MeidasTouch Podcast Summary
Episode: MeidasTouch Full Podcast – 11/14/25
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas + Ron Filipkowski
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a high-energy, deep-dive into newly released Epstein estate emails (implicating Donald Trump), the unprecedented suppression and manipulation of US economic data under the Trump regime, the latest governmental corruption scandals, and a bizarre Trump Oval Office moment with the leader of Syria. As per usual, the Meiselas brothers bring their signature mix of candid political analysis, biting humor, relentless fact-checking, and “Midas Mighty” brotherly banter to underscore the dire state of US democracy and the mounting chaos underpinning the current administration.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Epstein Estate Emails: The Trump Disaster
- Background: The House Oversight Committee Democrats obtained and released over 20,000 emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. Trump's name features extensively, “in devastating fashion.” (Ben, 00:31)
- Notable Revelations:
- Epstein’s Obsession with Trump: In the last months before his death, Epstein was “obsessed” with Trump, emailing that he had info that could “take [Trump] down.” (Ben, 34:07)
- Epstein-Russia-Trump Connections: Emails showed Epstein claimed to advise Russian officials (particularly Vitaly Churkin and Sergei Lavrov) about Trump, with correspondence involving Norway’s former PM and United Nations contacts, referencing Trump’s Helsinki meeting with Putin (Ben, 41:10).
- Insider Anecdotes: Claims of Trump at Epstein’s house with young women; jokes between Epstein and his brother about “Would you trust this man with your daughter?” (Ben, 44:10).
- Epstein’s View of Trump: “I’ve met some very bad people. None as bad as Trump. Not one decent cell in his body.” (Epstein to Larry Summers, 44:35)
- Money Laundering & Casino Connections: 2012 emails reference backdated loans, casino money, and possible illegal funds funneling involving Trump’s properties (Ben, 43:10).
- Clinton Mentions: Epstein: “Clinton was never on the island,” debunking MAGA narratives. (Ron, 45:35)
- Media and Law Enforcement Leaks: Emails between Epstein and NYT journalists, and NYPD detectives with notable derogatory remarks about Trump from Epstein (Ben, 44:15).
- Political Fallout: Republicans, who long weaponized Epstein rumors for political attacks, are silent or actively obstructing further releases with dozens poised to join a bipartisan vote to unseal more files (Ben, 03:39 & 34:07).
Quote:
“Epstein says, ‘Isn’t it interesting I’m the only guy who’s got the information that can bring [Trump] down?’ ...That’s a wild thing to say.”
— Ben, 34:35
2. Economic Data Suppression & Market Fallout
- Orwellian Shift: Trump regime fired key statistical officials and is allegedly “concocting data”—no CPI (inflation) or jobs reports deemed “credible,” rattling markets (Ben, 03:39).
- Market Reaction: “At this point, the Dow was down almost 2%, S&P down 2%, Nasdaq down almost 3%. Not a good day on the market.” (Ben, 00:31)
- Gaslighting and Blame: Republicans blame Democrats for shutdown and data void, despite controlling government. Deep segment on lived experience vs. government lies.
- Survey Data: Public blames Republicans, not Democrats, for rising costs and economic misery (Ben, 08:07).
Quote:
“They’re just making up 40 to 50 percent of the inputs going in [to CPI]... That’s not supposed to happen.”
— Ben, 06:18
Quote:
“They could try to gaslight the American people all they want, but ... people go to the store and see things are much more expensive than the week before, the month before.”
— Ron, 04:21
3. GOP Self-Enrichment & Corruption
- Sneaky Provisions: Republican Senators inserted secret payouts in the funding bill—$500,000+ each for “injuries” due to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s subpoenas, even as ACA subsidies may lapse for millions (Ben, 00:31).
- No Accountability: “The pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstrap party ... always make excuses, always have someone else to blame.” (Jordy, 19:03)
4. Trump’s Catastrophic Interview & Political Self-Immolation
- Fox News Flop: On Laura Ingraham’s show, Trump claimed:
- American workers are not capable of “high-skill jobs.”
- Chinese students are superior—inflaming MAGA, alienating his base (Ron, 75:28).
- Admitted to using H1B visas, contradicting earlier stances.
- “Brass vs. Bronze” Lie: Gave a guided tour of Mar-a-Lago, making bizarre, easily disprovable statements about the building’s materials (Ben, 72:14).
- MAGA Mutiny: His own base is turning—approval plummets to 33% as even allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene voice frustration (Ron, 73:09).
- Death Spiral Analysis:
“[Trump] takes the bad decision and turns it into a worse decision and then turns it into a catastrophic decision and ... obliteration and bankruptcy.”
— Ben, 81:41
5. Oval Office Farce: The Syrian “Perfume” Incident
- Diplomatic Outrage: Trump hosted former Al Qaeda leader–turned Syrian President Al Shara, “in the Oval Office, spritzing him with cologne” and complimenting his looks (Ben, 62:11).
- Hosts' Reaction: Pointed out the absurdity: “Could you imagine if Obama or Biden had ... [done this]?” (Ben, 68:47); compared the scene to department store perfume spritzers (Jordy, 68:20).
- Normalization of Extremism: Trump likens Al Shara’s atrocities to “a rough past,” while he cozies up to global autocrats (Ron, 66:24).
6. Concluding Notes: Pathology of Trump, Media, and the Resistance
- Ben’s Analysis: Trump is “the worst possible” person for the job, a “terrible businessperson ... whose pathology ... is the worst in the world.”
- Praise for Midas Mighty: The pressure for transparency and accountability is working—momentum is with independent media and “the rules have changed.” (Ben, 82:56)
- Persistent Call to Action: Stay vigilant, subscribe to independent media, and keep “fighting for democracy.”
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
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On Epstein emails:
“Trump’s name is perhaps the most prominent name in these 20,000+ [emails]... It’s pretty damaging stuff. No wonder Donald Trump... can’t even emphasize enough how damaging and devastating these documents are.”
— Ben, 34:07 -
On Economic Data:
“You never want to hear the national economic adviser use the word ‘concoct.’”
— Ben, 11:28 -
On Trump’s Pattern:
“He’s quite literally the worst of all seven plus eight plus billion human beings [for this job]... the biggest loser that exists.”
— Ben, 82:56 -
On GOP Gaslighting:
“What these Republicans are doing—bending over backwards every single day to make up the next lie—is banana land to me.”
— Jordy, 19:03 -
On the Syrian Oval Office Incident:
“There’s no way to even say, could you imagine if Obama or Biden had the former leader of Al Qaeda and started spraying perfume on them?”
— Ben, 68:47
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Epstein Estate Emails Breakdown: 34:07 – 54:45
- Economic Data Suppression: 3:39 – 19:03
- GOP Self-Payouts in Funding Bill: 00:31 – 03:39
- Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Brass Lie: 72:14 – 73:09
- Trump’s Syrian Perfume Incident: 62:11 – 71:16
- Trump’s Self-Destructive Interview Clips: 75:28 – 80:56
Tone and Takeaways
With relentless clarity, unfiltered language, and their signature mix of sarcasm and outrage, the MeidasTouch team exposes the ethical and democratic rot at the heart of the current regime. The episode pulls no punches—laying out devastating evidence, mocking the absurdity of the administration’s lies and stunts, and motivating listeners to stay informed and engaged in the fight for democracy.
Closing Sentiment:
“Keep fighting, keep fighting. Stay in there. ...The release of these files didn’t just happen, it was the pressure that you forced, you caused. You, we’ve changed the rules... This is a different game now.”
— Ben, 82:56
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