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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Epstein Fallout Meets Midterm Fire: Mark Halperin On Trump Allies Under Pressure
Description: Michael sits down with 2WAY/Next Up host Mark Halperin to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein sagaâincluding new document releases, testimony fallout, and fresh scrutiny surrounding President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Did Trump alert authorities about Epstein years ago? Why wonât the story fadeâand who could still be exposed?
Plus, Halperin breaks down the early 2026 midterm outlook, why Democrats may be favored to retake the House, and whether Jon Ossoffâs viral âEpstein classâ speech offers a roadmap for the party. They also examine whether todayâs media is missing bigger global stories in fav...