July 14, 2026

Resolution

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has become a case of moral panic.

For the affirmative:

Michael Tracey is an independent journalist, political commentator, and media critic. He is the cohost, alongside Matt Taibbi, of Today’s News, a podcast by Racket News. His writing can be found on Substack and at Unherd.

For the negative:

Marcella Szablewicz is an associate professor of communication and media studies at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University. Her research focuses on contemporary Chinese media and youth culture, digital leisure culture, digital games, and media moral panics.