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Campus Files

Epstein & MIT

Campus Files

Audacy

Society & Culture, History, True Crime, Documentary

4.67.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In our last episode of the season (season 2 is in the works), we look at MIT's Media Lab, which long dazzled the public with its bold ideas and groundbreaking projects. But behind that reputation was a secret: much of the lab’s funding traced back to Jeffrey Epstein. Read Noam Cohen’s reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/for-jeffrey-epstein-mit-was-just-a-safety-school/For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Every week on the Moth podcast, we hear from incredible people who have found their own voice.

0:05.8

There's this little bit of wisdom people say all the time, you know, that you should live in the

0:10.1

moment. Let me tell you something. There is nothing worse than being forced to live in the moment.

0:17.9

The Moth podcast features real people telling their stories live on stage.

0:22.7

To connect and learn from them, follow and listen to the Moth on the free Odyssey app,

0:27.4

or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:33.1

This episode marks the end of our first season of Campus Files.

0:36.7

From secret societies to shadowy scandals,

0:39.7

we've dug into the stories you won't hear about on the campus tour. And none of it would

0:44.3

have been possible without you. Thank you to everyone who listened, shared an episode, or left

0:49.5

a review. And we're especially grateful to those of you who trusted us with your stories. Whether you sent in a tip or spoke out about your experience, this season exists because of you.

1:00.0

But just because the mics are off doesn't mean we're going quiet.

1:04.0

If you've got a tip, a mystery, or just something on your campus that's never added up,

1:08.0

our inbox is always open at Campus files pod at gmail.com.

1:13.6

Your story might be the next one we dig into. And if you're new or just want a refresher,

1:18.9

now's the perfect time to binge season one. There's a whole archive of campus secrets

1:24.1

waiting for you.

1:38.3

At MIT, there's a research lab, unlike most on college campuses, a place specifically designed to push boundaries and explore radical ideas, from flying robots to foldable cars.

1:46.2

It's called the Media Lab.

1:53.0

In 2018, the Media Lab held an award ceremony that embodied its unconventional spirit.

1:58.9

The prize was called the Disobedience Award, a celebration of those who've bent or broken rules in the service of society.

2:01.6

We are honoring some remarkable women here today.

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