Vicky Ward on Epstein, Power, and the Golden Age of Journalism

Vicky Ward — bestselling author, investigative journalist, and founder of Vicki Ward Investigates — joins Lachlan Cartwright at Delmonico’s in New York City to talk about the powerful people she’s covered and the future of journalism. From her groundbreaking Epstein reporting to her work on Jared Kushner, Leon Black, and the world of Manhattan power, Ward reflects on decades of exposing influence, abuse, and secrecy. She also shares what it means to go independent in an age where truth and storytelling matter more than ever. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to The Breaker Pod at Delmonico’s 01:00 – Vicki Ward on Epstein’s Victims and “Nobody’s Girl” 03:00 – The Psychology of Control: Epstein, Ghislaine, and the Victims 08:30 – Why the Epstein Story Keeps Coming Back 10:30 – Power, Money, and Who Protected Epstein 14:00 – What the Media Missed: Why It Took #MeToo to Expose Him 17:00 – Jared and Ivanka: The Evolution of the Kushners 19:30 – How Kushner’s Deals Shaped the Middle East 23:00 – The Idaho Murders and Understanding Motives 28:00 – Luigi Mangione and America’s Fascination with True Crime 32:00 – Barry Weiss and CBS: “A Breath of Fresh Air” 34:30 – Going Independent: Life After Legacy Media 38:00 – Who Wields Power Well — and Who’s Faking It 40:00 – Why This Might Be the Golden Age of Journalism 41:30 – Closing Thoughts and Farewell 🎙 About the Episode After decades reporting on billionaires, political operators, and media power brokers, Vicki Ward tells The Breaker Pod why she believes journalism’s best days might still lie ahead. 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter for original scoops, behind-the-scenes media drama, and reporting you won’t get anywhere else: https://www.breakermedia.com/subscribe 🎙️ New episodes weekly — exposing power, decoding media, and asking better questions. #epsteinfiles #epstein #mangione #kohberger #truecrimestories 💬 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay in the loop on how the media actually works.