The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Spirals on Sunday AM as Cover Up Backfires
Date: February 15, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the political whirlwind surrounding new revelations from the Epstein files and the ensuing public and political reactions, particularly as they implicate figures close to Donald Trump. The hosts combine their trademark brotherly banter with pointed analysis of the media’s treatment of the story, accusations of coverup and distraction, and candid commentary on the broader implications for democracy and justice. The episode also features notable statements from figures like Hillary Clinton, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Thomas Massie, and Rep. Garcia, providing listeners with a panoramic view of the controversy and its media coverage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Donald Trump Under Siege (00:23 - 02:59)

• Ben Meiselas opens with the claim that Trump faces a "terrible Sunday morning," under attack from all sides—across party lines and at the Munich conference.

• Highlights Hillary Clinton's public commitment to transparency regarding the Epstein files and willingness to testify:

  • Quote:

    "I've called for... many, many years for everything to be put out there so people can not only see what is in them, but also, if appropriate, hold people accountable."
    — Hillary Clinton (02:03)

• Notes the alarming content in the files, like Steve Bannon allegedly enlisting Epstein’s help in destabilizing the Vatican.

2. The “Fake” Epstein List and Political Backlash (02:59 - 06:46)

• The hosts discuss the Trump camp's response: releasing a “fake” Epstein list with questionable names (e.g., Elvis, Marilyn Monroe) while omitting Trump associates implicated in the files.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene protests her inclusion and demands full redactions, highlighting the list’s absurdity.
• Congressman Thomas Massie decries billionaire Epstein associates funding attacks against him for pushing for full disclosure:
  • Quote:

    "This is about the Epstein class... They're billionaires who are friends with these people. And that's what I'm up against."
    — Thomas Massie (04:47)

3. Calls for Accountability: Congressional Response (06:46 - 10:05)

• Rep. Garcia and other officials push for accountability from both parties, demanding hearings and testimony from figures like Howard Lutnick and Steve Bannon, who have Epstein connections.

• The hosts stress the need for transparency and criticize selective prosecution and leniency, using Ghislaine Maxwell and Bannon as examples.

  • Emphasizes that Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s residence, is documented as a site of Epstein ring activity.
  • Quote:

    "Mar-a-Lago was a site of the sex trafficking in the Epstein ring. That's not a disputed fact—where Trump lives."
    — Host (08:06)

• Rep. Garcia elucidates lines of inquiry for the ongoing investigation, including:

  • Who financed Epstein and benefitted from him (e.g., Les Wexner).
  • Why allegations and evidence were never fully investigated by law enforcement or DOJ.

4. Media Coverage, Distraction Tactics & “The Blind Spot” (10:05 - 13:19)

• The hosts analyze media coverage using Ground News:

  • Only 11% of reporting on the Epstein fallout emerges from right-wing outlets.
  • Right-wing media pushes other narratives, like Trump’s $5 billion Gaza aid scheme, ignoring the Epstein developments.

• They note the persistent violence in Gaza despite proclamations of a ceasefire, providing critical stats and drawing Orwellian analogies:

  • Quote:

    "Isn't that what 1984 said? War is peace and peace is war. That’s what happens. And truth, the simple truth, becomes a revolutionary act."
    — Host (13:25)

5. Right-Wing Disinformation and Distraction (15:28 - 17:38)

• Discussion on Trump ally Tom Homan’s fantastical claims about children recovered from trafficking, which the hosts ridicule as invented numbers:

  • Quote:

    "What are you talking about? You found 145,000? What the hell are these people talking about?"
    — Host (15:59)

• The hosts frame this as part of a broader right-wing tactic: claiming to fight trafficking while ignoring or facilitating “Epstein class” corruption.

• Sample of Tom Homan’s claims:

  • Quote:

    “President Trump has already found 145,000 of them [missing children] in Minnesota alone...”
    — Tom Homan (16:25)

6. FDA Policy Shift and Finale (17:42 - 18:36)

• Dr. Marty Makari (FDA Commissioner) is briefly featured to announce an overhaul of the food pyramid—presented with trademark comedic skepticism.
  • Quote:

    "...We ended what was a corrupt food pyramid with an open secret... It never talked about ultra processed foods, refined carbohydrates, or the importance of fiber on those carbohydrates."
    — Dr. Marty Makari (18:08)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Hillary Clinton on Complete Transparency:
  (02:03) "I've called for... many, many years for everything to be put out there..."
• Congressman Massie on Epstein Class Influence:
  (04:47) "...They're billionaires who are friends with these people. And that's what I'm up against."
• Host on Mar-a-Lago and Trafficking:
  (08:06) "...Mar-a-Lago was a site of the sex trafficking in the Epstein ring. That's not a disputed fact—where Trump lives."
• Host referencing Orwell:
  (13:25) "...truth, the simple truth, becomes a revolutionary act."
• Hosts mocking Tom Homan’s "rescued children" claims:
  (15:59) "What are you talking about? You found 145,000?"
• Dr. Marty Makari on the food pyramid:
  (18:08) "We ended what was a corrupt food pyramid..."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trump under fire at Munich conference, Clinton’s statement: 00:23 – 02:59
• Fake Epstein list, Greene and Massie react: 02:59 – 06:46
• Calls for hearings and investigations (Rep. Garcia): 06:46 – 10:05
• Media coverage analysis with Ground News, Gaza coverage: 10:05 – 13:19
• Palestinian casualties and public narrative control: 13:19 – 14:34
• Right-wing distraction and Homan’s claims: 15:28 – 17:38
• FDA food pyramid overhaul segment: 17:42 – 18:36

Summary Tone and Language

The MeidasTouch signature blend of passionate democratic advocacy, sharp-witted humor, and conversational brotherly banter prevails throughout. The hosts pull no punches in directly addressing the seriousness of the Epstein revelations, the hypocrisy of selective outrage, and the role of media bias and misinformation. Their candor, combined with sourced audio and direct quotes, gives listeners a dynamic, urgent sense of the controversy and its stakes.

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