The anatomy of a scandal: Why the Epstein files don't just fade away

from Unspun · host Amanda Sturgill

Some scandals flare up, peak, and vanish. Others come back for years.In this episode of UnSpun, I trace the difference.Why was the Access Hollywood episode a brief burst, while h the Jeffrey Epstein case a story keeps returning in cycles, fed by court filings, testimony, and periodic document releases.Join me as I break down the structural forces that determine whether a scandal sticks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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