Epstein Wasn’t Just About Sex—Here’s What Really Drew Smart & Successful People In

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Holly Peterson, Michael Smerconish

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Michael Smerconish talks with journalist and author Holly Peterson about her provocative Wall Street Journal piece on Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful, accomplished people who sought to be in his orbit. Their conversation explores whether Epstein’s appeal was less about sex and more about status, access, influence, and elite social currency. Original air date 26 March 2026.

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