Trump’s Tariffs, Epstein’s Secrets, and Melania’s Power Move | The Unknown Podcast Ep. 47

In the Current Events Segment of Episode 47 of The Unknown Podcast, co-hosts Richard Luthmann and Michael Volpe dive headfirst into the week’s most explosive current events—from Trump’s economic triumphs and global chessboard maneuvers to the never-ending mystery of Jeffrey Epstein.

The show opens with debate over the June 2025 budget surplus. Trump’s tariffs reportedly generated $27 billion in one month. Luthmann calls it vindication of Trump’s America First policy. “This is money we were being robbed of,” he says. Volpe praises the surplus but warns inflation remains a major issue, citing a 2.7% core CPI rise and blaming out-of-control government spending.

From there, the discussion moves to Trump’s international trade strategy. While Luthmann hails Trump’s hard-nosed negotiations with the UK and Indonesia, Volpe grades it a “C-minus at best,” citing a lack of deals with the EU, Japan, or China. Luthmann counters that Trump is using classic Art of the Deal tactics by walking away from bad terms.

Then comes Ukraine. Volpe argues that Melania Trump—“the heroine of Ukraine”—pushed Trump to recognize Putin as the true aggressor. Luthmann says her intelligence and insight might earn her the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump’s 50-day tariff ultimatum against Russia shows he’s applying pressure. Volpe remains skeptical it’ll work.

The second half of the segment turns to Jeffrey Epstein. Volpe dismisses conspiracy theories and blames Trump’s inner circle for amplifying falsehoods. Luthmann, however, insists Epstein’s meteoric rise at Goldman Sachs and access to billions suggest foreign intelligence backing—possibly Mossad.

Finally, the pair take aim at today’s media figures. Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Charlie Kirk come under fire for promoting outrageous theories. Luthmann suggests Carlson may be a “useful idiot” for the deep state. Volpe says he’s a provocateur chasing ratings.

With their signature mix of sharp wit and sharp elbows, Volpe and Luthmann break down truth, lies, and everything in between.