The 2026 Epstein file dump reveals 3.5M pages of evidence, but the most powerful names remain hidden. Nick Bryant exposes why the system is still protecting them. In this exclusive deep dive, investigative journalist Nick Bryant joins me to dismantle the "Epstein Dark" reality—a systemic protection racket reaching the top of global politics and intelligence. Despite the massive document release, we ask the hard question: Why are the associates and co-conspirators still walking free? The lack of accountability is not an accident; it is the result of decades of systemic design: The 2008 Secret Plea Deal: A non-prosecution agreement (NPA) that granted Epstein a lenient sentence while effectively shielding his co-conspirators from federal prosecution for nearly twenty years. Fragmented Investigation "Silos": Critical evidence was historically blocked between local police, the FBI, and federal prosecutors, creating gaps that allowed high-level perpetrators to slip through the cracks. Risk-Averse Prosecutions: Former federal officials confirm that agencies often hesitate to target defendants with unlimited resources and political ties unless forced by extreme public outcry. We analyze why "transparency" in 2026 feels like a controlled narrative: Selective Disclosure: While 3.5M pages are public, evidence suggests the DOJ is still withholding nearly 3 million additional pages of investigative records. "Protective" Redactions: Survivors have slammed the DOJ for "ham-fisted" editing—accidentally exposing victim names while meticulously blacking out the names of elite men in politics and finance. Nick Bryant argues that the current system is too compromised to investigate itself. Because the network reportedly reached the "top of the food chain" in global intelligence, only an Independent Congressional Commission can provide the transparency required for true justice. Nick Bryant is an acclaimed American investigative journalist and author who has spent over 14 years dedicated to exposing the co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epstein’s international sex-trafficking operation. He became a pivotal figure in the case in 2015 when he obtained and shared Epstein's notorious "Little Black Book" and flight logs—four years before Epstein's death in federal custody. Bryant is the author of The Franklin Scandal, a definitive account of a high-level child-trafficking ring in Omaha, Nebraska, that reached the upper echelons of Washington, D.C.. He is the founder of the nonprofit Epstein Justice, an organization dedicated to protecting children from exploitation and advocating for the full, unredacted release of all government evidence related to the Epstein network. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Why nobody is being arrested in 2026 4:15 - The 2008 Plea Deal: A shield for co-conspirators 12:30 - How law enforcement "Silos" protect predators 22:10 - Why prosecutors are afraid of high-profile cases 35:00 - The 3 million missing pages 45:15 - Nick Bryant: The case for a Congressional Commission If you believe in transparency and holding powerful predators accountable, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. 👉 Join the Movement: Visit https://EpsteinJustice.com to demand a full Congressional release. #EpsteinFiles #NickBryant #TheRiceReport #EpsteinJustice #InvestigativeJournalism

Michael Tanner from Sandstone Consulting joins the Rice Report to break down the natural gas market transformation happening right now. For the first time in decades, natural gas sentiment is turning bullish while oil faces a bearish long-term outlook. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: - Why natural gas is called "the widow maker" and why that's changing - $500 billion - $1.2 trillion in AI data center investments - The real reason behind the Venezuela operation (hint: it's not drugs) - Canada's untapped energy reserves and why they're wasted - How oil companies could become Bitcoin treasuries - LNG exports to Europe and the Nord Stream aftermath - Flaring waste: 1.31 billion cubic feet burned annually - Why Trump's "drill baby drill" isn't happening - Greenland, critical minerals, and the new economic zones 💡 SHOCKING REVELATIONS: - There is NO revenue in AI yet - it's purely a race for energy - Natural gas flaring could be captured for Bitcoin mining - 60% of U.S. refineries need heavy crude (Venezuela/Canada) - Data centers consume more energy than small cities - Oil companies looking internationally while U.S. struggles ⚡ ENERGY MARKET INSIGHTS: Michael explains why natural gas prices doubled recently, the competition between data centers and LNG exports, and how the energy landscape is being reshaped by AI infrastructure demands. 🎯 FOR MORE ENERGY NEWS: Check out Energy News Beat podcast with Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley Website: www.energynewsbeat.com Substack: energynewsbeat.substack.com 📊 EXPERT ANALYSIS ON: - Oil & gas rig counts declining - Regional price disparities (Permian vs. Marcellus) - The future of nuclear vs. natural gas - Government regulation impact on drilling - International energy arbitrage opportunities ⏰ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: The Natural Gas Revolution 02:45 - Why Natural Gas is Called "The Widow Maker" 05:30 - Recent 60% Natural Gas Price Spike Explained 08:15 - Nuclear Power vs Natural Gas: The Real Debate 11:40 - Three Mile Island & Microsoft's Energy Play 15:20 - Data Center Energy Demands: $1.2 Trillion Investment 19:45 - Double Eagle & Continental Resources Going International 23:10 - LNG Exports to Europe: The Nord Stream Aftermath 27:35 - Trump's "Drill Baby Drill" Reality Check 31:50 - Flaring Waste: 1.31 Billion Cubic Feet Burned Annually 35:20 - Venezuela Operation: The Real Story (Not Drugs) 40:15 - Guyana Oil Fields & Exxon's Investment 44:30 - Why Oil Companies Won't Invest in Venezuela 48:25 - Canada's Energy Crisis & Wasted Resources 52:40 - Greenland, Critical Minerals & China 55:15 - Trading Minnesota for Alberta (Joke... Or Is It?) 58:45 - Canada Losing Its Biggest Oil Buyer 01:02:30 - Bitcoin Mining with Flare Gas: The Future 01:07:15 - Regional Natural Gas Price Disparities 01:11:45 - Chevron & Exxon Earnings: Off-Grid Power Questions 01:16:30 - Trump's Tariffs Hurting Oil & Gas Companies 01:21:20 - The Venezuela-Guyana Connection Revealed 01:26:50 - Technocracy & Economic Zones: Club of Rome Map 01:31:15 - Natural Gas Storage & Market Fundamentals 01:36:40 - Oil Companies as Future Bitcoin Treasuries 01:41:20 - HOAs Using Drones: Surveillance State Expansion 01:45:30 - CNX Interview Preview & Energy News Beat 01:48:15 - Five to Ten Year Natural Gas Bull Market Prediction 01:52:40 - Microsoft Subsidizing Community Energy Costs 01:57:10 - Final Thoughts: The Coming Energy Paradigm Shift 02:01:30 - Where to Find Energy News Beat 02:03:45 - Closing Remarks This conversation goes deep into energy markets, geopolitics, and the hidden forces shaping America's energy future. Whether you're an investor, energy professional, or concerned citizen, this is essential viewing. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on money, politics, and faith 👍 LIKE if you learned something new about energy markets 💬 COMMENT your thoughts on the natural gas boom #NaturalGas #EnergyMarkets #AIDataCenters #OilAndGas #Venezuela #BitcoinMining #EnergyNews #TrumpEnergy #Canada #Greenland #LNG #DataCenters #MichaelTanner #RiceReport

Is "Drill Baby Drill" just empty rhetoric? Energy industry veteran Dan Doyle (author of "Roughnecks and Riches") exposes the harsh reality facing American oil and gas producers under current policies—and why the current administration's approach might be hurting the very industry he promised to help. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why Trump is "no friend" to the American oil & gas industry The Venezuela oil grab and what it means for U.S. producers How tariffs on steel are killing drilling operations The truth about $50 oil vs. the $75-80 operators need to survive Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz threat Why rig counts are declining despite "energy independence" promises The green energy scam: $20 trillion for 1.9% of global energy What's really required for true energy independence 💰 INDUSTRY IMPACT: Continental Resources laying down rigs for the first time in 30 years Service companies hemorrhaging jobs and personnel Steel costs nearly doubled in 10 years Why cheap oil prices = American producer bankruptcies ⚠️ THE VENEZUELA CONNECTION: Dan breaks down the real story behind the Venezuelan oil operation, heavy crude refineries, and why this benefits large producers while crushing small and mid-size American operators. 🎯 WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN: Chris Wright's position as Energy Secretary and what policy changes could actually support domestic energy production vs. political rhetoric. 📚 ABOUT DAN DOYLE: 20-year energy industry veteran with operations in fracking and drilling. Author of "Roughnecks and Riches" (February 2026). Follow him: @DanDoyleOil on X Timestamps 00:00 – Why Green Energy Numbers Don’t Add Up 03:45 – The Real Problem With “Drill Baby Drill” 07:30 – Why $50 Oil Hurts American Producers 11:40 – Tariffs, Steel, and the Hidden Cost of Inflation 16:10 – Venezuela’s Oil & Why It Matters to U.S. Refineries 22:30 – The Fracking Myths Nobody Corrects 28:50 – Why Energy Prices Can’t Stay Low Forever 34:40 – Nuclear, LNG, and What Actually Scales 40:15 – What the Government Could Do Differently #OilAndGas #EnergyIndependence #Trump2025 #Venezuela #FrackingIndustry #AmericanEnergy #DrillBabyDrill #EnergyPolicy #OilPrices #GeopoliticalRisk