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Burning Questions: Jeffrey Epstein, Russian Missiles, Endangered Species

Skimm This

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4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2019

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide has left his accusers and the public demanding answers about why he was removed from suicide watch. We’ll explain why the federal facility that held him – and the Justice Department – are under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Russia keeps changing its story about a nuclear-powered rocket explosion that killed seven people last week. We’ll examine how Russia’s mysterious actions fit into a possible new arms race. Also on the show: the Trump administration is limiting protections for endangered species, and a new perfume claims to recreate the scent of Egyptian queen Cleopatra.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's Monday, August 12th.

0:03.0

Welcome to Schim this.

0:04.3

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on

0:08.2

why they matter.

0:09.7

Today, we're diving into the controversial circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's

0:13.6

apparent suicide.

0:15.2

We'll connect the dots on why there's a public outcry over it and what this means for

0:19.0

bringing justice to as many alleged victims.

0:22.4

Then a nuclear accident in Russia is raising eyebrows.

0:25.1

We'll give you the details.

0:27.2

And finally, why life might be getting even harder for endangered species.

0:32.0

We're here to make your evening smarter.

0:34.1

Let's Schim this.

0:39.3

The most complicated story today is about Jeffrey Epstein.

0:42.9

The well-connected multi-millionaire charged with sex trafficking minors.

0:47.3

He died of an apparent suicide on Saturday morning.

0:50.8

Epstein's son and death has sparked a lot of questions, conspiracy theories, and anger.

0:55.7

In part because he was a powerful figure who many say has gone in a way with criminal

0:59.8

behavior for years.

1:01.8

But also because Epstein was taken off suicide watch days before he died.

1:07.6

Now his accusers won't be able to confront him at trial.

1:11.4

So today we're going to get into why the fact that Epstein wasn't on suicide watch is

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