#2447 - Mike Benz

The conversation explores the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, focusing on connections to intelligence agencies, financial networks, and historical patterns of covert operations. Mike Benz, as the guest, argues that Epstein was part of a class of "professional fixers" operating between government and private sectors, similar to figures like Bruce Rappaport. The discussion highlights the CIA's historical involvement in money laundering through entities like the Vatican Bank and BCCI, tracing these activities from the Opium Wars to Iran-Contra. Benz suggests the focus on underage trafficking may overshadow Epstein's broader role in facilitating illicit financial deals and geopolitical objectives, advocating for the release of CIA files related to Epstein to uncover deeper truths about government protection and intelligence operations. The conversation also touches on contemporary issues like climate finance and censorship, linking them to similar patterns of influence and control.