{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"End the Epstein Class with Better Laws, Leaders, and Ban Homeschooling - TEASER","description":"In this week\u2019s Gaslit Nation Bonus Show, Daniella Mestyanek Young, The Knitting Cult Lady, author of the new book The Culting of America, explains how to get justice for survivors and protect children from Christian nationalist cults to Epstein\u2019s transnational crime network\u2013better laws, better leaders, and ban home-schooling. \u201cWhen countries outlaw homeschooling, it is one of the best protections that children can be given,\u201d she says. This week\u2019s bonus show also includes a look at serial predator Eric Swallwell, a rising star of the Democratic Party establishment, who has long been plagued by rumors. But despite that, he was the establishment\u2019s chosen one to lead the fourth largest economy in the world as California\u2019s governor, an important stepping stone to the White House. How can a predator protect us from Epstein\u2019s crime cult\u2013which hasn\u2019t been brought to justice\u2013or release the full files, as mandated by law? They can\u2019t.  While the interview with The Knitting Cult Lady is available to all listeners, to hear the full episode be sure to subscribe at the Truth-teller tier ($5\/month) or higher and support the show. Save the date! We\u2019re opening the May 11th (Andrea\u2019s birthday!) Gaslit Nation Salon at 4pm ET with a reading of an excerpt of one of Andrea\u2019s screenplays. Come one, come all, and celebrate with us at Patreon.com\/Gaslit. Thank you to everyone who supports the show.  For a look at how to take back our country from John Robert\u2019s pro-Jim Crow Supreme Court, check out the expert advice from past guests in our show notes.  Show Notes: Supreme Court Resources: Ari Berman on standing up to the GOP\u2019s minority rule: https:\/\/www.gaslitnationpod.com\/episodes-transcripts-20\/2024\/4\/23\/minority-rule Elie Mystal on expanding the Supreme Court: https:\/\/www.gaslitnationpod.com\/episodes-transcripts-20\/2024\/10\/15\/expand-the-court-the-elie-mystal-interview Leah Litman on the lawless MAGA cult and the Supreme Court: https:\/\/www.gaslitnationpod.com\/episodes-transcripts-20\/2025\/5\/21\/lawless?rq=Supreme%20Court Who will protect us from the Supreme Court? https:\/\/www.gaslitnationpod.com\/episodes-transcripts-20\/2023\/12\/06\/supreme-court-jesse-eisinger-part-1?rq=Supreme%20Court Six Solutions to Fix the Supreme Court https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/policy-solutions\/six-solutions-fix-supreme-court The only way to end the class divide: the case for abolishing private schools https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/news\/2018\/aug\/24\/the-only-way-to-end-the-class-divide-the-case-for-abolishing-private-schools How California Democrats Got Behind Swalwell \u2014 and Quickly Abandoned Him https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/04\/12\/us\/california-democrats-eric-swalwell.html The whisper network that caught up to Eric Swalwell https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/13\/influencers-allegations-eric-swalwell-00869517 How Did California Democrats Let Eric Swalwell Get This Far, Anyway? They surely knew about his misconduct ages ago. And more broadly, California Democrats aren\u2019t doing their party any favors. https:\/\/newrepublic.com\/article\/208972\/democrats-boot-eric-swalwell-california Why Democrats Are Accusing the FBI of Trying to \u2018Smear\u2019 Rep. Eric Swalwell https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/why-democrats-accusing-fbi-trying-200552331.html How Eric Swalwell's fall was brought on by a network of women who organized online https:\/\/www.northcountrypublicradio.org\/news\/npr\/nx-s1-5784021\/how-eric-swalwell-s-fall-was-brought-on-by-a-network-of-women-who-organized-online Manhattan prosecutor investigates abuse claims against congressman Eric Swalwell https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c7vq0jnn0yro Swalwell pushes back, and a Dem crime shift in Sacramento https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/california-playbook-pm\/2026\/04\/07\/swalwell-pushes-back-and-a-dem-crime-shift-in-sacramento-00862465  How Eric Swalwell Rose to the Top of Democratic Politics as Rumors Followed Him https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2026\/04\/15\/nation\/eric-swalwell-resigned-governor-race\/ GOP\u2019s Chances of Winning House After Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Move https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/gop-chances-winning-house-supreme-court-voting-rights-act-11897294    ","author_name":"Gaslit Nation","author_url":"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/gaslit","html":"