Ellie Leonard
Writer/Editor/Independent Journalist
Ellie is an author, editor, and independent journalist who's spent most of her career working in the documentary film industry. She has written two books and focuses much of her writing on supporting sexual assault survivors and amplifying their stories. Ellie is a mother of four wild kids, and works very hard to raise them in the world they deserve.
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Aug. 28, 2026
The Epstein Scandal Won’t Go Away
A lot more Epstein-related files are expected soon on two fronts, and independent journalist Ellie Leonard is back on the show to explain why the unsealing of documents in the Virginia Giuffre-Ghislaine Maxwell suit could be so potentially explosive, and how they could help us move closer to accountability. Ellie also has the latest in the Katie Phang lawsuit for unredacted files, including key interviews related to Donald Trump and his alleged abuse of Jane Doe 4, a teenaged girl in the 1980s. ...
Guest: Ellie Leonard
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June 19, 2026
Epstein's Fixer, Michael Wolff
Nearly 2,000 emails between writer Michael Wolff and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein reveal the inner dynamics of their close relationship, and the way that Wolff managed Epstein's public reputation all while maintaining a reputation as a "journalist." Also, researcher Ellie Leonard scrutinizes the giant block of time that's missing from the DOJ's public files, and the curious relationship between Epstein and the Saudis. Mentioned in this episode NYT: The Untold Story of Epstein’s Death NYT...
Guest: Ellie Leonard