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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why Epstein funded telepathy research at UCSD

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The latest release of files by the Justice Department have shed light on Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with prominent researchers across the country.That includes several researchers affiliated with UC San Diego — Deepak Chopra and V.S. Ramachandran.Epstein helped them fund research into whether autistic children had telepathic abilities.We break down the research and what it reveals about Epstein's interests and the level of scrutiny in research funding.Guest:Lucas Robinson, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune

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