Podcast Summary: VINCE — Clinton Questioned on Ties to Epstein Bombshell | Episode 228

Host: Vince Coglianese
Date: February 18, 2026
Podcast Network: Cumulus
Theme: A sharp, unapologetic look at the latest “Epstein files” bombshells, why Hillary Clinton is still deflecting on Bill Clinton’s Epstein ties, and broader themes of corruption, media bias, and the left’s scandals.

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the simmering scandal over new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Bill and Hillary Clinton, fuelled by a recent BBC confrontation with Hillary Clinton. Vince uses this as a launchpad to discuss media double standards, the Clintons’ mutual interest in secrecy, and attempts by other public figures to downplay their Epstein mentions. The episode also branches out into issues of political hypocrisy, institutional incompetence, media manipulation, and culture war politics.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. BBC Grills Hillary Clinton on Epstein Ties

[03:52–07:00]

• Hillary Clinton’s BBC Interview:

  • Hillary is confronted about Bill’s flights on Epstein’s plane and general connections.
  • She downplays any relationship: “We have no links. We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about... I don’t recall ever meeting him.”
    — Hillary Clinton, 03:54
  • She admits briefly meeting Ghislaine Maxwell at CGI events, minimizes significance.
  • Deflects focus to “Epstein and Maxwell’s horrific crimes” rather than their social circle.

• Vince’s Reaction:

  • Vince skewers Hillary’s evasive tone and notes the longstanding presence of Epstein in Clinton-world, referencing iconic Epstein-Bill Clinton artifacts as evidence of deeper connections.
  • Memorable moment: Vince jokes about the notorious painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress, emphasizing the surreal nature of the Clinton–Epstein “charity” defense.
    — “It was for the charitable work. Yeah. What is this, Hillary?” (Vince, 04:46)

• Evidence Review:

  • Vince goes through visitor logs: “Epstein basically lived [at the White House]... 17 times at least, including a dozen times in 1994 and twice in one day on three separate occasions.”
    — Vince, 07:00
  • Brings up the now-famous neck massage photo: “Bill Clinton leans back and smiles while receiving neck massage from Epstein victim 22... just hanging out in what looks like an airport lobby or something. Philanthropic work.”
    — Vince, paraphrasing Daily Mail, 08:20

• Mutual Assured Destruction:

  • Vince theorizes that Hillary protects Bill because “If one of them turns on the other, the whole game is up. It’s mutually assured destruction. They both know where the bodies are buried.”
    — Vince, 10:40

2. Media Hypocrisy and The “Epstein Files” List

[16:40–17:54]

• Whoopi Goldberg’s Epstein File Mention:

  • Whoopi discusses her name coming up in the files on The View: “My name is in the files... It says, Whoopi needs a plane to get to Monaco... They're looking for private owners.”
    — Whoopi Goldberg, 16:46
  • Downplays any connection: “I wasn’t his girlfriend... I was too old for him.”
  • Points out the incongruity that mere mention in the files is not incriminating — contrasting the tone when Trump’s name comes up, which left-leaning media treats as evidence of guilt.

• Vince’s Commentary:

  • Calls out media double standard: “Well, I thought the Epstein files, everyone was guilty. And, and then Joy Behar is having trouble processing because... Trump was named, says Joy Behar.”
  • Notes that Trump “comes out looking great in these Epstein files... the one guy who’s constantly telling on what Jeffrey Epstein’s up to.”
    — Vince, 17:15

3. “Justice for Jasmine” and Colbert’s Talarico Stunt

[40:43–48:42]

• Texas Primary Media Drama:

  • Stephen Colbert exploits FCC equal time rules to boost Texas legislator James Talarico (D), portraying it as a Trump/FCC censorship issue.
  • Vince points out CBS’s rebuttal: Colbert was always free to air Talarico, but that would require also inviting Jasmine Crockett, whom the establishment wants to sideline.
  • Crockett responds: “It is our understanding that Colbert, either Mr. Hoary or CBS, decided that they just did one appearance… and that there may have been advice to just have me on and then they could clear the issue. It was my understanding that someone somewhere decided, we just don’t want to do that, and instead we’re going to just do it this way.”
    — Jasmine Crockett, 47:41

• Vince’s Take:

  • “Colbert made a decision. He was just like, no, no, no, I don’t want the black lady. We’re not having her on the air...”
    — Vince, 44:14
  • Predicts Colbert will “extend an interview invite to her now... to mitigate the accusations of racism and sexism.”

4. Institutional Incompetence: D.C. Water & The “Pooptomic” Disaster

[21:35–25:36]

• D.C. Water’s Leadership Scandal:
  • Vince reviews how DC’s CEO David Gattis spent $520M on DEI contracts but presided over historic sewage spill.
  • Gattis: “When I arrived at DC Water, this was an organization that looked very similar to our industry. Predominantly, you know, white male at the top… Now, my executive team looks exactly like the community.”
    — David Gattis, 24:35
  • Vince sardonically reframes: “Sewage in, sewage out. That’s what happened. So you get a bunch of incompetent people who arrive who use racial prejudice as a means to run an operation… pipe explodes and fills the nation’s water supply with the largest discharge of sewage we’ve ever seen.”
    — Vince, 25:36

5. Democrat Governance and Law Enforcement Issues

[31:25–37:05]

• Maryland Policy Changes:
  • New law bans police from cooperating with ICE in Maryland (outlawing “287-G agreements”), even in the context of recent infrastructure disasters.
  • Vince: “You’re perfectly content with people in your own state being raped, murdered, abused… because Democrats accrue power by allowing this chaos to continue, which is why they do it.”
    — Vince, 35:41
  • Mocks language games around “sanctuary cities”: “We’re a welcoming city. Don’t say sanctuary. Say something that’s even less understandable.”
    — Vince, 37:05

6. Anti-Establishment Riffs, Culture War Commentary & More

[Throughout]

• Clintons’ Symbiotic Relationship:
  • Vince speculates the Clintons stay united because “they know where the bodies are buried,” referencing the decades of mutual scandal management.
    — Vince, 10:40
  • Revisits “bimbo eruptions” and Secret Service reporting on Bill Clinton’s repeated marital infidelities.
• Whoopi Goldberg’s Identity:
  • “When has Whoopi ever lied to us about anything, by the way? I mean, besides her name, besides the fundamental details about her identity.”
    — Vince, 18:27
• Endearing Sarcasm:
  • “It’s a lot more relaxing to tell the truth. A lot more relaxing. Just tell the truth. That you’re trying to rig elections.”
• Presidential Speculation: JD Vance & Marco Rubio:
  [51:41–56:03]
  • Both seen as MAGA torchbearers, media tries to gin up rivalry.
  • “The idea that there’s daylight between JD Vance and Marco Rubio is just nonexistent. This is a media invention.”
    — Vince, 52:37
  • Trump calls them “both fantastic” and credits Rubio for a strong Munich speech.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Hillary Clinton:
  “We have no links. We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about…”
  — (03:54)

• Vince Coglianese:
  “If one of them turns on the other, the whole game is up. It’s mutually assured destruction. They both know where the bodies are buried.”
  — (10:40)

• Whoopi Goldberg (on Epstein files):
  “My name is in the files?... I wasn’t his girlfriend. I was not only too old, but it was at a time...”
  — (16:46)

• Jasmine Crockett (on Colbert’s scheme):
  “It is our understanding that Colbert…just didn’t want to do that, and instead we're going to just do it this way.”
  — (47:41)

• David Gattis (DC Water):
  “...the executives, the chiefs in that C suite, they should look like the employees that they serve and that they work with…”
  — (24:35)

• Donald Trump (on JD Vance/Marco Rubio):
  “JD’s fantastic. And Marco’s, they’re both fantastic, I think, really. And I think Marco did a great job in Munich.”
  — (55:52)

Key Segments & Timestamps

• BBC Grills Hillary Clinton on Epstein — [03:52–07:00]
• White House/Visitor Log Revelations — [07:00–09:00]
• Vince Analyzes the Clintons’ “Union” — [10:40–13:00]
• Whoopi Goldberg on Epstein List — [16:40–17:54]
• D.C. Water/Pooptomic Crisis & Incompetence — [21:35–25:36]
• Maryland’s ICE Law & Law Enforcement Politics — [31:25–37:05]
• Colbert Helps Talarico, Sidelines Jasmine Crockett — [40:43–48:42]
• JD Vance, Rubio, and Trump on 2028 Speculation — [51:41–56:03]
• Trump’s Tribute to Rush Limbaugh — [56:55–58:01]

Memorable Moments

• Vince’s biting sarcasm:
  • “You are extremely rich. In fact, you've taken lots of pennies from lots of people and produced no meaningful charity whatsoever.” (07:00)
• On Whoopi’s explanation:
  • “Don’t look at me. I’m not guilty of anything.”
• On the Clintons:
  • “They have to take these secrets to the extent they can to their grave.”
• On the DC Water CEO:
  • “Garbage in, garbage out. You know what we got in D.C. right now, sewage in, sewage out.”

Takeaway

Vince delivers a scathing, rapid-fire analysis of how political, media, and institutional powers handle scandal and accountability. He punctures carefully managed narratives, from the Clintons’ evasions on Epstein to Democrats’ handling of crime and law enforcement, and exposes media manipulation on multiple fronts — all delivered with trademark irreverence, informed snark, and a focus on the “real story” behind the headlines. The episode wraps with sober reflection on conservative broadcasting icon Rush Limbaugh and the mandate to continue the fight for truth.

For listeners seeking a breakdown of elite scandal, hypocrisy, and the inside baseball of political/media maneuvering—this episode delivers in spades.