This is The Sinister Reason for Trump's Shutdown | The Daily Beast Podcast

The Daily Beast Published October 9, 2025

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Rep. Ro Khanna joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to reveal what he calls Washington’s most dangerous cover-up. The California congressman explains how the Epstein files hold explosive information and why his bipartisan effort to release them has been stonewalled during the government shutdown. He links Trump’s role in the stalemate to a broader system that shields the powerful rather than the public. From congressional gridlock to moral reckoning, Khanna argues that transparency is the only way to restore trust in democracy. Is Trump protecting national secrets or defending himself? 00:00 - Introduction 02:22 - Epstein Files Fight Is About Helping Survivors And Protecting Children 04:32 - Epstein Files Fight Shows Trump Is Part Of Corrupt System He Railed Against 10:17 - Where Are Photos Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Had Of Trump with Half-Naked Young Women? 13:07 - Thoughts On Todd Blanche Meeting With Ghislaine Maxwell 16:05 - If Trump Pardons Ghislaine Maxwell How Will The Victims Respond? 19:09 - Republican Reps Under Attack For Supporting Epstein Files Fight 20:28 - What The Country Needs Is The Truth About Jeffrey Epstein 21:41 - How Concerned Are We About Trump's Health? 24:09 - Who Will Lead The Democrats In The 2028 Presidential Race? 30:31 - Why Tech Billionaires Genuflect To Trump 35:06 - What Tech Leaders Say About Trump Behind Closed Doors 36:53 - Why TikTok's Future Is In Question 40:00 - Next Steps In The Government Shut Down 40:45 - Click 'Join' Button Below, Get Pe...