Billionaire

[15:00–18:43; 24:14–27:15; 66:03–68:25]

• Congressional "Accountability":

  • Wexner (Epstein’s main financial sponsor) is interviewed by Congress at his home—not in public, and not under scrutiny.
  • “He had Congress come to him instead of having to go to Congress. Exactly how Leslie Wexner operates.” (Whitney Webb, [16:38])

• Webb’s Research:

  • Wexner’s deep, decades-long ties to organized crime, intelligence (especially Israeli), and money laundering.
  • The Wexner Foundation: Trains leadership for AIPAC and Israeli officials, making prosecution politically unlikely.
  • Links to scandals (Chinagate, Iran-Contra) and cover-ups, including the murder of Arthur Shapiro—"leaving murders, among other things, unsolved to allow him to continue in impunity.”
  • Cites Catherine Austin Fitts on Wexner’s role as “one of the main launderers for organized crime cash flows in the U.S.”

• Congressional Softball:

  • No pressing on financial inconsistencies, power of attorney to Epstein, or organized crime links.
  • “If you want to believe the Wexners, that Epstein embezzled $42 million, they were just like, 'okay, that's fine by keep the $42 million.'” (Webb, [23:37])

4. Wider Network: Epstein, Wexner, and Transnational Power

[27:15–32:37; 36:56–41:45]

• Epstein as a Front:

  • “Epstein was a front for a broader network...still has their claws over the U.S. government.” (Webb, [31:28])
  • Epstein's links to tech (cryptocurrency, transhumanism), organizing crime-finance cabals (e.g., Rothschilds).

• Sultan bin Suleim and the UAE:

  • Attempts to take over U.S. ports, with political cover from the Bush administration.
  • Ties to Andrew Farkas, the Trump/Kushner circles, and money moving networks used in Iran-Contra.
  • Epstein’s involvement in setting up proprietary telecoms for trafficking purposes.

• Middle East Connections:

  • Epstein’s historic ties to BCCI (a major CIA shadow bank), sex trafficking, and manipulation across UAE, Saudi Arabia.
  • “This is something that people of that power level...are able to engage in if it is their proclivity.” (Webb, [63:17])

5. Big Tech & Surveillance: The Palantir/Carbine Nexus

[45:39–48:31]

• Peter Thiel & Palantir:
  • Co-investor with Epstein in Carbine, an Israeli surveillance company (run by ex-IDF, chaired by Ehud Barak).
  • Carbine now controls wide U.S. emergency call centers—harvesting smartphone data, creating 'pre-crime' systems.
  • “You don't need an Epstein blackmail-style operation if you have Palantir.” (Webb, [44:16])
  • Thiel and others routinely deny their Epstein links until evidence emerges.

6. The Clintons & Ongoing Cover-Up

[48:40–55:41]

• Upcoming Clinton Deposition:

  • Webb not optimistic—expects stonewalling, focus only on post-presidential ties, despite at least 17 documented White House visits by Epstein.

• Middleton/Chinagate:

  • Webb points to Mark Middleton (Clinton aide, tied to Chinagate), whose suspicious death mirrors other mysterious Epstein-linked deaths.

• Multi-layered Influence:

  • The Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative were “provably set up by Epstein” (especially for international projects).
  • Epstein’s expertise in money laundering and “reputation laundering” was a key draw for elites.

7. Obstacles to True Justice & Remaining Risks

[60:33–63:17]

• Why More Arrests Are Unlikely:

  • “Wexner’s way too powerful…the risk of trying to go after someone at the same level of Epstein is that they might talk.” (Webb, [60:33])
  • The lone-wolf “Epstein as fall guy” narrative is carefully maintained—even when supporting cast like Jean-Luc Brunel talk, they end up dead.

• Blackmail Goes Digital:

  • The digital era (Palantir, Carbine) has moved blackmail from physical compromise to massive profile collection and predictive policing.

• Global Nature of the Network:

  • Many victims are from Brazil, Eastern Europe, France; most investigations stay U.S.-centric and ignore this network’s reach.

8. Rothschilds, Power, and Untouchability

[66:03–72:49]

• Wexner’s Admission:

  • In newly released video, Wexner confirms he gave Epstein enormous power of attorney (“hundreds of millions of dollars, his entire empire”) on the alleged recommendation of the Rothschild family.
  • “If any family is untouchable, that's one of them. And I doubt investigators would get very far in probing that family.” (Webb, [72:49])

• Historical Context:

  • Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine’s father) set up the Rothschilds’ shift to Wall Street, with Epstein the inheritor of both power and criminal methodology.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Prince Andrew’s Arrest:
  "This is like Al Capone being put away...for tax evasion. They got him. Not on the murder, not on the abuse.” — Clayton ([06:00])

• On Congressional Deference to Billionaires:
  "He had Congress come to him instead of having to go to Congress." — Whitney Webb ([16:38])

• On Wexner’s Power and Network:
  "His money is everywhere...He has extremely deep ties to numerous officials in the Israeli government...those Wexner fellows essentially run AIPAC." — Webb ([18:43])

• On Intelligence, Surveillance, and Blackmail:
  “This type of behavior in which Epstein engaged in is not anomalous...that network...has globalized organized crime.” — Webb ([43:06])

• On the Epstein Narrative:
  "Epstein was a front for a broader network that still very much have their claws over the U.S. Government and obviously the future of the U.S." — Webb ([31:28])

• On the Digital Shift in Blackmail:
  "You can do all of that stuff digitally now...with Palantir, you don't need an Epstein blackmail-style operation." — Webb ([44:16])

• On the Risk of Further Prosecutions:
  “The risk of trying to go after someone at the same level of Epstein is that they might talk.... So they'll keep running with the lone fall guy narrative.” — Webb ([60:33])

Key Timestamps

• 04:56 — News on Prince Andrew's arrest
• 09:22 — Israeli security confirmed at Epstein’s NY apartment
• 15:00 — Wexner Congressional testimony and “old man” defense
• 16:38 — Webb on Wexner’s immunity, criminal networks
• 23:37 — Discussion on Wexner “losing” $42 million to Epstein
• 27:15 — New findings in Epstein files: deep tech, surveillance, currency manipulation
• 43:06 — Israel’s history of blackmail, intelligence operations
• 45:39 — Carbine, Peter Thiel, and digital blackmail
• 48:51 — The Clinton Foundation, Mark Middleton, suspicious deaths
• 60:33 — Who might be the next fall guy?
• 66:03 — Wexner confirms Rothschild link
• 72:49 — Rothschilds' untouchability and Webb’s conclusions

Summing Up

This episode, anchored by Whitney Webb’s remarkable research and historical knowledge, exposes the intricate web of relationships underpinning the Epstein scandal. The narrative presented suggests that true accountability remains elusive due to powerful interests and a legacy of cover-up stretching from organized crime to the top echelons of intelligence and finance. It urges listeners not to be distracted solely by Epstein but to look further up the chain to the untouchable power players he served.

For More

• Whitney Webb’s site: Unlimited Hangout
• Webb’s books for source material and deeper dives into these networks
• Watch for Webb’s forthcoming article on the Dubai/port angle and further Epstein revelations

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