Stories from April 1, 2026

What the Epstein case tells us about wealth and power in America
The Jeffrey Epstein case has become a symbol of elite impunity — that the rules don't apply to the wealthy and connected. Coming up at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with author and contributing writer at The New York Times Molly Jong-Fast about justice for Epstein’s victims and what the investigation into the convicted sex offender reveals about power in America.