The Benny Show – Episode Summary

Episode: PANIC: Hillary Clinton Has On-Air MELTDOWN Over Jeffrey Epstein As Media Finally PRESSES: 'What…!?'
Host: Benny Johnson
Guest: Roger Stone
Date: February 17, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives into recent revelations and ongoing controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his connections to prominent political and corporate figures, with a particular focus on Hillary and Bill Clinton. Host Benny Johnson highlights Hillary Clinton’s recent on-air interview where she is directly questioned about links to Epstein, dissecting her responses and pointing out inconsistencies. Conservative political operative Roger Stone joins to provide historical background and further analysis on the deep political entanglements with Epstein. The episode’s tone is confrontational and investigative, aiming to challenge perceived media cover-ups and demand accountability from political elites.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Media Distractions and Public Manipulation

• Benny criticizes mainstream media for distracting from important issues (e.g., Obama's "alien" comments at the NBA All-Star Game to deflect Epstein news).
  • "As the Jeffrey Epstein news cycle begins to tighten around the Obama administration, he comes out and starts screaming about aliens... It's all a distraction. Bread and circuses." (05:10)

2. Timeline of Epstein’s Crimes and Elite Relationships

• Explains that there is a critical difference between pre- and post-conviction relationships with Epstein.
• Calls out elites who continued associating with Epstein long after his 2008 plea deal for sex crimes.
• "Bill Clinton flew 27 times on the pedophile’s jet." (21:00)
• Points out Bill Gates’ continued involvement with Epstein after his conviction, citing direct emails and invitations.

3. Bill Gates, Obama Administration, and Jeffrey Epstein

• Details newly surfaced emails: Bill Gates hosted events with Epstein post-conviction. Epstein advised Gates on donor relationships, and invited him (and others, including Obama’s counsel Kathy Rummler) to his island.
• "This wasn’t a social relationship as Bill Gates has said... Epstein was running Bill Gates's entire donor class world." (09:30)
• Benny alleges Epstein even wrote press releases for Obama and had deep influence with Clinton and Obama circles.

4. Dissecting the Hillary Clinton BBC Interview

• Plays and deconstructs Clinton’s responses to questions about her and Bill’s links with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
• Notable exchange:
  • Hillary Clinton: "We have no links. We have a very clear record... my husband has said he took some rides on the airplane for his charitable work. I don't recall ever meeting him." (19:23)
  • Benny Johnson reaction: “You do have links... Bill Clinton flew 27 times on the pedophile's jet...” (20:24)
• Points out photo evidence and donation records, challenges Clinton’s claims, and labels her answers deceptive.

5. Ghislaine Maxwell’s Proximity to the Clintons

• Benny spotlights Ghislaine Maxwell (Epstein’s partner/handler) seated as "place of honor" at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding—after Epstein’s conviction.
• "Here's Ghislaine Maxwell sitting there, front row, place of honor at Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton's only daughter's wedding... if the Clintons are going to sit there and tell us... they have no connection to Jeffrey Epstein—f off." (17:45)

6. Roger Stone’s Commentary and Historical Context

• Stone traces the Clintons’ relationships with Epstein, the Clinton Foundation, and their various political and financial ties.
• Reveals allegations that Epstein provided “seed capital” for the Clinton Foundation and CGI, and that the Clinton Global Initiative funded organizations tied to Ghislaine Maxwell.
• Discusses the theory that Epstein was shielded from proper prosecution due to intelligence connections, echoing persistent rumors that Acosta (prosecutor) was told Epstein “belonged to intelligence,” potentially CIA or Israeli Mossad.
  • “He was from the agency. I was contacted by the agency and told to seal it, which is what he did.” (31:43)
  • Stone references his own research and sources, notably from his book "The Clintons' War on Women."

7. Impunity of Political Elites and Intelligence Agencies

• Stone draws parallels between the Epstein cover-up, Watergate, the JFK assassination, and other incidents—as manifestations of deep state/institutional corruption.
• Benny laments, “We are still fighting right now in the Congress to learn the entire truth about John F. Kennedy’s assassination…” (35:27)

8. Recent Developments: Fallout Among the Elite

• Discussion of billionaire Hyatt hotel heir Thomas Pritzker stepping down from the corporate board due to Epstein ties.
  • "Dude, you were on a pedo island on a pedo's plane. What are you talking about, terrible judgment? You committed a crime." (53:12)
• Expresses frustration that resignation is insufficient—calls for actual criminal prosecution.

9. What’s Next? Demands for Accountability

• Benny and Stone emphasize the need for further investigation and public testimony (including calls for the release of all Epstein files).
• Stone doubts that the Clintons will ever face prosecution but urges vigilance and continued public pressure.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On media distraction:
  “Aliens. Right? As the Jeffrey Epstein news cycle begins to tighten around the Obama administration, he comes out and starts screaming about aliens... It's all a distraction. Bread and circuses.” — Benny (05:10)

• On Bill Gates’ involvement post-conviction:
  “This wasn’t a social relationship as Bill Gates has said... Epstein was running Bill Gates's entire donor class world.” — Benny (09:30)

• On Bill Clinton’s relationship with Epstein:
  “Bill Clinton flew 27 times on the pedophile’s jet.” — Benny (21:00)

• On Ghislaine Maxwell at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding:
  “Here's Ghislaine Maxwell sitting there, front row, place of honor at Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton's only daughter's wedding... if the Clintons are going to sit there and tell us... they have no connection to Jeffrey Epstein—f off.” — Benny (17:45)

• Hillary Clinton denying links (BBC):
  “We have no links. We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about, which my husband has said he took some rides on the airplane for his charitable work. I don't recall ever meeting him.” — Hillary Clinton (19:23)

• Challenging Hillary’s denials:
  “You do have links... Bill Clinton flew 27 times on the pedophile's jet. 17 different personal White House invitations.” — Benny (20:24)

• On Epstein’s intelligence connections:
  “He was from the agency. I was contacted by the agency and told me and told to seal it, which is what he did.” — Roger Stone on Alex Acosta (31:43)

• On the motivation behind the Epstein operation:
  “For both Clintons, it’s about money. For Bill, I think it is about sex and money.” — Roger Stone (42:48)

Key Timestamps

• 05:10: Benny accuses Obama of using “aliens” for media distraction from Epstein
• 09:30: Benny details Gates-Epstein emails, post-conviction relationship, Obama admin’s ties via Kathy Rummler
• 12:51: Plays Bill Gates’ infamous “I regretted those dinners” clip, then pivots to Hillary
• 17:45: Photo evidence of Ghislaine Maxwell at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, after Epstein’s conviction
• 19:23: Hillary Clinton’s on-air denial of Epstein links during BBC interview
• 20:24: Benny directly challenges Hillary’s denials with evidence
• 21:00: Benny: “Bill Clinton flew 27 times on the pedophile's jet.”
• 27:25: Roger Stone joins, provides Clinton/Epstein historical background
• 31:43: Stone claims intelligence agencies shielded Epstein from real prosecution
• 42:48: Stone’s assessment of Clintons’ motives (“money” for both, “sex and money” for Bill)
• 53:12: Discussion of billionaire Thomas Pritzker’s resignation due to Epstein ties

Tone and Style

The episode is brash, sarcastic, and highly critical of political elites and mainstream media. Benny Johnson’s tone is relentlessly combative, with colorful language and frequent use of direct address to the audience. The conversation with Roger Stone blends anecdotal evidence, conspiracy allegations, and historical context, aimed at building a case for corruption at the highest levels.

For Listeners New to the Story

This episode serves as both a recap and an update on the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network and its intersections with the most powerful circles of American politics and business, particularly the Clintons. By bringing in Roger Stone, Benny Johnson contextualizes these relationships and accuses media and government institutions of protecting the guilty. The show closes with a call to action: demand transparency and accountability.

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