According2Sam Podcast

In an effort to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and close the case, President Trump posted a message on his social media account over the weekend, urging his supporters not to waste time or energy on Epstein, calling him “somebody that nobody cares about.” Unsurprisingly, this did little to quell public curiosity. Both his supporters and critics continue to demand answers. At the recent Turning Point conference, Tucker Carlson claimed in a speech that he believes Epstein was working for Israeli intelligence—a statement that received loud cheers and applause. He is not alone in holding this belief, although the Israeli government has denied the accusation. Why, then, are so many people convinced that Epstein had ties to Israeli intelligence, and is it possible that he did? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #327. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com [https://www.according2sam.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Earlier this year, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi invited several right-wing social media influencers to the White House and presented them with binders titled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1.” It was promoted to the public as the first batch of documents exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, including information about his clients. Upon review, the files contained no new information and did not name any clients. Bondi claimed that additional documents were still under review and that more details would be included in “Phase 2.” However, this week, she announced that no further information would be released and that the case was being closed. What happened to 'Phase 2'? Is Bondi—along with the Trump administration—helping to cover for powerful individuals who were connected to Epstein? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #326. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com [https://www.according2sam.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

One of the largest budget items in the newly passed "Big Beautiful Bill" is a significant funding increase for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE is set to receive over $75 billion through 2029, in addition to its base budget of $11 billion for the year 2026. With these resources, ICE raids, arrests, and deportations are expected to rise sharply. However, during a weekend rally in Iowa, President Trump once again floated the idea of new legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants working on farms and in hotels to remain and continue working. Many of his supporters view this proposal as a betrayal and have labeled it "amnesty". They argue he is yielding to pressure from big business seeking cheap labor. Is that the case, or has he always supported some form of legal status for undocumented workers? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #325. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com [https://www.according2sam.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Conflict Theory, the foundation of Communist ideology, was developed by Karl Marx. It posits a perpetual struggle between a small group of individuals who control the means of production (the bourgeoisie) and the larger working class (the proletariat). Marx argued that this class conflict underlies all societies and would inevitably lead to revolution. Although Marxist theory has been largely dismissed in the United States for decades, growing economic hardship is prompting increased interest in these ideas. What economic conditions are contributing to class conflict in contemporary America, and how are Marxists leveraging these conditions to critique or discredit capitalism? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #324. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com [https://www.according2sam.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The number of people shocked by Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary is remarkable—particularly within the Democratic Party. For over a decade, the party has been fractured, held together largely by a shared opposition to President Trump and the perception of him as a singular existential threat. However, since Bernie Sander’s 2016 campaign, Democratic Socialism has gained significant traction within the party. Running as a Democratic Socialist, Sanders built a movement that made him a formidable contender in both the 2016 and 2020 primaries. How did Mamdani benefit from the groundwork laid by Sanders and others who pushed Democratic Socialist ideas within the Democratic Party? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #323. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com [https://www.according2sam.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]