Robert Epstein’s recent podcast on Powerful JRE with the host Joe Rogan is gaining much attention. With everything, it has also raised the question of whether Robert is related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The conversation between Robert and Joe began with the professor telling the UFC color commentator that he would have a meltdown.
Additionally, he didn’t care if their podcast would end earlier with him being kicked out.
Highlights
- Robert Epstein’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is questioned due to the negative connotation associated with the last name.
- Robert and Jeffery both were raised in Jewish families and share the same birth year; however, they share different family backgrounds.
- Dr. Epstein was criticized by many for his work Search Engine Manipulation Effect.
With that, Robert started to share what he had in his mind. They discussed the influence of tech giants on public opinion and elections.
Dr. Epstein especially pointed out Google and Hillary Clinton’s relationship and how the tech giant’s algorithm favored Clinton.
In the podcast, the prominent psychologist and researcher shed light on his work Search Engine Manipulation Effect. Additionally, in episode #2201, Robert shared about his wife’s demise.
As per Dr. Epstein, his wife tragically passed away in a suspicious car mishap. Moreover, it happened shortly after he testified before Congress regarding his research on Google.
Robert Epstein And Jeffrey Epstein Are Unrelated And Don’t Share Any Family Background
Robert Epstein was a reputable researcher. However, the professor’s reputation was squashed like a bug after his work Search Engine Manipulation Effect was picked on without fact-checking by many media outlets and tabloids.
Following that, Dr. Epstein faced criticism and backlash for his controversial views on the influence of Big Tech on public opinion and electoral outcomes.
As Robert’s reputation started to take a hit, many online questioned if his last name had to do anything with Jeffrey Epstein.
For instance, in one of the Reddit forums, someone asked, “Who is Robert Epstein? Jeffrey’s brother?” This followed an answer, that said, “They are unrelated.”
So, Robert Epstein and Jeffrey Epstein aren’t related. They were only put together as the Epstein name has had a bad connotation, thanks to Jeffery.
Due to Jeffrey Epstein’s notoriety and the backlash surrounding Robert Epstein’s research, and their shared last name, people often link them. However, Jeffery and Robert share no family connection or history.
Though no family background was shared, unsurprisingly both Robert and Jeffrey are Jewish.
Born on January 20, 1953, Jeffrey was raised by his parents Pauline “Paula” Stolofsky and Seymour George Epstein, in Brooklyn, New York. Additionally, he had one younger brother, Mark Epstein.
On the other hand, Robert Epstein was born on June 19, 1953, to his parents, in Hartford, Connecticut. There he attended Conard High School and later joined Trinity College, where he earned his psychology degree.
Although Robert and Jeffrey were both raised in Jewish families and were born in the same year, they were welcomed by different parents in different parts of the country. So, they should never be mistaken as brothers.
Additional Information
- Robert Epstein was married to his wife Misti, and they are parents to five children.
- Dr. Epstein revealed his late spouse’s vehicle that was in mishap was never inspected forensically.
- In the Joe Rogan Experience #2201, Robert shared his frustration about not being able to publish new works.
