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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more   The Rational Policy Podcast Episode 27 - The Epstein Cons… 0:00 1:16:35   Listen now   Episode 27 - The Epstein Conspiracy On Epsteinmania, the Washington Post blowup, and the end of New START. Mike Coté Feb 6   READ IN APP   Episode 27 of the Rational Policy Podcast, hosted by Mike Coté and Art Vandelay, is here! In this installment of the show, we discuss three of the week’s top stories: the Epstein file release, mass layoffs at the Washington Post, and the lapsing of the US-Russia nuclear arms limitation treaty known as New START. We open with the biggest conspiracy phenomenon of the decade - the life and times of one Jeffrey Epstein - exploring how it came to be, what it says about our society, and how it has impacted American politics and culture. We then shift to a major media story surrounding the termination of 200+ Washington Post journalists, detailing the feverish reaction of the liberal commentariat, Jeff Bezos’s attempts to reshape and modernize the institution, and how it reflects the changes in legacy media over the past 25 years. We conclude with a segment on the termination of the bilateral nuclear arms reduction deal between Washington and Moscow, explaining why it is a good thing for American interests and security. And be sure to stay tuned to the end of the show for a very special announcement and a programming note! Share Check it out, follow us on Twitter/X (Mike / Art), and share the podcast with anyone you think might appreciate it. Thanks for listening. We’ll be back soon! Rational Policy is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Rational Policy that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments. Pledge your support   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Mike Coté 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe