Maria Farmer was the first person to blow the whistle on Jeffrey Epstein—and she didn’t just name Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, she warned about the powerful men around them, including Donald Trump. Nearly three decades later, survivors are still being silenced while politicians promise “full transparency” and then shrug it off, saying there’s “no list” and it “doesn’t matter.” In this episode, we break down: Maria Farmer’s early warnings and how she was ignored. Trump’s promises to release the Epstein files—and the backlash after they stayed sealed. Why power protects itself and what it means for survivors still fighting to be heard. This isn’t just about Epstein—it’s about patterns, power, and the cost of silence.
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Emilie Kiser: A Preventable Tragedy
In this episode, we take a closer look at the heartbreaking story of Emilie Kiser and the tragic loss of her son, Trigg. While the internet is filled with outrage, speculation, and grief, we approach this moment with care — not to pile on, but to ask important questions about influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and the risks of oversharing family life online.We discuss how this tragedy may have been preventable, the warning signs that were missed, and the uncomfortable line between content and exploitation. This isn’t about canceling a grieving mother — it’s about making space for Trigg, the child at the center of it all, and what we owe to kids caught in the spotlight.
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The Drowning That Wasn’t: The Case of Dr. Neha Gupta and Aria Talathi
In this heartbreaking and complex episode, we examine the disturbing case of Dr. Neha Gupta, a pediatrician from Oklahoma who now faces first-degree murder charges in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi.Initially reported as a drowning during a vacation in Florida, the story took a devastating turn when autopsy findings revealed that Aria had likely been smothered before being placed in the water. Authorities say there was no water in the child’s lungs—ruling out drowning—and that bruising around her mouth and cheeks suggests asphyxiation.As Dr. Gupta awaits extradition to Florida, questions swirl around the timeline, a reported custody dispute, and how a trusted physician could be at the center of such an unthinkable crime. We walk through the details of the investigation, the evidence that led to her arrest, and what this case reveals about the intersection of family crisis, mental health, and the justice system.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child death and sensitive legal matters. Listener discretion is advised.
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The Execution of Valeria Márquez
This week, Tiff and I discuss the tragic and infuriating case of Valeria Márquez, the 23-year-old Mexican influencer who was executed on livestream during a TikTok video at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Just minutes before her death, Valeria expressed fear about a suspicious delivery, highlighting the imminent danger she sensed. (bbc.com)Authorities are investigating her murder as a femicide—a gender-based execution that underscores the alarming rates of violence against women in Mexico, where approximately 10 women are killed daily. (washingtonpost.com)In this episode, we delve into the systemic issues surrounding femicide, the role of social media in both exposing and perpetuating violence, and the societal desensitization that often follows such tragedies. We also discuss the importance of recognizing and naming acts of femicide to address the root causes of gender-based violence. (theguardian.com)This episode is raw, emotional, and necessary. We stand with Valeria—and with every woman failed by the systems meant to protect her.
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Did Tiff Join a Social Media Cult?
Did Tiff accidentally join a transphobic social media cult? In this episode, Tiff spills the shocking details of her experience, including a police report she filed on a user. With cult-like behavior and troubling community dynamics, Tiff is drawing a hard line—she won’t sell out. Tune in for a candid look at her wild ride on Flip!
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