Topic: Apollo Global

Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is identified as a key figure in the Epstein files with over 8,000 mentions. Black reportedly paid Epstein $160 million for "tax mitigation strategies" that helped him avoid $1.3 billion in taxes. The hosts point out that Apollo manages hundreds of billions in public pension and retirement funds, making Black's character and associations a matter of significant public interest.

Billionaire Leon Black paid $62.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to settle claims related to Jeffrey Epstein, following previous payments of $158 million for "services." Newly released documents include allegations of violent rape against Black. Additionally, emails between Woody Allen and Epstein surfaced, featuring disturbing jokes about cannibalism and Epstein paying for Allen's children's private school tuition.

Billionaire Leon Black, founder of Apollo Global Management, faces disturbing allegations in the Epstein files involving the abuse of minors. Harrison Smith notes that Black's company owns Life Touch, the dominant school photography firm in the U.S., raising concerns about data privacy and facial recognition of children. Smith argues that schools should cancel contracts with companies tied to Epstein associates as a matter of safety.

Life Touch CEO Ken Murphy issues a statement denying that student images are shared with Apollo Global Management or used for AI training. Harrison Smith argues the statement is insufficient and calls for the company to divest from Apollo funds entirely. He uses the situation to criticize the consolidation of industries under mega-firms like BlackRock and Vanguard, which he links to the Epstein network.