How did Jeffrey Epstein make his money? How did he spend it? In exclusive reporting, Jason Leopold reveals that federal prosecutors followed Epstein’s money trail almost two decades ago – in an 18-month money laundering inquiry whose existence has remained hidden until now. In this episode, Leopold and co-host Matt Topic dive into Epstein’s old emails, which capture his fury at the probe and his efforts to discredit the investigation and investigators. And they show which “Epstein Files” documents may hold the keys to the Epstein money mystery.

How did Jeffrey Epstein make his money? How did he spend it? In <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-jeffrey-epstein-emails-money-laundering-charges/">exclusive reporting</a>, Jason Leopold reveals that federal prosecutors followed Epstein&rsquo;s money trail almost two decades ago &ndash; in an 18-month money laundering inquiry whose existence has remained hidden until now. In this episode, Leopold and co-host Matt Topic dive into Epstein&rsquo;s old emails, which capture his fury at the probe and his efforts to discredit the investigation and investigators. And they show which &ldquo;Epstein Files&rdquo; documents may hold the keys to the Epstein money mystery.

How did Russian pranksters trick a top government official? What happens to documents flushed down White House toilets? The answers exist. The trick is getting the government to disclose them.

 

By law, nearly every move federal agencies make—every email, every memo, every receipt—belongs to the public. The key to gaining access is the Freedom of Information Act. It’s the tool that forces the government to open its files…though rarely without a fight.

 

From Bloomberg & No Smiling, Disclosure is a podcast about cracking open those secrets. Join FOIA reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic for a guided tour of explosive details, bureaucratic foibles and details that powerful people never wanted you to know. For access to episodes on Apple early and ad-free, subscribe at www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts.

How did Russian pranksters trick a top government official? What happens to documents flushed down White House toilets? The answers exist. The trick is getting the government to disclose them.
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By law, nearly every move federal agencies make&mdash;every email, every memo, every receipt&mdash;belongs to the public. The key to gaining access is the Freedom of Information Act. It&rsquo;s the tool that forces the government to open its files&hellip;though rarely without a fight.
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From Bloomberg &amp; No Smiling, Disclosure is a podcast about cracking open those secrets. Join FOIA reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic for a guided tour of explosive details, bureaucratic foibles and details that powerful people never wanted you to know. For access to episodes on Apple early and ad-free, subscribe at <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts" data-destination="rte:bind">www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts</a>.

Disclosure

A Jeffrey Epstein Money Probe Stayed Hidden for 17 Years. We Found It.

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