Topic and Guests of the New Issue - Maybrit Illner Tackles Epstein's Dark Network in Explosive New Debate
ZDF's Maybrit Illner will delve into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in its next episode. The programme, airing on Thursday, February 26, at 10:15 p.m., asks whether the case reveals a deeper systemic failure. Guests from politics, media, and society will join the discussion on the fallout from the newly released case files.
The upcoming edition of Maybrit Illner focuses on 'Epstein's Network: A Systemic Scandal?' Hosted by Maybrit Illner since 1999, the show is known for its sharp debates on major political and social issues. This episode will examine Jeffrey Epstein's connections to powerful figures, the origins of his wealth, and the recent publication of court documents.
The panel includes Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP), former Green Party leader Jürgen Trittin, theologian Margot Käßmann, journalist Daniel Laufer, and legal expert Annett Meiert. They will discuss whether politicians and public figures should prepare for more revelations. The debate will also consider if the scandal requires political action beyond legal consequences.
As with all episodes, the full programme will be available in the public broadcasters' media library immediately after broadcast.
The episode airs at a time when global attention remains fixed on Epstein's ties to high-profile names. The discussion will centre on the implications of the released files and whether institutions failed to protect victims. Viewers can watch the debate live on ZDF or stream it afterwards in the media library.
